The New York herald., 1872-11-18
"LEr US HAVE PEACE" ONCE MORE.
The Cost and Present Condition of
Our HarbOr Defences.
LAWS GOVERNING THE ARMY
American Inventors and the Vienna Exhibi-
tion-A Treaty To Be Made with Aus
tria-The Government Collect
ing Criminal Statistics.

WASHINGTON. NOV. II, 1872
A New Departure by the President-sec-
ttonal Differences To BE Done Away
With and the South Concilinted-Thc
"Let Us Have Peace'' Policy TO BE En-
forced.
The important subject Of the relations OF the gov
ernment to the Southern people and the treat
ment OF the reconstructed States has, since the
election, been canvassed carefully by those who
are speculating on the future policy OF the admins
tration Gentlemen who enjoy excellent oppor-
tunities for learning the news and temper OF the
President are confident that the rigol Gus rcgin,e
OF the past Is to be henceforth discarded for one
more generous and concihatory. 1t is certain that
the Presidents attention is much given to the best
modes of efecting such result, and it is believed
that he fully comedies with the idea thrown out by
jealous supporters of his administration at this
city-namely the time and the circumstances
OF the recent election are proptious for revving
the same era Of good feeling as was naugurated
by Mr.. Monroe's administration after an election
by similar overwhelming majority as that just
given. 1t is reported that in recent interview
with General sherman the President stated that he
should devote his best efforts to reunite the North
and th8D60uth and similar sentiments are said to
have been uttered by him In conversation with
Judge Alexander Rives, OF Virginia, an original
Union man and friend of his administration. The
Presidents attention has been drawn to the sharp
features OF the Ku Klux legislation, and il was
stated the other day by member OF the Cabinet
that the President would like to see those laws
modified and oil features repealed which
were not uniform In their operation over
the country rs soon as he could be
satisfied that there was full protection for life and
property in the Southern States. The same gentle
man was confident OF the Presidents friendly
ha nd NJ n
desire to reestablish good will and cordial relations
between the estranged sections. The precise
mode OF giving effect to these views has not been
determined upon, but that something will be done
seems highly probable. The policy Of general
amnesty will probably be endorsed In the Presi-
dents message and passed by the two-thirds vote.
IT was remarked by Appointment friend OF the Presi-
dent on yesterday that there was no reason
whatever in perpetuating these disabilities, as
they only served to irritate, and the South could
elect If disposed, worse pen than those now under
disabilities.
1t is the opinion OF well informed Southern men
that the South far from making any factious war
upon the administration, would meet any advance
more than half way, and that an entire reconstruc
ton OF parties at the South would be the cOnse-
quence of such conciliat0ry and liberal line of
policy by the President That this policy will be op
posed by the utras OF the North is certain and also
that 1t will be resisted by the carpetbaggers who
desire to perpetuate the present sectional dlcul-
ties. The idea meets with favor that the surcst
way to flank such evil-disposed persons would be
to make the Executive appointments in the South
from the most conservative and moderate men OF
both parties who are sincerely in favor OF the new
programme OF peace, and who desire good order,
along with reform OF the extravaganza and cor.
rpption which have plunged SO many States into
bankruptcy.
Estimates for the Forts and Batteries In
New York Harbor-The Present Com
ditiOn OF the Defensive Works.
From the report on the sea coast defences of New
York city 1t appears that the notifications OF Fort
Schuyler, to conform that work to the requirements
Of the modern defensive system, have SO far pro-
gressed that the north front will be completed
during the present fiscal year and the northeast
front be taken In hand Immediately thereafter
The estimates Tor the next fiscal year 500, ,OOO
or $4,000 more than the yearly appropriation
granted last session. The fort at Willett's Point
which unites with Fort Schuyler In defending the
entrance to the port by the East River requires to
be put in better state Of defense now that the
Hell Gate distractions are in q fair way
OF removal, and 0,00O are asked for in
consequence. This is regarded as favor
able site for the erection Of the scattered
earthen barbette batteries that are q prominent
feature Ql the new defensive system, aud two OF
those batteries, OF two and six guns respectively,
have been completed and part OF large battery
OF ten guns has also been finished up for service.
Another six-gun battery will shortly be completed
and when funds are provided the construction Of
others will begin. An appropriation OF 900 was
granted at the last session. which, with the balance
from former grants, has paid for the work already
done, which also includes large magazine to hold
250, 900 pounds Of cannon powder. Extensive re-
pairs and notifications have been completed at
Fort Columbus on Governors Island, including
new six-gun barbctte battery. An appropriation
OF $4,000 for the coming year is wanted by the
engineer in charge. At Fort Wood, on Bedloe's Is
land, defending New York, Jersey City and part OF
Brooklyn, but little has been done the past year,
and the estimate for the coming year is but
$4,000. On Fort Hamilton, down the bay,
and Its outlying batteries, $4,000 was appropri-
ated for the present year, and $50,O0o Is asked for
60 on with the work. The mortar battery, In
while entangled in distractions or dragging for
torpedocs, is about completed. At the new Fort
Tompkins, on Staten Island, commanding the Mar
rows much work is nearing completion. Thirty
thousand dollars is the estimated sum which, with
the balance OF the $4,000 last appropriated viii
carry on the construction during the next year.
The glacs gun battery to the north Of the main
work ana the gacis mortar battery to the south
are finished. Battery Hudson and the North Cr
battery are almost finished and the modification
Of the South Cliff battery is shortly TO be COM
menced. At the fort at Sandy Hook 1t has been
necessary to build two jettees Of sheet pling for
the protection of the site from the washing OF the
waves, and beach is rapidly forming. These CON-
prise all the important operations OF the past year.
Great Fathers Talk No Heapee Good-
Indian Like Hunt, Steal and Take
Much Scalp.
Information has been received here from the
commanding officer OF the military department OF
Texas to the effect that the Kiowa and Comanche
bands who have been depredating so extensively
I'm Northern Texas, and whom the Indian Bureau