Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-02-12
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Gen. jeff C. Davis
and Gen. S. W, Crawford, two of the surviving
officers Of the Fort Sumter command, have left
Washington for Baltimore, to join the escort of
the remains of Gen. Anderson, and will pro-
coed with Them TO West Point.
ATRoUBLED GENERAL.
Gen. Banks has been much annoyed by the
repetition of the reports that he is to succeed
Minister Cultn Mt St. Petersburg. He author
ICES positive denial of their truth, and says he
has no desire to leave the country and the posi-
ton he now occupies.
TWO HACKERS NOT ENOUGH.
The bill recently presented by Secretary Bout
well to the committee on commerce, giving
Dounties TO encourage iron ship building, &c,
as means of rcvivinT American commerce.
was fully endorsed by Secretary Robeson As
this measure meets with little favor, there is no
prospect of its becoming law.
THE RECENT FURRY.
There are no new developments relating to
the treaty Of Washington, although, as has been
already stated, our government is not disposed
TO modify its statement of the case. No formal
reply can be made to Lord Granyille's note TO
General Schcnck until the exact text is received,
which is expected toward the close of this week.
There has been much interest, but no marked
excitement, at the position OF affairs, nor appre
hension that, even should England recede from
the treaty, results could follow more serious in
their consequences than existed before it was ne
gotaed.
mas ever DSell 0lllteu IN OItlclal circles
ABOUT the strengthening Of our national de-
lenses to meet any possible contingency, aud no
one has publicly expressed the opinion that
such measures will become necessary It's re-
ported in executive quarters, that our govern
ment is willing to abide by the result of the tri-
bunal of arbitrators in all matters sub mitted to
its determination, and will expect correspond
ing degree of good faith on the part Of the
British government
1t is thought here by well informed persons
that this furry, gotten up by Gladstone, may
react upon his ministry. 1t is semi-officiallv as
serted that the United States will not withdraw
their demands, while the English press defiant
~ proclaim their utter inadmissblity, and in
the name OF the people OF England hold the
English government TO that declaration 1t is
not to be wondered at that amid such perplexi-
ty as surrounds him, the English premier loses
his temper and gives utterance to expressions
on the floor Of the house of commons that are
both indiscreet and unministerial. change of
administration across the water is not among
the most improbable occurrences of the near fli-
turc, but the position OF the United States is be-
leVed to place them beyond the reach of any
adverse influences rs the result ofsuch change
Earl Granvilles note is on its way here by
mail, from the British foreign Office to Sir Ed
ward Thornton, who will on receiving it, Jer-
sonally hand it to Secretary Fish. The con-
tents of the document having been communi-
Gated TO Gen. Schenck, in accordance with dip
lomatic usage, he apprised the president by
ocean telegraph, and it has been decided in adj
vance what the nature of the reply shall be-
The note does not intimate that Great Britain
will withdraw from the Geneva conference, it
the United States does not withdraw the claim
for consequential damages but simply questions
the right under the treaty to submit that claim.
Our government, ii Is known, will in reply sim
ply assert its right TO submit that claim TO the
conference, and declare its wlllngn ess to
abide the decision of the arbitrator.
In view nj the furry NV no II ms
be interesting TO state that the u $. navy con-
sists of 179 ships Of all classes, mostly in bad
condition, and an armament of 1890 guns, ex-
| elusive OF howitzers and small cannon; 30 are
sailing vessels, and the remainder sidewheel
| steamers, or sailing vessels with auxiliary
screws; SO are in SERVICE the remainder are
| laid up at various stations. The North Allan
| Tic squadron has 10 ships the South Atlantic a.,
| Pacific .. European 8, Asiatic o. There are 5000
scamen and 1900 marines. The Brilish navy
| consists of ready for service, so ironclads, with
| an armament Of 6SS guns, and 1876 wooden or
| IRON steamers, sailing vessels, with an arma-
nent OF 1910 guns There are 40 600 seamen and
lf'VOO marines. While we have nothing to boast
~ ny way Of navy, ID will thus be seen that
Huglahd Is not much our superior
90, TUE DEFEAT OF AMNESTY.
Inc deieat Of amnesty in The senate was a
g Ieut surprise to both the enemies aud advo-
catsso Tue measure, rs its passage was consid.
cred certain, even with Mr.. Summers civil rights
as'ienuuiol n atlaoheu, Inc Republican, which
Is supposed TO reflect the views Of the president,
in an editorial attributes the defeat 10 the de.
sire, on the part of some senators, to iuiure
Gen Grant, and throws out warning to those
senators who arc friends of the president who
| voted against the measure. Senator Sumner
said he was very much disappointed at The lail.
ure OF the bill but he would not give nm the
light 70 secure civil rights for the colorcd peo.
| pie. lie announces his purpose to firht am
nesly ~ every step 10 the senate, unless it Is
! coupled with civil rights lie win offer the