The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-23
Hon. P. s. BRooKs.
DEPARTMENT. NEWS.
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Agricultural Divsion ofths Patent Oaee-71e Cotton
PanThe United States consul at Genoa In answer to
circular Issued BY the Commissioners Of Patents in Februa
~ last writes follows In reference to the production Of
cotton in Italy: .....
In answer 10 your circular of 2sth February 1856
concerning great staple commodity cotton have
only remark that is cultivated in this part of Italy
do believe that il 10 in any other, although the soil
climate and seasons in many places might suit it very
WELL need not state as matter of opinion, what il now
pretty well understood that southern States need fear
no competition from any country where the planters and
cultvators of the soil have complete control the
laborers The importation of cotton from the United
States into this port increasing in proportion TO the IA
cities afforded by railroads for its Introduction into the
interior Of Italy, Switzerland kc From the lst Of Janua
ry the 3lst Of December 1885, the direct importation
from the United States in American vessels IS 0sa
bales averaging four hundred pounds each From
the LIST Of january, 1856, to the present date (June
20l making six months, there have been brought in
American vessels alone ol0 bales The quantity brought
here from India Egypt and other countries foreign 10 our
own not very considerable and the quality generally
inferior that brought from the United States The
ufacures Of cotton in this country chiefly of
goods like our sbeetings and shirngs and the prices
pretty nearly the same the cheapness of labor compen-
satng for the freight and other charges the importation
of the cotton"
The United States consul at TpoH Barbsry in answer
to the same circular, says:
Il have the honor acknowledge the receipt of your
letter Of February 20 1885, and state in reply to
questions therein proposed that cotton is cnlva
Ted u this country Two experiments have been made BY
rsy failed although the lack Of rain supplied BY rr
cation" ~
The Cyssns Lsd.sas-In letter TO the Commissioner
Of Indian Affairs dated wespost Missouri the I'd inst
gentleman that be had received letter from Fort
Laramie dated May 3 in which il given history of III
affair At the Platte Bridge between the Cheyenls- and
Captain Heaths command, ItsRpean that man named
Victor Canadian frencbman reported 10 Captain Heath
that the Cbeysnnes had four horses belonging to him.
which had been lost some months. Captain H. made q
demand for these horses and three brought in On
further demand for the fourth horse difficulty 90
cured but Of what nature Ia not stated Meantime
artempt made take Of the Indians prisoner
who thereupon fed and fred upon. None were
killed but IL is supposed from traces Of blood that several
wounded On the pight following this demonstra-
ton, named Gannean in the employ Of Victor was
murdered BY some unknown person or persons This deed
Is charged TO the Indiana Capt Heath Immediately went
in pursuit Of the Indians but unable TO find any
traces Of them
The Indian Agent Of the Upper Platte says that Victor
was staying the camp Of the Indian agent during tn.
last winter and los, thrteen horses in snowstorm in
December last Several mules belonging To the agent had
also disappeared about this time, but Afterwards
brought In BY Indiana who found them The practice in
this neghborhood reward the Indians when they find
horses and them 70 the and the agent thinks
that in the case Of the four horses alluded to- the intention
Of the Indians bring in the horses soon as they
could End the owner the Indians themselves are
ignorant Of the brands placed upon them In several
cited seems that horses found In tbis way have been re-
tanned by the finder until he could get direc,
him 70 the owner.
Genral Land 0FeG-RssfOrsfion ef Land, WThdrsrn
for Railroad Pwposa-A large number Of letters have
been received by the Commissioner Of the General Land
Once askug when the lands which have been Withdrawn
from sale for railroad purposes viii be restored market
To avoid the Inconvenience arising from these
inquiries informed by the proper authority ths,
the department has determined TO restore tbese lands
earliest practical mement and only waiting for the
lion Of the States and companies interested In reference
The several railroad grants and the establishment Of III.
several routes which indispensable prelminarss IN
deersnisg which lands needed for these prants
and which nsy be restored TO market II 10 Intended
press forward rapidly possible the final adjustment
Of the grants % ~ be able to bring into market all IN.
lands which win remain TO the government Of which du.
public notice win be given.
Paeuts grsntsdThs Issues Of patents for the week end
Ing Tuesday, July n, 1885, follows;
Patents 20