, 1874-06-25

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WASHINGTON, June 19.-In opposing
the motion to strike out of the river and
harbor appropriations bill the section
directing surveys to be made at numer
ous points throughout the country In
cluding the Columbia river, Mitchell
showed that while freight charges be
tween Chicago and New York by water
lines are nine to one tenth mills per ton
per mile, and by railroad IL mills per
mile, freight charges on the Columbia
river by reason of monopoly are from
10 to 10 cents per mile in coin.
The Daily News reports that General
Garibaldi is very i'll.
ROME, June 19.-The text of Pope's
addresses to the Cardinals on Tuesday
last is published. He rerews his pro-
test against the -usurpation of the Papal
States, oblivion of religious corporations
and other acts of the Italian Govern
ment, so that the enemies of the Church
may not be able to deny justi6cations Of
undisputed customs. He was moved to
allude to these subjects agaiu because
he had recently received overtures Of
reconciliation and had in his possession
a respectful letter urging that he pardon
his enemies and withdraw excommuni-
cation pronounced against them. but be
declares that he cannot make peace with
enemies Of the Church. In conclusion
he exhorts Cardinals to initiate the con-
duct Of foreign Bishops, especially those
of Germany and Brazil. American Pill
grims who went to Venice have left
there for Bavaria.
BArHERsr, N. B.. June 19-In cleo
tions to-day, Government will probably
be sustained by large majority in favol
the of non-sectarian school act.
WASHINGTON, June 2O.-The House
bill passed by the Senate to-day for the
relief of settlers, is the lien; land bill
which recently received 80 much stten-
ton from the California press. The
danger apprehended from its paasage
has been averted by the adoption Of two
amendments offered by Hager and sup
ported by Sargent, providing that min
eral lands nor lands reserved or any
land grants made for railroad purposes
shell be taken in lieu of settlers relin-
quished lands. The bill also contains
provisions that it shall not in any man
ner be construed to enlarge any railroad
grant. r. d.a sit
The House bill subjecting all railroad
lands located to taxation has been re.
ported by Howe from the Senate rail-
road Committee, with an amendment in
the nature of substitute, declaring all
portions Of the Union and Central Pa
cific railroad and their branches, on
which trains have been run during last
year, are accepted as complete within
the meaning of the third section of the
act of July 1. 1862; and directing that
patents shall issue for all lands granted
in aid thereof as rapidly as q. S. sur
veys shall be made at cost of Govern
ment. -.
The President has appointed Bluford
Wilson of Illinois, Solicitor of the
Treasury, vice Barlow Wilson is now
District Attorney of the Southern Dis
trict of Illinois. ta .os5aa
The Postal committee have reported
that 40 further legislation is necessary
to secure a semi-monthly mail service
with Japan and China.
LIVERPOOL, June 20.@The new steam.
ship Montana, hence on the 18th. ON
her first voyage to New York, has re.
turned with her machinery disabled.
SAN Francisco, June 2O.-Flour SIS