The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-13

Hon. A 81 Dodoe-Hon Mr. Dodge, the minister TO
spain, viii pay brief this city before he takes bis
departure for Madrid His presence at the department
daily looked for.
IsrrBios pEFARrmEsT.
10 ApDiieanis for Bounty Laad,- Important C.ye~iar
From general explanatory circular just issued by Commis
sioner Waldo, we make the following extracts
ReyrpyIy Hastsrsd iato ssrveeThe fact thata per-
sons name appears the rolls OF snized military
called into existence by lawful reauson for specific
h, MA ,ts M asnb.rs Of aid coasnsn~ we've nd b.
the OF the United States for their services while
organized regarded sufficient evidence that he
regularly mustered into service.
The Parioi aud Aroostook WarsThe benefits
extended 10 all officers and men, whether Of the
navy who engaged in Of the in which this
couatry 1880 In
prehensive scheme OF national reward those who
he militia q the states New York and Maine who
during the ocaed patriot and Aroostook included
In the class OF benecaries this office does not
recognise the armed police Of Maine. This vol
anary but hired civil force commanded by civil officer,
and called out for civil service and whilst engaged
that service under the protection of State and fed
eral troops.
ssThs nrasion Of Piat.bnrg -somehing is
sary than proof of presence
the OF Patsburg BY the British army Sepem
ber lsl4 some might have been drawn there from idle
curiosity may have been unwilling specta-
tors As readsand is only susceptible of in
erpretationit will not be sufficient if the applicant for
bounty land proves Pattsburg, that he
his way P!aitsbrrg at the time but he must fur
nsh satisfactory evidence that he at the invasion OF
plattsburg under some recognised military organization
sEvdence Aireody FarnAedln the case Of person APP
plying for additional land under the act repetition OF
evidence required Where the necessary evidence
file in this any other executive office ut the seat of
reference in the application to such state OF
facts win be sufficient"
The ST. Harry. We have been kindly permitted,
by the chief clerk of the Land Office, make the following
tract from private relative this important improve
ment
'sThe Mary's canal is Improvement of the naviga
ton of the straits Of 81 Mary which connect the waters Of
Lakes Superior and Huron These straits about sixty
five miles in length and the rapids which improved by
this canal about mile in length opposite the village
ST. Marys about fifteen miles below the lower end Of Lake
Superior, and fifty miles above the entrance into Lake u-
The canal varies but little from mile in length,
locks, having lift each of about nine feet The
locks three hundred and fifty feet in length and seventy
feet breadth, with draught Of twelve feet water and
will be ready for by the opening OF navigation, which
takes place that high northern latitude usually about the
LIST OF May but owing to the roughness OF the weather.
be several days later The canal with its massive locks
exceedingly well constructed and conters great credit upon
the company to whom the contract was awarded BY the
State of Mchgan and though much opposition was mani
tested them time by portion Of the citizens 1t snow
generally conceded that other company could have been
formed who would have been able under the monetary
the last few months to have pushed forward the
erprise completion Thus then the navigation of the
lakes will be complete and the rich minerals OF the lake
gion will find an outlet and a market
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Varied and Complicated Character of the business Of the
Department. the view Of enabling the reader to form
correct idea Of the varied complicated and Important
of the business daily disposed of at the department
intention publish from time to time briefs Of such
commence to-day with the record of Wednesday last.
The Surveyor of ST. Louis.-The attention of this officer
been called the failure his part to comply with cir
euar instructions relative to the rendering Of weekly reports
merchandise warehoused transported, &c. and the
quest for him furnish complete list of goods
which bonds have been given since the of the
year.
Collector Of Baltimore have been sent to this off
for the transmission Of certified statement cancel bonds
l2 barrels Of fish remaining warehouses enclosing
the officer copy Of letter addressed the president
the Ptsburg and Connesvie Railroad Company, refu-
sing allow the reappraisemen of railroad iron imported
for the Of said company.
Collector Of BostonOrders have been sent to this officer
transmission of certified in certain
cancellation Of bonds for merchandise imported from Can
ada bonds for coal and fish, imported from Nova
Scotia refused cancellation not coming within the
reciprocity treaty The officer has been
written relative the propety Of hereafter having all
moneys duties fees &c. paid directly to the cashier Of the
house, and all disbursements to be made by the said
cashier Treasury draft forwarded in favor Of Pho s.
Shelton on account of duties claimed by him.
Collector Chcago.Forwardng treasury draft in favor
OF Lake Brown, of return duties claimed by
them.
Collector Of Todo--Approring of the nomination Of Wm
Riley deputy collector and inspector of the CUSTOMS vice
A. T. Stebbns, resigned
Collector Of San Franeisoo.Approving of the appoint
ment Solomon Scott invoice examiner; calling atten-
the issuing of certificate for the of author
zng cancellation of transport bonds at the port of with
drawa.
Collector of Monterey -Dsapproving the appointment of
an inspector at Pajaro.
Collector of Observation-Disclosures have been sent to this officer
for the of any further official assistance
the department opinion that the duties of the collector
ship this port Of such character
require aid.
An Unauthorized AcThe Secretary refuses to refund to
the inspector steamboats, Charleston South Carolina
moneys paid for office rent the renting of said Office
not authorized by the department.
sarer Change. Orders been Treasurer Casey
issue transfer draft the treasurer OF the branch mint
at New Orleans in favor of the depostary al Mobile for
transfer draft the York
favor of the Of the branch Orleans for
S22362 43, account of silver purchased for change
Iecency Of TMes.The title papers the sites for the
lighthouses at Tayorsve and Port Clinton returned TO the
secretary Of the house board and the opinion furnished
of the Attorney General showing the neiciency said
| titles.
Receiver Of Public Honey Hudson, W-Acknowledg-
ing receipt OF and referring irregular shape in
which it Is made ont Also showing the balance indicated
be Incorrect and requesting explanation in regard
/ large discrepancy.
Receiper Of Pablic Money Palestine, Acknowl-
edgng receipt and showing the balance
Incorrect and requesting explanation regard
! discrepancy.
DEPARTMENT.
will recolected that by recent act Of Congress
appropriated enable the Secrstary
War try the experiment Of Introducing came this
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