New-York tribune., 1871-05-05

TIE TREATY OF IuE JOlNI HirH tOAhioNi'N--
PROSPECTS OF IFS RATIFlCATION-ORGAN-
IZATION OF A CoL0RED REGIMENT IN WASH
INGToN.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNRl
WASHINGTON, Thursday, May 4, 1871.
Senator's Morten and Cameron, in response to tee-
graphic summons the President arrived here to-day
They come in adyaLce OF the meeting OF tc Senate In
order TO become familiar with the treaty OF the Joint
High Commission and TO examine the papers and doeu-
ments which very vouminous and intricate, relating
to the subjects of discussion between the English Gov
ernment and our The treaty has been printed
fdcntiay for the Commissioners, and copies
will at be placed in the hands Of all the members
Of the Foreign Relations Committee in the city, and also
the Members Of the Cabinet. Secretary Boutwell, re-
turned to-day. two days earlier than expected in
order that he might participate in the examination
OF the reaty, which is to occupy the whole
time OF the Cabinet tomorrow. The Commissioners have
adjourned until Saturday in order to give the Cabinet
time to examine all the conditions embraced in tho
treaty and if the Cabinet shall suggest any amendment
or change the will receive the attention OF tho
Commission Saturday. 1t will then be signed in du-
picate by all the members OF the Commission on behalf
OF both Governments, there being dissatisfaction
pressed by any member and all being fully satisfied that
the treaty is just, fair and honorable to both Cow
ernments. Every American member Of the COnlms-
sion expresses his unhesitattng belief that 1t viii
be ratified, and Judge Nelson, who is the only
Democratic member, is enthusiastic in his admira-
ton for its provisions. He says: No fairminded
American who examines the subject inteligently and
with candor can fail to approve tie treaty in all ITS
points" The report that Mr. Sumner is writing speech
In opposition the treaty. and that he will take oeea
sion in it to explain his unrendy relations with secre
tary Fish, unfoundcd. Mr.. Sumner has not seen tho
treaty and he viii oppose unless 1t shall appear to
his mind after examination that ii Is unyise and de-
fective Senator Morton will probably have the manage
ment Of the treaty in the Senate.
The formation Of a District colored Regiment under
the title OF the National Territorial Gua s." has been
determined on II Is TO be composed OF charged SOL
ders and sailors residents Of this District and 10 num-
Der 1000 Application is to be made I'd the Govern
ernment TO furnish arms and equipments.
Gen Chipman, Just elected delegate in Ctngress from
this District will not resign the secretaryship OF the
Territorial Government for several months. The reports
therefore that Fred Douglass Mr. Stanton any other
gentlemen is be appointed Secretary Is premature.
Owing to the rain, which fell heavily nearly all day
yesterday and to-day, making the grounds unfit for play,
the champion game OF baseball between the Boston
Club and the Olynpcs did not The grounds from
present appearance will not be fit for play before Mon
day next.
PostmasterGeneral Creswell and secr$ary Robson
left town night the former to be absent till Monday
and the latter for about week.
The 5th Maryland egiment win visit Washington on
Wednesday, May TO- FOX the purpose Of visiting Mount
Vernon and being reviewed by the President