The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-21

COAT, VINO Will gain Oy the extension or our
commerce with the Islands, not in the greater de-
mand for our products alone, out In the extension
OF our carrying trade and In the employment o +
their capital in the islands Its political result,
Will be to bind the islands to us and prevent en-
tirey the diversion OF their interests or political
affections toward England or Australia.
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 20, 1875.
MEssA04 By THE PRESIDENT ON THE NEcEs-
srTY OF PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL DE-
FOR IMPROVING AND TESTING ORDNANCE.
The President sent the following Message to
Congress to-day
To THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIvRS-
in my annual Message OF December /, 1873
while inviting general attention TO all the recon-
mendations made by the Secretary OF War, your
special attention was invited to the importance Of
preparation Tor war II the armament Of our sea-
coast defences. Proper armament is or vastly
more importance than Notifications. The latter
can be supplied very speedily for temporary pur-
poses when needed. The former cannot These
Views gain increased strength and pertipence "a
the years roll by.
have now again the honor to call special atten-
ton to the condition Of the armament Of our orti
hcations and the absolute necessity for immedi-
ate provision by Congress for the procurement OF
heavy cannon. The large expenditures required
to supply the number OF guns for our ports Is the
strongest argument that Can be adduced Tor y
liberal annual appropriation Tor their gradual &C.
emulation. In time OF war such preparations
cannot be made. Cannon cannot be purchased in
open market nor manufactured at short notice.
mn ho ho NJ NJ al rfonc I'D
labor.
herewith enclose copies OF report OF the
Chief OF Ordnance ana OF board Of ordnance on
GERS, the trial Of an eightlnch ride converted
from ten-inch smooth pore, which shows very
concuslvely an economical means OF utilizing
these useless smo0th-bores and making them into
elght-incn rines, capable OF piercing inches
Of iron. The 1884 ren-inch Rodman guns should.
In my opinion be SO utilized, and the appropria-
ton requested by the Chief OF Ordnance OF $3.50
to commence these conversions Is earnestly re.
commended. While convinced Of the economy
and necessity OF these conversions the determine
ton OF the best and most economical method OF
providing guns OF still larger calibre shoud no
longer be delayed. The experience Of other no
tons, based on the new conditions OF defence
brought prominently forward by the in
PRODUCTION OF iron-clads into every navy
anoat, demands heavier metal and ride
guns Of not less than twelve inches in
callbre. These enormous masses hurting
o snot Of seven hundred pounds, can alone meet
many OF the requirements Of the national detences.
They must be provided, and experiments on a
large scale can alone give the data necessary for
the determination or the question. suitable
proving ground, with al the facilities and conven.
fences referred to by the CHIEF OF Ordnance, with
liberal annual appropriation, Is an undoubted
necessity. The guns now ready for trial cannot be
Experimental with without funds, and the estl-
mate OF $3.50. 900 for the purpose Is deemed rea-
sonable and Is strongly recommended. The con-
ntant appeals Tor legislation on the Armament
OF Fortincations" ought no longer to be dlsre-
garded If Congress desires, In peace, TO prepare
the important material without which future wars
must inevitably lead to disaster. This subject Is
submitted with the hope that the consideration 1t
deserves may bs gwen II ct sne present session.
U. g. GRANT,
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Jan. 20, 1876.
A BILL TO PREVENT INVASION OF A STATE Or
CONSPIRACY AGAINST ITS LAWS.
Nj. Cisyton's bill " protecs each state OF the
Union from invasion and for other purposes, intro.
duced into the senate to-day. provides that who
soever shall invade any State for The purpose OF
violating the laws OF said State or OF the United
States, or for the purpose OF interfering In any
manner with the execution OF said laws. or who.
soever shall wtlfuly ana corruptly c0nspire, com.
bine ana confederate with any other person for
any OF the purposes above indicated, shall on con.
viction thereof be deemed gully Of felony, and be
punished by ane not exceeding $4,000 and BY
imprisonment at hara Labor not exceeding ten
years. Tue United states District and Circuit
courts are to have jurisdicaon OF these offences.
District attorneys, United states marshals and
deputy marshals, United States commissioners
ana all other onncers who may be specially EN-.
powered by the President OF the United States
are, BY this bull especially, required TO tnstltute
proceedings against all persons who may
violate the foregoing provisions, ana arrest
them, to be imprisoned or baned, a. the
case may be- Tor trial before proper court.
United States Commissioners are empowered, in
their respective districts, to appoint suit
able persons to execute the warrants
or other lawful process issued by them,
and all persons or officers authorized BY the
bill to execute warrants, &C., as Aforesaid, shall
have authority to summon and call to their aid
tue bystanders, or posse comttatus, or such por.
ton OF the land and naval forces OF the United
States or of the militia, as may be necessary to
the performance Of the duty with which they ore
charged
THE NEW YORK NATIONAL BANKS AT THE CLOSE
OF 1874-REsouRCEs AND LIABILITIES.
The following ia an abstract OF the report made
to the Comptroller Of the Currency, showing the
condition OF the national banks in the city or New
York at the close OF business on Thursday, the
s1st day OF December. 1874
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $2o2 2ce 235
Overdraits. Observation-Disclosures. 432, sos
United States bonds to secure circula-
Observation-Disclosures. 80, $780, 100
United States bonds to secure deposits. $50 900
United states bonds on hand. 8,5l6 200
Other stocks bonds and mortgages.... I'LL, $50
Due from other national banks 1906, 1879
Due from State banks anu bankers..... l,7S9,283
Real estate, furniture and hxtures.... 9,O4S, 931
Current expenses. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 823 955
Premiums paid 1.669,5l2
Checks and other cash ltems.... ...... 2S07 ,459
Exchanges Tor Clearing House......... o1,554. l25
Bills oil other national oanks........... ,l20s30