, 1873-12-11

I also transmit copy of the report of
the Commissioner for the marking
boundary bctween the United States
and the British possessions, west of the
Lake of the Woods, and of the opera
tions of the Commissioners during the
past season.
The Commission organized under the
provisions of the treaty of Washington,
for the settlement and determining of
the claims of citizens cf either power.
either arising out of damages committed
against their persons or property during
the periods between April. 18th, 1861.
April 4th, 1867, made its final award on
the 25th September last. 1t has awarded
that the Government of the United
States should pay to the Government OF
Her Britannia Majesty within II months
from date of the award, the sun of $l9,-
2S1 ,S19 in gold. The Commission dis
allowed or dismissed all other claims
of British subjects against the United
States. The amount of the claims pre-
sented by the British Government, dis
allowed or dismissed, is understood to
be about S93, 100000. It also disal-
lowed the claims of the United States
agsinst Great Britain which were refer
red to in it. 1 recommend the early
passing of an act appropriating the
amount necessary for this awaad against
the United States. .t-t
l have caused to be communicated to
the Government of the King of Italy, the
thanks of this Government for the
services rendered by Count Sclopsis, as
third Com missioner in this Commission.
| With dignity and lmpartiality he dis
charged his duties, requiring great labor
and constant patience to the satisfaction
of both Governments. 4apa
1 THE SPANISH REPUBLIC. .,.z
In compliance with the request OF
| Congress, transmitted to the American
Minister at Madrid, with instructions to
present to the Spanish Government, the
Joint resolution approved on the 3rd Of
last March, rendering to the people OF
Spain, in the name and on benalf CT the
Anne rican people, the congratulations OF
Congress upon the efforts to consolidate
in Spain the principles of universal llb-
erty in Republican form of Govern
ment. The existence of this new Re-
public was inaugurated by striking the
| fettcrs from slaves in Porto Rico. This
beneficial measure as followed by the
| release OF several thousand persons lille
eally held as Slaves in Cuba. The
| Captain General was next deprived OF
the power to set aside the orders of his
superiors at Madrid which had pertained
to the Office since 1S25.-(here the line
broke. q
Chicago, Dec. 3.-The Chicago Inter
ocean Washington special says the Senate
Caucus, Committee, consisting Of Nor
ton, Wright, Buckingham. West and
Hitchcock, met tonight to consider ar
rangemcnt of the standing committees.
There will be few changes of ehairmen
none of importance. The Com. on Ed
ucation will be increased by 2 or 3. Will
be proposed by new Committee of all
members on Civil Service of the assign;
ment of Liberals was discussed at length.
All the members were in favor of as
signing the Liberals as Republicans If
fthey should possibly agree to it. An
adjournment was determined upon IN
til after tomorrow for the purpose of
ascertaining the fact of case. The Lib
erals do not object. They will be assign
ed to places by motions of Committee,
and the chances are that while Sumner
will not be replaced at the head Of Cons
mittee on Foreign Relations. he will
have desirable position and Schurz
will probably be retained on the same
committee. sfr
New YORK, Dec. 3..-A special dis
patch says that Samuel Boxles, of
Springfield Republican, has been sued
for libel by W. Phelps, well known
railroad builder, of whom the Repabi
can spoke as Boss Tweed, Springfield.
Damages laid at 100000. Republican
Office has been attached and last night
put in hands of keepers.
NEW York, Dec. 3.-Suit has been
begun by Erie R. L. Company against
Oliver H. Parker, compelling him to ae-
count to company for moneys received
on their account and tho payment of
what may be found to be due, this is
limited il complaint at S132. 1872. -
Meeting for purpose of influencing
Government reemburss monies paid as
taxes on borrowed money, taxed as capi-
tai was held yesterday at Stock Exchage
and action taken to secure claim.
PARIS, Dec. 3.-Detailed account of
the sinking of the Vile de Havre, given
by survivors, is narrowing and distress
ing. Waite accompanied by his sister
were separated in Vortex, caused by
sinking ship throwing up waves. Miss
Bredon left wreck hand in hand with
her father, the latter was drowned
Bishop had secured two planks and gave
one to his friend Taylor, who was drown
ed, the former narrowly escaped by a
sailor attaching himself to him. He
left the plank and swan for another.
McCloskey, lad of II years old, says
he was reused from sleep; he rushed Oh