Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-19
Thirty Years of the Tribune.

total cost of the first weeks business be
ing 1925. Now, each issue embodies
the labor of between four and five hun
died persons and the weekly cost approx
imaies 10 twenty thousand dollars.
This not only indicates the advance
ment of the Tribune. bat also the ad
vancement Of intelligence and general in
formation. Thirty years ago the readers
Of daily papers were the exception. aud
the Tribune was almost entirely without
circulation outside Of New York CITY,
The pony express was the most rapid
manner Of Obtaining news, and an event
two or three weeks old was not regarded
tale. The history of the Tribune
would be history of the advancement
of the country-ana it is history of
which Mr.. Greeley may well be proud.
In concluding his review Mr.. Greeley
aIludes TO his personal connection with
the paper, and the prospective termin"
ton of his life in the following manner
IT,, editor of the Tribune was also its
publisher and sole proprietor when 1t
first commended itself TO public attention.
He long ago ceased 10 be publisher, and
is now but one among twenty proprietors.
As the work required has grown, it has
been divided aud in part assigned TO 9TH
srs, but the chief direction and supervis
ion of its columns has been continued in
BIZ. hands, and is likely 10 remain there
so long as his strength shall endus. Half
his IFS has been devoted 10 this journal;
The former half having been mainly gwen
TO preparation for its conduct; and now
few remain who held kindred positions
in this city on the 10th of April, lS4l.
His only editorial assistant then. though
several years his junior, was. after brll.
liant independent career, suddenly called
away in 1860, leaving behind hin few
equals in general ability; and Of those
who aided in the :ssue of our No. but
two are known 10 he still living. and are
among our co-proprietors. still rendering
daily service in the establishment, and re-
joiclng in the possession of health and
unfailmg strength. Ten years more and
these three will probably have followed
their associates already departed. But
The Tribune, we foudly trust, will survive
aud flourish after we shall have severally
deceased. being sustained by the benifi-
cence of its aims, the liberalty of its
spirit, and the generous appreciation Of
M intelligent and discerning public.
Results OF the joint High Commission.
Il is understood that the Joint High
Commission have concluded the conyen.
ton containing the basis Of settlement OF
the Alabama claims. It would seem
that the question for adjustment pending
between the United States and Great
Britain are considered separately aud the
plan proposed for their settlement : 10
be embodied in distinct convention and
treaties, which of course are subject on
our side To ratification of the Senate
Ii is said the convention for the settle
ment of The Alabama claims has been
signed by the Commissioners aud that
it is divided into articles, substantially
as follows:
Article First. The high contracting
parties agree to be bound in their con
duct bv The rule that nation shall be re
sponslble for depredations committed on q
friendly power by a vessel fitted out and
manned in n neutral port.
Article SecOnd-The high contracting
parties shall hereafter enforce this rule in
nil their treaties with foreign parties, and
will endeavor 10 induce the adoption Of
this rule as a principle of internationa
law.
Article Third-The class OF claims
known as tie Alabama claims shall be
submitted 10 a commission to consist o
five members. one To be appointed hy the
President of the United States; and one
by the Queen of Great Britain; one b,
the President Of the Republic of Switzer
land. and one by the King Of Italy
This commission shall meet in Washing
ton within six months of ibe ratification
of this convention. TIE commission
decides the responsibility of Grea, Britain
in each case, and award damages tha,
may be found. IL either of the three
powers last mentioned fails TO appoint q
commissioner. The vacancy will be filled
hy the King OF Sweden aud Norway.
Article Fouiih-ln case the vacancy
in the commission occurs it shall he filled
in the sams manner as the original up.
pointment.
Article Members of the com
mission shall be sworn not To be preiu
diced in advance. and to decide each time
on The evidence presented to them. being
guided, however, by rules laid down in
the first article Of the convention. namely
That a nation shall be responsible for
depredaiions committed to friendly
power by yes sci fitted out aud manned
mt a neutral port. All claims shall he
filed with the commission within six
months after their meeting. unless good
reasons be presented for delay, in which
case the commissioners can extend the
term for the presentation of claims. The
final decisions upon all claim. must be
made within two years from the time of
the first meeting Of the commission. Al
sums OF uoCey in paymeDt of claims