New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-03

the Pates were not ouly 90 well 6vecuted, but tho
signatures 30 perfect that detection was only prsc
ficable by the clerks, who were In hourly fsmil-
iarity with them. Under the existing Ausrds snd
regulations they are now limited Indasd, it 10
dIficulf to visit the Government with much loss az
the system now works. II claim is allowed AZ
the Pehsion Ofice tbs number, name, Kind
Of service and date are all registered and a
transcript furnished to the Land Office. whe.
en entry has been made and she warrant presented
for the issue of the patent it j, compared with tho
Registry, ana il found to correspond is is issued if
not it is rejected So that in order to Aefraad th
Government it would be necessary, not only 10
forge the warnnts ard signaturesand assignments,
but to have access to the register in order to COM
plete the process.
individuals aus the real victims n most Of these
frauds, and mainly by Of forced 0ssiy1nsnts
With all the endeavors and expedents to protect
the public against such depredations they are con-
stantly committed. The ingenuity of villainy is
superior to the precautions Of honesty. And the
frequent warnings which are given to the public
against the dealers in such wares, operate with
little advantage in saving thousands from pSunder.
great defect Of the law has materially con-
engaged in tho business Of forging land warrants
Under the present statutes, unless the prosecution
be perfected within two years, limitation can be
pleaded, ID has successfully and often been dur.
ing the last three years. Their plans are so we'll
devised that it generally requires all this time TO
trace them, and hence, when indictments are
found they are quashed with a legal exception.
Another difficulty has proceeded from the doubt
entertained whether there is any law for the pun
ishment of this particular ofenss. Judge Leavitt
of the United States District Court at Cincinnati
so held in a case which came before him, and it 10
understood, with the sanction OF even higher ju-
dieal authority.
In order to meet this manifest omission of the
law, the efficient and able head of the Interior
Department, Gov McClelsnd, called the atten-
ton of Congress to the subject two years ago.
But as the suggestion was eminently practical and
useful, it received no attention. Nebraska engi-
neering ruled the whole Congress. After consult.
ing with the Commissioners Of the Land and
Pension Offices, he has proposed bill intended to
cover all these cases, which has been commune
Gated to the appropriate committees. A prompt
action upon it would be of value to the public, and
save some of the innocent and deuded victims OF
these iniquities, whose name is legion.
The news from Panama has produced stirring
sensation among all parties here. Upon the i'm.
perfect knowledge Of facts which now exists, 1t
would hardly be just to express any positive
opinion as to the origin Of an affray which cost so
much innocent blood No official information has
been received by the Government owing, it is sap.
posed to the limited opportunity before the sailing
of the steamer. Mr.. Ward, our Consul there,
who il very unacceptable to the Government OF
New Granada, owing to apreyious difficulty, ap
pears to have participated officially in this affray
In the capacity of mediator. But he has, asy yet,
forwarded no dispatches on the subject
OF course the Government cannot interpose in
case of this kind, where another Government may
be involved, upon loose statements. But - the
case seems to be an aggravated one, which de-
mands the fullest and sternest investigation, Gov.
Marcy at once advised the President to send Q
trusty and discreet agent to the spot for the Pur-
pose of inquring into all the facts. The partisan
ship of both parties who were engaged In the out
rage will -ender impartial scrutiny dimcult at best.
The Precedent agreed this evening to adopt tins
suggestiOn Of the Secretary Of State.
Gov. Marcy also recommended the Secretary OF
the Navy to order and station vessels Of war, pro-
vided with large force of Marines % the Atlantic
and Pacific termiD of the isthmus, for the purpose
OF restraining possible Of sxch scenes,
and Of furnishing material aid in case Of exigency.
A preeautOn like this would have checked this COL
lisiOn, if it had not prevented IL.
The question of reclamation of losses here sus.
aimed, will necessarily depend upon the facts.
Every Government is bound to provide certain
degree of order within it's jurisdiction, when it
enters into contract with another Government.
for the protection of life and property passing
through its territory In order that the nature Of
our treaty with New Granada, made by Mr.. Bid
lack in 1916 may be understood, cite the 35th
article bearing upon the Isthmus connection
which everybody can interpret for himself
The United States Ameres and the Republic of New ssn
.da desiring make a. dpIss possible the relations
tue OF this treaty have declared solemnly and do To
F For The better understanding Of the preceding srti
is and has been stipulated between the high CONTRACTING
Of Il part Of GrsDadsn Territory generally deaomn.ted
mus Of Panama from les south rnmost extremity until ths
mnntie commerce and navigation which are nov
here may be enjoyed by Gsnadisn citizens their
sells and aid this equality Of avOr' shall e made
extend the passengers correspondsncs aud msIbsndso
tie United States in their transit the said Territory
to the Of the United States that the
way thelIsthus Of Panama upon
S. Be and the and
tice Of prcduce msrchsndse Of som
to the citizens Of the United States that
Sens Of the United States, or their nId msrchsa-
G thus ps Sssr any rosd esns n', .,
the authority the same than L under like circumsanees.
levied upon collected from the Grsnsdan citsens that
ohs United States thus passing from to ths other
either for the Pup9;s o. % any oner
ever paid such duties :hal .. entitled draw
S is to o
which subjected for thus passing the said
md Constant Enjoyment Of these and an
compensation tho said advantages and for the fsvers
the United States GUARANTEES positively sciousy
Granada by the stPustion the perfect neutrality Of
the other may not b interrupted
II s1 sIs time wSs this Treaty and s
has ard possesses the said territory" INDEA