National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-12-12
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
,ro ,ur SENATE AND IIoUsE OF RErRnsESrA

70 rur srsArr AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
rla yrnr lha, has rnssed since the submis.
at nv last message 10 Congress has, es.
Teci,lly during the latter part OF been an
I'm ,t,r midst ot great national prosperity
an'rcinl rr,sis has occurred that has brought
,nw f,rtuue. of gigantic proportions.
"p "pp,itt,cnI craftsmanship has almost ceased 10
.,,st .spccialy In the agricultural regions,
"a Gnnlly the capture upon the high seas OF
"vrs.rl bearing our nae has Tor time threat
enrd the most serious consequences ana nns
oo""t,aied The public mind fi0m one end OF the
"anniry To the other. but tins. happ,'y. now IL
IN ihe course OF satisfactory adjustment. hon
enable 10 both nations concerned.
Tbc relations of the United States, however.
,,',b most of the other powers continues to be
,,,endly and cordial With France, Germany,
pnsla Italy and the MINOR European powers;
wth Brazil aud most OF the south American
r,nubicA and " it'll japan. nOthng nus occur
,ed during the year TO demand special notice.
The correspondence between the Department
of state and various & plomatic representa-,
iiyes IN OF from those countries IL transmitted
herewith.
THE VIENNA EXIIBIrIoS.
IN executing the will OF Congress rs ex.
rrrssei IN its jaipt resolution OF the l4th OF
february last. aud IN accordance win the
provisions of the resolution number OF
anfacucal artisans" OF " scientific men," and
n" Honorary Cunmssicuers," were author
Iltd to attend the Exposition AT Vienna as
comm ssiOners on the part OF the United
states tn believed that We have obtained
,b1 ob'cct Congress had IN view when it passed
tbp loiut res LUTON In order To enable the peo-
re VI the United states 10 participate IN the
advantages OF the International Exhibition OF
tbe products OF agriculture manufactures ana
lie line arts TO be hcld at vienna. take pleas
mem adding tnat the American Exhibitors
have received "a gfaliiy ing number OF diplomas
aud Of medals.
Durmg the Exposition conference was
l,ld at Vienna. for the purpose OF consultation
on toe systems prevailing IN dlnereht coun'
tres for the perfection of Inventions. au-
irorzad "A representative from the Patent
Ohce to be present at Vienna at the time
when this conference was to take place, IL
order to and. as tar as he might, III securing
any possible additional protection TO Amerl-
can Inventors III Europe, The report OF this
agent viii be ald before Congress.
OUR RELATIONS WITH CHINA.
Nls my pleasant DUTY 10 announce to Con-
eless tnat the Emperor of China, on ATTAINING
ls n lorty, received the diplomatic repre-
srutatNcs of the western power. Au account
Of these ceremonies and of the interesting dis
cussous which preceded them Will be found IN
the lCuments transmitted herewith.
The accompanying papers show that some
advance although slight haf been made dur.
lux the past year towards the suppression or
urlu'amous Chinese coule trade.
Iccou.mci Congress TO inquire whether
audluonal legislation he not needed on HIS
subject The report Of this agent will be lald
before Congress.
THB GENEVA AWARD.
The money awarded the United states by
the Tribunal OF Arbitration al Geneva was
pad by Ter Malesty's government few days
.B advance OF the tlme when II would have
been payable according to the treaty. In com.
pliaDce with the provisions OF the Act or
March 8. 1873, II was al once paid INTO the
Treasury ana used 10 redeem 80 far as II might
the public dent Of the United States, aud the
amount 70 redeemed was lnvestt q III a flVe per
cent registered bond OF the United states for
fifteen million five hundred thousand dollars.
which is now held by the Secretary OF state,
subject to the future dIsposltion ot Congress.
! renew my accommodation made at the
opening Of the last st ssiou of Congress that IA
COMMISSION be created for the purpose OF
auditing aud determining the amounts Of tue
several Glreet losses growing out OF the des-
tuCtiUu of vessels and their caigoes by HE
Alabama. The Florida, or the Shenandoah. after
leaving Melbourne, from winch the sufferers
Ltre received no equivalent or compensation,
al OF ascertaIuing the names OF the persons
elutled 20 receive compensation for the sane.
nakIg tie computation upon the basis In
d altd hy the tribunal Of arbitration at Gen
eva, aud that payment OF such losses be au-
noUzrd TO an extent not To exceed the aM ards
OF the tribunal at Geneva,
THE NoRIHwEsTERN BOUNDARY.
By an act approved on the l4th day Of Feb |
ruhy last, Congress made provision for com
petlug, Jointly with an officer or commissioner
10 be named by Her Britannia Majesty, the |
determination OF so uuCu OF lHt OOuHuaIy |
line between the territory Of the Uulted STATES
and the possessions OF Great Britain as was |
lett uncumpleted by the Commissioners an /
pointed under the Act OF Congress OF August |
II, 1856. Under the provisions of this ac' the |
northwest boundary Of the United States has
betn determined ana marked III accordance |
With the award OF the Empetor Of Germany. |
protocol and copy OF the map upon which |
lhe Inc was thus marked are contained In the |
papers submitted herewith.
Ialso transmit a copy of the report OF the |
Commissioner for marking the northern |
boundary between the United states and the |
British possessions west of the Lake or the |
Woods, of the operations Of the commission |
during the past season. SURVEYS have been |
made to point 497 miles west OF the Lake OF |
Tue Woods. leaving about $50 n ties to be |
surveyed, the field work OF which can be com
Pie, q cuiing the next season.
THE BRITISH MINED COMMISSION.
The Mixed Commission organized under the |
PROVISIONS OF the Treaty OF Washington for |
setting and determining the claims or citizens |
OF either power against the other. Arising out |
OF act committed against their persons or |
properly during the period between April l3. |
lSGl al April g. 1865, made final award on |
tie 25th day of September last II was awarded |
mat the Government OF the United states |
slOuld pay 10 the government Of her Britannia |
Majesty, within twelve months from the date |
It the awaru, the sum Of 81 ,929S19 III gold, |
TIE commission dlsallowCd or dismissed all |
1lher claims of British subjects against the
Shted 10y Tue British Govern nment. but disal-
ioNed or dismissed, Is understood TO be about
Fs1tW,WO. 1t also dlsalowed all the claims of
u'llens OF the United States against Great
bIliu winch were referred to II. | recon-
,ntuu the early passage of an act appropriatlng
.Hc amount necessary 10 pay this award |
against the United States.
nave caused to be communicated to the
government of the King of Italy the thanks OF
tH,a a government for the eminent services rem
uried hy Count Corti, AS the third commission
.l on ths commission. with dignity, learning
aug impartalty. He discharged duties re-
vurlhg great labor and constant patience, 10
tue satisfaction, | believe, of both govern
maehis recommend legislation TO create a
F'CldI court, 10 consist OF three Judges, VINO
oHdlI ne empowered TO hear and determine all
,a'ns wa. m OF aliens upon the United states arising
W., ,ut ol acts committed against their persons OF
IlupeftY during the insufrectiOn. The recent
lelerence under the Treaty OF Washington was
sun1hcd TO claims of British subjects arising
uuIlug the period named IN the Treaty. but IL
S oIn Understood that there are other British
o,"Iins OF a similar nature arlsng after the 9th
vi vi april, 1865, and 1t IL known that other
sailhs ,, ofta like nature are advanced by citi-
iYds iYns or subjects OF other powers. 1t is desira
J do 10 nave these claims also examined ana
disposed of
Ohciel information being received from the
,, "'uh government of stale OF war between
,.e Mug of the Netherlands and the Sultan oil
HVueeu, the officers OF the United states VINO
y, - near the seat OF war were instructed 10
tir tti"SerVe an impartial neutrality. Ii Is believed
d., tn,y nave done SO. The JOINT Commisscn un-
- lhe Convention with MeXlcOo OF 1868 having
hhr"fn been legally prolonged has resumed lts
a, "nSiuess, which 1t is hoped may be brought 10
an early CONCLUSION.
u ne ine DISTINGUISHED representative OF ner
rp'utannle majesty at Washington has kindly
nus. usehted, with the approval OF his govern
cut ut 10 assume the arduous and responslple
iuies OF umpirt a this commission, ana 10
.rt ne weight OF lls character and name 10
gu 81. ueclsloDs as may not receive the acqu-
,f.ence OF both the aIbitrators appointed by
IN respective governments. /
tho 90 a commissioners appointed pursuant 10
au'hoflty of Congress to examine into tue
fu'e fr ana extent of the forays by trespassers
bsnn Inat country upon the herds OF Texas;