New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

otherwise but remain in the Government and subject TO Us
Portions OF them might then from time TO time be conveyed
the coporaton but in greater ratio TO the
peted parts bear the entire length Of the projected improve
ment This restriction would not operate 20 he prejudice ot
any undertaking conceived in good lalth ana executed WIZ
reasonable energy is the settled practice To withdraw nom
market the lands falling within the operation OF sueh grants
aad thus 10 exclude the inception OF subsequent ADVERSE g
breach OF the conditions Congress may deem proper 70
impose should work forfeiture Of claims 10 ihe anls 50 WIN
drawn but unconyeyed and Of title TO the lands conveyed "ch
remain unsOd -
no unforeseen delay confidently anticipated
that this great horoughre WILL be completed before the eAp
ration Of the period designated by Congress.
During the last fiscal year the amount PAID 70 pensioners IN
Cuding the expenses OF disbursement was sa4o9o ana
0l77 were added to the pension rolls nc ehe H1
Der Of pensioners June ls66 l26 ~ This fact furnishes
melancholy and striking proof Of the sacrifices made TO ynd
cate the constitutional authority o te EeuSIa
and maintain inyiolae the integrity Of the Union lhey I'M
3OOOO win be required the eKgenees Of this branch
of the service during the next fiscal year it.,
Treaties have been concluded with the Indians who enced
he Rebellion have Internationally submitted 10 our authority
and manifested earnest 1desire for renewal Of friendly
6Hr the wear ending Septeber 30 1896 s6 patents for
useful inventions and designs issued and at that date the
balance in the Treasury the credit OF the Patent fund was
As subject npon which depends immense amount Of the
production and commerce Of the country recommend to Con
ss such legislation as may be necessary for the preservation
Of the eyees Of Mississippi river II matter Of national
importance that early steps should be taken mol oh 20 Aaa 70
the efficiency these barriers against destructive inundaons
but the removal Of distractions 20 the free and safe naY
cation Of that great channel Of trade ana commerce
The District Of Columbia under existing laws is not entitled
20 that representation National Councils which nom our
earliest history has been uniformly accorded 10 each Territory
established from time TO time within our limits ~ maintains
peculiar relations 10 Congress TO whom the CONSTITUTION mas
granted the power Of exercising exclusive legislation over the
seat OF government Our feoWctzens residing IN me District
whose thus conidd 10 the special guardianship
Congress exceed in number the population Of several Of
our IeTOnesi ana no Just reason II peicSltu WY
delegate Of their choice should not be admitted TO
seat in the House OF Representatives, No mode seems
appropriate and efeciua OF enabling them to make known
their peculiar condition and wants and OF securing the oca
legislation adapted 20 them therefore recommend The passage
Of law authorizing the electors OF The District OF otm1a 70
choose delegate be allowed the rights and privileges
as uelsgae epesentlns ICIo!, Io m ~ ~ NM y, re
PRISE ana apd progress oi moIeMeLI IN W D4sl.es
highly grat ing and trust that the efforts Of the municipal
will the efficient and generous COOPERATION Of Congress
The report the Commissioner Of Agriculture reviews tho
aid OF Congress in lis efforts 10 encourage those States which
scourged by now earnestly engaged IN the reorgana-
subject congraulaton that foreign combinations
against domestic peace and safety or our legitimate nhg
While sentiments Of reconciliation loyalty and patriotism have
increased at home more just consderaon o our national
Tho entire OF the Atlantic Telegraph between the
coast Of Ireland and the Province Of Newfoundland IS
achievement which has been justly celebrated IN both hcm
phees the opening Of an era IN tlo progress Of CIVILIZATION
There is reason expect that equal success will attend and
greater results follow the enterprise for connecting be
Continents through the Pacific Ocean by the projected line
OF telegraph between Ramschaika Tie Russian Possessions
in America.
The resolution OF Congress protesting against rarons by
foreign Governments 81 crsons convicted Of Infamous ocns
Gated to States which maintain intercourse and
the practice justly the subject Of complaint on part has
not been renewed.
The congratulations Of Congress the Emperor oi Russia
upon ms escape from attempted assassination have been pre-
scnied that humane and enlightened ruler aud received by
him with expressions 0f grateful appreciation.
The Executive warned OF an attempt by spanish American
adyentue TO induce the emigration Of freedmen Of the United
which II constnmscd xo1d reduce tfe to bo6dare syea
oppressive than that from which they have just been
leyd Assurance has been received nom the Government of
the state in which the plan matued that the proceeding
will meet neither is 10 q
question worthy Of your consideration whether laws upon
this subject adequate 10 the prevention Punishment Of
In the month Of pnl last Congress avu1c friendly
arrangement was made between the Emperor o France aId
the President Of the United States oT tie withdrawal lom
Mexico OF the French e1peuonaIy military forces IBIS
withdrawal was 20 be effected in three dachmeni he htt
of which understood would leave Mexico IN Noyemocs
pa the second in March next and The ird ana s. n
evacuation the French Government was 70 assume ihe same
attitude Of nHteycnt0n ia regard to Mexico ns j. held by
the Government Of the United STATES pralea As'.a.s
have been given By the Emperor since that agreement That ne
would complete the promised evacuation W'Ah the peoa
1t reasonably expected that the proceeding thus contem.
plated would produce crisis OF great political interest N le
Republic Of MEXICO The nc~l ailolhted An.teL ol 'ae
United States Mr. Campbell was therefore sent forward on
Minister Pcnpotenar Of the United states 20 that Republic 10
also thought e1pcn hat De should De attended ID ihe
the Une States with the view Of obtaining such information
might be important determine The course 10 be pursued by
and proper intercourse with the Repnlc o! MEXICO Deeply
Interested in the cause Of liberty aud humanity II seemed an
sescd for the restoration and permanent establishment IN HAT
country Of domestic and republican form Of government
such condition OF asr n regard 20 Mexico when
the I'D OF November last oiclM Information was received
from Paris that the Emperor OF France had some time before
decided withdraw detachment Of his forces 10 the
month Of November past according 10 engagement bn tnat
this decision made with te purpose Of Withdrawing The
whole Of those forces In the ensuing Spring Oi this deter
mnaon however the United States lad not received any no
ce or ntmaon and soon as the Information Was received
by the Government taken make known s dissent
10 the Emperor Of France
orego hope that France win reconsider the sub
ado al
iing sSsgemeSt and thus met the ms eaTectaions OF
the United States The papers relating the subject viii be
laid before you IL is believed that with the evacuation Of
Mexico by the e1pedionary forces subject d
ierencs between France and the United States would remain
The expressions Of the Emperor and people Of France warrant
hope that the tradiionary friendship between the two coun
tines might In that be renewed aud permanently restored
claim Of a citizen of the United states for indemnity for
spoatons committed the high by the French authon
ties In tie exercise begCTen power against Mexico has
been met by the Government OF France with proposition 10
settlement until mutual convention Tor the adjustment Of
M claims Of citizens and subjects OF both countries arising
the this Continent shall be agreed upon by
the two countres The suggestion not deemed unreasonable
bnt belongs Congress 10 direct the In which claims
for indemnity by foreigners vel m by citizens OF the United
States arising out Of the late civil war shall be adudcated and
determined have doubt that the subject Of all snch claims
will engage your attention at convenient aud proper time
amate regret that considerable advance ha been
made toward an adjustment 0 the differences between the
United States and Great Britain arising ont Of the depredaon
upon national commerce ana Other respassts comoed
BIZ British subjects in violation Of international law and treaty
obligations The delay however may BE- believed 10 have re-
suited 10 40 small degree nom the Domestic situation OF Great
Britain Auene change Of ministry occurred IN that country
daring i, last session OF Parliament The attention o the
neV ministry called 10 the subject az cuy day and
there 20 expect that VIII row be cosirIc ~
becoming and hcn1H siilt The importance Of 90 Gly
usiOu al tLc qt,sua cannot Dc exaggerated Whatever
Inl a. the wishes O M tuO Go,cnneuts 10 mnliie.i thar
eoo "a aud friendship l ecu he two coGtres cannot We
established uutl Icc.uc the practice Of BOodiHith uld
neunu shall be restored between the respective nations
On the 9th Of June last IN violation Of our neutrality laws
military expedition and enterprise against the British North
American Colonies was projected and attempted to be carried
on within the territory and Jurisdiction Of the United States
Ia obedience the obligation imposed upon the Executive by
the Constitution TO see that the laws are faithfully executed
all citizens warned By proclamation against taking part
In or aiding such unlawful proceeding and the proper civil
military and naval officers directed TO take all necessary
measures for the enforcement Of the laws The expedition
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