Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

depredationa have greatly decreased. and, in the
localities where formerly most destructive, have
suit, l entertain confident expectation that the
prevalence Of quiet on the border will soon be
the present orders 10 our military commanders
as to crossing the border, without encouraging
such disturbances as would cndanger the peace
Tho third instailment OF the award against
Mexico under the Claims Commission Of July T.
1868, was duly paid, and has been put in course
gress providing for the same. This satisfactory
situation between the two countries leads me to
anticipate an expansion of our trade with MeNi,
co and an increased contribution of capital and
industry by our people to the development Of
the great resources of that country. 1 earnestly
commend 90 the wisdom of Congress the provls-
ion of suitable legislation looking to this result
Diplomatic intercourse with Colombia is again
fully restored by the arrival of a Minister from
that country 10 the United States. This is es-
pccially fortunate in view of the tact that the
question of an interoceanic canal has recently
assumed new and important aspect, and IL now
under discussion with the Central American
countries through whose territory the canal, by
the Nicaragua route, would have TO pass. IL is
trusted that enlightened statcsmanship ON their
part will see that the early prosecution Of
such work will largely. inure to the beneht
not only of their own citizens and those of
the United States, but the commerce of the civ
ilized world. 1t is not doubted that should the
work be undertaken under the protective aus
pices of the United States, and upon satisfactory
concessions for the right of way and it's security
by the Central American governments, the cap
ital for its completion would be readily furnished
from this country and Europe, which might,
failing such guarantees, prove inaccessible.
Diplomatic relations with Chill have also been
strengthened by the reception OF administer from
The war between Peru Bolivia and Chill still
continues. The United States have not deemed
it proper to interpOse in the matter, further than
TO convey to all the Governments concerned the
assurance that the friendly offices of the Govern
ment of the United States for the restoration of
peace upon an honorable basis will be extended,
in case the beligerents shall exhibit readiness
to accept them.
Cordial relations continue with Brazil and the
Argentine Republic, and trade with these cOun,
tries is improving provision for regular and
more frequent mail communication, in our own
ships, between the ports of this country and the
Nations of South America seems to me to deserve
the attention of Congress, as an essential pre-
cursor of an enlargement of our commerce with
them, and an extension of our carrying trade:
A recent revolution in Venezuela has been fol-
lowed by the establishment of a provisional
Government. This Government has not yet
been formally recognized, and it deemed de-
sirable to await the proposed action OF the poo
pie, which is expected to give it the sanction of
constitutional forms.
A naval vessel has been sent to the Samoan
Islands to make surveys and take possession of
the privileges ceded TO the United States by
Samoa, in the harbOr of Pago Pago. A coal
ing station is to be established there, which
will be convenient and useful to United States
vessels.
The subject of opening diplomatic relations
with Roumania and Servia, now become inde-
pendent sovereignties, is at present under con-
sideration, and is the subject of diplomatic cor
respondence.
There is
GRATIFYING INCREASE OF TRADE
with nearly all European and American coun-
tries, and it is believed that with judicious ac-
tion in regard to its development it can and viii
be still more enhanced and that American prod.
ucts and manufacturers will find new and ex-
panding markets. The reports of diplomatic and
consular officers upon this subject. under the
much valuable Information, which has been and
will continue to be laid before Congress and the
public from time to time.
The third article of the treaty with Russia, OF
March 80, 1867, by which Alaska was ceded to the
United States provides that the inhabitants OF
the ceded territory, with the exception of the un
civilized native tribes, shall be admitted to the
enjoyment of all the rights of citizens of the
United States, and shall be maintained and pro
tected in the free enjoyment of their liberty
property and religion. The uncivilized tribes
regard % f2EseS Saborigina tribes Of that country
Both the obligations of this treaty and the
necessities of the people, require that some or
ganized form of Government over the Territory
of Alaska be adopted.
There appears to be no law for the arrest oi
persons charged with cOmmon-law offences, such
as assault robbery and murder, and no magis
trate authorized to issue or execute process il
such cases. Serious difficulties have airead,
arisen from offences of this character, not only
among the original inhabitants, but among citi
zens of the United States and other countrie,
who have engaged in mining, fishing and othel
business operations within the Territory.
bill authorizing the appointment of justice Of
the peace and constables, and the arrest and de
tention of persons charged with criminal of
fences. and providing for an appeal to United
States Courts for the District of Oregon, in suita
BILE cases, will, at proper time, be submitted K
Congress.
The attention of Congress is called to the an
nual
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
on the condition of the public finances.
The ordinary revenues from all sources for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1879, were $273, ,S27,
ls4.46; the ordinary expenditures for the sam,
period were $266, ,947 ,ss353; leaving surplus
revenue for the year of S6,BI9 300.93.
The receipts for the present fiscal year ending
June 80, 1880, actual and estimated, are as fol
lows: Actual receipts for the first quarter, com.
mencng July l, 1879 so ,Si3 663. 81 estimated re
ceipts for the remaining three-quarters of tn,
year, S2tS l56, ,336.39; total receipts for the cur
OOO.
The expenditures for the same period will be
actual and estimated, as follows: For the quar-
lures, S9l GS3 $3.50; and for the remaining three
quarters of the year the expenditures are esti-
mated at 5l72.3l6 6l4.90- making the total expen-
%dltnTes % S2a,U0OUsl, and leaving an estimated
1880 Cf $24 100000 The total receipts during the
next fiscal year ending June 30, 1851, estimated
aGeSpfS6dng ace tS 70 eksstlng laws Will be s2SQ 600
same period will be $278 O97 36i 39-leaving sur.
plus of 80 902, 635.6l for that wear.
The large amount expended for arrears of pen
siOns during the last and the present fiscal year
amounting to S2l, ,747, ,249.60, has prevented the
application of the full amount required by law
TO the sinking fund for the current year, but
these arrears having been substantially paid, il
IS believed that the sinking fund can hereafter
be maintained without any change of existing
law.
The Secretary of War reports that
THE WAR DEPARTMENT
estimates for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1881
are S4O,SSO, 1888, the same being for less sum
of money than any annual estimate rendered
Congress from that department during a period
OF at least twelve years.
He concyrs with the General of the Army in
recommending such legislation as will authorize
the enlistment of the full number of 5,OOJ men
Tor the line OF the Army, exclusive of the 3,i69
men me- required for detached duty, and, therefore,
not available for service in the field.
he also recommends that Congress be asked to
provide by law for the disposition of a large
number OF abandoned military posts and reser-
vatlons, which, though very valuable in them
selves, have been rendered useless for military
purposes by the advance of civilization and set
tlement.
He unites with the Quartermaster- General in
recommending that an appropriation be made
TOR the construction of a cheap and perfectly
hre-proof building for the safe storage of vast
amount OF money accounts, vouchers, claims
and other valuable records now in the Quarter
master; Generals office, and exposed to great risk
OF total destruction by fire.
lie also recommends, in conformity with the
views of the yudge-Advocate General, some
declaratory legislation in reference to the mill
of desertiOn.
In these several recommendation concur.
The Secretary of War further reports that the
work Tor the improvement of the South Pass of
the mississippi River, under contract with MIR,
James B. Eads, made in pursuance of an act of
COngress, has been prosecuted during the past
year with greater measure of success in the at
talnment OF results than during any previous
year, The channel through the South Pass,
which, at the beginning of operations in
June, 1876, had a depth of only seven
and one half feet of water. had on the
9th of July, 1873, a minimum depth of
twenty-six feet, having width of not less
than two hundred feet and central depth
OF thirty feet. Payments have been made in ac-
cordance with the statute as the work prog
ressed, amounting in the aggregate TO "a 25JOO0.
and further payments will become due, as pro
vlded by the statute in the event of success in
maintaining the channel now secured.
The reports of the General of the Army and of
his subordlnates present full and detailed ac-
count OF the military operations for the sup
preston Of
80 HosTILIrIEs AMONG THE INDIANS
OF the Ute and Apache tri bes and praise ia iustv
awarded to the officers and troops engaged for
promptness, skill and courage displayed
The past year has been one of almost unbroken
peace and quiet on the Mexican frontier, and
there ls reason to believe that the efforts of this
Government and of Mexipn To - -.