Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24
WASHINGTON.
British Note on Alabama Claims.
Discussed in the Cabinet.


New YORK, Feb. pa Washington
dispatch says that the note of Lord Gran.
vile on the Alabama question Is addressed
70 munster Schenck. 1t is exceedingly am
lcaole 10 lone and elaborate, profuse In the
expression Of the desire Of the British to
pr.e'Ierve the treaty, and establish friendly
relations between the two Governments.
The burden of the communication is a re-
petition of the views expressed in the
speech from the throne.
The Reply
will show that there has Ibeen 70 surprise
in the matter of the American case; that
the claims for consequential damages had
been presented for discussion before Joint
High Commissioners; this being so, there
can be no withdrawal Of the American
case.
In the Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The Cabinstre-
manned in session until O'Clock, all the
members remaining until the close.
LATER.-The note Of Earl Granville,
sent to Secretary Fish through Gen.
Schenck, was read to the Cabinet to-day.
A general conversation ensued, continuing
several hours, In which the merits of the
questions presented concerning the inter-
probation Of the treaty of Washington were
discussed. There may be a further confer
ence on the subject when the reply of the
Secretary of State to the friendly note shall
have been prepared.
While this Government does not seem
disposed to modify its statement of the case,
it will doubtless RESPOND to the British OBJ
jections in such spirit as will show its
earnest desire for settlement of the ques-
tons at issue in a manner altogether hon.
orable to both nations through the tribu-
nal of arbitrator provided by the treaty.
This is known to be
The Desire OF the President
and the members of the Cabinet.
Application was made to-day for copy
Of the British note for publication but with
out-effect, the refusal being based on the
ground that to furnish it would not only be
against precedent but disrespectful to the
British Government at this stage of the pro-
ceedings.
1t was further said tonight by a high Ex-
ecutive officer that not even the substance
of the British rote could now be communi
Gated through any official source nor had it
been repeated to any private parties. At
the same time it was remarked that as the
note was Of a friendly character and
couched in delicate language, and as the re-
ply would be in like temper, there was
therefore
No Cause for Apprehension
as to the continuance of peace between the
two countries.
Hon. Charles Francis Adams remained
at the Executive Mansion but a short time
after the Cabinet assembled, having spent
g few minutes in conversation with them.
The North Carolina SenatOrship.
Senator Logan is engaged in preparing
a report for himself and Senators Morton
and Thurman, against the claim of Gen.
Abbott to the vacant seat from North Car
Olina; and Senator Carpenter, for himself
and Mr.. Rice, is preparing minority re-
port in favor Of Abbott. The Gre |
dentials Of Gov. Vance have never been be- |
for the Committee on Elections and Privil- |
eyes. This case disposed of, the question |
Ofthe validityOf the choice of Gen. Ransom, |
by the Legislature, will next be considered. |
1t is anticipated this subject will occasion |
prolonged debate in the Senate.
A Cool Million Apiece.
A bill was introduced by Senator Morrill,, |
Of Vermont, to-day, and referred to the |
Committee on Education and Labor, APP |
20 each Sstate in which agri-
cultural colleges have been established in
with the Jaw Of 1862, one mil
ion acres Of public land for their further
endowment and support. No mineral
lands are to be taken under this act.
The House Committee on Appropriations
5o-day completed the fertilization bill, ap-
nearly two million dollars.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has d. |
-ected the payment Of interest due March
IN 10-40's from Monday next without re-
bate.