Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 5 December 1872 — Page 3

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE,

AH ABLR DOCUMENT, CONTAINING FACTS, KIOUKKS AND IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS.

MANNING OF TUB END CONGRESS.

Mid

Mates,

Award

tvju- ut

OK THE XLIId

To fcnatt and //oiutf of Itepretntf alive:

In transmitting to you ray fourth annnal mMMor

with pea hotne and abroad, and a thc.recent devastating fln», which swept from earth with a breath, as it were, millions of "ccumulated ealth Inthecitvr fHoKfon, there have been shmlovvthg calamities within the year to recni

ing, which for a time seriouslv imperil, tin ment by friendly arbitration of the ditl'erer.ccs existU'uif

4UI-"

tunc b(v had how di, invol toward each other, in a manner entlrel'v' satisfactory to this Government, and in accordance with the •lows and the policy which it had maintained The tribunal, which had convened in Geneva In Decern-

w,cwiadodu.n»bSOTTMMtoroi7he'"Mih

Unties commuted lo him. It is al-

press my sense

is on an on a

entitled to it.

money to be piid

payable until a year from the date o' the'award," it is

of Great italn in their corhtruc-

Hon of the treaty of the 15th of .Tunc. defining ttofi hoiudarv lin«» be* wfsen their ri-spective territorioawerc referred to the arbitration and award of hts M-tjesty the Kmpcr«)r of Germa-y, to decide which of tho-e claims is most in accordance with the true Interpretation of the treaty ofJSIti. IllsMaj••ty, the Kmp ror of Gennany. having been pleased to undertake the arbitration, has the eani- st thanks "f the government of the people of the Cnited States for the labor, pain* and care which he ha« devoted *othe coim'deration of this lone pending difference. I have raufti an expression of my thanks to he comrannlcated to his Majvsf.y, Mr. H.nncrofi, the rejiresentativetif this government at Berlin, conduct the case, and prepared the statement on the part of •he United States with the ability that his past serried jusrided the public in exnertlng at his hands, a# a member of the Cabinet at the dal- of the jreaty which has given rise to the discussion between the two governments, ae the Minister to Great Britain when the construction now pronounred unfounded was lirst advanced, and as the avrewt and representative of the government to nrroent the case and receive the aw.rd ll»» has He«*i Mandated with the question in all Its phases.and in every stage has manifested a patriotic seat and •arne-tness in the maintenance of the claim of the United

lie Is entH'ed to much credit for the

•ueceas which hasattctided On* submission. After a patient investigation of tne case. and*if the statements of each party, Ilis Matesty the Emperor, on the 2 si day of October last, signed his award in writing, decreeing that the dal of the United States, that the boundary line between the territories of her Britannic Majesty and the United States should h« drawn through the Haro Channel, an most in a-eordancc with the intention of the treaty con•Inded on the Iftttt of.lune, 1S-I6, between the agents of ller Britannic Majesty and of the United States. Oopi -s of the case w»re presented on behalf of each government, and of the statement In reply of each, and tran*]at'on of the award, are transmitted herewith. This

CBAWfOB aosvitts

of the rtllflratlonp or a treaty with the Auctro lluukttry hiuolre. rcl-itlng to naturalization Kino, of a treaty wlih the Otmunu Rmplre respecting couetil* and trade mark* abu, of a treaty with Sweden fiml Norway reining naturalization, all of which treaties ha\e been du'y proclaimed.

Coujjre-H, at itj» lact peftrion, having made an anprnprintlnn to defray the expense the uiml*sloners ou the part of the 1'nlted States, to the Intrnat 1'iiia] M«ti-ticu) Congress, the persons appointed in that character proce»*led to their deeti* nation and attended the sessions of the Congrecs.and their ro:Hf* shnl, in due season, he laid before yon.

ia with thankfulness to the Glrerofail Oood thai wt P^Prlety olfextcndlug an invitation to the Cona nation we have hern blessedfortheSSt war Wh'Vntl|,,ld,!W,Vxi

th peace at home and ahrnHd, and a general w-oh Tffnrd Celehratlon, to be held in 1876. would perlty vouchsafed to but few. With the excentlm. nf i» propriite occasion for such a meeting

general pros'ptlon of ira earth imulated no over

ino

or their productions,

/I!!-?. h°uh

confirms the United States in

iheir claim in the important archipelago of the Hands lying between the continent and Van ConTer'it Islan1', which for twenty-six years, since the rat tiration of tie treaty of Oreat Britain, has been •ontested, and leaves us for the first time in the history of th« United States as a nation, without a question of disputed boundary etween this territory and the possets,ons of Great Britain on this •ontinent. It Is my grateful duty to acknowledge •ihr prompt And spontaneous action of her ¥ajc-ty's government in giving effect to the award. in anticipation of any

from this Government, aud before the re•eption in the United States of the award signed by •he hmpemr, Her Majes'y had given instructions for iho lemoval of her troops which had been stationed there, and for the cessation of all exercise or •lalm of jurisdiction, so as to leave the United States in exclusive possi selon of the lately disputed territory. 1 am gratefnl to I able to announce that the orders for the removal of the troops have been •xccutod, aud the military joint occupation of San Juau has ceased. The Islands are now In the excla sive possession of the United States. It now be•o»e« necessary to complete the snrvey and determination of tnat portion of the boundary line thronirh (he Hayo Channel, upon which the commission, which determined the remaiulng part of tfiellne, were nnahle tosgree respectingthe appointncnl of a commission to act joinrly with one which

may bo named by Her Majesty for that purpose, •xporience of the difficulties attending the determination of our admitted line of boundary, audits •ettlenenl by those owinff allegiance to the respectWe wrnmcnts, point to the importance of establishing, by natnral objet* or other monuments, the aotnnl line hetww»n the territory acquired by pur«hs« from Kussla, and the adjoining possessions of bftr Hri tanic Majesty. The region Is so sparely •ccitpied that no conflicting Interests of Individuals or of jurisdiction are likely to Interfere to the »lelay or embarrassment of tno actual lorAtiou of the lino delayed nntil population hall enter and occupy the territory, some trivial •ontest of neighbors may again array the two governments in antagonism. I, thercfoie, recommend thr appointment of a Commission to act jointly with one thst may be appointed on the pnrt of Great Britain, to determine the line between ourterrltory of Alaska aud the coterminus possessions of Great Britain.

In toy last annual message 1 recommended the legislation necessary on the part of the United JtHtc« to bring into operation the articles of tho Treaty of Washington of May, 1871. relating to the flshenes, and to other matters tonchlng the relations rf the United States toward the Ilritlsh North American possession", to become operative so soon as the proper legislation should be had on the part of (treat llrltain and her iossessions. That legislation on the part of Great Dritian and it4 posscsiou* had not then been had, and during the •e sion of Congress a question was raised, which for ilie time, raisi*i a doubt whether any ac Ion by Con irew* In the direction indicated, wou'd become Important. This question had cilice been disposed of and have received notlcethat the imperial Parliament and th* legislation of the Provincial Government have pa sod laws to carry the provisions of the treaty on the matters referred to ihto operation. 1 therefore recommend our early adoption o' tho legislation in the same direction,'necessary ou the pa't of thi» Government.

The Joint Commissi* for determining the boundary line heiwecu the Uni(ed States and the British po-sesri^ns between the Lake of Woods and the Koc.kv Mown ains has orpani/.ed and entered spm its work. It is desirable that the force be increasel, in o^der that the completion of the survey and determination of the line tj:«v be tVe sooner attained To this end I recommend that a sufllcient appmpriation be made.

W! France, our earliest ally, Russia, the constant and steady friend of the United States, Germany, with whoge government and oplewo havo •o many cases of friendship and so many common tytnp .thies, snd the other powers of Europ our relations are maintained on st friendly terms. Biuco my last mesaage the exchange has been mado

Intervals of about three

Thin Congress meet* at yearn, ana has he] its sessions In several of the

r'»ntries

of Europe. I submit to your consldera ion

txctptiou of Prepara ions are muk-lna fnr ...

year to record. It is l» IVKIIll.

p"ati yinir to n«tu how, like their fellow citizens of the cllv of Uiichxo under similar vlrcuini-tmic.'•*. a jnarewlier '1"' citIzt'iiH of Ho-tnn are rallying under ttw'r misfortunes, and tin? prospect is rtat their energy and perseverance will overcome ull obstacles ami show the sane prosperity soon that, they would had no disast* befallen them. Otherwise we have own tree from pestilence, war, and calamities which often

MP,KSSf' of'* th? d^crutlona'y wV'f»n.«7hSd&: accorded it un arijounimrnt »i b«d iv ii"r 'ilow ".cl with Rrtat unHiilml 1 can lint commend the aliillty with which thev dl»- in hL J*» nroor or confidence oil thelt part charged tl.eir arduous and hhdi ftmc",'". Her

Vf.Jei-ty'mroveniinHnt lian coaimunioted to me itn lVli iwrt!c^i»rK- ,iy of administration, appreciation, by HerMajeMty, ff theab litvard in- des^iabl. that nothing (should be defatlgahle mdnstry displayed by Mr.

l,,tnykht»orUiL

v\.

the talent and wisdom which thev !,e

the United State*.

r?~. *ur ."Y T'. ,now roaWuR for Industrial Kxpositlon.to he held during the next year in Vienna on a scale of vi ry trreat magnitude. The tendency of these expositions is in the direction of advanced civilization, and the elevation of industry, of labor, and of the Increase of human happiness, as we:] as of greater intercourse and good will between nations. As this Kx|Msiiion in tohu the flret which will have been he in ha-tern Kurone, it is believed that American inventors ard manufacturers will be ready to avail thems Ives of th opportunit for the. pr

eniatton

encouraged by proper aid and

1 "'-^nceof au appropriation there is dans'11 bertha thelmporant beneflt whirh th" occasion

our Atlantic cities and Friest,or the most convenient port to Vienna, and back, their articles for exbibi1 lion

ic.»H«ar.(ilMingulshed

1ssr^t^Kby

«,arr,f,htMr?'-

1 "^public, his ch trader and bv

His temporary f-

'Ml «»d wlhdcnn, which it If believed

dams th» !C l10^ ^»''V«*rnmtM3t of either Ke^ublic

Arbitrator named on the part of th:s Government l°i «V"1'11®?* i"'0 neighbors and daring the protracted Inquiries and disrussio's of f,muc)1 regretted that many lawthe tribunal. 1 cordially unite with Her Maiestr in I

c"nt^uu*lo

»p,.reciation. It die to the I-JltVof ^TthS .«?•'. nailed States before the Tribunal t« record mv high appreciation of the mark *d abll ty. unwearied palii*nee. ind the prudence and discretion wlili which which men ipiniiirirh,..,. hr hat .'iiducte1 th»s verv responsible and delicate

dt'-tutb the qTkt ot the settle-

m.pu

JnrhJmr^

•o dno to the learned and verv a «lHt

•minen counsel who attended the Vi I or^*'r .tlie neighboring Tnbnasl on the part of this flov» nn ent to

among tho.-e who may

of their respective shares of the Uhougb the sum awarded is not

fon),° contrlbuted to this dis-

thal\

m. A from tn»» nr. rnv-»rnin.»» from the acts of pro- .. subject of claims, have nnfortunatyly been checked by ar obstacle, for the removal of which ineasares havi

r''aiH

ee,

Sronght to bear in the argument (.if the result so complaint Is made, wji cease. The happily reached, it will lie the province or Cniiciwe "j'.,1/'!!(•*."' J.ie,i,."k!iP,rr""IIliv "f.™

lJfrl**"

deemed advisable that no ine be lost in inakip frucc c-^s-fuJ. The Commissionvrs nr -per exanvr ai'on of the several cases in which in- nf ti!^'ViVt'!lf w« i!°

aeinniUoaiion may be due. Cons quently I r^com- t. lo inquire inio the te mourt the creation of a board of commissioners for

,}'mf1tiPnJ?JJuXwll*c'!

t'f.af,/rontier'

the pun»^ Hy the third and fourth articl.'s of the fk?™.1T..h,':!r.n*',V,1 l,5n" treaty of ashfngtoii, the respective claims of the United Sure*

diligently made

the subject will be communicated to you." Their" re searches were wcestarily incomplete.*partly on account of the limited appropriation made by OcnKress. Mexico, on tie part of their Government, has appoin'ed a •I'Mlar commission to investigate these outra/es. it is not announced officially, but the press of that country state that the Hill st investigation i« desired, and that the co-operation of nil parties concerned is invited to secure that end. I, therefore, recommend that a special appropriation nvdo at the earliest day ractlcable to enable the Commissioners on the

... .... v"i"v or commlsefon on the present laws, until »ufli.lent !i Males lo return to their labors time has elapsed to prove that it eau be done and without delay. pjUllcavc sufficient revenue to meet thi current ex-

It is with regret I have again to announce a con- of the Government, pay Interest on the pnhtlntianceof the di-'urbed condition of the island of "c debt, aud provide for the sinking fund establishCuba. No advance toward the pacification ol the cd by law. The preservation of oar National credit discontented pa-t of the population has been n-ade,

subjects, in certain cases. A similar authority, and an appropriation to carry it Into effect, are commended in ewe of rtizens of the United Htatob. Under sn.'h circumstances it is well kuown that *och cliiitens resort to fore gn countries in great numbers Though some of ther are able to bear the expense" incidental to loconx lion, there are some, through accident or otherwise, who become penniless, and have no friends at home able to succor them Persons in this situation must either pensh, cast themselves upon the charitv of foreigners, or be relieved at the private charge of our own officers, who usually, even with the most benevolent disposition, have nothing to spare. Should the authorltv and appropriation asked for he granted, care will h« taken to carrv the beulficence of Congress into effect, that It shall not be unnecessa rily or unworthily bestowed.

The money recelv«»d and carried in'o the treasnry during the fiscal year which ended Jane 30.187V. were from cu-tom^, from sales of L'V. i! f2,67«ri,714 39 from lutemal revenue, 1#0.M2,177 7) from tax on uatlonal bank clrcula titm, &c.. fti.593,MI*39 from Pacific Railroad Com pany, f749.8t}l 87: from customs, (lues. Ac., $1,180, 4*12 544 from fees, consu ar, patent land, Ac..$S.28i, 095 92 from mlsfcllaiieous sources, £4,412,251 71 Total ordinary receipts, $JW1 1M,229 91. Krorn pre mium ou »a!ei of co n, S9.4t2.tW7 W. Total net receipts. $374,l0t.887 5i». Balance in the treasury. June 30, .871. $109,93\705 69, including $lb2.'H8S5 received from unavailable eourctrs. Total available cash $484,(M2,?73 15.

The net expenditures by warrants during the same period were: for civil expenses Sl6,189.0r»9.70 for foreign interest, $18,409..%9 14. It dlans, $7,W&J728,82 pensions, $28,^,402.70 for military e* tabllstimeiit, including fortUleallons, river and harbor improvejnwils, and arsenals, $3.r»,tt72,167.20 for naval establishment, mcluding vessels, and uiaehinery aud Improvements at the navy yards, $2l,249.S»W 99 for miscellaneous and civil list, 1. eluding public buildings, light houses, and collecting he revenue, $42,9rkH,32J.U9 Interest on the public debt. $117,457,849.72. Total, xcluslve of principal and premium on public debt, 8 {70.vi0.(i95 91. For premium ou bonds purchased, $4,958,tMiti 7f for recemptlon of the public debt, $99.9rtil.25H M. Total, $100,918520.80. Total r.et disbursements. $377,478,210.21 balance in Treasury June 30, 1872, $18,504,350.94. Total, $434,011 573 15.

From the foregoing statement it appears that the net reduction of the principal of the debt during the fiscal year ending Jnue .0 h. 1872, was $99,900,253 54. The sources of this reduction are as follows. Net ordinary receipts drring the year. $3M,G94,2ifl 91 net ordinary expenditures, including interest ou the public debt, $270,559,095 VI total, 94,134,584. Add am..unt of receipts from premium on sa ea of gold, in excess of the premium paid on bonds purchased, $2,454,470 89. Add the amouut o' the reduction of the cash balance at the close of the year, accompanled th Mime

lit

w,th a

«sprcted

,\ "overiunent, from the act

c'"lv"'ntlon

U,lP

Joint rvsolllti 119 of

*-"ou-

,(l nf

while the Insurrection ha« gained wo advantages, and t»nce to the C«»ritnisMoners is a solemn duty to exhibits no nn.re t»f the cletneuts of power or of the provide a National currency of fixed, unvarying prospect of ultimate success than were exhibited a year ago Spain, on the other hand, has not succeedei in Its repression, and the parties stand apparently in the same relative attitude which they have occupied for along me p.ist. This ontcst has lasted now for more. tha»« four years Were it seen at a distance from our neighborhood we might be indifferent to its -esult, although humanity could not be unmoved by mauy of its Inci leuts, wherever they mii?ht occur. It is, however, at onr door. I caunot doubt that the continued maintainancejof slavery in Cuba is among the strongest Inducements to the continuance of this strife. A terrib'e wrong Is the natural cause of a terrible evil. The abolitiou of slavery and introduction of other reforms in the administration of government in Cuba, rould not fail to advance the restoration of peace and order. It Is especiall» to be hoped that the present liberal government of Spaiu will voluntarily adopt this view. The law of emancipation which was passed more than two years since. h-»s remained unexecuted in the absence of regulations for itsenforceme. t. It wa? but a feeble step toward emancipation, but it was the recognition of right, and was hailed »s such, and exhibited Spain In harui ny with the sentiments of humanity and of Justice, and In sympathy with the other powers of tho christian and civilized weld, within the past few weeks the regulation for carrying out the laws of emancipation have be announced, giving evidence of the sincerity of the intention of the present Government to carry lnt»» effect the law of 1370. 1 have not failed to urge the consideration of the wisdom, the policy and the Jnstlce of an ore effective system for the abolition of the great evil, which oppressed a race aud continnes a bloody and destructive coutest close to our border, a? well an the expediency and the justicc of conceding reform-, of which the propriety is not Questioned.

Deeply Impressed with the conviction

that the continuance of slavery is one of the most active causes of the continuance of the nnhappy condition In Cuba, I regret to believe that ciib&cns of the United States, or those claiming to he such, are large holders In Cuba, of what le there is claimed as property, but which is forbidden and denounced by th" laws of the United State*. They aro thns In defiance to the spirit of our own laws, contributing to the continuance of this distressing and sickening contest. In my lastannual message! referred to this subject, and I am again recommending suth legislation as may be proper to denounce, and if not prevent, at least to discourage American cJHsens from holding or dealing In slaves.

It Is gralfylng to announce that the ratification of the convention concluded under the auspices of this Government btcween Spain on the ono part, and the allied Bepnblies of the raciflc on the other, providing for an armistice, have been exchanged. A copy of the instruments is hereby submitted. It is hoped that this may be followed by a permanent peace between the parties.

The differences, which at one time threatened the maintenance of peace between Brazil and the Argentine Republic, it Is hoped, are in the way of etlsf«c*ory adjustment. With these, as with the Republics of Central and South America, we contlntlnne to maintain the most friendly relation It is with regret, however, I announce that the Government of Venczeula has made no further payments, on account of the awards nnder the convention of the 35th o' April, ?866. That republic is understood to bo almost, if not quite, trauqnllized. It i« hoped, therefore, that It will lose no time in providing for tlie unpaid balances of Its debt to the United States, which naving oricinated In Injuries to its ltlzcns by Venezullan authorities and having been acknowf* edged pursuant to a treaty in the most solemn form known to nations, woultf seem to deserve ap'efercnce to debts of a different origin and contracted In a different manuer. Th's subject is again recommendci to the attention of Congress for such action as may be duvmed proper.

Our treaty relations with Japan remain unchanged. An imposing ombassy from that Interesting and progressive nation visited this country during the year that Is passing, but being nnprovlded with powers for the signing of a convention In this country, no conclrsionlnthntdirection was reached. It Is hoped however, that thu interchange of opinion, which took place during their stay in this country, has led to a mutual appreciation of the interests which may be promoted when the revision of the existing treaty shal' be undertaken. In this connection, 1 renew my recommendation of one y*ar ago, that to give importance aud to add to the efficiency of our diplomatic relations «ith Japan and China, and to furi her aid In retaining the j^ood opinion of these people, and to secure to the I nlted Mates Its share of the commerce destined to flow between these nations and tho balance ofthe commercial world, an appropriation be mndc to support at least four

Amer

ican youths in ejich of these countries, to serve as a part of the ofllcial family of our Minister. Of all the powers and duties in lation to the territories with which the Depattmenl of State is now chnrgi by law. or hyetis'orn. Congress from tne beginlng of "the Government, ha* wisely made provision for the relief of distressed seamen In fore gn countries. No slmllarprovlsion, eowever, has hitherto been made for tho re lef of citizens in dt«trc*w abroad, oth than se-men. It Is i-uderstood to be customarv with other Governments to authorize t'ousulu to extend trnch relief to their citizens, or

the commencement or the year

taiu.lSl.Sta T. tal, t«99,Wi0,a.Vi M, Thfp statement troat» foiely of the principal of the public debt, hy the monthly statement or the public debt, which adds together the principal and Interest due aud tiupaio and the interest accrued to date. Due, and deducts the cash In the Treasury as ac. cording. On the day of publication the reduction was $1(0,544,491 21. The source of thl* reduction is as follows Reduction in principal account, $99,0tK).(Ktt54: reduct on In unpaid interest account, $4,330,053 96: total. $103 290,950 80. Reduction In cash on hand, $2 740,405 22 Jtoul. $100 544,491 2a On the basis of the last table, the sta'em- ills show a reduction ofthe public debt, from the first of March 1809. to the present time, as follows: from Mhrcb, 1, 18W». to March 1, 187U, $87,134,782 84 from March 1st, 1870, to March 1st, 1871, $117,019.030 25 from March'st 1871, to March 1st, 1872, $94,895.3*8 94* from March 1st. 1872, to November

1st.

1872, eig

months, $04,047,237 84 total.8303.0%, 999 87. With taxation by the acts of Con expend Hire of the Gov-

the great teductiouof taxation by I gress at it" last session, th- expend eminent in collecting the revenue will" be much reduce for the next llscal year. It Is very doubtfii' however, hether any further reduction of so vexatious a burthen upon any people will be practicable for the present. At all events, as a measure of jus» tlce to the holders of the nation's certifichtee of in debtedties*, I would recommend that no more legislation he had on this subject, unless It of to correct errors of omis-lon

the highest !mtortance. ext in impor

value as compared with gold, and as soon as pi tlcable, having due tegard for the tnterests of the debtor class, and the vicissitudes of trade and commerce, and convertible into gold at par.

The repor. og the Secretary of War shows the expenditures of the War Department for the fiscal year endiug June 30th 1871. to be $*5,799,991 82, and for the fiscal year oding June 30th, 1^72, to be $J*5,872,. 157 20, showing a reduction In favor of the last fiscal year of $420,634 00. The e-tiuiates for military"appropriations for the next fiscal year, ending June 80, 1874, are $*3,601,378 78 The estimates of the Chief of Bi gineero are submitted separately for fortifications, river and harbor improvements and for public buildings aud grounds, aud thfj Washington aqueduct.

The affairs of the Freedraen's Bureau have all been transferred to the War Department, aud regulations have been put into execution for the speedy payment of bounty, pay. etc.. due colored soldiers Property coming under that Bureau

All war accounts for money and property prior to 1871 have beeu examined and trausmitted to the Treasury for flrial settlement. During the fiscal year there has be^jn pad for transportation on railroads $1,300,000, of wh eh $80,857 was over the Pacific railroads for transput tation by water $020,873 52, aud by stag© $48,975 84, and for the pu ch^s- of transportation of aulmals, apons, Mre of teamsters, etc., $924,050 64. About f370,000 have beeu collected from Southern railroads during the year, leaving about $4,000,000 still due. The Quartermaster has examined and transmitted to the accounting officers for settlement $370,172 71 of claims by loyal citizens for quartermaster!* stores taken during the war. Subsisting supplies to the amount of $89,048 12 have been Usu-d to Indians. The annual average mean strength of the anny was 24 101 white, and 2,491 colored soldiers. The total deaths of soldiers for the year reported were

dered by Congress. There exists an absolute necestdica* Con*, now fifty-nine vacancies, and the number of successful candidates rarely exceeds eight or teo in one ear. The rvcr and harbor improvements havo been carried on with energy and economy. Th agh many are only partially completed, the results have saved to commerce many times the amount expended. The increase of commerce, with grea'er depth of channels, greater security in navigation, and the saving of time, adds millions to the wealth of the country and increases the resources of the government. The bridge across the Mississippi at Rock Island has been completed, and the proper site has been determined upon for the bridge at La Crosse. The able and exhaustive report made bvthe commission appointed to Investigate the Sutro ton nel has been transmitted to Congress. The observations and report of the signal office have been continned. Stations have been maintained at each of the principal lake, seaport and river cities. Ten additional stations have been established in the United States and arrangements have been made for the exchange of reports with Canada, and a similar exchange of observations is contemplated with the West India Islands.

The favorable attention of Congress Is invited to the following recommendations «f the Secretary of War: A discontinuance of the appointment of extra Lieutenants to serve as Adja ant* and Quartermasters the adoption of a code providing a specific tht"

officers as a measure for security and the better care and protection of supplies an appropriation for the -appropr: the ninonut for the manufacture of orecch loading

catalogues-tablc of the anatomical the Army Modical Museum: a ro-ap

arms, should the selection bo so de ayed by the board of officers as to leave the former appropriation unexpended at the close of the flscal year the sale of such arsenals east of t1 spared, and the proceeds ment of one large arsenal of construct! and repair upon the Atlantic coaet, and the pur- base a suitable site for a proving and experimental ground for heavy ordnance the abrogation of laws whirh deprive inventors in tho United Stilus serv ce from deriving any benefit from tbelrlnvention the repeat of the law prohibiting promotions in the stafT corps a continuance of the rk nptm the coast defenses the repeal of the seventh section of Ihe act of July 13. 1800, taking from engineer soldi* rs the per dletn granted to other troops a limitation of time /or the presentation ofsubM-tence supplies under the act of July 4 1MM, und a modification lu the mode of selection of ca-lets for the Miiuarv Academy, in order to enhance the usefulness of the Academy which is impaired by reason of the lar«?o amouut of time n.ccesarily expended In giving new cadets a th«rou.h kn jwlcdceof the more

acquire before cnterlue the Academy. Als« an appropriation for philosophical apparatus, aud an increase in the number and pay of the MlUUiy Academy Band.

The attention of Congress will be called, during the present sesston. to various enterprises for the

more certain and cbeatjer tran^wrtation of

go vet

rtr ne wioi .h ln cmJmuLi I nu.

penalty for well defined offenses. hat the Inequality of sentences adjusted by Court Martial may be adjusted the consolidation of accounts under which expecdltures are mvle, as a means of economy a re-appropriation of the money for the construction of a depot at San Antonio, the title of tho site being now perfect'd: a special act placing the cemetery at the City of Mexico on the same basis as other national cemeteries authority to purchase sites for mi itary posts in Texas the appointment ., of commissary sergeants from non-commissioned c*t«ndIriK th«aia of the government to lines of

section of nation of

of the Mississippi

r4n

eds applied to the establish-

nal of construct! and repair

the

stantly Increasing surplus of the Western and South .o Atlantic seaboard. The subject Is oue that will force itself upon the legislative branch of the Government, sooner or later, and I

Igatlon lo the Savannah and Ocmulgce rivers, has been surveyed and report mada by an acoomp'Mied eu^ineer officer of the army. A second and third new routes will be proposed for the consideration of Congress, namejy: By an extension of the Kanawha «fc Junes Mver Canal to the Ohio, and by exteusion .»

ll°l

l. government aid to these, or other en- iud by the acts referred to,

-mmM riailn i. !r ih^ .am '"V15"i,r-

var an ad^luL, to I ,e™i«r '1'

dent^hat nnlel^i wM'iih

terprises, unti, It Is clearly shown that they a not only ol national interest, but that when complete*! they will be or a value commensurate with theirco«t. That production increases more rapidlv ihan the means of transportation In our country has been demonstrated by st experience. The rapid growth ^in population and products of the whole co-irt-y will require additional facilities, cheaper means for the more bulky articles of commerce to reach tide-water, and a market will be domanded In the near future, is eqnal.v demonstrable. 1 would, therefore, suggest either a committee or commission, to he anthorued to consider this whole one«iion aud to report to Cougress at some future day for Its better guidance in legislating on the lm,ortatu subject. The railroads of the country have •eeu r-»uidlv extended, during the lasi few years, to meet tho growing demands of producers, and reflect much cred upon the capitalists and managers eugaged in their construction. In addition to these a project to facilitate comtnercl* bv the building of a ship canal around Niagara Falls, on the United States side, which has been agitated for manv years, will no donbt be called to your at'entlou this session. Looking to the great future of the country, and the increasing demand of commerce, it might bo well, while on this subject, not only to have examined aud report upon the various practicable routes for connecting the Mississippi with ti-te water-wat »n the Atlantic, but the feasibility of au almost continuous land-iocked nivigation from Maine to tho Gulf of Mexico. Such a route along our coast would be of ea:. value at all times, and of estimable tended to trive theTHri'^t nntVnrMiniiVtn Vh.rV.«»MtV value lii caseof a foreign war. Nature has provided the sion of the great railwais h^ greater part of th's route, and the obstacles to be and the nnshinJ of ieitlVim.niM Vni.» it!'. "(tieccondition,

tmi now ailutlLU to tuts subjttt, with the\iewof prove o( the IndWns The nolfrv will than ntav bt ni ci ssary to procure aud place as further cxikt eucr muv niinw in hi» all the necefoary information before ContTe-w iu nn render It inori eHU Ieiit VI,.. ri.),7, ri (J MY^ r! ,H! anthem form, to enable It hereafter, If the demand "f.11« without del'av"

k'':lslau'ou

lhc

8ubJt c'.

b,}ht'

hraucl ofthi.^onliH^ Je^lr,- tii ,1 tn V"" qoefllon of removal to th» Territory within the Ciea ,™,™ ir ,i ,rin,!

:u,'

R"d

th„ „rvK'nf .t .f

f'n P""lt

mivv that hi a verv feH 'i,r«iN tJnlted "!'n

na\

r,°"

ahroai rights. gress of the recommeudutlous

tendln"poC"ld'''"™c"e °l"

"he total length of railroad mail routes ou the

Th"i

the amounts paid to the subsidized lines of mail steamers was $10*2 702,097. he following are the only steamship lines now receiving subsidies form aU service under special act of Congress: The Pacific Mail Steamship Company receives $500,000 per annum for carrying a monthly mall between S Francisco, japan and China, which will be increased to $1.000,f«0 per antinm for a semi monthly mail on aud after October 1, 1878. The United State* and Bntzil Mail Steamsnlp Comnsn receive $150,000 per annum for carrying a monthly mnil between New York and Klo Janeiro Brazil aud the California, Oregon and Mexican Steamship Company receives $75,000 per annum for carrying a ironthly mail between San Francisco, llor.o ulu and the llawaian Islands making the total amount of mail stoamsh'p subsidies at present, $725,000 per annum. Our .eta! communications with all|parts of the civilized world have been placed upon a most advantagoous footing by the Improved }K)stal conventions, a arrangements recentlv concluded with the leading cornmer-

867

white and 54 colored. The distribution of the medical and snrgica! history of the war is yet to be ordered by Congress. There exists an absolute necessity for a medical corps of the full number establishcd by art of Congress of Ju^r 28. 1866, there being

hich have been definitely agreed to by the head of the French Postal Department, subject to the ap roval of the Mtnlstor cf Finance, little remains 0 be accomplished by treaty for some time to come with respect thereto. Of tho reduction of rates, or improved facilities for postal intercourse, your favorable consideration is respectfully invited to the recommendations made by the Postmaster General for an increase of service from monthly to semi monthly trips on the mall steamship route to Brar.il for a subsidy inside of the establishment of an American line of mail steamers between San Frarcisco, New Zealand and Australia for the establishment of post office savings banks, and for the Increase of the salaries of tho htads of bureaus. I have heretofore recommended the abolition of the franking privilege, and soe no reason now for changing my views on that subject. It not having buen favorably regarded by Congress, however, I now snggest a modification of that privilege, to correct its glaring and costly abuses. I would recomo end a'so the appointment of a committee or commission, to take Into consideration the best method, equitable to private corporations who have Invested 'heir time and capital in the establishment of telegraph lines, of acquiring the title to all telegraph linos now In operation, and of connecting this service with the postal service of the nation. It is not probable tnat this snbjecl could receive the proper consideiatlon during the limits of a short session of Congress, but It ccay be initiated so that further action may be fair to the Government and to private parties concerned. There are but three lines of ocean steamers, namely. The Pacific Mai) Steamship Company, between San Francisco, China and Japan, with provision made for semimonthly service after October Jst, 1878 the United States and Brazilian Line, monthly, and the California. New Zealand and Australian Line, monthly, plying between the United States and foreign porta, and owned and operated nnder our flag 1 earnestly rerommend that such liberal contracts for carrying the malls be authorized with these lines es will insure their continuance. If the expediency

steamers which hitherto have not received It should be deemed wnrthy of the consideration of Cwugres*, political and commercial objects make It advisable to bestow «uch aid on a line tinder our flog Ik ween Pansma and the Western South Airerlean ports. By thismcan* much trade now diverted to other countries, might be brought to us, to the mutual advantage of this conntry and those lying In that

be quarter of the continent of America.

Tl,c of 11,45

II II vj IMCIIIUIU "IK'IIII *»«.»» IUI, nnu lliUliril lIU'Ml' elementary branches of luarniug, which they should havo been somewhat Increased, through the itcent

Secretary of the Tr

acts of^ Congress to enforce the rights of citizens of tho United States vote in the several States of the Uulon, and to enfo ce the provisions of the fouiteeuth amendment to the Constitution of the linked Slates. Reckless and lauless men, I regret to say, have associated them-

con- lvec tocher in

Home

stantly Increasing surplus of the W eslern unri K*»t». ,xt«»... v._ 1».. .. era products to tho Atlantic seaboard.

localities

to"

drnrivVuihrr

tutlon of the United States, and to that end havo committed deeds of violence. But the conviction

under tho Constitution and the laws,

and invoke the aid and Influence of all good citizens to suppress an organization whose objects are by unlawful means to Interfere with these rights. I look with confidence to the time, not far dUtant, when the obvious advantages of good order and peace will prohlband when It will t»e un-

l)l?'Parcd indoce an abandonment of all combinations

ntcessary to earry on. jirosccute or inflict punish ment to protect citizens from the lawless doings of such combinations. Applications have been mudc to me to pardon persons convicted of a violation of sild acts, unon the ground that celemet cy In such cases would tend totrauquiliecttie public mind, and to test the virtue of that policy. 1 am disposed, as far mysen-e of Justice will permit, to give to these persona® favorable consideration but any action thereon is not to be construed as 'indicating any change Inmy determination to enforce, with vigor, such'acts so long as the conspiracies and combinations therein named disturb the peace of the co -mry. It Is much to be regretted, and Is regretted by no oue more than myself, that th' necessity has ever exi-ted to execute ihe enforcement act. No one can desire more than I that the necessity of applying it uiay never again be demanded.

The Secretary of tho Interior teports satisfactory improvement and progress in each of the several bureaus under the control of the lutrrior Departtne» t. They are all in excellent condition The work which in some of them for yeirs has been in arrears, has been brought down to a receui date, and in alt, the current business has beeu promptly dispatched.

The policy which was adopted at the beginning of the Administration with regard to the m*nagfmetil of the Indians, has I een as successful as its most ardeut friends anticipated, within so short a time. has reduced the expense of their management, decreased their forages upon the white settlements, 1

home for the Indian, and erection Iheieon a Terrl

P*1" J'0,u heen urci-ented to manv of the tribe.

")»hleiit u|)on other and tea* dealrahie portlona of

co"' ,h" P«lllc

domain, and hat» Renera'lv lein received

th,'m

wilh

favor- A'

ls ,!Vl

pr. llminarv Btep to the

'"T-'anization of cuch a territory it will be neceneary

|1|L' ,"wlifrh

dlau'' nn'

conflne

tnat tu a vt.ry rcw years t^i. States will of nroner sl/e ftumtd in- tnwfinri :owerBWL'w!'th P™' uild for

tieot ie^ lilt,., ure nene^raMm. hhu^inchs of other friendly Indium. BllbrtH will be made In n'hitioiK«lth'^vervnar^i,f^h."kL!^ rfn

lllc

lmmcd Metal

In*

"Jvy peaceably dli«po»ed Indians to the Indian Ter-

'tronK to command thi. »P'r of our flai ritory can be fettled properiy, without dinuihliii iu is cct.ssary for the protection of their the hunnouv of thoso alrendv there There is no I recommend careful conrfdrnwlon by Con- I other location now «vaU.U^ |S il, »n" made by the Secre-

1 lie accompanviug report of the Postmaster Gen- as upon the unoccupied landsof »hu IndianIVnitnr*'! eral furnishes a fiill and satiffactory exhibit of the a territorial uoven.ment should however iimtnoi operations of the I ostollice Department during the the Indian* from the Inroad of whiles for a term of year. The ordinary revenue of the Depart- y,Rrs.until they become snfflcimiVl" idvi.^ ment for the fiscal year eu'liug ne 80th, 187*. amounted to $219,lM,2t8, and tho expenditures #2f»C.58l,l22. Compared 1th the previous fl-cal year, the Increase of reveuue as $187,838,095, or Jper cent, and the increase of

xpenditure* «a»i.808,b2:i, or «IS per cent. AddlrK

to theordinary re\enues the atuinaf appropriation of previous vear Of th's amount 1 JI7n ivii nrrtu $700,000 for fr-e matter, aud the amount paid to the £55 fSr cu-li ie^ Vun subsidies on mail steamship lines from special anpro- milltarr warrants 071 'li wroi iL ri? prlatione, the (letldency paid out of the general born^ in^ed wUh col

tarvof the Navv endi-nvorini toacipi re a kiiowicdce of pastoral and ill* out the p'rovlBlo! oV'thi^n'^^ml"'/..'^*. tarj of ihe N»1} acricillural ,,,,, be ,o well a.-.commo.laied also the prov|f|o.7.,f the S of'juno nm S Iiir a ceniennlal board of tl,,..n« A^ pn-'llinlnM?'™. jiort of )iroi*rena haa been received from the nreetdent will henlU|!rr'0Uduty1

arts and clvillr.at on to guard their own rights, and from the disposal of lauds held by them for the same pori' d.

During the last fiscal year, there were disposed of out of rhe public lands 11,804,975 acres, a quantity

Kr^ater

by 'iSM.a'ii irrei,* lim^wa iHiwun "of Vhi

r&nl"f,'.ST"F^r',.-.»» a'»l

port. 30

of June, 187i, w#s 57,911 miles. 8,0:7 addltlenal miles of such service having boeu put luto wperation during the year Kight new lines of railway post ofllces liave been established, with

^'i" T,', the iJSS'^dima'nTandTlbi^ tieen made to diatant polntn

Treasury la hir

alarming falling off la

canning trade for the last ten or twelve years, and even for tho st year. I do not believe that the public treasure can be better expended in the interest of the whole people thm In try ng to recover this trwle. An expenditure of five million dollar* er annum forthe next five years, if It would restore to us our proporiion of the carrying trade of the world would oe profitably expended. 'I he prire of labo Kurope has so much i. created within the la-t few years, that th co*t of hull, lug and operating ocea steam rs In the United States Is noi much reatcr thau in Kuroe a I believe the time ha* arrivtd for M»ii:re89 to take this subject iul serious consideration.

A detailed statemeir of UjedlsbursementMthrouuh the Department of .lullce will b« funiirhed by the report of th Attorney General, aud thoueh the

During theye*r end ng September .10, 1878, th°re were issued fnm the Patent OfQco 13.0iC patents. 333 extensions, and 550 certificates and register* of trade marks. Duri. the same tim- 19,587 applloitlous for patents, including reissues and designs, huve boen received, and 3,100 caveats filed The fees received during the same period amounted to $70,095,980, and the total expeud tures to 8H3,855,A90. makpig the net. recvipis over the expenditures $7,740,056. Since 18-^6, '200,000 f4ppltcailons for patents have been fi ed, and about 184,000 patents lssti d, theofHces being conducted under the same laws aud general organisation as were adopted at the original Inauguration, when only from 100 to 500 applications were m*«ic per annum. The Commissioner shows that the office has outgrown the original plan, and that a few alterations have become necessary. Thin subject was presented to Congress in a special communication in February last, with my approval and the approval of the Secretary or the Interior. The suggestions contained in said communication were embraced In a bill which w^s reported to the IIouso by the Committee ou Patents, at tho last session. The subjt ct of reorganization of the Patent Ofll-v, as contemplated by the bill referred to, is of such importance to tho industrial interest* of the country, that I commend it t* the attention of Congress. The Commissioner also treats the subject of the separation of the Patent Office from the Department of the

Interior Tels subject Is also embraced in the bill heretofore referred to. The Commissioner complains of the want of room for the model gallery, and for the working force and necessary files of lbs office. It ls impossible to transact the business of the office properly wltnout more room in which to arrange the files and drawings that must he consulted hour in the transaction of business. The whole of the Patent Office building will soon be needed. If It is not already, for the accommodation of the business of the Patent Office.

The amount paid for pensions in the last fiscal year was $30,169,940, an amount larger by $3,708,43! than was paid during the preening year. Of this amount $2,818,409 were palu under tue act of Congress of February 17,1871, to survivors of the war of 1812. Tho aunual increase pensions, by the legislation of Cong ees, Jias more than kept pace with the natural yearly losses from the rolls The act of tlun-! 8,1873, has added an estimated amount of $760,009 per aunnm to the rolls, without Increasing the number of pensioners. We can uot, themfore look for any substantial decrease In the expenditures of this d-partment for some time to come or so long aa Couvress continues to change the dates of penslou*. The whole number ef soldiers enlisted In the war of the rebellion wu 2,088,553. The total number of claims for Invalid peusloos Is 17#.000 being but six per cent, of the whole uumber of enlisted men. The total number of claims on hand at the beginning of the year was 91,fM). The number received dnr.ng the year was 80,574. Tho number disposed of was 35,578, making a net gain of The number of claims now ou file 1* 79.036. On the 13th of June, 1872, there were ou the rolls the namea of 95,405 Invalid military pens'owers, 114,618 widows, orphaus and depeudeut relatives,makiogan aggregate of '208.9*23 army pensioner*. At the same time there were on the rolls the names of 1,449navy pensioners, and 1 730 widows, orphans and dependent relatives making the whole number of naval pensions 3 179' Thete have been received, sluce Die pus-ag'of the act to provide pensions for the survivors of the war of 8l2, 80,551 applications prio to June 30th, 1874 Of these there were allowed, during the iJast fiscal year, tf),126 claims, and 4 846 were rejtcted during the year, leuvlug 11,580 claims pending at thai date. The number of pensions of all classes granted during the !att flscal year are 33,880. During ihat period there dropped from the rolls for various causes. 9,104 nanus, leaving a gr»nd total of 28*2,*2*29 pensions on the rolls on the&uthof June. 1872. It is thought tha' the claims for peudoi-s on account of the war of 18*2 will all he disposed of by the 1st of May, 1873. It is estimate'! ih*t 130,480,000 will be required for thcperifcl..n service during the next year.

The ninth census Is ah.mt completed Jtn completion Is a subject of con».ruttimtion, Inasmnch us the use to be made»f the statistics iherein contained depends veryireatly on the promptitude of publication. The Secretary of the Int nor recommends that a census be taken In 1K75, wldch recommei.dutlon shou receive the ready attention of Congress The interval a! prerent establtaned between the Federal census is so long thai the information obtaned at the decimal period* to the tn uerial condition, wants aud res' urces of he nation, is of 'title practical value after the expiration of the first half of that period. It

would probably obviate the constitutional provision, regarding the decimal cmsus, if a census taken in 1875 should be divested of all political charactcr, no reapportionment of Congressional representation to be tnad uuder it. Such a census as this wonld. In the last vear of the find century of our national existence, furnish a noble monument of the Droereae of the United States during that cuitury.

The rapidly increasing luterest in education 1s a most encouraging feature in the current history of the country, and it I- no doubt true that thin ls due, lu a great measure, to tho effort of tho Bureau of Education. That office is continually receiving evidences which abundantly prove its effloener from the various Institutions of learning ant edu* caiiou of all kinds throughout the country. 1 he report of the commissioner contains a vast amount of educational details of great, interest. Th# bill now* pending before Congress, providing for the appropriation of apart of the proceeds of tho sales of public lands for educational purposes, to all the States In the general education of their rhdng generatlon, is a measure of such great Importance to our real progress, and ls so unanimously approved by the leading friends of education, that I commend It to the favorable attention of Congress.

Afl'airs in the Territories are generally satisfactory. he energy and business capacity of the pioneers who are settling up tho vast domlnlous not yet incorporated Into States are keeping pace In internal improvements find civil t-overnment with oldercommunltles. In but one of them, Utah, is the condition of aflairs unsatisfactory except so far astbe quiet of the citr.ens may dlsiurbed by real or !tnagiuary danger nf Indian hostilities. It has teemed to be the policy of the Leg.stature of Utah to evade all responsibility to the Government of the United States, and even to hold a position of hostility to it I recommend a careful revision of the present laws of the territory, bv Congress, and the enactment of such a law a* the one proposed In Congress at the last ac* ion, for Instance, or something similar to it. ias wllUecure peace, theequalitv of all citizens miSiv Ja,1,lhe ultimate extinguishment of pol)tnmj. Since the es ablishmcut of a tcrritonaj government for the District of Columbia, ihe lmprominent of the conditiou of theClfof W^aahlngton andsurronndiugs, nd the Increased prosperity vhdtor ,inrc 1° '"ervab,,! the

f"'

•etVlemcit

111 to induce the removal of a«

tcRi, II'.'h" 'i

on!

two Z•

"crea

locat'^l bv Indian scrip. The cash rwelpts from all sources lu the land office Amounted to $3,218,100 During the same period 24,010,008 acres of the public lauds were surveyed, which added to tho quautlty be surveyed, amounts to 5«at8t»4.780 arres, Ieav-

i/v dui »v iu, iiuiituiiir i" iow oi re,

lenth of S,«09 milea The nuiher of l.Uer'^cKc- St"Z an ilicreaso^omI**^oMmnt'v nwm'f1*'S"' lund office contalu luteredtlnj! Information In regard an uirreaHe^oM.tK^.Vja, or twenty [kt cent over the ,0

lh(

.lr .eniiectlvc nlrtrleta. Tlicy nn formly men.

,e thereon amounts to jjon th*f nitfulness of the soli during the past sea-

channed'wllh European conntrfffeJLidrt «n t"™ ^"Ter^tlfr"'''wh^^mliiS"^!^ The coat of the Unite ate. Trana-A'iantlc Mall ,,rinc ,mi airicuHural nroducT» have ii ..OceL^'S1??^

Will

i. i,r/'i. I'" t"'1a laa-e owner of property In thlK city,mould bear with ihecftlzcnnflfthe llletrlct Iti' j"Ht "bare of the e.tpelifeof thete Improvementi I recoinmend, therefore, an appropriation to rein-

Jn'J.

c,f"r

vvork

"lone by thetn alon(

andln front of public prounda durl^i the paxt vear and Ibenr a|ipropriatl(in8 In order that Ihe Improve .. 5' Iwhment of the pnlillc htillrilnen and bv°t!'

n'w"

ll,*c« with the imfroremvut mad*

"JMl'e territorial authorities. The report of the Commiaaloner of Aprlcnltnr* ^vun.^'r'

«",d "•"e-tliiKacconitoftheaeveral

rll!!o,,i«i 'f P|'»rtment the liort'cultural, aBrlcuItural, statistical, etymological and chemicals and the beneilt conferred by each upon thi turul Interen of the country. The wholu reiioit I. a complete hii-tery in total of the worklni of that department in ail ita branchcc, pIiowIiil- the manner •dwHndti1'VhC "ri,ervierf,i,v,,vWhidl HIlllB The f'tirii I 111" |Ur,V"r,,B

1 ,akou

l,y

!li!l ii 'i'.i "K'

t-wiBK'iw to protect tud

Bl*'an(1

i'i ''i!

'hat no

|,|"ulrt

,,H

with-In

out the rondition that ou,..tenth of It he reserved timber, where it eilnta, anil where It doe* nut ell.t Inducement!* nhoiild be offered hy plantlcp it.

In accordance wltn Ihe term* of the act of Conprefj. approved March

3. 1871,

providing 'fort Ye c.Ja-

"Iinlvcraary of Amer-

!|I1CUi"

conm,ii',i«" h»"

Ktatea Ud nvin.

t»'en orKalllicd,

from

—»...ll p/|

of th«

h" c'omrnl"'on

iain'

haa held

two fe'eloim, ad lma made eatln'actorr propreaa Id the organization and in the

iB hcruwini

'"'»«nilttol.

wii lie tho of the commlticinn»»r at your coming seHslon, to transmit a report of Him I!!

ay.

l,,Jrr,n: tl'« details reU

v» totht exhibition of American anil forelgu arts. ,1 .1 tl1_ .III III ...I I I .a

\vhlcl1' '»v the 'tenn' of

tht act, is to liu held under the atisnircH of tin* «»nv. eminent.of' the United States, in the city of plilladclphU in the year 1870. This celebration will bo !""..'i .rlv"rd ''y American cltiz.-nn with great Interen, a« making a century or greater Hnd profiicrity than Id recorded In tho history irf

Sin hr

I'm!!,'!"-,

pro^reaa

',r"on

vli'*

fuKher Rood jit

pout In hrlnriiiK together our will people or the commercial natlona of the en th in a manner calculated 10 b. cure interminable good feclln#. «hl?h h?ieBgrown13np

,^ I* '»mi f'"

"!"W7 A"'} ni"dc

Bhuaefl

tthlui have In the civil Service of tha country, through the defccilve method or inakJnp orTio'l'tri «!ir,,iUnier

ranch iw the r£

ward or po Itical service. thi authorltv of

1 w!'f','K(,n

eHtahllehed to regulate tha

ti?ilv .itK Ilat "uy

appointment. It caa

r,'K,p|ef

rulea cun he en-

they have oeen uiorougUly and amended

according to the reqiiiremeuts ofllc

ll'1 Jft "PPjy tho rules as to secure tho greater SILnJ nv i!!"1 !n

tl,°

c,vil

Cl81,011

Dnrrpmip itnHnn •»»»«!.

wn-tce of the govern

ment. But It will require tho direct action of Con* Jer

lhe

cn'°rcementof

r!r tiff

Hnn

the system hind-

HUCCOflBi'r.H»

and 1 hope the experience

yuftr-

together with appropriate legisla-

Congress, may reach a satisfactory solution nil Vi

and secure to the public service for

all timt, a practical method of obtaining faithful ann efficient ofllcers and employes (Signed) U.S. GRANT,

Executive Maneion, Dec. 2,1872.

WASHINGTON. I'UULtO DEBT 8TATEMKNT. WAaitiNQTON, D. C., Dwembor 1

Six per cent, bonds ti «4R iju ora Five per cent, bonds /////////////.. JifBr,® Total coin boad* lawful money debt Matured debt !!!.!! Legal-tender notes Certificates of deposit ..!!!!!.'!" Fractional currency.... Coin certificates '.'".V" Total without Interest ..7.7, ToUl d»bt Total Interest... .7.7.7.7

3,759,70S,2M 10,708,009 4 210,440 858,135,04ft 24.406 000 48,726,089 *0,«7(l.90» 446.604.SSI

.a,320,214,DM 84,639,851

OASB IK THBAflUKT.

Coin Currency .....'.,...''' SlH-'cial deposit held for redemption of certificates of deposit, as provided by Total In Treasmy .7.7.7.7.7.7. Debt less cish In TVeasury...

Docreaae during month Bond- limned to I'aclBc Ilaliroad bo.','interest payable In lawful money, principal ontatandlng Interest accrued and not "yot paid Intereft paid by United Btato. Intercut repaid by traneportation maila. etc Balance lntcroBt paid by LTn!ted Btatee!!

M.«M,64* lt,*JS,a8T

M.46S.M*

16fl's4ATR1ftiw103,1H6,75t

1.615.687 16,070,57* 8KM,4M 11.617,m

OONORB8S.

WAsniHOTON, December 2.~Both the 8«atU and Hou»e will commence their eesfiloa witk an unusually largo attendance. The we«Uer Is bright and mild, and the eallerlw nt crowded.

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The House won called to order by Speaker limine. The attendance of members was vry large, and the (galleries were crowded The uroceedinits were opened with prayer by Chaplain Butler. The roll was then called. hKNATE.

The 8enate met at noon with tho Vice President In the chair. All the leading Senators were present.

The Chaplain, In the opening prayer, allmded to the death of Mr. Greeloy ai tnat one whose pen had given direction to public thought *od had been a benefactor to mankind.

The House was notified of the Senate's readiness for business. A nnmbvr of bills wero Introduced, among tera one by Mr. 8umner to strike from the United Slates dags and Army Registor al records of battles.

Washington, December 3.—Tho public debt

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—Thus far the receipts of St. Louis for the yenr, as compared with those of the samo potlion of 1H71, show an IncreaEe In corn of 3,700000 bushels, In barley 300,000 bushels. In hay nearly 100,000 bales, In oaU about, 1,000,000 bushels. In Iron 40,000 tons. In salt 120,000 barrels, In lead ot 40,000 pigs but a decrease of 100,000 barrels ot lloar and l.'JOJ.OOO bunhels of wheat.