New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-13

iovoment Of the Erie Canal the cost of TRANSPORT
alton upon il can be reduced one-half, winch would
inure to the benefit of the Western farmer and East
ern consumer and shipper, and that the Ere Canal,
now in six months in every year Is carrying as much
freight as the Trunk Railways carry from the West
10 the seaboard in II months and at hall the cost
saving of All 100000 in the economy of transporta-
tionto the people. He also states that any Of the
Agricultural States in the West now furnish more
tunnage to the Erie Canal than the state OF New
In compliance with the requirements of the act of
June o. 1860 to carry into effect the provisions of
he treaties with China, and certain other oriental
| ,ations the President transmitted to Congress
opy of eight rules agreed upon between the Chinese
| Imperial Government and the Minister OF the United
states and those of other foreign powers accredited
| 10 that Government for conducting the proceedings
the Joint tribunal in cases OF connScatlon and nnes
or breaches of the laws OF that empire The
ules provide for adjudication OF such cases In the
first instance by Board consisting of the American
Consul and the Chinese Commissioners OF Customs,
and the Chinese Superintendent of Customs. An APP
peal in certain cases may be taken to the higher
authorities of both nations az Pekln; and the
lated witt great minuteness Of detail. Al,
sscG@nsR Rose Sov from m H. MSsyr to
| China, communicates the Presidents assent 10 tne
rules and conmends the diligence and ability WITH
which Mr.. Villains, our Charge d.Affars ad tntsr,m
has practcedin securing the adoption of code which
promises to b, SO highly beneficial to commerce IN
PS 1es' Of t S W. urge, rsS,'' at .
II
the President today Transmitted to that body
report from the SECRETARY of State. Of the inforina
ton in his possession CONCERNING inc of maj II
iicial powers in cases arising between American
citizens and citizens or subjects at sny foreign S ig
r than Ra .O T4 wSs fasbsr
5G5 i ssdsa tS S5 s1 he s S G fS %
sets forth al length the tdthory for such consular
action, as derived both from international law anu
seciic treaties and states that he is not aware Oh
tie fehtfulness Of such exercise OF Judicial power
eyer having been called in question, except by the
In an,er to the question What further legislation
| if ary. is necessary Oh this subject Mr. seward
suggests first that it be considered that our cohsus
n Japan do not now possess the aulnoIiy " so
minister Justice upon the demand OF foreigners otSI
han subjects of JAPAN against our cltzehs IL ougnt
% be conferred upon them, as we cannot expect lnat
citizens shall continue TO receive we ara VI te
Consular Courts of the other treaty powers IN Japan
| China and Turkey, if we withhold SUCH ald rom
their subjects in our own courts; ana, III any CASE ~
il would desirable TO relieve the case from an
doubt by express enactment And, second 1t Is sub
mited whether IL is not eXpedent TO provide lot the
review of consular decisions by granting an appeal
to the Courts Of the United States or TO the Depart
ment of State. A.. -.
The following is the concurrent resolution intro
| duced IN the House of Representatives by Mf. 70
| vode, Chairman of the Committee on fuphc DuiIu-
bSsoir1d The senate concurring that so much Of the
CAPITOL as hereinafter mentioned be granted TO the Com
OF
nroceedipes other than the official, OF President and
Nice President on the 18th ~ March next 70 VIII Inc
roupda the old hail Uf Representatives the SENATE cor
ridor and the Senate public reception r0oin the
leading thence the rotunda and old hail. and so much
Of the used by Committees IA may De re-
ouired The Senate Chamber, Hall OF Representatives.
Committee rooms and all other parts OF the building 70
be closed 10 the public except the east entrance TO the
Senate The occupation IS not 10 take place uuti atet
the official Inauguration, and the Duilahs is 20 Ieah
all the time in charge OF ana under tne cohloi VI JIG
| Serceants-at Arms Of the two Houses OF Congress-
The Secretary of the Interior sent communication
| 10 the Senate, to-day, recommending an appiOpHl-
ton of sl77143 to carry ont the treaty stpnlatons 81
Feb S 1861 pay for the lands, &c, OF the sac ana
Fox Indians of the Mississippi ALSO, Tor an appfO-
pration of $4,000 for the Crow Indians OF Montana
| Tie following General Order has been 'ssned by
| command of Gen. Grant. 49,, a.,
M ssders Ia be- s 2, ls IN 6s bo Of
the parchment certificate furnished for tho pise.
and Inc space the foot for the character To be VI on
unless recommendation Is given. IL frequently HApens
that discharged who apply 10 be again cnilst' al
places where unknown, EXHIBIT discharges WITH
Certificates or good character attached, wnen they're
afterward found 20 be incorporate or Otherwise IN
| worthy 70 preserve, far possible the moral II
the army officers whose duty 10 - 20 sign certificate II
charact for discharged soldiers, Will De partlcuLny
careful word the certificates according 10 the fact. or
10 cut the space left for that purpose when theon
duct Of soldier has been such 10 show Aim ne III
! for rt5ilistmeni -.
A mutual Council of the Congregational Minister'S
| will assemble in this city tomorrow at the rst
| Congregational Church, for the purpose Of taking
| action aui rendering advice concerning the recent
troubles in that religious organization here. Mn
listers o. that denomination viii be present fDin
| New York. Brooklyn, Cleveland Cincinnati md
| other cities
President johnson and his'daughters will holl a
reception Friday evening next from Sto ii O'Clock.
Tie lion. d. Mccarthy of New-iork entertained a
large and brilliant party at his residence tonight.