Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 3, 1872, Page 1

CHICAGO, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1872. NUMBER 106. “Real Camel's HaJI HAVS! We have an elegant assort- . ment of these goods of our own importation now on exhibition Hfor the HolidayTrade, to which we invite attention as being es- pecially cheap and choice. Also to the many elegant Silk, ‘Velvet, and Fabric Garments, Seal Cloaks, Fur-Trimmed Bea- wver Cloaks, Ottoman and Broche Shawls, among which many great bargains can be secured. Seasonable goods in all Depart- ments at the lowest rates. Chas. Gossage ¢ Co. (Successars to Ross & Gossage)y 235 AND 237 WEST MADISON-ST. HOLIDAY GCODS. West's Bazar, 280 & 282 ° ‘Wabash-av., is, by far, .~ the Cheapest Place in Chicag to - Buy Holiday Goods. West & Co., Importers. COAL. WILKESBARRE COAT,, FROM OUR OWN MINES, We desire_to motify our customers that, having our Steam Bregker ncw complets and in running erder, we are prepared to fill any orders in all the assorted sizes of -An- thracite Coal, from under cover of sheds. We are also able 10 offer a variety of Bitu- minous Coals, Teceived by rail, for domestic and steam purposes. . Blossburg and Briar Hill Codls constantly on han BLAKE, WHITEROUSE & CO, 19 Chamber of Commerce, Ofices, Indianast. and Twenty-second-st. Bridges. REMOVALS. RERIOVAL, On and after Dec. 2, our Mort~ gage Banking office will be in Ho- nore Block, corner of Dearborn and Monroe-sts. GALLUP & PEABODY. HUTCHINSON & LUFF ‘Have remored their Lew Office to 20 Tribune Buillding. E. SECKEL & (0., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, will remove Dec. 1 to Ol East inxionst. FOR SALE. Rowers'& Wostenhoim's Knives At Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co.'s, 118 and 120 Monro hiczzo. HMISCELLANECUS. T0 ALL WHOM IT HMAY CONCERN. Al porsons are ereby notifed not to purchasc orracelv a5 Botos Signed by either of us, payable to the order of EURERTHAW, s v Sad G2k ot us Bave pood and nd set-olls 10 cacs 3ad all of them: sl depoiogs AAC S WOLEF, PETER F. WOLEF, Chicago, Nor. 18, 1872, ARNOLD WORFF. PIRS. F.CURTEHEE, 32 NORTH HEOYNE-ST., Artistic De-igner and Embroiderer in Monograms and initials BEAL ESTATE To Capitalists! For sale, 60x80 fect on Frenklinest., be- Rencolph and Like.sts., a1 $460 per foot, east front. The biggest barain in Chicago. MARSHALL & INCEINSON, - Roon 10 Otis Block. GIFT ENTER PRISE. LAST CALL TO-DAY OR NEVER. $0200,00 CASH. The SECOND GRAND GIFT CON- CERT in aid of the PUBLIC LIBRA- RY OF KENTUCKY, under author- ity of & special act of the Legisla- ture, which positively and unequivo- cally takes place at LIBRARY HALL, Louisville, Ky., Satmrday (Next), Dee. T, 1872 All ticket offices will be closed this (Tuesday) night, and this is the last and only possible chance buyers will have to secure tickets. The Concertand Drawing will commence promptly at 6 O’CLOCK A. M., on SAT AY MORNING, and con- tinue until the full one thousand cash gifts are all drawn. Official copies. of the drawing will be ready for gen- eral distribution in Chicago early next week. Orders for pools of $100, $500, and $1,000 worth of tick- ets will be received at the Sherman House and Tremont House from 8 to 11 o’clock. ‘The list of Gifts is as follows: ONE GRAND GIFT, .$100,000 Cash. ONE GRAND GIFT. 50,000 1 Cash Gift, 25,000 1 Cash Gift. 20,000 1 Cash Gift 15,000 1 Cash Gift. 10,000 1 Cash Gift 9,000 1 Cash Gift. 8,000 1 Cash Gift. 7,000 1 Cash Gift 8,000 1 Cash Gift. 5,000 1 Cash Gift. 4,000 1 Cash Gift. 3,000 4 Cash Gifts. $8,000 each 15 Cash Gifta. 1,000 each 30 Cash Gifts. 900 each 21 Cash Gifts. 800 each 25 Cash Gifts. 700 each 85 Cash Gifts. 800 each 45 Cash Gifts. 500 each 50 Cash Gifts. 400 each 60 Cash Gifts. 300 each 100 Cash Gifts.. 200 each 612 Cash Gifts. 100 each Total, 1,000 Gifts, all cash........$500,000 The for'th 1o money fox'theso gitta s now o dopost a8 per tho ety Bo Samn. o n b uLs . , 132, This isto that there is now fl:’dvnufltinlhil bank over half a million of dollars to the credit of the Gift Goncert Fund, $500,000 of which 1s held by this bank a3 Treasurer of the Public Library of Kentucky, to pay off all @ifts to be awarded at tho drawing, R. S. VEACH, Cashler. FARMERS' & DROVERS' BANK, Louisville, Treasurer, Numbers ran from 1 to 100,000. “Whole Tickets, slo;2 Halves, $5f Quarters, $2.50. Two committees of ticket-holders wero appointed on 20th. Norember at Louistillo (to each of which others will be sdded on the day of drawing), one to take charge of tho wheels beforo the dra: d ono after to verify the whole. Circulars n. Ordors may be addressed to Gov. THOS E. BRAM- ETTE, Loutsville: or F, I. DIBBLE & CO., 154 LaSalle- st., Chitago: L. MANASSE, 33 West Madison-at. (Sher- man Houso); PHILLIPS & HANNA, 987 State-st., and 84 Wabash-av.: P. V. FITZPATRICK, B53 Stafe- HORTON & BROTHER, 637 West Lake:st. : EMERSON & STOTT, West Sido Library, 239 Weat Madison-at. ; and Tremont House. Chicago. CHINA, GLASSWARE, &c. AT WHOLESALE! Recent Direct Ymportations of French China, Bohemian Glassware, Lava & Parian Goods. Tiarge Lot of French and German Motto Cups & Saucers, Motto Mugs & Toy Sets, China &BohemianVases 'To the Trade at LOW PRICES. F. & E. JAEGER, T3 WABASH-AV. TO RENT. OFFICES IN THE Trilmne Building Are nearly finished. Several are yet untaken. Fire-proof, with vaults. English tile loorsthrough-~ out. No offices in the city equal these in every first-class respect. Plans of the Tribune Building can be seen at the office of e W. C. DOW, Room No. 1, vada Block. TREES. LARGE FOREST TREES, “Wo o now prepared to transplant any quantity of For- est Trees, and warrant them to grow thriftily. For the character of onr work we refor to the big trees planted by uson Astland-av, and i Lineoln Park, Parties desiring trees transplanted during the coming winter will please hand in their orders. early, 50 we can Dprepare the ground beforo tho frost sets in _ NELSON & BENSON, 199 & 131 LaSelle-t, basement of Boone's Blck. FINANCIAL. Loans Negotiated Onrealestale, in the elty or suburbs, at current rates, G. §. HUBBARD, Jr., 165 East Washington-st, WASHINGTON. | Third Session of the Forty- Secoud Congress. The President Submits His Annual Mes- sage. He C(ongratulates the Country on its Pros- perity and Peace- ful Relations. The Condition of Cuba Deplored---No Allu- sion to San Do- mingo. He Suggests a Commission' to Examine the Cheap Transportation Schemes, ‘What the Secretary of the Treasury Says on Our Financial Condition. He Favors an Elastic Cur- rency, if Under Govern- ment Control. The Natural Growth of the Coun- try the Best Way to Specie Resumption. The Credit Mobilier Scandal to be Investigated. Congress Pays Its Tribute to the Mem- ory of Greeley. The Opening Marked by a General Ex- hibition of Cordiality. Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune, OPENTNG OF CONGRESS—IN THE HOUSE. WasarsaTox, Dec.2.—The beginning of the third and last session of the Forty-second Con- gress, go far 23 the House is concerned, wss more interesting than such exercises usually are. The galleries were fairly filled by & re- spectable assemblage, and the floor gave token |- of a considerable number of members in ex- cess of aquorum, A pleasanter fecling among members wus never known, and Democrats, Liberals and Administration men vied with each other in the heartiness of manner which charac- ized their intercourse. It was scarcely to be ex- pected that the close of such a bitter political contest, in which personal ideas and criminal charges were & prominent feature, should have left so little resentment 88 was shown to-dsy, both before the ression began and dunng its continuance. This state of facts gives promise of an amicable and decorous session, such ashas nof been known for many years. In the ccngratu- lations and greetings among the members of different political shade, if the subject of poli- tics arose it was passed off with a lsugh, and there were no longer charges of corrupt voting, nor of party nor of political infidelity. Expres- sions of respect for Mr. Greeley and of SOrTOW for his sudden death were heard on every side, and not ome word of cemsure or reproach passed from the lips of the most bitter or thoughtless partisan. The Chaplain gave tone to the goeneral feeling When ho bespoke faller charity and understanding among men. A prom- inent subject of regret was the defest of Sunset Cox, whose ready wit and genial manners had ‘become & feature in the House for somany years. His sbsence will be heartily regroted on both sides of the hall. His standing among his asso- ciates, and the regret attending his defeat, wore well illustrated in his treatment to-dsy. He was gelected by almost unanimous choice, in an in- formal manner, to repg to the resolutions of Tespect offered’ by Mr. Dawes for Mr. Greeley's character, and he discharged his daty most suc- cessfully. He was alsochosen to the chair when Speaker Blaine presented the retolution for an investigation into the Credit Mobilier scandal. As soon as the preliminaries of the eession had been fione throngh, the credentials of new mem- bers elected to £1I unexpired terms, were pre- sented. In consequence of the near-sighted- ness of the Clerk, the name of Governor Noyes, of Ohio, was called instead cf that of Colonel Dodd, who fills A. F. Perry’s place, but as he did not present himself, the error was cor- rected after considerable merriment. After the Greeley resolution had been adopted, Gen-~ eral Banks arose, and in a few well chosen terms, and with modest manner, said he was not in ‘harmony with the foreign policy of the Govern- ment, and, therefore, begged that the House WO accept his resignation as a member and Chairman of the Forelgn Committee. The question as_to acceptance of his resigna- tion had been put, and_ the affirma~ tive vote taken, when James Brooks, of New York, protested that the House | onght not £6 acce, &r:.na one or two Republicans also urged its wi'.g wal; 8o the m)oneythby this time, sow what an ungenerous act they were abont to do, and, when the vote was again put, the msjority in favor of Banks remmxgfi ab the head of the Commitees was large. the Massachusetts members except Butler voted | for Banks; also most of the Ohio members. Garfield did not vote. After the short speech of Mr. Blaine on the Credit Mobilier, and the passage of his resolution, a short recess was taken, Then followed the reading of the President’s message, and the House adjourned until to-morrow. 5 THE PRESIDENT TO ATTEND MB. GREELEY'S FU- N NERAL. The decision of tho President to attend the foneral of Mr. Greeley in New York on Wednes- day, is received here by all parties with great raise. It is known that several members of the ‘abinet have also decided to go, and there will be a considerable number of Senators and mem- };:;-a and geveral citizens and Government of- JUDICIAL RESIGNATION. A report, the accuracy of which seems ‘beyond uestion, came from the White House, to-day, that Associate Justico Nelson, of the United States Supreme Court, haa tendered his resi tion of his office to the President. Judge fi.fl. 8on i8 over 80 years of age, and his last official act was the signing of the Treaty of Washing- ton, in the negotiation of which he participated 88 one of the joint High Commission. OALLERS AT THE WEITE YOUSE. ‘The Supreme Court, with the Chief Justice st g}:gfim’tmfi ghth% ususl ofiircinl call nn‘:he ent at the beginning of & regular here to-day. 5 = DIBAPPROBATIO. « _There was an ominous growl among the anti- Civil -Bervice reformers when that partof the | Prosident'smessage wasread to-dsy Whichrelates o Civil Bervico reform. There is & storm brewing in this direction, which is likely to break out as soon a8 & sufficient number of this class of politicians are satisfied that the President is really in earnest. At present they anly affect to believo that the Prosident will yield to party pressuro when this influence is properlybrought to bear to secure appointments. THE LIBERAL SENATORS. There seems to be more hard feeling toward Senator Schurz on the part of the Republican Senators than any of his Liberal colleagues. The argument thatis now principally used is that he should be displeced from the Foreign Relations Committee altogether, not so much because of his hostility to the Administration as from the fact that he 1s a foreigner, and from the affected belief that his entire sympathies are un-American. This style of arqument seems to prevail very largely smong the Administra- tion Senators, although nothing definite as yet been sgreed on. It may be safely stated that Schurz will be removed from this’ Committes ; that Trumbull will be kept from the Judiciary Committee ; and that Fenton will be retired from the Chairmanship of the Committee on Contingent Expenses, It seems to be the general feeling in the Senate that the Lib- erals ghould all be humiliated a8 much a8 possi- ble. The caucus to settle all the speculations will not be had until to-morrow. OARES AMES. Oukes Ames’ arrival here, to-day, was ns- tonishing and unexpected. His own col- loagues were of tho opinion that this noted Congressman had so much business else- where to attend to that he would not find it convenient to be in Washington this winter. To-day, on hisown behalf, in reply to numerous interrogatories, Mr. Ames said that #o far as he was concarned he was willing that the Investigation Committee should be com- ‘posed entircly of Democrats, and that the inves- tigation should be thorongh enomgh to satisfy the honest men of all parties in the country. It is wickedly suggested in some quarters, in Siew of his past roticence on this_subject, that Ames is probably now satisfied that the original letters and papers on which the charges were ‘based were now destroyed, and that there is no ovidence to be got at outsive of McComb's per- sonal statements. [T the Associated Press.) THREE PER CENTS CALLED. ‘WasmvaToN, Dec. 2.—The Secretary of the Treasury calls in the $ per cent certificates from Nov. 7, 1868, to Nov. 22, 1868, of denominations of 95,000 cach, numbered 5,178 to 5,408 inclu- sive, and of denominstions of 810,000, and num- bered 4,801 to 4,822 inclusive. The amount of certificates described is $850,000, upon which in- terest ceases Jan. 31, 1678. THE PUBLIC DEST. . The public debt has decreased $1,198,229 dur- ing the month. M — CONGRESSIONAL. BENATE. WASHINGTON, Dec. 9. The Senate met st noon, the Vice Prosident in the chair, and all the leading Senators present, with largely more than a guorum. ‘The Chaplain, in his ‘opening prayer, alluded to the death of Afr. Grauey us that of one whase pen had given direction to public thonght and been a benefaction to mankind. The House was notifled of the Senate's readi- ness, and & number of bills were introduced, among them one by Mr. SUMNER, as follows : BECONCILIATION. Warzneas, National unity and good-will among fel- Tow-citizens can bo assured only through the oblivion of past differences, and it is contrary to the usage of civilized nations to perpetuats the memory of civil war; therefore, Bt it_enacled, d&c., That tho names of battles with tellow-citizens shall ‘ot be continued in tho Army Register, or placed on the regimental colors of the United States, BENA1 NEW BENATOBS. Mr. STEVENSON ]éKy.) presented the cre- dentials of General Machin, Sr.,from Ken- tucky, to succeed Garret Davis, and he was sworn in, The VICE PRESIDENT presented the creden- tials of Mr. Morrill, elected from Vermont. BOSTON FIRE SUFFEBEBS. Mr. WILSON introduced a bill for the relief of gufferers by the Boston fire. This bill is similar to bill for the relief of the Chicago sufferers. PENSION BILL. Mr. CAMERON (P=.) introduced a bill it- ing & pension of $3,000 & year to the widow of General Mondo. N All these bills were tabled to await the organi- zation of the Committees. THE CALENDAR. Mr. ANTHONY offered o resolution that, at 1 o'clock on Monday next, the Senate proceed to the consideration of the calendar. Laid over. RESOLUTION OF INQUIBY. Mr. RICE (Ark.) offered a resolution askin the President to furnish information in regar to the recent application for United Btates troops to be sent to Arkansas, stating where and by whom the application was made, for what purpose the troops were to be used, and what action has been taken in the matter. Mr. EDMONDS said the resolution had better Iie over. NATIONAL COLLEGE. . Mr. MORRILL (Vt.) gave notice thaf, on ‘Wednesday next, he would make remarks on the amendment to the bill for the endowment of the National College. THE BULES. 1fr. POMEROY offered a_concurrent resolu- tion fo suspend tho twenty-iret foint rale, whict ‘prohibita the passage during the firat six days of the session of any bill remaining over from the Iash session. _Laid oyer and ordered printed. Mr, SCOTT (Pa.) offered s resolution re- appointing_the Senste Conference Committees upon all bills on which committees of conference wero appointed lsst session, and failed to report, or on which the reports made were not disposed Laid over. ¥ of. CIVIL RIGHTS BILL. Mr. SUMNER moved the present consideration of his Civil Rights bill. . Mr. POMEROY made & point of order that under the twenty-first joint rule it conld not be considered. - The VICE-PRESIDENT sustained the point of order. Mr. POMEROY said he did not raise the point of order because he opposed the bill. He wasin favor of it. * RECESS. The Vice President appointed Messrs. Conk- ling and Thurman a Committee on the part of the Senate to wait upon the President. The Senate then took 2 recess till 1:30 p. m. IN MEMORIAM. After the recess, 3 message was received from the House announcing the adoption of the con- current resolution in regard to the death of Hor- ace Greeley. Mr. FENTON moved immediate consideration, and it was unanimously agreed to. THE MESSAGE. IMr. CONELING, from the Committee to wait upon the President, announced that it had dis- arged its duty, aud the President would com- municate in writing. The annual message was then brought in by General Babcock, and read by the Clerk. Thres thousand extra copies of the message ‘were ordered printed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS. The VICE PRESIDENT presented the annual reports of the several departments, Tabled. Senate adjourned HOUSE OF REPRESENTAFIVES. CALLED TO ORDER. The Housewas called to order at noon by Speaker BLAINE. Thesttendance was very large, and the galleries were crowded with spectators, The proceedings were opened with prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler. The roll of mem- bers was then called, and 149 answered to their names, NEW MEMBERS. The following new members were sworn in : Joeeph R. Hawley. Conn.; ‘Constantine C. Esty, Mass; O. J. Dodds, Ohio; and Erasmus W. Beck, of Georgia. COMMITTEE TO WAIT ON THE PRESIDENT. A Committee was appointed, consisting of Mesars. Maynard, Tyner, and_Potter, to wait on the President, and Inform him that the House was in gession and ready to receive any com- munication he might have to make. BESIGNATION. Mr. BANKS offered his resignation as Chair- man of the Committes on Foreign Affairs, but the House, by a vote of 76 f0 59, fefused to ac- cept it. TIE CREDIT MOBILIER MATTER. figenker BLAINE then called Mr. COX (N. ¥.) to the chair, a8 Speaker pro fem., and took the floor to offer the following resolution: 'WHEREAS, Accusationshave been madein the public press, founded on the alleged letters of Oakes Ames, a TRepresentative from Mnssachusetts, and upon the affi- duvit of Henry 8. M'Comb, a citizen of Wilmington, in the State of Delaware, to_the effect that members of House were bribed by Onkes Ames to perform certain legislative acts for tho benefit of the Union Pacific Bailroad Company by presents of stock in the Credit Mobiller of America, or by presents of & valu- able character derived therefrom ; therefore, Resolved, That a special committea of five members ‘be appointed by the Speaker, pro tempore, whoso duty it shall be to investigate and ascertain whether any ‘member of this Houso was bribed by Oakes Ames or any person or corporation in any manner tou !eg’flnfnflve duty, and that the co’x’nmnm be a\mmgzad to send for persons and papers. Mr. BLAINE said he had requested Mr. Cox to appoint & majority of Democrats on the Com- mittee, and made a few remarks challenging in- vestigation. Mr. ARCHER opposed the motion, on_the ground that thescandal had beenrefuted and in- vestigation was unnecessary. Mr. RANDALL favored i, 28 a matter of per- sopal privileze. 4 Mr. DAWES said he hoped the resolution would be adopted. The resolution was adopted with a few nega- tive votes on the Democratic side, and Mr. Cox, a8 Spenker pro fem., appointed as the Selech Committee Messra, Poland, Banks, Beck, Nib- 1ack, and McCrary., THE DEATH OF ME, GREELEY. Mr. DAWES said: _Mr. Speaker. Believing that all will concur in the propriety of the public Tecognition of events 8o impressive and 8o with- out parallel in the history of this Government, that have recently mnsfimd, I deem it proper to offer the following resolution: . Resolred, By the Senste snd Honse of Representa- tives, in view of the recent death of Horace Greeley, for whom, at the Inte election, more o million ‘otes were cast for President, that record be made on the journals of Congress of ita appreciation for the eminent services and personal purity and worth of the deceased, and of the sad impression crested by his death, following a keen family bereavement, Mr. COX (N. Y.) then paid a feeling tribute to the memory and character of Mr. Greeley, after which the resolution was unanimously adopted. RESIGRATION AGAIN TENDERED, Mr. BANES again rose and offered his resigna- | tion a3 Chairman of the Committes on Forej Affairs, remarking that it was proper that the House should be reprosented by_one who was unqualifiedly committed to the gn].icy of the ma-~ jority, as he could not claim to be. ‘The House, by & vote of 59 to 76, refused to . accept the resignation. INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL. Mr. BARGENT, from the Committce of Ways and Means, reported_the Indian Appropriation bill, which was made the special ordér for the 10th insi. ..He stated that the amount appropri~ ated under it was $5,379,365, being $982,697 less than in the same time last year. MEMBER BESIGNED. The Speaker presented the resignation of Mr. Mercer, of Pennsylvania, who hag been elected. Judge of the Supreme Court of that State. THB MESSAGE. After a short recess the President’s message was, at 1:40 p. m., received and read. The mes- sage was ordered to be printed: OTHER APPROPRIATION BILLS, Mr. GARFIELD, from the Committeo on Ap- propriations, reported the Pension Appropria- tion bill, which was made the special order for ‘Wednesdsy of next week. The bill appropri- stes 230,480,000, - The Logislative Executive and Judicial Appro- {hn:non “bill was also reported, which was made e spocial order for Thuredsy of next week. - OTHER BILIS. Mesars. TWICHELL and BUTLER intro- duced bills for the relief of the suiferers by the Boston fire. Referred. Mr, SCOFIELD introduced a bill for the re- duction of the officers and expenses of the In ternal Revenue Department. Referred. The House adjourned. — THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE. To the Senate and House of Representatives : In transmitting to you my fourth annual Mes- sage, it is with thankfulness to the Giverof All Good that as a Nation, we have. been blest for the last year with peaco at home and abro and & general prosperity youchsafed-to but few people, With the oxception of tho recent de- yastating fire which swept fromygarth witha bresth, as it were, qillions of accumulated wealth'in the City of Boston, there have been no over-shadowing calsmitias, -within the year to record. It is gratifying“to note how like their fellow-citizens of the OITY OF CHICAGO, | under gimilar circumstances a year earlier, the citizens of Boston are rallying under their mis- fortunes, and the prospect is, that their energy and persoverance will overcome all obstacles, and show the same prosperity soon that they woul™ have shown had no disaster befallen them. Otherwise we have been free from peati- lence, war, and calamities which often overtako nations, and, as far as human judgment can penetrate the futare, no cause seems to exist to threaten our present peace. THE WASHINGTON TEEATY. ‘When Congress adjourned in June last, a question had been raised by Great Britain, and was then pending, which, for & time, seriously imperilled the settlement by friendly arbitra- tion of the differences existing between this Government and that of Her Britannic Majesty; tho treaty of Washington had been referred to the Tribunal of Arbitration which had met at Genevs, in Switzerland. The Arbitrators, how- ever, disposed of the question which had joop- ardized the whole of the treaty, and threatened to inyolve the two nations in the most unhappy relations towards each other, in a manner entire~ ly satisfactory to this Government, and in ac- cordance with the views and the policy which it had maintained. The Tribunal which had con- voned in Geneva in December, con- cluded its laborious gession on the 1ith day_ of September last, on which day, .baving availed itself of the discretionary ‘power given to it by the treaty to sward & sum 1n gross, it made its_decision, Whereby it award- .ed the sum of 315,500,000 in gold, as the indem- -nity to be paid by Great Britain to the United BStates, for the satisfaction of all the claims re- ferred for its consideration. This decision happily disposes of s long stand- ing difference between the two Governments; and, in connection with another award made by the German Empetjir, under & rererence to him by the same treaty, leaves the two Governments -without & ehadow upon the friendly relations ‘which it is my sincere hope may forever remain equally unclouded. he report of the agent of the United States, .appointed to attend the Geneva Tribunal, ac- ‘companied by the protocals of the proceedings of the Arbitrators ; the arguments o selof both Governments; the award of tho Tribunal, and the opinions given_by the several Arbitrators is transmitted herewith. I have caused to be communicated tothe heads of the three friendly powers who complied with the joint request made to themunder the Treaty, the thanks of this Government for the appoint- ment of the Arbitiators, made by them, respec- tively, and also my thanks to the eminent per- sonages named by them, and my appreciation of the dignity, Euence, impartiality, and great ability with which they discharged their arduous and high functions. Her Majesty's Government has communicated tome its appreciation by Her Mbjesty of the ability and indefatigable industry displayed by Mr. Adams, the Arbitrator named on the part of this Government during the protracted in- glniriea and discussions of the Tribupal. I cor- ially unite with Her Majesty in this apprecia- tion, It is due to the agent of the Unifed States before the Tribunal, to record my appreciation of tho marked sbility, unwearied patience, and the prudence and discretion with which he has conducted the very responsible and delicate dnties committed to him ; as it is also due to the learned and emi- nent counsel who attended the Tribunal on the part of this Government, to express my sense of the talents and wisdom which they brought to bear in the argument of the result &0 happily reached. DISTRIBUTION OF THE AWALD. Tt will be the provinco of Congress to provide for the distribution among those who may be entitled to it. of their respective shares of tho the coun- | money to be paid. _Although the sum awarded is not payable until a year from the date of the award, itis deemed advisable that no time be lost in making & proper examination of the sev- eral cases in which indemnification may be due. I consequently recommend the creation of a Board of Commissioners for the purpose. THE SAN JUAN SETTLEMENT. By tho thirty-fourth article of the Tresty of ‘Washington, the ras%:tivo claims of the United States and of Great Britain, in their construc- tion of the Trengy of the 15th of June, 1816, defining the boundary line between their respec- tive territorics, were submitted to the arbitra- tion and award of His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, to decide which of these claims is most In accordance with the true in- terprotation of the treaty of 1846. His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, having been pleased to undertake the arbitration, has the earnest thanks of this ‘Government and of the people of the United States, for the labor, pains and care which ho has devoted to the considera- tion of this long-pending difference. I have cansed an_expression of my thanks to be com- municated {o His Majesty. Mr. Bancroft, the representative of this Government at Berlin, conducted the case and prepared the statement on the part of the United States with the ability that his past service justified the public in ex- pecting at his hands. As o member of the Cabinet at the date of the treaty which has given rise to the discnssion be- tween the two Governments; ss the Minister to Great Britain when the construction, now pro- nounced unfoanded, ‘was' first advanced, and as the agent and representative of the Government to present the case and to receive the award, he has been associated with the guestion inall of its phases, and in every stage has manifested a patriotic zeal, and earnest in the maintenance of the claim of the United States, he is entitled to much credit for the success which has attended the submissicn. After a patient investigation of the case and of the statements of each party, His Majesty, the Emperor of Germany, on the 218t day of October last, signed his award in writing, de- creeing that the claim of the Government of the United States that the boundary line between the territory of Her Britannic Majesty and_the TUnited States should be drawn through the Haro Channel is most in accordance with the true in- ter%ratation of the treaty concluded on the 15th of June, 1848, between the agents of Her Brit- annic Majesty and of the United States. Copies of "the case presented on behalf of each Government, and of the statement in reply of each, and a tion of the award, are transmitted herewith. This award confirms the United States in their claim to the im- portant archipelago of islands lying betwesn the continent and Vancouver's Island, which for twenty-six years ever since the ratification of the treaty, Great Britain has contested, and leaves us for the first timein the history of the United Btates as & nation without & question of disputed boundary between our territory and the possessions of Great Britain on this continent. It is my grateful duty to acknowledge the prowpt spontaneous action of Her Majesty’s Government in giving effect to the award. anticipation of any request from this Govern- ment, and ‘before the reception in the United Btates of the award signed by the Emperor, Hor Majesty had given instructions for the re- moval of her troops which had been stationed there, and for the cessation of all exerciwe or claim'of jurisdiction, 8o as to leave the United States in conclusive posseesion of the lately dis- puted ferritory. I am gratefal to be able to an- nounce that the orders for the removal of troops have been executed, and the military joint occu- pation of San Juan has ceased. Tho islands are g?\: in the exclusive possession of the United ates. It now becomes necessary to complete the sur- vey and determination of that Eorfion of the bnundag line through the Haro Channel, npon which ‘the Commission, which determined the remaining part of the line, were unsble to agree. Irecommend the appointment of = Commission to act jointly with one which may be named by Her Majesty for that purpose. THE ALASEA BOUNDABY. The experience of the difficulties_attending the determination of our admitted line of ‘boundary, after the occupation of the territory and its settlement by those owing allegiance to the respective Governments, points to_the im- portance of establishing, by natural objects or other measurements, the actual line between the territory acquired by purchase from Russia and. theadjoining poseions of Her Britannic Majesty. The region 18 now go spareely occupied, that 1no conflicting interests of individuals or of juris- diction are likely to interfere to the delay or the embarrassment of the actual location of the line. If . deferred until population shall enter and oceupy the territory, Bome trivial contest of meighbors msy again array the two Governments in antagonism. I, therefore, recommend the sappointment of & commission to act jointly with one that may be appointed on the part of Great Britain to deter- mine the line between our territory of Alaska and the caterminous possessions of Great Britain, THE FISHERIES. In my last annual message I recommended leg- inlation necessary on the part of the United States to bring into operation the articles of the Treaty of Waskin gton of May, 1871, relating to the fish- eries and to other matters touching the relations of the United States toward the British North American possessions, to become operative 8o soon as the proper legislation should be had on the part of Great Britain. and her pos- sessions. That legislation on the part of Grest Britain and its _possession not then been had, and during_the session of Con- gTess & question was raised, which, for the time, raised & doubt whether any action by Congress in the direction indicated would become impor- tant,—a question which has since been_diposed of, and I have received notice that the Imperial Parliament and the Legislature of the Provin- cial Government have passed laws to carry the provisions of the treaty on the matters referred %o into operation, I therefore recommend your early adoption of the legislation in the same direction necessary on the part of this Govern- ment. NORBTHERY BOUNDARY. The Joint Commission for determining the boundary line between the United States and the British Possessions, between the Lake of the Woods and the Rocky Mountains, has organ- ized and entered upon its work. ItIis desirable that the force bo increased in order that the completion of the survey and determination of the boundary may be sooner completed. To this end I recommend that & sufficient appropri- ation be made. FOREIGN RELATIONS. With France, our earliest ally; Russia, the constant and steady friend of the United States; Germany, with whose Government and people we have 8o many causes of friendship and so many common sympathies, and the other powers of Europe, our relations are maintained on the ot friendly terms. Since my last annual message, the exchange has been made of the ratifications of a treaty with the Austro-Hungarian Empire re]ufiing to naturalization; also, of a treaty with the Ger- man Empire respecting Consuls and trade- marks; also, of & treaty with Sweden and Norway relating to naturalization, all of which treaties have been duly proclaimed. ISTERNATIONAL BTATISTICAL CONGRESS. Congrees, at its last session, having made an appropriation to defray the expense of Commis- sioners on the pert of the United States to the International Statistical Congress at St. Peters- burg, the_persons appointed in that character proceeded to their destination, snd attended the seesions of the Congress. e report shall, due season, be laid before you. gress meets at intervals of about three years, and has held its sessions in several of the coun- tries of Europe. I submit to your consideration the propriety of_extending & invitation to the Congress to hold its next meeting in the United ‘The centennial celebration to be held in 1876 would afford an appropriate occasion for such meeting. THE VIENNA EXPOSITION, Preparations are making for the International Exposition, to be held during the next year in Vienna, on & scale of very great magnitude. The tendency of these Expositionsis in thedirection of advanced civilization and the elevation of in- dustry, of labor, and the increase of human hap- piness, as well as of greater intercourse and good will between nations._As this Exposition 18 to be the first which will have been held in Esstern Europe, it is believed _that American inyentors and manufacturers will be Teady to avail themsalves of the opportunity for the Lfre!anutinn of their productions, if encour- aged by proper aid and protection. At the last session of Congress authority was given for tha sppolatment of ons oF moro agents to ropresent this Government at the Exposition. The au- thority thus given has been exercised, bat in the absence of any appropriation there is danger that the important benefits which the Exposition offers will, in a large flefrue, be lost to citizens of the United Btates, I commend the sublect strongly to your consideration, and recommend that an adequate appropristion be made for the purpose. To further aid American exhibitors at the Vi- enna Exposition, I would recommend, in addi- tion to an appropriation of money, that the Sec- retary of the Navy be authorized to fit up two naval vessels to. transport betweem our Atlantic cities and Trieste or -the most convenient port to Vienna, and b: their articlos for exhibition, il ek . OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO. Since your last session, the President of ther Mexican ™ Republic, distinguished by his highy character and his services to his country, has died. His temporary successor has now elected with unanimity by the people,—& Froof of confidence on their part in his patriotism andt wisdom which, it is believed, will be confirmed by the results of his Administration. It is particularly desirable that nothing should be left undone by the Government of either Republic to strengthen their relations as neigh- ‘bors and friends. Itis machtoberegretted that manylawlessacia continue to disturb the quiet of the settlements: on the border between our Territory and that of Mexico, and that complaints of wrong to Ameri- can citizens in various parts of the ccuntry are made. The revolutionary condition in which the neighboring Republic has 50 long been involved, . has in some degree contributed to this disturb~ ance. It is to be hoped that with a more settled rulo of order throughout the Republic, which may be expected from the present Governmen the acts of which just complaint is made wil cease. Tho proceedings of the Commission underthe Convention with Mexico of the 4th of July, 1863, on the subject of claims, have unfortunately been checked by an ~ obstacle, for the removal of which measures bava been taken by the two Governments waii it is believed, will prove successful. The Coi ‘missioners, appointed pursuant tothe joint r: Iutions of Congress, of the Tth of May last, inquire into depredations on the Texas froutic have diligently made investigations in tush quarter. Their report upon the subject will te communicated to you. ~Their researches wcre necessarily incomplete, partly on account of ti limited appropriations made by Congress. M o; 6 thy part of that Governsaent, Las sppoint- ed a similar Commission to investigate the seou:- rages, It is ot announced oficially, but tLo press of that country states that the fulle«t investigation is desired, and _that tho co-operation of all parties concerned is invited to secure that end. I therefore recommend that a special appropristion be made at the earliest day practicable, to enable the Commissioners o the part of the United States to return to their Iabors withont delsy. CUBA. Tt is with regret that Thave again to announce a continuance of the disturbed condition of the Island of Cuba. No advance toward the pacifi- cation of the discontented portion of the popula~ tion has been made, while the insurrection has, gained no advantages, and exhibits 1o more of the elements of power, or of the prospect of ul- timate success, than were exhibited & yearago. Bpain, on the other hand, has not succeeded in its rapression, and the parties stand apparent- Iy in the same relative attitude which they haver occupied for a long time past. This contest has Iasted now for more than four years. Wers it- seen at at a distance from our neighborhood, we might be indifferent to its result, although hu— ‘manity could not be unmoved by mans of its in- cidents wherever they might occur. _ It is, how- ever, at our door. I'cannot doubt that the cone tinued maintenance of slavery in Cuba is amon; tho strongest inducements to the continuance of, the strife. - A terrible wrong is the nate ural cause of a terrible evi. ~Tha abolition of slave and the introduction: of other reforms in the administration of the Government in Cuba conld not fail to advance the restoration of peace and order. It is espe- cially to be hoped that the ]iresunt liberal Gov- ernment _of Spain will voluntarily adopt this view, The law of emancipation, which was: ‘pagsed more than two years since, fms remained unexecuted in the absence of re; tions for its enforcement. It was buta feeble step toward emancipation, but it was the recognition of right and was hailed as such, and exhibited Spain in harmony with the sentiments of hu- manity and of justice, and in sympathy with the other powers of the Christian and civilized world. Within the past few weeks the regu- lations for camying out the laws of emancipation has’ been announced, giving evidence of the incerity of _intentiom of the present Government to into effect the law of 1870. I have not failed to urge the consideration of the wisdom, the policy, and the justice of & more effective system for the aboli- tion of the great evil, which_oppressed a race,, and continues a bloody and destructive contes close to our own border, as well as the expe- diency and the justice of conceding reforms, of which the pro‘griety i8 not questioned. Deeply impresged with the conviction that the contina- ance of slavery is one of the most ective causes of the continuance of the unhappy condition in Cubs, I regret to believe that citizens of the Unitéd Btates, or those claiming to bo guch, are large holders in _ Cuva of what is there claimed ag roperty, but which is forbidden and denouncad ¥ T tuwa of tho United States, Thoy atothus, in defiance of the spirit of our own laws, cia- tributing to the continuance of this distress; and sickening contest. In my last annual moe- sage I referred to this subject, and I agein roz- ommend such legislation as may be proper to da- nounce, and, if not prevent, at least to disconz- age, American citizens from holding or dealing in slaves. £ SPATX AND THE PAGIFIO BEPUBLICS. It is gratifying to announce that the ratifica~ tion of the convention concluded under the aus- pices of this Government between Spain on ti:e one part and the Allied Republics of the Pacitic on the other, providing for an armistice, has been exchanged. A copy of the instrument is herewith submitted. Itis hoped that this may be followed by & permanent peace between tha same parties. 'BRAZIL, AND THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC. The differences which at one time threatened’ the maintenance of peace between Brazil and the Argentine Republic, it is hoped, are in ther way of satisfactory adjustment. (Vith these States, 2 with the Republics of Central and South America, we continue to maintain the ‘most friendly relations. THE VENEZUELA CLATMS. 1t is with regret, however, I announce that tha Governor of Venezuels has made nofurther pay- ‘ments on account of the awards of the Conven— tion of the 25th of April, 1866. That Republic ls ‘understood to be now almost, if not quite, tran- uilized. It is hoped, therefore, thak will Jose_ mo time in providing for the unpaid balance of its debt to the UnitedsStates, which, having originated im injuries to its citizens by the Venezmelan aus thorities, and having been acknowledged pursu- ant to & treaty in the most solemn form known. among nations, would seem to deserve a prefer- ence over debts of a different origin, and con- tracted in & different manner. This subject is againrecommended to the attention of Congress for such action 25 may be deemed proper. JAPAN. 2 Our treaty relations with Japan remsin un~ changed. An imposing Embassy from that in- toresting and &mg‘xe!sive nation visited thia country daring the year that is passing, but Lo ing unprovided with power for the signing of convention ,in s country, no con- clusion in that direction was reached. It is hoped, however, that _ tho interchange of opinion which ook place during their stay in this country hasled toa mutme appreciation_of the interests which may bo promoted when the revisionof tha existing treaty shall be undertaken. In this connection, Irenew my recommendation of one year ago, that to §iva imYodnncs and to add to the elfi- ciency of our diplomatic BELATIONS WITH JAPAN AND CHINA, and fo forther aid in maintaining tha good opinion of these people,and to secure to the nited Btates its share of the commerce des- tined to flow betweer: thege nations and the bzi- ance of the commercial world, an appropriatica be made to support at least four Americun youths in each of these countries to serve 2sa gut of the official family of our Ministers thero. q it ur representatives would not even then be upon an _equality with the representatives of Great Britain or some other powers. As now situated, our representatives in Japan and China have to depend for interpreters and tranalators upon Datives of thoss countries, who know our T guage imperfectly, or procure for the occasion the services of employes in foreign business houses, or the interpreters to other foreign Miuisters. THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT. I renew the recommendation made on a pre: vious occasion, of the transfer to the Departe ‘ment of the Interior, to which they seem moza _ [ Continued on tha Fourth Paae.l