Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-09
WASHINGTON.
Wine IL. Seward TO Travel in state
at the Public Expense

at the Public Expense
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Secretary Robe.
son has addressed letter to Mr.. Seward.
at Auburn, saying, that having learned
from Secretary Fish that he, Seward, pro
posed visiting the Asiatic countries, he
would take the liberty of rendering to him
| the use of any of the United States naval
vessels in port or waters where he propos-
ed to go.
The Secretary has given, in detail, the
names and probable localities now, and
contemplated destination of various ves-
sells and names of their commanders, and
informs Seward that he has issued orders
to all the officers TO extend to him all the
facilities and courtesies within their power,
and concludes his letter by saying: l am
sure they will be happy to do any thing in
their power for a gentleman SO distin-
guished; but l have thought proper, in
Justice to yourself and the country, to place
the proper orders in shape.
Seward will be received at San Francisco
by one of the feet vessels, and thenceforth
be carried in one or the other of them du-
ring his entire absence. 1t is expected
that he will be absent until next spring. In
the meantime it is understood that he will
address unofficial letters to the Secretary
OF State and Secretary of the Navy on
State affairs in the oriental countries.
The Secretary of State has addressed
letters to the United States Ministers and
Consuls in China and Japan, advising them
of the intended visit of Mr.. Seward, and
suggesting that all proper attention be
paid him whenever he may come in their
vicinity. Mr.. Seward will do all in his
power to arrange with Oriental merchants,
for through line of first-class steamships
from Yeddo and Hong Kong to San Fran
cisco; and the Chinese immigration ques-
ton will be sifted thoroughly, and the
Chinese authorities induced not to allow
any more women to emigrate to California
from Hong Kong
SOuIh Carolina.
A letter from South Carolina says that
Governor Scott has commenced arming the
colored militia, and has five companies al
ready drilled and armed in Richland coun-
ty. Three companies of whites were
formed, but only one was allowed arms,
the other two being fatty rejected. The
letter adds that there is an evident inten-
ton TO repeat the North Carolina trouble
in South Carolina.
Foreign Implications.
It was naturally expected that the Prus-
sian Minister would receive from Bismarck
some congratulatory telegram of the victo-
ries of the Prussian army, but Baron Gerolt
states tonight that he has no advices e1-
cept those contained in the newspapers.
1t is stated at the State Department that
the President feels gratifed in issuing a
proclamation of neutrality from the fact
that the present struggle between France
and Prussia involves such great interest,
and directly affects so many adopted Amer
ican citizens. No favors will be extended
to one of the combatants which are denied
to the other, and whatever sympathies our
people may entertain for either Of the COM
batants, they will not be allowed to
interfere with our duty as a nation.
The European Malls.
The Postofice Department finds itself in
something of 6 quandary in regard to the
European mails. 1t does not know what
day the Cunard line will fail. NoauthOrity
is given him to dispatch the mails by naval
vessels. He Is anxious to contract with
American lines for the performance of the
service, but he says all American COM
panies appear to think the government
ought to support the lines and the stock
holders pocket all the profits. The De-
partments report that they have never ex-
perienced greater embarrassment from
hasty legislation.
Uncxpended Balances.
The law in regard to unexpended bal
ances will completely stop the business in
several of the departments unless its pro-
visions can be evaded or squarely violated,
and this, too, when the appropriations for
the current year are more than ample to
meet all expenses until the end OF the next
session. Never before was such bungllng
legislation known. It is stated that Secre-
tary Boutwell, secured this legislation, pre-
venting the payment of claims, etc, from
the unexpended balance, SO as to reduce
the public debt more rapidly.
GEN. O'NieII.
The President, while here, was impOr-
tuned to pardon Gen. O'Niell, the ,impris
oned Fenian leader; but he did not seem
inclined to consider the matter, and is I'M
derstoOd to be aVerse TO it.
VIRGINIA