The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-19

would be q measure OF real economy to
make proyision for schools, and suggests
been made for much less worthy objects
than this would be. BE urges this consi-
dcration at soma length. He thinks the
duty OF the officers and agents of the Bu-
rean should be more clearly defined bylaw,
and-pot an left 50 much to military orders.
by statutory enactment, the more espe-
ciatly as the freedmen who hold grants
under Gen. Shef1nan's order are thoroughsa
ty-oonyinced that the Hands rightfulIy be-
inng TO them The President should be
empowered to retain volunteer officers who
wee after the mastering out of their re-
spectiye regiments. - -
The President, to-day, in answer to the
resolution Of the House, on the 10th in-
slant, requesting information in regard to
the rights and interests of American citi-
zens in the fishing grounds adjacent to the
British Provinces, transmitted report
from the Secretary Of State, to whom the
resolution was referred
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
WASHINGTON, April 12, 1866.
To The PRESIDENT .-rhe Secretary OF
State, to whom was referred resolution of
the House Of Representatives, Of the 10th
inst, in the following words "Resolued.
That the President be requested to inform
this House what steps have been taken to
PloVeCc 'iie r!Suts adiu interests Oh Amerl-
can Citizens in the fishing grounds ada
cent to the British Provinces, and whether
any legislative action On the part Of Con-
gress is, in his judgment, necessary to So
cure those rights and interests in conse-
quence Of the abrogation of the reciproci-
that the Secretary Of the Navy has, by the
Presidents direction, taken preparatory
measures for sending, seasonably, naval
force to the fishing grounds adjacent to the
British North American Provinces, which
force it is believed, will be adequate to pro-
citizens against any unlawful violence. tits
proper to state, however, that this Depart
ment has reason to believe that there are
at present no good grounds for apprehend-
ing any collision, or any necessity for the
employment Of force.
r The attention of the President, and also
'the attention Of Her Majestys Govern
ment, has been directed to tho qucstion
whether negotiation or legislation could be
advantageously employed in adjusting the
differences which have heretofore existed
between the United States and Great Bri-
tain concerning the fisheries, etc Mea-
sures taken in that regard arc not sutfi-
GENTLY matured to render it eXpedient or
beneficial to suggest any form OF special
action by Congress at the present time.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
The President Of the Senate, to-day laid
before that body the following communiea-
ton
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON, April II, lS66
sIR = In response to i resolution Of the
honorable Senate, passed on the Sth inst.
requesting me to inform that body whe-
thef, at any time since my report OF last
december, any persons have been permit
ted to enter upon the duties Of office, and
to receive the salary or emoluments there
Of, without taking the oath prescribed bv
Act OF Congress, together with other in
formation relative to the same subject. [
have the honor to transmit herewith re-.
ports from the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue and the Commissioner of Gus
toms. which furnish the desired iuforna-
tion. have the honor to be, very respect
fully, yOur obedient servant
III. MCCUfI.OCH
Secretary OF the Treasury.
Ihe Commissioner SAYS that no allow
ancc OF salary has been paid where ap-
Polntees have not taken the OATH and that
he has distinctly stated to collectors and
surveyors that the rule would be strictly
enforced. Returns OF official oatls taken
have not yet been received i'll n number of
cases. Among the number. the only ono
mentioned. ut Charleston, =. c., il Il. Vii
mot Walter, Inspector.
Ihe Commissioner of Internal Revenue
says that no assessor or collector has ever
been paid, unless he has taken the oath.
He reports 459 assessors appointed in the
late rebellious States. Or the returns re-
ceived, 179 are unqualified oaths, and 5S
qualified. Up to the present time, the num-
Der, not received of those WHO have en-
tered upon the discharge OF their duty is
~ One qualified oath was received from
North Carolina, 30 from South Carolina. 10
from Georgia, and II from Alabama.