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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-08
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April s. - Received: Cattle, cars; pro-
duce, ! car; beans, l car; flour, ? cars: mer-
chandse, 7 cars; wagons, car; lumber
cars.
Shipped: horses, cars: cattle. 6 cars
grain. l car; flour, car; merchandise, 22,
400 pounds.
Those who have been doSed with quinine
and experienced its injurious effects. should
try Carriers Liver BitterS, sure cure for ma
laria. Wholesale by A. Dreiss.
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THE oNE-wIFE MORMoNs.

st. Louis, April GA dispatch from Inde-
pendence, Mo-, says: The general conference
of the world of the I.atter-Day Saints and
Anti-Polygamy Mormons began here this
morning and will continue for ten days. Over
5000 delegates are present from ali over the
United States and Canada and several from
England
The president and prophet, Joseph Smith,
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MURDER OF JEWS IN RUSSIA.

London, April "a dispatch ftom St.
Petersburg states that three soldiers belonging
to the troop OF lancers entered liquor store
kept by a ew al Dobnau and demanded a
drink After some objections the eldest
daughter served them with liquor. A quarrel
enSued and the soldiers shot the proprietor,
killing him, his two sons and infant, outraged
the daughter and brutality beat her mother and
plundered the house.
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Jr., son of Joseph Smith, ST., translator of the
Book of Mormon, presided over the meeting.
The conference is expected to be one of I'M
usual interest and importance.
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Washington, April 6.-The committee on
naval affairs to-day reported to the house the
resolutions recommending an appropriation of
W, SOC, 900 for completing the unfinished mon
ltors now in the navy yards and private ship
yards; also an appropriation of $500, 600 for
torpedo equipment.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
wAsnlNerox PEACE coNrEsrNcn.

About year since Invitations were extended
the nations of this continent to send representa-
tiyes to a peace congress to assemble nc WASH
ington in November, 1852. The time Of meeting
was fixed at period then remote in the hope, as
the invitation itself declared, that in the mean
time the disturbances between South American
republics would be adjusted. As that expecta-
lion seemed unlikely Is be realized, | asked
in April last for an expression Of opinion
from the two hosses Of congress, as to the adj
visibility Of holding the convention at the time
appointed. This action was prompted in part by
doubts which mature reflection had suggested,
whether diplomatic usage and the traditions of
the government did not make it fitting that the
executive should consult the representatives Of
the people before pursuing a line of policy some-
what novel in its character and far reaching in
its possible consequences. In view Of the fact
that no action was taken by congress in the,
premises, and no provision had been made fogl
necessary expenses, | subsequently decided to
postpone the convection and so notified the
several governments which had been invited to
attend. l am unwilling to dismiss this subject
without assuring you Of my support OF any
measures congress may devise for the promotion
of peace on this continent and throughout the
world aud ! trust that the time is near, when
with the universal assent OF civilized people all
international differences will be determined With.
cut resort to arms by tho benignant process o!
arbitration.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14

Tn, ccrc,aly Of war calls at eation to the fac,
,h1t an embarrassment growing cut of the re
cent act o( congress, making he retirement ~
officers ot the army compulsory at the age Of s.
With the act OF 1873, is still in force which lmj
30 four hundred the number vt those who can be
retired far disability or upon their own applicl-
ton. The two acts, when construed ogethcr
seem 20 forbid the retiring, even for absolute in
capacity OF eGcerS who do not fan within tn,
puryiew OF the latter statute, at such times rs
there chance 10 be les than 400 names on ;b3
retired list, There are now 420. Ii is not likely
with the recretary that the law ought TO hs
amended.
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, rnr AeRIeutruRAL pusEAu.

The report of the. commissioner of agriculture
presents an account of the labors Of that depart
meut during the past year and includes intorma-
lion of much interest to the general public. The
condition of the forests of the country and the
wasteful manner in which their destruction is
apprehension. Their action in pro-
tecting the earth's surface in modifying
the extremes Of climate and regulating and sus-
tanning the flow Of springs and streams, is not
well understood and their Importance in relation
to the growth and prosperity Of the country can
not be safely disregardcd. They are fast disap-
pear.ng before destructive fires and the Legitimate
requirements Of our increasing population and
their total extinction cannot be long delayed, I'M
less better methods than now prevail shall be
adopted for their protection and cultivation. The
attention Of congress Is called TO the necessity
of additional legislation to preserve valuable
forests still remaining on the
public domain, especially in the extreme western
states and territories, where the necessity for
their preseryatson is greater tkan in less noun
famous regions, and whore the prevailing dry
ness of the climate renders restoration, it they
are once destroyed, well nigh impossible.
NArfoNAL BANKS.
During the year Il, have been organized III
na'ioncl h8ukS Sld OF hose Institutions there
srt now iu operation 269 !arger number than
ever before. The value OF their notes IN active
REGULATION on July LIST 1852, WAS 1924 900 4oS.
recommend 90 YOUR attention the secretary
views in respect % the Likelihood # a serious n
traction Of this circulation, aud the modes BIZ
which tina, result may he in his Judgment
ayerttd.
SILVER CERTIFICATES ASH COINAGE OF SILVER.
To respect 10 The coinage If silver dol and
De retirement OF slve, certificates, I have seen
! nothing % alter hut much TO confirm the senti-
| s.cuts "a which ] gave expression last year. A
/ comparison between the respective amounts OF
| sjNer dollar circulation on November 1881, and
ou November 1852, shows a slight increase Of a
/ million and half dollars bat during he inter
/ yB there had been ia the whole number coined
\ W. increase Of twenty-six millions Of the one
| tyrdrel aud twenty-eight millions thus
| iFr m.1tc6. A h,tle more than thirty
/ I've millions are in circulation. ne
/ mass u accumulated coin has grown SO great
,hat Che vault room az present available for stor-
| age is scarcely sufficient 10 contain IL. IL Is NOT
/ apparent why il j. desirable to continue the coin.
utc now 50 enormously in excess OF public de-
| maud
! As TO tie silver certificates in addition TO The
| grounds which seemed last year to justify their
/ retirement. nav be mentioned the effect which Is
Likely To ensuf from the supply D, g0l3 certificates
/ for the ssuance Of which congress recently made
! provision ana which are new N active circulation
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
MEXICO.

4 recent agreement with Mexico provides fer
the crossing Of the frontier by the armed forces
Of either country ia pursuit Of hostile Indians
Ia my message last year | called attention TO the
prevalent lawlcssness on the borders and 90 tho
necessity Of legislation Tor its suppression.
gain invite the attention Of congress to the sub
jcct A partial relief from these mischiefa ha;
been sought in a convention which now has the
approval Of the senate and awaits father action.
as does another touching the establishment Of the
international boundary between the United
States and Mexico. If the latter is ratified the
action Of congress will be required for eytlblish-
ing suitable commissions Of survey. The boeud-
airy dispute between Mexico and Guafamala,
which led this government: 10 prefer IFS friendly
counse's to both parties, has been amicably set
lied
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14

This government has recently had occasion n
manifest interest in the republic of Liberia by
seeking to aid the amicable settlement OF the
boundary dispute now passing between that re-
public and the British possession Of Serro Leon.
HAWAII.
The reciprocity treaty with Hawaii will be
come terminated after September 9, 1888, on two
months notice by either party. While certain
provisions Of that compact may have proved
oniy onerous, its existence has fos.ered com
,nercial relations which it is important to pre-
serve. suggest therefore, that early cousidera-
tion be given to such modification Of the treaty
as soem to DO demanded by the interests Of our
yanr1a
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14

| invite the attention Of congress o the pro
pre,y Of making moro adequate provisions tcr
srming and equipping the militia than is offered
ey the act of 1906 which is still on the s,atut.
book. The matter has already been the subj ct
Of discussion in the senate and a bill which seeks
ls supply the deficiencies Of existing laws is nov
Oh its calendar.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
.HAYrI AND San Domvdo.

In view Of our increasing trade with both Hay
q and San Domingo advise that provision be
made for diplomatic intercourse with the latter
by charging the scope Of the mission at Port au
Prince. regret that a certain class Of Ameri-
,an citizens arrayed against the government Of
Hayti, have thus far been urged unavalngy tc
desst.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14


and invites attention to the continued dacadenee
Of the latter aud the corresponding transfer of
our growing commerce TO foreign bottoms. This
.ubject is one Of the utmost imp ortance TO the
rational welfare Methods Of reyiving American
ship building and Of restoring the United States
Tag on the ocean carrying trade should receive
the immediate attention Of congress. We have
mechanical skill and abundaat material for the
manufacture of modern iron steamships in fair
competition with our commercial rivals Our dis
advantage in building ships is the greater cost of
labor and sailing them, high tax and greater in
iercst on capital. While the ocean highways are
already monopolzed by cur fornid-
able competitors, these obstacles should
n some way be overcome, and for rapid commit
nicaton with foreign lands We should not continue
to depend wholly on vessels built in the yards Of
other countries and sailing un der foreign flags.
With no United States steamer on the principal
ocean lines, or for any foreign parts our facili-
ties for extending our commerce are greatly re-
stricted, while the nations which build the ships
nd carry the mail and passengers, obtain there
by conspicuous advantages in increasng heir
trade.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.

Changes have occurred in the diploma ic repre-
sentaton Of several foreign powers during
the past year. New ministers from the Argentine
Republic Austria Hungary, Brazil Chill, China
France. Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands and
Prussia have presented their credentials. The
missions Of Denmark ami o! Nenczuela a; this
capital have been raised IN grade. Switzerland
has created plenjpotentiary mission 20 this
point and an embassy from Madagascar and a
minister FROM Spain will shortly ar
rive. Our diplomatic intercourse has
been enlarged by the establishment Of relations
with the new kingdom Of Seryit, by the creation
Of mission TO- Siam ami 10y the restoration Of
the mission to Greece. The Shah OF Persit has
expressed his qualification that a charge a aifnrs
will shortly be sent TO that country whore The
lights of of our citizens have been courteously
rUasded by the representatives, Of Great Britain
COLLISIONS AT SRA.
l renew my Recommendation Of such legSla-
tlon as will place the United States in harmony
with other powers in respect % international
rules for the prevention of collisions az sea. Ia
conformity with your joint re olun0n Of the Sd
u August last, l haye directed the secretary Of
state TO address toregn governments IN respect
% a proposed conferences Tor caus.d ring the
subject q The un'rersl. adoption Of common
prime meridian BE used In the reckoning ~
l,ngitude and the regulation OF time throughout
he civilized world. Their replies VAL, in dae
time Be laid before YOU.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
NENEzUELA.

No change has occurred in our relations with
Venezuela. / again invoke ysur action to tdC
matter Of the pending awards against that repub-
lie 10 which reference was made by q special mes
sage from the executive at ypur last session. An
invitation has been received from the government
Of Venezuela to send representatives. in July,
1883 to participate in the Centennial celebration
Of the birth of Bolivar, the founder OF South
American independence. In connection with the
event il is designed 90 commemorate the erection
at Cardcole] OF statute ot Washington and tc
conduit IN industrial exhibition which will be
open to American products. l request that tho
United state' bc rcprlsJnted ADD that
suitable provision be made therefor,
CENTRAL AMERICA.
The elevation Of sur mis- ion in c mt oil Amer
lea, the p.enipotentiary rank of which was an
th9ized by congress at ITS late ..on, has been
sincv effected.
PERU, BOLIVIA AND CHILL
The war between Peru and Bolivia on the ono
slue, and Chill on the other, began more than
,wo years ago by the occupation by Chilli in
1880 Of all the lateral territory of Bolivia. Ne
gotiatious for peace were conducted under the
direction Of the United States. The others re-
fused TO coneede any territory, but Chill has
since become master Of the whole coast
OF both countries and Of the capitol of
Peru. A year since, as you have already
been advised by correspondence transmitted
to you in January last, this government sent
special mission to the belggerant powers 10 *,
press the hops that Chill would be disposed TO ac-
cept money indemnity for the expenses of thl
war and to rellnquish her demand for portion
Of the territory fer her antagonist. This recon-
mendation, which Chill declined to follow, this
government did not assume TO enforce nor
can IL be enforced without resort to
measures which would be in keeping
neither with the temper Of our people nor with,
The spirit Of our institutions. The power Of Peru
no longer extends over its whole territory, and
in the event Of our interference 10 dictate peace
it would need t. be supplemented by the army
and navy Of the United States. Sach in
reference would almost inevitably lead
TO the establishment Of rrotectOrate
4 result utterly at odds with our past policy
injurious to our present interests, aud full OF
enbarrassmonts for the future for the termina-
ton OF hostilites on towns, at once, just 10 the
victorious nation and generous TO its adveryarie'.
This government has spared no effort to save
such as might involve the complications which l
have indicated. II is greatly to be deplored that
Chill seems resolved to exact such rigorous cond-
tons OF peace aud is indisposed to submit to arbi-
tration the terms of an amicable settlement No
peace is likely to be lasting that is not sufficiently
equitable and just to command the approval o!
other nations
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
IyrrRcnAsoe oE yATioxAl DocumExrs.

An agreement vas reached at Paris, in 1878
betweea the principal p0Ters for the interchange
Of official publications through the medium If
Fheir respective foreign departments. This ad.
mirable custom, which has been built up by
the enterprise Of the Smithsonian institute, offered
IA practical basis for our cooperation in this
scheme, and an arrangement has been effected by
which that institution will perform the necessary
labor by direction Of the department Of state
a reasonable compensation therefor should be
provided by Law.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
ARTRUR'S ANNUAL.
A Full Text of President
Arthur's Annual Mes
sage to Congress.

Tho following annual message was
delivered to both houses of the 47th
congress Immediately upon their re-
assembling on Monday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
The Presidents Message.
INTRODUCTION.

10 the Se"dte and House Of Representatives. qfd.
United States,
WAsHISoroS Dec. At is provided by tie,
constitution that the president snail, frsm tim e
70 time, give congress information Of the tate d
Inc union and recommend 10 thei. cor liberation
such messures he shall judge niece, a , and ex-
ned ent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
THE JEASEETrE.

On the 12st of Decembe, 1881, information was
received ha the exploring stearne" Jeanette
had been crushed End abandoned in the arctic
ocean. The officers aud crew. afcer journey
over the ice, embarked in three boats for The
coasts Of Siberia. One of the parties under the
nmand Of Chief Engineer George w. Melville,
reached the land and falling in with natives was
saved. Another under Lieutenant Commander
DSLoug, landed in a barren egion near the
mouth of the Lena river. After six weeks had
elapsed, all but two of the number had died from
fatigue and starvation. No td lgs have been re-
cciyed from the party in the third boat under the
co nmand Of Lieut.. Chip, but long and fruitless
Investigation leaves little doubt that all its num-
be- persisted n he sea. As slight tribute to
their he-ojsn l give in this communication the
names of the gallant men who sacrificed their
lives in the expedition:
Lieut. Com. Geo. W. Deloag; Surgeon J. NJ.
Amber; J. J. Collins Hans II. Erickson, Her
wyck Kaacl l. Geo. A. Bride Walter Lee, Adolph
Driscoll, Carl A. Gortz, Nese Sverton, H. f.
Cook, 4. II. Saetan and the Indian
Alec. Tho officers and men in the miss
ing beat were: Lieutenant Chas w. Chipp,
commanding; WIN. Keerbar Alfred Watbinson,
Wall. Shotbell Albert C. kuhne, Edwin Star
Henry Warren and Peter Il. johnson. Lieut..
Giles Z. Harber and Master w. II. Scheutskisch
are now bringing home the remains of Lieut.. D1
Long and his comrades.
In pursuance Of the direction Of coug, ess The
hOugers. ntted ONT Tor the rellet OF the Jeanet c
in accordance with the act Of congress Of March
3D. 1881, sailed from San Francisco June Is un-
der the command Of Lieut. Robert NJ Berry. On
Nov. 30th she was accidentally destroyed by fire
while in winter quarters of st. Lawrence Bay. but
Ulcers and crew succeeded in escapingto the laad.
Lieutenant Berry and one of his officers after
making a search for the Jeanette along the
coast of Siberia, fell in with Oh ef Engineer
Meye's party, and returned homo by way Of
Europe. The other officers and crew of Tie
Rodgers were brought fom ST. Lawrence Bay bv
the whaling steamer North Star. NJ. Cl . a.
Rulmaa. who had been placed in charge OF a de-
pot Of supplies at Cape Zerdare, teturning To his
post from ST. Lawrence Bay in binding uaw
storm. was carried out TO sea and lost uotwith
standing all efforts to rescue him.
II appears by the seoretarys report that the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
AZ pIPLoMATIc sEsvIcE.

A clause Of the act making appropriations for tina
diplomatic and consular service, contemplates
abe reorganization Of both branches Of such ser.
vice on salaried basis, leaving fees to inure to
the benefit Of the treasury. l cordially favor
such project as likely 20 correct abuses in the
present system. The secretary OF state will pre-
sent TO you at an early date. plan for such or
gauiZatiou
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
THE DEPARTMENT OF Jusric7~

The report Of the department of justice brings
anew to yoursnotice the necessity Of ena,slng
the present system of federal jurisprudence 50 a.
TO effectually answer the requirement Of our in
crossing litigation with which il Is called upon to
deal. The attorney general reviews the sugges-
tions of his predecessor that in the Interest Of JUS
tice better provisions than the existing Law affords
should be made in certain judicial dis f.ets for fix
ing the fees of witnesses and jurors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
TEErREAsuRY pEpARTMENr.

A full and interesting exhibit Of the operation.
OF the treasury department, is afforded by the re-
port Of the secretary.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
rHg rogroFFIcE nErARrMrNr.

The report of the postmaster general gives oyi-
dence of the satisfactory condition of that depart
ment, and contains many valuable data and sue-
gcstions which cannot fail to be of interest The
information which it affords that the receipts for
the fiscal year have exceeded expenditures, must
be very gratifying to congress and to the people
Of the country. As matters which may fairly
claim particular attention Ireter to his observation
In reference to the advsability of changing the
present basis for fixing salaries and allowances,
o; extending the money order system Of Gu
larging the functions of postal establishments SO
as 10 place under its control The telegraph sys-
ten of the country though from this last and
mos; important recommendation l must with
hold my approval
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14

The report q the secretary Of the navy states
.ho movements OF the various squsdrons dur
ms the year, In home aad foreign waters, where
officers and soamcn With such ships as VIC
p'.sess have continued 70 illus rate The high
'7aracter and excellent discipline Of the naval
sanitation
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14

II appears that the ordinary revenue from al
sources for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1882
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.

Ia renewing the even % the year which has
elapsed since the commencement OF the p~erent
session, feel gratifed in calling your attention tc
the condition Of our foreign affairs. Our in
tercourse with other powers has continued TO
be Of the most friendly character
Such slight differences as have arisen during
Ahe year. have been already settled or likely to
each an early adjustment. The rest Of
citizens Of the United States in Ireland under thc
recent laws which owed their origin to the de
turbed condition Of that country, has led 10 a
somewhat extended correspondence with the gov.
eminent Of Great Britain and a disposition tc
respect our rights has been practically manifest
cd by the release Of the arrested rf~ties.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14

The grounds that induced me to withhold my
signature from the bill entitled IAN act max
iDg appropriations for the construction, repair
and preservation Of certain works on rivers and
harbors," which became law near the close Of
your session, prompt me to express the opinion
that no similar measure viii be deemed necessary
during the present session Of congress. Indeed,
such measure would now be open to a serious
objection in addition to that which was lately
urged on your attention. | am informed by the
secretary Of war that the greater portion OF he
sum apr, priated for the various items specified
in that act remains unexpeuded. The new
works, for which authorized expenses have been
incurred. are only two for which the total ap.
preparation was S2l0 600. The present available
balance is disclosed by the following tables:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-12-14

Exec Of exports over iuptrts
# merchaD dise, ....,,....... %, 900, 69S 90
The excess is ess thru it has en- before any
# the rroyituj SIX years az appe ,rs by the fol-
lowing table: =
Year ended June Goth, 1c,ss ,f,xporis over