New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-11
WASHINGTON, Thursday, May TO- ls(
PARDONs ISSUED.

10 The Atocitted PIets
WASHINGTON Thursday May TO- 1895.
PARDOYs ISSUED.
Warrants of pardon were ordered by the President TO be
issued to-day TO two citizens of Texas two of Alabama,
and of Virginia under 18th exception. An order
has been signed by the President directing padon TO be
made out for ID North Caroinians
RETURN OF THE swATARA.
The United States steamer Swatara has returned from
hereXpermenal cruise of four months in the West Indies,
having been ordered hher by the Navy Department for
the practical instruction Of H. midbpmen OF the last
graduating class in engineering -Four OF them were placed
charge OF the deck the second squad had charge OF the
engine aud its dependencies and the third squad had charge
Of the boilers fires and coalbunkers Commander Jeher-
son. in his report says they acquired such proficiency
in the handling of the engine and knowledge of the causes
of the various difficulties met with IN the manage
ment of woodworking engine and the remedies
to be applied, that II rarely they had occasion 10
send FOR the engineer in nominal charge to advise
them. IL is not, he says possible or desirable
for naval officer TO become an engineer without
1egceng important parts of his profession, While ~
is entirely within bis capacity with his general scienhc
education run engine after certain amount OF prac-
tee He thinks il highly necessary that all midshpmen
studying engineering should be attached 10 fupowered
steamers, where difficulties and peculiarities
developed hourly. lie says the young gentlemen have
shown a eommcndabe degree of determination zeal and
interest in carrying ont the views Of the Department
under the somewhat trying circumstances of crowded
apartment and the ship being almost constantly under
sieam hot climate The instruction initiated by the
Secretary Of the Navy has become necessary owing to the
substitution OF steamers for sailing vessels
SUSPENSION OF SURVEYS.
The Secretary of the Interior has directed the suspen
sion OF surveys for certain roads III the Territories
This has been done upon the recommendation of L. h.
Taylor Samuel r. Cnrss, A. II. Siblcy, and Henry n.
Reed Commissioners appointed to treat with the hostile
Indians of the Upper Missouri last Autumn. In their
Judgment it would be highly impoc and dangerous 10
make any further surveys of routes through the country
inhabited by the Feton bands Of Sioux Indians before TIC
Negotiation contemplated with the bands and tribes as
well as those already consummated have been fully CON-
peted and the annuties under the latter fully paid as
stipulated There doubt the part OF all
the savage heretofore hostile to the great faith Of the
Government toward them and il is therefore highly de-
sabe that the treaties already made be ratified and the
amneses provided paid TO the several bands with the
least practicable delay.
DlsCoYTIYUAyCE OF SUBSIDIES
Authentic information has been received that the
British Government has notified the Cunard Company Of
the termination of their mail subsidy when the present
contract expires, next year Inc po.cy OF dseoh.nns
under which system of monopoes granted 10 certain
steamship lines, and of establishing sef-sustainine
service the basis of postage earnings naugua'ed
by the PostOce Department of this country and so sue.
ccssuly defended and maintained by PostmasterGeDera
Denns0n in his administration of the Department. is thus
concurred liz by the British Government This intell-
gence will be gratifying correspondents both sides
of the Atlantic nasmuch the heavy subsidy PAID by the
British Government to the Cunard line Of packets has
been the chief obstacle 20 the establishment of
reduced of postage between this country and the
United Kingdom and 10 countries beyond using the Brit
ish of conveyance " will also strengthen the
in his opposition to the various spec
uative lobbying schemes for mail subsidies, which are
being pressed upon the consideration of Congress by par
ties desiring monopoly grants TO establish steamship lines
10 Europe The public may look forward 10 early
reduction of international hostages TO European States
advocated in the last annual report OF the Postmaster
General.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE
The galleries of the House of Representatives were not
so well filled to-day heretofore interesting occasions,
not more than wothirds Of the seats being occupied
Some OF the Senators into the hall during the pro-
gress Of the debate which OF a|sprted character
number of the Republican members If the opportunity
had been presented would have voted TO strike out the
third section of the Constitutional amendment dis
franchises until July 1870 all persons who voluntarily
adhered to the late Rebellion, giving 1t aid and anfort
but this privilege not afforded, the main question
having been ordered by majority OF five with tic
aid of Democratic votes. This resulted IN cutting on all
efforts TO amend and thus the House was brought 10
direct vote on the entire Constitutional amendment re-
ported from the Reconstruction Committee when all the
Republicans including Mr. Raymond, consolidated secnr-
ing 10 the amendment more than three-iouhs Of the
members voting.
Mr.. SEWARD.
The telegram from Harrisburg that Secretary Seward
passed through that city yesterday route for
incorrect The Secretary in Washington yesterday
and is to-day at the State Department as usual.
INDIAN TREATY.
The President has proclaimed the treaty recently nego-
cated with the Foot band of Chippewa Indians, by
which they cede the United States all the lands hereto
fore claimed BY them and especially that portion OF
their territory al and Lake VermilloD, reserya
ton The Government, in consideration OF important
cesson will give them land elsewhere, and provide for
their domestic comfort.
CONEDECC