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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-10-15

New Revised Edition.
Entirely rewritten by the ablcst writer's on every
subject Printed from new type, aud illustrated
with Several Thousand Engravings and Maps.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
NOTICE.

DEING DESTROYS OF CHANGING ny
I'D business, kOffer my Restaurant, Bar and
Fixtures, all in complete running order; license
paid until the first Of next February, and a por-
ton paid until September next Any party or
parties, wishing 70 embark in the business, VIII
do well 70 call on me within the next twenty
DAYS. The stand Is the old stand formerly known
as the Riddleburger stand, corner Cherry and
Deaderiek streets. W. II. AMBROSE.
does Wv
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08

act approved June %, 1874, appointed a
n eoard 70 make survey Of the mouth of the
Mississippl River, with view to determ-
Inc tne best method Of obtaining and main
S .-llllns depth OF water sufficient for thepur-
PCsSs VI commerce, etc, and in sccOrda1ee
Ml.n an aes entitled an act to provide for
tne appointment OF commission of en-
glneers to investigate and report a peru,.-
nent plan for the excavation of the alnvial
basin OF the Mississippi River subiect ~
inundation, l appointed a eommission
OF engineers. Neither board has vet
completed its labors. When their rar<'rt.
are read they will be forwarded TO Con.
gress without delay. u. S. GRANT.
Executive Mansion, Dec. I, 1874.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
CEDAR STREET APOTHRCARY
HALL & LAURENT,
DRUGGISTS And PRESCRIPYONICTS,
~ CEDAR STREE

Between Cherry street and Public SQUARE.
DESPECTFULLY INVITE ATTENTION
IL 10 their stock Of Drugs and Medicines, Per-
fnmery, Fancy Goods, Flavoring Extracts.
Combs, Brushes, Teas, Spices, ETC., which en-
braces every description Of goods pertaining 70
their business Their stock Of Perfumery and
Fancy Goods Is particularly fine and prices mod
crate. Particular attention given to Physicians
Prescriptions and Pharmaceutical Prepsra-
tons Of every class. Analysis OF Ores, Minerals.
Fertilizers, etc, made promptly and As CHEAP As
they can be done in New York or philadelphia
Brandies, Whistles and Wines intended ex-
pressly for medicinal purposes. A safe and re-
Lamps and Fixtures complete. Tobacco and
Cigars Of the best brands, equal to any n. this
market. dees "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Notice to Shippers.

CT. LOUIS AND SOUTHEASTERN RAIL
- way, Once General Freight Agent, st. Louis,
No, Dee. 7, 1874. On and after Dee /, CHS
Company win receive coal oil, or similar nlunai-
mating fluids, in less quantities than car loads,
FOR transportation over its line only on SATURDAY.
Of each week, not later than O'Clock Pm Shin
pers viii please be governed accordingly.
j. A. DAHLGREN
does Nv General Agent and Receiver
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Grants POLICY.

The theory is raised that there is to be
no further interference on the part of the
General GoyernmenttoprOtectc citizens with
in State where the State authorities fail
to give protection. This is great mistake.
While l remain the executive all the laws
Of Congress and the provisions Of the Con-
stitution, including the amendments added
thereto, will be enforced with rigor; but
with regret that they should have added
one jOt or title u executive duties and
powers, let there be fairness in the discus
sion of Southern questions, the advocates
Of both or all political parties giving hon
est, truthful reports Of occurrences, con-
demning the wrong and uphOlding the
right, and soon all will be well,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
THE MESSAGE.

THE MESSAGE.
President Grant to the Closing
Congress.
Not a Word of Civil Rights.
The Universal Depression of Bus
ness Acknowledged.
Specie Resumption the Great
Remedy.
Repeal of the Legal Tender
Clause Advocated.
Free Banking an Essential.
Our Foreigns RelationsIR Reviewed.
No Explanation of the Delay in
the Virginius Settlement.
W1iliamss Course in the South
Defended.
A Rehash. of the Ku-Klux Ar.
gUment.
He VIII Support Kellogg Two
Years More, Unless Con-
gresS Take Action.
Attempt to Boost Arkansas Smith
Suggested Increase of the Fed
eral Supreme Court.
Threatened Abandonment OF
Civil Service Reform.
The District of Columbia Debt.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Arrangement OF the south.

L believe, on the part Of our citizens Of
the Southern States, the better part Of
them, there is disposition to be law
abiding and to do no violence, either to in
dividuals or the laws existing. But, do
they do right in ignoring the existence of
violence and blOOdshed in resistance to
constituted authority? 1 sympathize with
their PROSTATE condition and would do all
in my power to relieve them, acknowledge
ing that, IN some instances, they have had
most trying governments to live under and
very oppressive ones in the way Of taxation
for nominal Improvements, not giving ben
efits equal to the hardships imposed. But
can they proclaim themselves entirely IN
answerable for this condition? They can
not. Violence has been rampant in some
localities, and has, further, been justified or
denied by those who could have prevent
al IL
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
An Appeal TO the north.

| invite the attention not of Congress.
but Of the people of the United
States, the causes and effects of
these unhappy questions Is there
not disposition oniOne side to magnify
wrongs and oUtrages, and on the other side
to belittle or justify them. If public opin-
ion could be directed to correct survey of
what is, and to rebuKing wrong and aiding
the proper authorities in Furnishing it, be-
lieve better state Of feeling would be in
eulcated, and the sooner we would have
that peace which would leave the States
free indeed TO regulate their own domestic
affairs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
The Color Line.

Under existing conditions the negro
votes the Republican ticket because he
knows his friends are of that party. Many
good citizen votes the opposite, lot be-
cause he agrees with the great PRINCIPLES of
State, which separate parties, but because
generally, he is opposed to negro rule.
This IS a most delusive one. Treat the
negro as citizen and voter, as he is, and
must remain, and soon parties will be d.
vided on not the color line but on principles.
Then we shall have no complaint of sec
tiODal interfaraDcaS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Carrying the Mails

between the Atlantic and the seaboard cit
les and the continent on American owned
and American built steamers, and would
extend this iberality to vessels carrying the
mails to the South American States and to
Central America and Mexico, and would
pursue the same policy from our Pacific sea-
ports to foreign seapOrts on the Pacific. It
might be demanded that vessels built for
this service should come up 10 a standard
fixed by legislation in tonnage, speed and
all other qualities, looking to the possibil-
ity Of the Government requiring them at
some time for war purposes. The right,
also, Of taking possession Of them in such
an emergency should be guarded.
offer these suggestions, believing them
worthy of consideration, in all seriousness,
affecting all sections and all interests alike.
If anything better can be done to direct
the country into course Of general pros
perity, none will be more ready than 1 to
adopt this plan.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Telegraph College.

No. 5X CHERRY ST., NASHVILLE.
TTHIS COLLEGE IS NOW OPEN FOR THE
Il reception Of those who wish 70 learn the art
j. F. WILDER, Manager. Once hours from
A N. to ~ P. N. For particulars address the
banOn. deco Nv
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08

have married aliens, and of American citi-
zens residing abroad, where such question
is not regulated by treaty, are all sources of
fFequents difficult discussion. Legislation
on these and smaller questions, and par
ticularly defining when and under what
circumstances expatIiation can be accom-
plished or is TO be presumed, is especially
uaadad
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Venezuela.

1t is with regret that L announce that no
further payment has been received from the
Government Of Venezuela on account OF
awards in favor of citizens of the United
States. Hopes have been entertained that,
if the republic could escape both foreign
and civil war for few years, its great nat
ural resources would enable it to honor its
obligations. Though it is now understood
to be at peace with other countries, a seri-
Gus instruction is reported to be in prog
reSs in an important region of that repub-
lie. This may be taken advantage Of as
another reason TO delay the payment of the
dues Of our citizens.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
The Federal Treasury.

The report of the Secretary of the Treas
ury, which, by law, is made directly to
Congress, and forms no part of this mes
sage, will show the receipts and expendi-
lures Of the Government for the last fiscal
year, the amount received from each source
Of revenue, and the amount paid out for
each of the departments of the Govern
ment. 1t will be observed from this report
that the amount Of receipts over expendi-
lures has been but 1884, $3.50 for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1874, and that
for the current fiscal year the estimated re-
ceipts over expenditures will not exceed
SQ.OO00O0.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Cuba.

The deplorable strife in Cuba continues
without any marked change in the relative
Advantages Of the contending forces. The
instruction continues, but Spain has
gainedsnO superiority. Six years Of strife
give the instruction a significance which
cannot be denied. Its duration and the
tenacity Of its adherents, together with the
absence of manifested power of suppress
sion on the part of Spain, cannot be con-
trOyerted, and may make some positive
steps on the part Of the other powers a mat.
ter of seIf-necessity.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
The FederaI JudIeIarr.

The report Of the AttOrney-General con-
tains valuable recommendations relating
to the administration Of justice in the
courts of the United States 10 which I in
vite your attention. respectfully suggest
to Congress the propriety of increasing the
number Of Judicial Districts in the United
States to eleven, the present number being
nine, and the creation Of two additional
judgeships. The territory to be traversed
by the Circuit Judges is so great, and the
business Of the courts so steadily increas-
ing, that it is growing more and more i'm
possible for them to to keep up with the
business requiring their attention. Whether
this would involve the necessity of adding
two more Justices Of the Supreme Court to
the present number, submit TO the judg-
ment of Congress
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Bristow's Recommendation.

The Secretary of the Treasury, in his re-
pom, favors legislation looking to specie
payments, thus supporting the views pre-
viously expressed in this message. He also
recommends economy in the appropriations,
and calls attention TO the loss of revenue
from repeating the tax oIftea and coffee
without benefit to the consumer. He rec
Ommends an increase of so cents a gallon
on whisky; and further, that no modifica-
ton be made in the banking and currency
bill passed at the last session of Congress,
unless modification should become necessa-
~ by reason Of the adoption of measures
for returning to specie payments. In these
recommendation cordially concur.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Belgium.

The notice directed by the resolution of
Congress Of June IS, 1874, to be given to
terminate the convention of July II, 1858,
between the United States and Belgium,
has been given, and the treaty will accord
ingly terminate on the first day of July,
1915. This convention secured to certain
Belgian vessels entering the ports of the
United States, exceptional privileges which
are not accorded to cur own vessels. Other
features of the convention have proved sat
isfactOry, and have tended TO the cultiva-
ton Of the mutually beneficial commercial
intercourse and friendly relations between
the two countries. hope that the negotia-
tiOns which have been instituted viii re-
suit in the celebrating Of another treaty
which may tend TO the interests of both
countries.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Hotel for Rent.

THE CITY HOTEL, CORNER SUMNER
Il and Deaderick streets, viii be tor rent after
Jan. I. The house contains some "a rooms with
all modern improvements and in frst-class con-
dTtiOn- The terms viii be such as 20 afford
rare opening to some enterprisipg man. Apply
70 TURNER BROS,
dec6 II q Market street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
SsOckhOIders' Meeting.

Stockholders sHeeti8Bg.
hEGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF Stock
holders of NOlensviIle Turnpike Co. viii be
held at Maxwell House, Nashville, Monday,
llth January, 1875, at 10 O'Clock A. n Meeting
OF Directors same time and place.
deco St W. c. BLACKMAN, Sec'y.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08

l had confidently hoped at this time to
be able to announce the arrangement of
some OF the important questions between
this Government and that of Spain, but the
negotiations have been protracted. The
unhappy internal discussions of Spain COM
mand our profound sympathy and must be
accepted as perhaps a cause of some DELAY.
An early settlement, in part at least. of the
questions between the governments is
hoped. In the meantime awaiting the re-
suits Of Immediately pendiT G negotiations.
defer further aud fall communication
on the subject of the relations of this coun-
try and Spain.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
ExtradItIOn.

Since my last annual message, The ex-
change has been made of the ratification of
treaties of extradition with Belgium, Ec-
quadOr, Peru and San Salvador; also of a
treaty of commerce and navigation with
Peru, and one of commerce and consular
privileges with San Salvador, all of which
have been duly proclaimed, as has also a
declaration with Russia with reference to
trade marks,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
sapani

1t IS hoped that negotiations between the
Government Of japan and the other pow
erS, looking to the further opening of the
empire and TO the removal of various res
triCtions upon trade and travel, may soon
produce the results desired, which cannot
fail TO enure to the benefit of all parties.
Having, on previous occasions, submitted
to the consideration of Congress, the pro-
pEiety Of the release of the Japanese Gov
eminent from further payment of the in
demnity under the convention of Oct. %,
1864, and as no action had been taken
therein, it became my duty TO regard the
obligations Of the convention as in force.
and as the other powers interested have re-
ceived their portion Of the indemnity in
full, the Minister of the United States has
been notified and this Government received
the remainder due TO the United States I'M
der the convention of SimOusky. l submit
the plopriety of applying the income of
part, If not tie whole Of this fund, to the
education, III the japanese language. of a
number Of young men, to be under obliga-
tons 10 serve the Government for a speci-
he'd time as Interpreters at the Legation and
the ConSulates at Japan. A limited num-
Der Of japanese youths might, at the same
time, Ice educated in our vernacular. and
would result in benefit to both Govern
ments. The importance of having our
own citizens competent and familiar with
the language of Japan, to act as interpret
els and in other capacities connected with
the Legation and Consulate in that coun-
Try, cannot be readily Overestimated.
Great Britain.
The amount awarded to the Government
Of Great Britain by the mixed commission
organized under the acts of the treaties of
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Argentine.

The strife in the Argentine Republic is
to be deplored, both on account of the par
ties thereto and from the probable effects
on the interests of those in the trade in
that quarter, of whom the United States
are among the principal. As yet, so far as
am aware, there has been no violation of
our neutrality rights, which, as well as our
duties in that respect, it shall be my en-.
deavor to maintain and observe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
hu-EKIux.

regret to say that with the preparations
for the late election, decided indications
appeared in some localities in the Southern
States of a determination by acts of violence
and intimidation to deprive citizens of the
ballot because Of their political opinion.
Bands of men masked and armed made
their appearance. White Leagues and
other societies were formed. Large guam
titles of arms and ammunition were i'm
ported and distributed to these organiza-
tions. Military drills with menacing DEM
onstrations were held, and, with all these,
murders enough were committed, which
spread terror among those whose political
action was to be suppressed if possible by
these intolerant and criminal proceedings.
In some places cOlored laborers were COM
PEELED to vote according to the wishes Of
their employers under threats of discharge
if they acted otherwise, and there are too
many instances in which, when these threats
were disregarded, they were remorSeleSsly
executed by those by whom made.
understand that the fifteenth amend
ment to the Constitution was made to pre-
vent this like state Of things, and the act of
May 81, 1870, with its amendments, was
passed to enforce its provisions, the object
VI JnlS DclHS " SutAdutec 10 all CITIZENS
the right to vote and TO protect them in the
free enjoyment Of that right. Enjoined by
the Constitution TO take care that the laws
be faithfully executed, and convinced by
undOubted evidence that violations of said |
act had been committed, and that wide |
spread and fragrant disregard of it was con-
the proper officers were instruct |
ed TO prosecute the offenders, and troops |
were stationed at convenient points to aid |
these officers, if necessary, in the perform
lnee of their official duties. Complaints
are made Of this interference by the Fede-
al authority, but if said amendment and /
vet do not provide for such interference un-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
The Right OF ExpatrIafiOn.

have again to call the attention of Con-
gress to the unsatisfactory condition of the
existing laws in reference to expatriation
and the election Of nationality. Formerly,
amid conflicting opinions and decisions, it
was difficult to exactly determine how far
the doctrine of perpetual allegiance was ap-
plicable to citizens of the United States.
Congress by the act of the 10Th of July,
1865, asserted the abstract right of expatri-
alton as fundamental principle Of the gov
eminent. Notwi. hStanding such assertion
and the necessity of frequent application
Of the principle, no legislation has beenhad
defining what acts OF formalities shall work
expatriation, or when a citizen shall be
deemed to have renowned or to have lost
his citizenship. The importance of such
definition is Obvious. The representatives
of the United States in foreign countries
are continually calledupon to lend their aid
and the protection Of the United States TO
persons concerning the good faith or the
reality of whose citizenship there is at
least great question. In Some cases the
provisions of the treaties furnish some
guide. In others, it seems left to the per-
sons claiming the benefit of citizenship
while living in foreign country, contrib
uting in no manner TO the performance of
the obligations and duties of citizen of |
the United States, simply as a shield from
the performance of the obligations of cit |
izen elsewhere. The status of children |
born Of American parents residing in for
elgn country, Of American women who i
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Great Britain.

The amount awarded to the Government
Of Great Britain by the mixed commission
organized under the acts of the treaties OF
Washington, in settlement of the claims Of
British subjects arising from acts commit
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08
Spanish America.

There has been no material change in
our relations with the Independent States
on this hemisphere, which were formerly
under the dominance of Spain. Marauding
on the frontiers, between Mexico and
Texas, still frequently takes place, despite
the vigilance of the civil and military au-
thorities in that quarter. The difficulty of
checking such trespaSSes along the course
of river Of such length as the Rio Grande,
and so often fordable, is obvious. 1t is
hoped that the efforts of this Government
will be seconded by those of Mexico to the
efectual suppression Of acts Of wrong.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08

SAcaP AEaAs ASOEI0SAOlA-5nAD -DuAAUAnEs
The subject Of cheap transportation has
occupied the attention Of Congress. New
Light on this question will without doubt
be given by the committee appointed by the
last Congress to investigate and report upon
this subject. A revival of ship-building,
and particularly Of iron steamship build
ing, is of vast importance to our national
prosperity. The United States is now paying
over 81, 0OO, 900, 600 per annum for freights
and passage on foreign ships to be carried
abroad, and expended in the employment
and support of other people, beyond fair
percentage of what should 90 to foreign
vessels, estimating on the tonnage and
draft Of each respectively.
1t is to be regretted that this disparity in
the carrying trade exists, and, to correct it,
1 would be willing to see great departure
from the usual course Of the Government in
what might usually be termed
private enterprise. would not suggest, as
a remedy, direct subsidies to American
steamship lines, but l would suggest the
direct offer of ample COMPENSATION for