|lm ©titans ftyraMtam. C F FICIA ITc OFFICIAL JOURNAL *0F JEW ORLEANS THE DAILY UPl'BUCAN May be had of the following dealers: George Ellis, opposite the Postoffice. A. Simon, No. 94 Exchange Alley. C. C. Haley, No. 19 Commercial Place. C. G. D. Holle, No. fil Exchange Place. James Ennis, Pontcliartrain Railroad Depot, Third District; also, at Depot foot of Lafayette Street, First District. J. W. Long, corner of Love and Enghien Streets, Third District. Crescent City News Depot, No. i>8 Canal street, corner of Howard. AUCTION SALES THIS* DAY. BY ILM.ii B. J. MONTGOMERY, »t 11 o'clock •t Old Auction Mart, No. 87 Camp street, a general assortment of new anil second hand fnmitnre, pianos, etc. EY E. A. DF.SLONDK, at twelve o'clock. at No. 89 St. Joseph street, all the right of the late O. K. Hall ill the Mariposa Mills, anil all his right in leased machinery—Succession of O. E. HalL BY NASH A HODGSON, at 4 o'clock, in front cf judges' stand at the Fair Grounds, chestnut c It Sir Rufus aud Bay Colt by Planet—succession of James Nel'.igan. BY G. DK FERIET, at 11 o'clock, at corner of St. Ferdinand and Morales streets, household fur niture—Succession of Widow Elizabeth Moore, et al. BY PLACIDB J. SPEAK, at 101$ o'clock, at So 48 St. Charles street, unredeemed pledges at Hart's loan office. Local Intelligence, They Have Departed.— Ringleaders of the prize ring have gone hence, leaving last evening on the Jackson railroad for Mem phis. Mace and Coburn took away as much, or more, money than they brought. It is hinted that Kelly and Coburn did not part the best of friends. Will Return. —Captain Malone has com pleted his point in proving J. W. Smith alias Bowman to be an escaped convict front Baton Rouge, where he has about lour year years' time yet to serve. Accused was fully recognized by Captain Hayden, an old employe in the Penitentiary. Bowman was sent up last evening. Board of Police Commissioners.— Cor porals D. O'Sullivan, second precinct; L. A. Thibant, fifth precinct; I. E. Doak, harbor precinct, promoted to sergeants, assigned as named. Patrolmen, E. Marks, Charles Labugan second precinct; W. Filesig. fifth; C. S. Schill, sixth J. McKernan, harbor A. Fer raud, third L. Key, fifth; C. Neven, har bor, promoted to corporals, and assigned to precincts named. Sergeant Cboumette, from harbor to Car rollton. Resignations of George L. Cain and pa trolman Vanderpool accepted. Ox the Track.— As George Allen was in the act of crossing Rampart street, be tween St. Louis and Toulouse streets, lie was knocked down by a street car, bruising him badly, two wheels passing over the fin gers of one hand and mushing them so badly that he will probably lose them. He was sent to his home, No. 46 Kerlerec street. General George Baldey.— This gentle man, since the death of Lieutenant Gover nor Dunn, acts as president of the Board of Police Commissioners, by virtue of his posi tion of vice president to the board. The general fills the position to the satisfaction of liis confreres. Police Inspection.— It is proposed to hold an inspection of the police force some day next week, aud the several captains will be instructed to tbatefiect. A Shooting Affair.—A serious difficulty occurred at the boarding house No. 11 Tou louse street, about ten o'clock on Sunday momfng, between Ernest Haistre, the pro prietor, and one George Lowens, which re sulted in the shootiug and wounding the latter in the left leg, and the breaking of his right also. Haistre received a slight wound on the top of his head. Haistre was arrested and locked up at the third precinct station. Lowens was sent to the Charity Hospital. Fell Into a Well.—A servant girl named Mary Farrell, in the employ of Mr Smith, at No. 189 Bienville street, on Sun' day morning, about seven o'clock, acci dentally fell into a well on the premises, and was instantly rescued by Mr. Smith and Officer Clark, of the fourth precinct. Two alarms of fire yesterday did not amount to a conflagration. Coroner Jackson held twenty inquests and twenty views last month. Twenty seven wete males and thirteen females. Died of iiis Wounds.— Edward Somer ville, who was shot a few days ago on board the steamer R. E. Lee, died last Saturday at Bayou Sara. His' body was brought to the city last evening, and was this morning lying at the Delachaise brickyard. The coroner held an inquest. Young Thieves. —About four o'clock Sun day evening, two lads feloniously entered the residence cf Mrs. Martin, No. 33 Frank lin street, and stole four hundred dollars' worth of money and jewelry. Captain Malone and Detective Smith found two boys, on one of them a portion of the stolen property. __ Criminal Court —Judge Abell.—A great portion of the time was taken up in em paneling a jury. The following named gen tlemen constitute the Grand Jury George W. Pratt, foreman; A. S. White, A. Ra bouin, P. Sarazin, H. W. Kloppenburg, Thomas Duffy, T. A. Hubbard, John Kin; Emile Ililbom, Charles May, A. Delery, Thomas C. Bingham, Ovide Dreur, Pierre' Julieu, Samuel Williams, T. II. Turner, the last four colored. The court objected to Mr. J. II. Clay serv ing on the jury, because Mr. Clay holds a public office. He was set aside. John Evans, convicted of larceny, was sentenced to three months Parish Prison. Official Mortuary Report.— Dr. S. C. Russell, secretary of the Board of Health, reports that the whole number of deaths in this city for the week ending Sunday evening at six o'clock was one hundred and fifteen. Three died of apoplexy, 3 of con gestion of the brain, 18 of consumption, 2 of dysentery, 2 of diphtheria, 3 of conges tive fever, 1 of pernicious fever, 1 of inter mittent fever, 1 of puerperal fever, 3 of malarial fever, 2 of typhoid fever, 1 of hemorrhage from the lungs, 3 of heart disease, 2 of inflammation of tlie bowels) 2 of lockjaw, 1 of neuralgia, 3 of old age, 3 of pneumonia, 1 of pleuro pneumonia, 1 of premature birth, 1 of rheumatism, 13 stillborn, 2 of gunshot wounds. Sixteen were interred from public institutions and thirteen on certificates of coroners. PBE£1DENT*S MBN8AUE. a 89 K. in cf It of Washington, December 4.—The Presi dent's third annual message to Congress reads as follows: To the Senate and House of Representatives: In addressing my third annual message to the law making branch of the govern ment, it is gratifying to bo able to state that during the past year success has gen erally attended the effort to execute all laws found upon the statute books. The policy has been not to inquire into the wis dom of the laws already enacted, but to learn their spirit and intent and to enforce them accordingly. The past year has, under a wise Providence, l>eeu one of general pros perity to the nation. It has, however, been attended with more than usual chas tisements in the loss of life and property by storm and tire. These disa-ters have served to eall forth the best elements of human nature in our country, and to develop a friendship for us on the part of foreign nations, which goes far toward al leviating the distresses occasioned by these calamities. The benevolent who have so generously shared their means with the victims of these mislortunes will reap their reward in the consciousness of having per formed a noble act, aud in proving the grateful thanks ot men, women and chil dren whose sufferings they have relieved. The relations of the United States with foreign powers continue to be friendly. The year has been an eventful one. In witnessing two great nations, speaking one language aud having oue lineage, settling by peaceful arbitration disputes of long standing, and liable at any time to bring these nations into bloody and costly con flict. an example has been set which, if suc cessful in its Dual issue, may he followed by other civilized nations, and finally be the means of returning to productive industry millions of men now maintained to settle the disputes of nations by the bayonet and the broadside. I transmit herewith a copy of the treaty alluded to, which has been concluded since the adjournment of Con gress. with her Britannic majesty, and a copy of the protocols of the conferences of the commissioners by whom it was nego tiated. This treaty provides methods for adjusting the questions pending between the two uatious. Various questions are to be adjusted by arbitration. I iccommend Congress at an early day to make the necessary provision for the tribunal at Gene va, and* for the several commissions on the part of tlie United States called for by the treaty. His majesty the King of Italy, the President of the Swiss Confederation, and fiis majesty the Emperor of Brazil have each consented, on the joint request of the two powers, to name an arbitrator for the tribunal at Geneva. I have caused my thanks to be suitably expressed for the readiness with which the joint request lias been complied with by the appointment of gentlemen of eminence and learning to these important positions, liis majesty the Emperor of Geimany has been pleased to comply with the joint request of the two governments, and has consented to act as the arbitrator of the disputed water boundary between the United States and Great Britain. The contracting parties in the treaty have un dertaken to regard as between themselves certain principles of public law for which the United States have contended from the commencement of their history. They have also agreed to bring these principles to the knowledge of the oh! maritime powers, and to invite them to accede to them. Negotia tions are going on as to the form of the note by which the invitation is to be ex tended to the other powers. I recommend the legislation necessary on the part of the United States to bring into operation the articles of the treaty relating to the fisheries, aud to the other matters touching the relations of the United States toward British North American possessions, to become operative so soon as the proper legislation shall he had on the part of Great Britain and its possessions. It is much to he desired that this legislation may become operative liefore the fishermen ot the United States begin to make their arrangements for the coming season. I have addressed a communication, of which a copy is to be transmitted herewith, to ti e governors of New York. Pennsylvania. Ohio. Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin, urging iq»ou the governments of tho.-e States re spectively the necessary action on their part to carry into effect the object of the article of the treaty which contemplates the use of the canals on either side connected with the navigation of the lakes and rivers forming the boundary on terms of equality 1*> the inhabitants of both countries. It is iioped that the importance of the object, and tlie benefits to flow therefrom, will secure the speedy approval and legislative sanction of the States concerned. I renew the recommendation for an ap propriation tor determining tlie true po-i- tiou of the forty-ninth parallel of latitude, where it forms tlie boundary between the United States and the British North Ameri can possessions, between the Lake of the Woods and the summit ot tlie Rocky Moun tains. The early action of Congress on this recommendation would put it iu the power of the War Department to place a force iu the field during the next summer. The resumption of diplomatic relations between France aud Germany have enabled me to give directions lor the withdrawal of the protection extended to Germans in France by the diplomatic and consular rep resentatives of the United States in that country. Jt is just to add that the delicate duty of this nrotection has been performed by the minister and the consul general at Paris, and the various consuls iu France under the supervision of the latter, with great kindness, as well as w ith prudence and tact. This course has received the com mendation of the German government, and has wounded no susceptibility of the French. The government of the emperor of Ger many continues to manifest a friendly feel ing toward the United States, and a desire to harmonize with the moderate and just policy which this government maintains in its relations with Asiatic powers, as well as with the South American republics. I have given assurances that the friendly feelings of that government arc fully shared by the United States. The ratifications of the con sular aud naturalization conventions witii the Austro-Hungarian empire have been ex changed. I have been officially informed of the annexation of the States of the Church to the kingdom of Italy, and ti e removal of the capital of that kingdom to Rome. In conformity with the established policy of the United States I have recognized this change. The ratifications of the new treaty of commerce between the United States and Italy have been exchanged. The two powers have agreed iu this treaty that private prop erty at sea shall be exempt from capture in case of war between the two powers. The United States have spared no opportunity of incorporating this rule into the obligation of nations. The Forty-first Congress, at its third session, made an appropriation for the organization of a mixed commission for ad judicating upon the claims of citizens of the United States against Spain, growing out of the insurrection in Cuba. That commission lias since been organized. I transmit here with the correspondence relating to its formation and its jurisdiction. It is to be hoped that this commission will afford the claimants a complete remedy for their in juries. It has been made the agreeable duty of the United States to preside over a conference at Washington between the plenipotentiaries of Spain and the allied South American republics, which has re sulted in an armistice with the reasonable assurance of a permanent peace. The inti mate friendly relations which have so long existed between the United States and Rus sia continue undisturbed. The visit of the third sou of the emperor is a proof that there is no desire on the part of Lis govern ment to diminish the cordiality of those re lations. The hospitable reception which has been given to the grand duke is a prool that, on our side, we share the wishes ot cruv^rninpnt. Tlift inpvoimahlft course that government. The inexcusable course M ot of a I cruv^rninpnt. Tlift inpvoimahlft course that government. The inexcusable course of the Russian minister at Washington rendered it necessary to ask liis recall, aud to decline to longer to receive that function ary as a diplomatic representative. It was impossible with self respect, or with a just regard to the dignity of the country, to per mit Mr. Catacazy to continue to hold inter course with this government, after his per sonal abuse of government officials, and during his persistent interference through various means with the relations between the United States and other powers. In ac cordance with my wishes, this government has been relieved of further intercourse with Mr. Catacazy, and the management ol the affairs of tiie imperial legation has passed into tbe bands of a gentleman en tirely unobjectionable. With Japan we continue to maintain in timate relations. The cabinet of the mikado lias, since the close of the last session of Congress, selected citizens of the United States to servo in offices of importance in several departments of government. I have reason to think that tiiis selection is due to an appreciation of the disinterested ness of the policy which 1 lie United States have pursued toward Japan. It is our de sire to continue to maintain this disinter ested and just policy with China, as well as Japan. The correspondence transmitted herewith shows that there is no disposition on the part of this government to swerve from its established course. Prompted by a desire to put an end to the barbarous treatment of oitr shipwrecked sailors on the Corean coast, I instructed our minister at Pekin to endeavor to conclude a convention with Corea, for securing the safety and humane treatment of such mariners. Admiral Rod gers was instructed to accompany him w it?: a sufficient force to protect him in case ot need. A small surveying party sent out, on reaching the coast, was treacherously al tacked at a disadvantage. Ample oppor tunity was given for explanation and apolo gy tor tiie insult. Neither came. A force was then lauded. After an arduous march over a rugged and difficult country, the forts from which the outrages had been com mitted were reduced by a gallant assault and were destroyed. Having thus punished the criminals, and having vindicated the honor of the flag, the expedition returned, finding it impracticable, under the circum stances. to conclude the desired convention. I respectfully refer to tlio correspondence relating thereto herewith submitted, arid lea\ e the subject for such fiction as Con ress may see fit to take. The republic of Mexico has not yet repealed the very ob jectionable laws establishing what is known the "free zone," on the frontier of the United States. It is hoped that this may yet be done, and also that more stringent measures may be taken by that republic for restraining lawless persons on its frontiers. I hope that Mexico, by its own action, w ill soon relieve this government of the diffi culties experienced from these causes. Our relations with the various republics of Central and South America continue, with one exception, to lie cardial and friendly. I recommend some action by Congress regarding the overdue install ments under award of tne Venezuelan claims commission of IK*'>'>. Tim internal dissensions of this government present no justification for tbe absence of effort to meet their solemn treaty obligations. The ratifi cation of an extradition treaty with Nica ragua has been exchanged. It is a subject for congratulation that the great empire of Brazil has taken the initia tory steps toward the abolition of slavery. Our relations with that empire, always cor dial, will naturally he made more sj by this act. It is cot too much to hope that the government oi Brazil may hereafter liud it tor its interest, as well as intrinsically right, to advance toward entire emancipation more rapidly than the present act contem plates. The true prosperity and greatness of a nation is to he found in the elevation and education of its laborers. It is a sub ject for regret that the reform.- in this direc tion. which were voluntarily promised by the statesmen of Spain, have not been car ried out in its West India colonies. The law s and regulations for the apparent aboli tion of slavery iu Cuba and i'orto Rico leave most of the laborers iu bondage, with no hope of release until their lives become a burden to their employers. I desire to direct your attention to the fact that citizens of the United Stales, or persons claiming to be citizens, pf the United States are large holders in foreign lauds oi this species of property for bidden by the fundamental laws of their alleged country. I recommend to Congress to provide by stringent legislation a suit able remedy against the holding, owning or dealing iu slaves, or of being interested in slave property in foreign lands, either as owners, hirers or mortgagers by citizens of It is to be regretted that tin* disturbed condition of tlie Island of Cuba continues to be a source of annoy ance and anxiety. The existence of a pro tracted struggle in such dose proximity to our own territory, without apparent pros pect of an early termination, can not be other than an object of concern to a people, who. while abstaining from interference in the affairs of o*ln r powers, naturally desire to see every country in the undisturbed en joyment of peace, liberty and the blessings ot free institutions. Our naval commanders in Cuban viators have instructed, in ease it should become necessary, to spare no effort to protect the lives and* property of bona tide American citizens, aud to main tain the dignity of the flag. It is hoped that all peinlingouestions with Spain, growing out of the affairs in Cuba, may he ad justed in the spirit of peace and conciliation which has hitherto guided tin* two powers iu their treatment ot su *h ques tions. To give importance and to add to the efficiency of our diplomatic relations with i Japan anil China, and to further aid in re taiuing the good opinion of those peoples, anil to secure to the United States its share of the commerce destined to flow between those nations and tiie balance of the com mercial world, I earnestly recommend that i i j I j i i j an appropriation be made to support at least four American youths iu each of those countries to serve ns a part of the official family of our minister there. Our repre sentatives would not even then be placed upon an equality with the representatives of Great Britain, and of some other powers. As now situated, our representatives in Japan and China have to depend for inter preters and translators upon natives of those countries, who know our language imper fectly. or procure lor the occasion the ser vices of employes in foreign business houses, or the interpreters to other foreign minis ters. I would also recommend liberal measures for the purpose of supporting the American lines of steamers now plying, between San Francisco and Japan aud China anil the Australian line, almost our only remaining lim* of ocean steamers, and of increasing their services. The national debt lias been reduced to the extent of eighty-six millions fifty-seven thousand one hundred and twenty-six dollars and eighty cents during the year, and by tlie negotiation of national bonds at a lower rate of interest. The in terest on the public debt lias been so far diminished that now the sum to be raised for the interest account is nearly seventeen million dollars less than on the first of M arch, lsfiff. It was highly desirable that this rapid diminution should take place, both to strengthen the credit of the country and to convince its citizens of their entire ability to meet every dollar of liability without bankrupting them, but in view of the accomplishment of these desirable ends ot tbe rapid development of tlie resources of the country, its increasing ability to meet large demands, and the amount already paid, it is not desirable that the present resources ot the country should continue to be taxed in order to continue this rapid payment. I therefore recommend a modification of Dot li the tariff' aud inter nal tax laws. I recommend that all taxes from internal sources lie abolished, except those collected from spiritous, viuous aud malt liquors, tobacco iu its various forms, and from stamps. In readjusting the tariff I suggest that a careful estimate he made of the amount ot surplus revenue collected under tLe present laws after providing for the currant expenses of the government, the interest account aud a sinking fuud, aud that this surplus be reduced in such a manner as to afford the greatest relief to the greatest number. There are many ar ticles not produced at home, but which enter largely into general consumption through articles w Inch are manufactured at home, such as medicines compounded, etc., from which very little revenue is derived, hut which enter into general use. All such articles I recommend to be placed on the free list. Should a further reduction prove advisa ble, I would then recommend that it be made upon those articles which can best bear it without disturbing home production or reducing the wages of American labor. I have not entered into figures, because to do so would be to repeat what will be laid before you in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. The present laws for collecting the reve nue pay collectors of customs small sala ries, out provide for moieties. Shares in all seizures which at principal ports of entry particularly raise the compen sation of those officials to a large sum. It has always seemed to me as if this sys tem mast at times work ]>eruiciously. It holds out an inducement to dishonest men, should such get possession of those offices, to be lax in their scrutiny of goods entered, to enable them finally to make large seiz ures. Yourattention is respect fully invited to this subject. Con t i nued fl uetuat ions in tlie val ue of gold, as compared with the national currency, has a most damaging effect upon the in crease and development of the country, in keeping up prices of all articles necessary in every day life. It fosters a spirit of gam bling. prejudicial alike to national morals and the national finances. If the question can he met as to how to give a fixed value to our currency, that value constantly aud uniformly approaching par with specie, a very (Irritable object will be gained. For the operations of tbe army in the past year, the expense of maintaining it, the s timates for the ensuing year, anil for conti nuing seaeoast and other improvements conducted under the supervision of the War De partmeiit. I refer you to the accompany ing report of the Secretary ot War. I call your attention to the provisions of the act of Congress, approved March 3, 1 Stiff, which discontinues promotions in the staff corps of the army until provided for by law. I rec ommend that the number of officers in each grade in the stall' corps be fixed, and that whenever the number in any one grade falls below tie* number so fixed that the vacancy may lie tided by promotion from the grade below. I also reeummeud that when the office of chief of a corps becomes vacant, the, place may be filled by selection from the corps in which the vacancy exists. 'I he report of the Secretary of the Navy shows an improvement iu tlie number anil efficiency of tiie naval force, without ma terial increase iu the expense of supporting it. This is due To the policy which lias been adopted and is being extended as fast as our material w ill adyiit, of using smaller \es sels as cruisers on the several stations. By this means we have been enabled to occupy at once a larger extent of cruising ground. to visit more frequently tlie ports where the presence of our nag is desirable, and gener ally to discharge more efficiently the appro priate duties of the navy in time of peace, without exceeding the number of men or the expenditure authorized by law. During tbe past year the navy has, in ad dition to its regular services, supplied the men and officers for the vessels of the coast survey, and has completed the surveys au thorized by Congress of the isthmus of Darien aud Tehauutepec. and under like authority has seut out an expedition completely fur nished aud equipped to explore the un known ocean of the north. The sugges tions of the report as to the necessity for increasing and improving the material of the navy, and the plan recommended for reducing the personnel of the service to a peace standard by the gradual abolition of certain grades of officers, tlie reduction of others, and the employment of some in the service of the commercial marine, are well considered, and deserve the thoughtful at tention of Congress. I also recommend that all promotions in the navy above tin* rank of captain be by selection, instead of by seniority. This course will secure in the higher grades greater efficiency, aud hold out an incentive to young officers to im prove themselves in the knowledge of their profession. The present cost ot maintain ing the navy, its cost compared with that of the preceding year, and the estimates for i t the ensuing year, are contained in the ac companying rep >rt of the Secretary of the Navy. The enlarged receipts of the Postoffice Department, as shown by the accompany ing report of the Postmaster General, ex hibit a gratifying increase in that branch of the public service. It is tbe index of the growth of education and of the prosperity of the people—two elements highly condu cive to the vigor and stability of republics witii a vast territory liki ours, much of it spurs ciy populated. Inft ail requiring the. i servi of the mail. It is nut at present tl) ilC expected that tiiis A partment can be mailt sell-sustaining, it it a gradual ati 1 li to this end fiom y ear to year is cmi Aden lv relied ol. and* lie day is not fur distant uId ii tli»» Potitort ee Department of tin* g overniuent will prnv e a much greater j ldi*SMD£T t> the whole people than it j is n >W. i tl«* *ll£gest!< ms ot the l'.-t master General tin* department lor imp!' piesided o v uinin nilt d to i no nts m *r bv him vonr special attention: especial!v do I recommend l.ivor* I w to to I of (1>I<» i*»>U8ihic .-vsti-ni o: with the postal system, by such ;t course tin* c< could lie much reduced, well, if not better, rcndi jdan for uniting i the United State*. It is believed that 1 ist of telegraidiin^ I aud tlie service as I red. It would so- i j.o *.f i news f desire "lire tbe further advantage of extending j tue telegraph through portions of the i*.iii:i try where private enterprise will not eoti I strutt it. unnerve, trade, and. above all. j th<* efforts t-i bring a people v. idely separ i ated into si community of interest, *an* al ways benefited by n rapid inteivoinuimiii-a i tion. Education, the grand work of lie j publican institutions, is encouraged by in creasing the facilities to gather speedy a all parts of tbe country. The reap the benefit of such improve ments will stimulate education. 1 refer von to flit* report of tin* Postmaster General lot* full details of tbe operations of last year. I and for comparative statements of the result with former years. '1 here lias been imposed up r *n the exeeu- five brunch ol the government the exeeu tion of the act of Congiess approved April 1 '30, 1871. and commonly known as the Kn- i Klux law, in a portion of the State of S.iuth i Carolina. The necessity of the course pur I sued will be demonstrated by the report of f tbe committee to investigate' Southern out- rages. Under tbe provisions of the abovo aet I issued a proclamation calling the at- I tention of the people of the United States to the same, and declaring my reluctance to exercise any of the extraordinary powers thereby conferred upon me, except in ease of imperative necessity, but making known my purpose to exercise such powers when ever it should become necessary to do so. for the purpose of securing all'citizens of the United States the peaceful enjoyment of tlie rights guaranteed to them by the constitution aud the laws. After the pass age of this law information was received from time to time that combinations of the character referred to iu this law existed, and were powerful in many parts of the Southern States, particularly in certain counties in the State of South Carolina. Careful investigation was made, anil it was ascertained that in nine counties of that State such combinations were a.'tive and powerful, embracing a sufficient por tion of ei.izens to control the local author ity, and having, among other tilings, tin object of depriving the emancipated class of the substantial benefits of freedom, and of preventing the free political action of those citizens who did not sympathize with their own views. Among their operations were frequent- scourgings and occasional assassinations, generally perpetrated at night by disguised persons, their victims in almost all cases being citizens of different political sentiments front their own. or lreod persons who hail shown a disposition to claim equal rights with other citizens. Thousands «t imotieiisive and well disposed citizens were the sufferers by this lawless violence. Thereupon, on the twelfth of October, 1871, a proclamation was issued, in terms of the law, calling upon tbe members of those combinations to disperse within five days, and to deliver to the marshal or military officers of the United States all arms, am munition, uniforms, disguises, and other means and implements used by them for carrying out their unlawful purposes. This warning not having been heeded, on the seventeenth of October another proclama tion was issued suspending the* writ of habeas corpus in nine counties in that State. Direction was given tiiat within the coun ties so designated persons supposed, upon creditable information, to be members of such unlawful combinations should he ar rested by the military forces of tlie United States aud delivered to tue marshal, to he dealt with according to law. In two of said counties—York and Spar tansburg—many arrests have been made. At the last account the number of persons thus arrested was one hundred and sixty-eight. Several hundred, whose criminality was as certained to be of an inferior degree, were released for the present. These have gen erally made confessions of their guilt. Great caution has been exercised in makiug these arrests, and notwithstanding the large number, it is believed that no inno cent person is now in custody. The prison ers will be held fur regular trial iu the judi cial tribunals of the U tided States. As soon as it appeared that tbe authorities of the United States were about to take vigorous measures to enforce the law, many persons absconded, and there is good reason for supposing that all of such persons have violated the law. A full report of what has been done under this law, will be sub mitted to Congress by the Attorney (Gener al. In Utah there still remains a remnant of barbarism, repugnant to civilization, to decency, and to the laws of the United States. Territorial officers, however, have been found who are willing to perform their duty in a spirit of equity anil with a due sense of sustaining tbe majesty of the law. Neither polygamy nor any other vio lation of existing statutes will be permitted within the territory of the Uuite'd States. It is not with the religion of the self-styled a i t i j j I but sun Iv tl Saints" that we arc now dealing, but with their practices. They w ill he protected in the worship id" God according to the dic tates ot their ow n consciences, but they will n ot he permitted to violate the laws under the cloak of religion. It may be advisable for Congress to consider what, in the execution of the laws against polygamy, is to be the status of plural wives and their off spring. The propriety of Congress passing au enabling act, authorizing the Territorial Legislature of Utah to legitimize all children born prior to a time fixed in the act. might he justified by its humanity to these ignorant cliildren. This is a sugges tion only, and not a recommendation. The policy pursued toward the Indians has resulted favorably, so tar as can he judged from the limited time during which it lias been iu operation. Through the ex ertions of the various societies of Christians to w hom has been intrusted the execution ot the policy, and the hoard of commission ers authorized by the law of April 10, 18111), many tribes of Indians have been induced to settle upon reservations, to cultivate tbe soil, to perform productive labor of various kinds, and to partially accept civilization. 1 hey are being cared for in such a way, it is hoped, as to induce those still pursuing their old habits of life to embrace the only opportunity which is left 111*10 to avoid extermination." 1 recommend liberal appropriations t.* carryout the Indian peace policy, not only because it is humane, Christiaulike aud economical, but because it is right. 1 recommend to your favorable considers tion. also, the policy of granting a terri torial government to tlie Indians in the Iiulian Territory west of Arkansas and Missouri, and south of Kansas. In doing so. every riglu guaranteed to the Indian by treaty should be secured. Such a course might in time be the means of collecting most of the Indians now between the Mis souri aud the Pacific and south of the British possessions into one Territory or one State. The Secretary of the Interior has treated upon this subject a! length, and 1 commend to you bis suggestions. I renew my recommendation that the public lands be regarded a.-> a heritage to our children, to be disposed of only as re quired for occupation, and to actual set tlers. Those already granted have been iu great part disposed of iu such a way as to secure access to the balance by tbe hardy settler who may wi.-b to avail himself of them; but caution should ever be exei vised in attaining so desirable an object. Educational interests may well be serve 1 by the grant of the proceeds of the sale of public lands to settlers I do not wish to lerstood as recommending in the least degree a curtailment of what is being done by tin* general government for the cucour agemeut of education. Tin' report of the Secretary of the Inte riur, submitted with this, will give you all the information collected and prepared for publication in regard to the census taken during the year 1870—the operations of the Bureau of Education for the year, The Patent iffic. the Pension Office, the Land Office, and the Indian Bureau. The report of the onmiissiouer of Agriculture gives tin* operations ul this department for the year. As agriculture is the groundwork of our prosperity, too much importance can not be attached to tin* labors of this depart ment. It is in tbe bands of au able head, w ith able assistants, all zealously devoted to introducing into the agricultural produc lions of the nation useful products adapted to any oi the various climates and soils of i our va«t territory, and to giving all useful j information a« to t?,e method i f cultivation j I of ti e plants, cereals atni other products adapted to particular localities. Quietly i 1 I I i tnjj a treat n:. j.o Agricultural Bureau is work nal good, and if duly sup fie more whirl*, its influence will he ■xteniled. aud the less depeiidt it* upon the products of foreign 1 he subject of compensation t *.f bureaus and officials holding t snousibiliry. and requiring haracter i*:l properly, is oi our attention is invited: but eceive a compensation equal pe--table support of a l'am l.v. juries are such as to involve inilli crest. In private life, servi to ti n: we shall ci);>iitrie.s. i Tin* heads tositioas ot liiiity and e to which lie officials to the re while their ions ot iu s demand rvic.-s reu I .just pre 1 i i I f lered. A wisp economy would atiie rule iu tin* government lavenot given the estimates for if government for the ensuing v omparative statement between t :res for the year just passed a "ing, because all these contained in the accompanying in those presented directly to These c-tiuiatcs have my approva More Thau six years liav since the last hostilegiiK was tired between the armies then arrayed against each other: one for the perpetuation, the other for the destruction of the Union. It may well be considered whether it is not now time that the disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amendment should be removed. That amendment does not exclude the ballot, but only imposes the disability to hold office upon certain classes. When the purity of the ballot is secure, majorities are sure to elect officers reflecting tbe views of the ma jority. I do not see the advantage or pro priety of excluding men from office merely because they were, before the rebellion, of standing and character sufficient to be elected to positions requiring them to take oath to support the constitution, and ad mitting to eligibility those entertaining pre cisely the same views, but of less standing in their communities. It may be said that the former violated an oath, while the latter did not. The latter did not have it in their power to do so. If they had taken that oatli. it can not be doubted that they would have broken if, as did the former class. If there are any great criminals distin guished above all others for the part they took in opposition to the government, they might, in the judgment of Congress, he excluded from such au amnesty. This subject is submitted for your careful con sideration. The condition of the Southern States is. unhappily, not such as all true patriotic citizens would like to see. Local ostracism for opinion's sake, personal vio lence or threats toward persons entertain ing political views opposed to those enter tained by the majority of the old citizens, prevents emigration and the flow of much needed capital into the States lately in re bellion. It will be a happy condition of the country when the old citizens of these States will take an interest in public affairs, pro mulgate ideas honestly entertained, vote for men registering their views, and tolerate the same freedom of expression and ballot in those entertaining different political convictions. Under tlie provisions of the act of Con gress, approved February 21, 1871, a terri torial government was organized iu the District of Columbia. Its results have thus far fully realized the expectations of its advocates. Under tlie direction of the territorial officers a system of improve ments has been inaugurated, by means of which Washington is rapidly becoming a eitv worthy of the nation's capital. The citizens of the district luivi voluntarily taxed themselves to a large amount for the purpose of contributing to tlie advancement of the scat of government. 1 reeomm-mi liberal appropriations ou the part of Con gress in order that the government may hear its just share of tbe expense of carry ing out a judicious system of improvements. By the great fire in Chicago the most im portant of the government buildings in that city were consumed. Those burned had al ready become inadequate to the wants of the government in that growing city, and, looking to the near future, were totally in adequate. I recommend, therefore, that au appropriation be made immediately to pur chase tbe remainder of tbe square on which the burned buildings stood, provided it can be purchased at a fair valuation, and pro vided that tbe Legislature of Illinois will pass a law authorizing its condemnation for government purnyees, and, also, appropriat licfate tin* service. I he support ar. nor the ic expendi d tlie one figures arc reports or Congress. ai. w elapsed ing as |much money ae can be ex|>ended toward the erection of new buildings dur ring this fiscal year. The number of immigrants ignorant of our laws, habits, etc., coming into our country annually lias become so great, and impositions practiced upon them so numer ous and flagrant that I suggest Congres sional action for their protection. It set rus to me a fair subject of legislation by Con gress. I can not now state as fully as I desire the nature of the complaints by im migrants of the treatment they receive, but will endeavor to do so during tlie session of Congress, particularly it the subject should receive your attention. It has has been the aim of tiie administration to enforee honesty and efficiency in till public offices. Every public servant who has vio lated the trust placed in him has been pro ceeded against with all the rigor of the law. If bad men have secured places, it lias been the fault of the system established by c ustom for making appointments, or the fault of those wbo recommend fur govern ment positions persons not sufficientiy well known to be personally responsible, or who have letters indorsing the characters ot office seekers without proper sense, of the grave responsibility width such a course devolves upon them. A civil service reform which can correct these abuses is much de sired in mercantile pursuits. The business mau who gives a letter of recommendation to a friend to enable him to obtain credit from a stranger is regarded as morally re sponsible for the integrity of his friend, and liis ability to meet liis obligations. A re formation law which would enforee this principle against all indorsers of persons lor p i'dic place would insure great caution in making recommendations. A salutary lesson has been taught the careless and dishonest public servuut iu the great number of prosecutions aud convic tions of th.* last two years. It is gratifying to notice the favorable change which is ing place throughout the country iu bringing to punishment those who have prfcveu recreant to the trusts confided to tl >-m. and .ri elevating to public office none loir 'fio-e w ho possess the confidence of tlie honest and tbe virtuous, who it will always he found comprise the majority of the com munity in which they live. In my message to Congress one year ago, I urgently recom mended a reform iu the civil service of the country: iu conformity with tiiat reco menilarion Congress, in the ninth section cosu sectiou of an act making appropriations for the civil expenses of the government, and for other purposes, approved March 3. 1871, gave the necessary authority to tlie executive to inaugurate a civil service re form ami placed upon him the responsi bility ot doing so under authority of said aet. I convened a hoard of gentlemen emi nently qualified lor the work to devise rules and regulations to effect the needed reform. heir labors at e not yet complete, but it is believed that they w ill succeed in devising a plan wli.cli can bo adapted to the great relief of the executive, the heads of depart ments am: members of Congress, aud which ui.i redqunu to the true interest of the pub kc service. At all events, the experiment shall have a fair trial. I have thus hastily summed tip the opera tions of the government dnriug the past tear, and made euih suggestions as occur to me to be proper D r your consideration. I submit herewith a confidence that vour combined action will be most statesmanlike, and iu the best interests of the whole coun try; U. S. GRANT, r.xecutive Mansion. December 4. 1871. Public Debt Statement. Washington. December 1.—In couse quence of tue large number of petisious wh'.eh have been paid during the past month, tbe reduction of the public debt amounts to only $3,4fi2,tl00. The following a recapitulation of the statement of the public debt: I'KltT BK.VKIN14 INTSKS-T I.X I.,,;.;. Bonis at six per rent.............$|Y77, 185,150 Navi i j j ?KT BBAKI.NO INTEREST IN LAWK1 ;t!es ot indebtedness at tom peiiMon fund at thi icates at three per .$1,834.498,8.^ :W,9.>4,839 UL liii.VKV. r.tand aud It cal tender notes. +:..V7,r>92.801 Hd' T l;-.. cinrea 10.1 tit el t.ficates. 2 *,928,1411 lecii Ynttrca *422,686.978 14,442 !>r '1 »TAL D K BT. $2,317,123,125 87,508,998 7 *2,:;r>4 »>:n.:>72 r«».n. U H IN TKKAMJKY. $96,256,555 urrn 'W......... M»,J 25,590 To ;al $im;,:;bo,i44 Debt. lets rath ii Treasury. I>cceL hr 1, I IT l .$2,448,251,368 Novcil Dor 1, IrfTl 2,251.7] 3,448 Decr**a so of doLt 3uring the pa.»t ru< nth......... $5,462,000 n.cm f*r of dent sit ice March Y.'L:; 7 72,457,497 Let re; to so ol cloht ti March 1, 18: >m March 1, 1*69, 204 754,413 bonds 18«rKD TO PACIFIC RAILKO D 4 O.M PAN IKS. Prii.c;pai outstanding................. inti ri st accrued and not yet paid..... Interest paid by the United Stares.. Interest repaid by transportation of Fa ils UliittU paid by thi *S4.td8,8:i2 l.i)15,47l 12,tiS2,475 14,563 Metairie Knees. The fall meeting of tlie Metairie races opens tu day. Races commence at hall-past two o'clock. With the drying winds of yes terday aud fair weather today, the track must be iu excellent condition, and every thing looks promising for the whole course. The programme of to-day is as follows: First I)\v. Tuesday, December b—First Itacc, .—(Hurdle race)—Two miles, over ti.irht hurdles; club purse if, ',00. tiecontl Jhtre .—The Metairie stake. lor ti.ree -year olds; $.!>0 entrance, p. ji.; two miles $000 added; second horse to m •eiva $100: third horse to save liis stake. Cl osoil with eleven nominations. Th ii'jl Hace .—.Mile beats tor all ages; club purse 4' The Temperature. The the rmometer Kt Louis Frigi erio X o. 10 Chi trtres street., stood Sund; ay as fo Hows: A: 8 A. M.. 43 at '2 P. M., ii. at U. M.. 'tf and yeste; :d; ay. at 8 A. M j; at ff P. M. 4*7 at *3 V M.. 43 1. (>W<* st r lint uu trit g the night o: 1' December i, 4; Fi til of r ain timing the xi ight of Den rmb or 3, one-t v »ei: tieth of an i no *h. r i Hi i! vv tvx v: C W.L»r.— It will titere going to Hnvana nr know that the solenfl Cat, Ki.t s and Kt.v rsons desirous ol' Florida ports to eamship Florida Pendleton, w;ll leave lien; foil tiiu'c places to morrow iWednesday) morn I mg. at eigh* o'clock, from her wharf, at tire i■* of Gaiennie s.ref. Shippers of **eight ton get through hills of lading to all pmnts on the line of the railroad* in Fiorina and on the St. Johns river, :ts well as to New lork, Savannah and Charleston. Tl:** ae omiuodatioii.s on the .steamers of this litre arc first class, and the officers iu com mand are among the ablest and most expe rienced that go out of this port. Messrs. Pierce Lindop's Furnishing Goods. —Persons who are desirous of pur chasing the most stylish and the best made shirts, drawers, undershirts, hosiery, hand kerchiefs. gloves, cravats, etc., should give Messrs. Pierce Lindrop, So. 11S Canal street, a cali. Their prices arc exceedingly reasonable, and their stock al! new and fashionable. At tne late State fair, this £rtn took four premiums for excellent goods in their line, while the display of goods made by them attracted universal attention. A man who sat upon a paper of carpet nails said they reminded him of the iucoine tax. of our rus I of it is SPECIAL NOTICES. At ft PafcHc illefttlftft mi tfcft Taxpayrt of tbe parish of 'Jefferson, left back, held the foirtu. day of December. 18*1, at the plantation of T. So niat, Baq., on the fneeti'n# bein'* callerf to order, W. Method, Bs**.. was requested to take the chair, ami V. C. Hester, Esq., to act as secretary. The following resolutions were then read aud unani mously adopt-.1: Be it resolved. That a committee of tour citi/iens (taxpayers) be appointed by the meeting at large, with full powers and authority to act in adopting immediately some measures for the relief and pro tection of the taxpayers of this parish against the aggressions and wiMfo! sacrifices of the interests of the taxpayers by men acting,with pretended antbrw rity at present, as polity- j urors—men devoid of all it terest, being nou-taxpayers, and whose appoint ment^ we have never recognized or acknowledged; aiw wher* as, the present Police Jury of the parish of Jetterson, left iurnk, lias no right to issue bonds, warrants or certifi rates of indebtedness, nor to ex propriate owners oi lands to build shell roads; and w hereas, we do not recognize said body as the legal Police Jury of the palish of Jefferson, left bank; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the taxpayers, will resist the payment of all bonds, warrants or certificates of indebtedness issued by them, and the payment of ah taxes assessed to pay the same. And l>e it further resolved, That a committee o: three be appointed, by this meeting to examine tlm levee and report to the Governor the work neces M.trv to be done to protect this parish from over fiow. a d consult with him as to the best means to provide the funds required to do the necessary work. Tlie meeting appointed, as executive committee: M< ssrs. W. Method', R. H. Bpangenberg, V. tl. He* ter and A. Trudeau. Committee on levees: Messrs, ('hark*s LeBreton, Boisblanc and A. Trudeau. Be it resolved. That the secretary of this meet ing be requested and authorized to publish, in tbe New Orleans Tin«e», Republican and Loinsiaua Register, the proceedings of this meeting. W. MKTHOFF, President. J. F. IlKftTKR. Secretary, _ dc5 It* Notice to Consignees —The German steam ship HainriDuiia. 4 aptaiu J. Meyer, from Hamburg, via Hav re, Santander and Havana, has arrived, and will commetice discharging her cargo at her wharf, Posts 42 and 43. Fourth District, on WEDNESDAY, December 6, 1871. Consignees are requested to make their entries at the Customhouse as soon as possible pay their freight bills at this office, and attend promptly to the receipt of their goods on tlie levee, otherwise they will be stored at their riHk and expense. No claims will be allowed after goods have lett the Jevee. WILLIAMS, RUPBRTI A CO., dc5 3t _ No. 1.10 Common street. If all of Anrerican Hook and Ladder Fire Company No. 2, New Orleans. December 4,1871.— At the annual meeting of the above company held this day, the following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing year: Broussard. President James If. Murphy. Vice President. J. V. Dacosta,* Recording Secretary. T. J. Connell.* Financial Secretary. T. C. Casserly/ Treasurer. J. S. I)i* tiich,* Walden. 1*. B O'Brien. Jr.,* Foreman. P. P. Hickey,* First Assistant Foreman. S. P. Vosburgh Second Assistant Foreman. Del. gates to Firemen's Charitable Association— A. Broussard, T. J. Connell* and T. B. O'Brien. Jr. Substitute Delegates to Firemen's Charitable Association—W. Homes,* Joseph Vigo, Jr..* and James If. Murphy. Marshal—W\ J. J. Armstrong. Housekeeper—W. F. Bulger*. TiHerman—Jobu Rooney. J* V. DACOSTA, Secretary. •Re-elected. deS2t Notice.—Stockholders of the Cuba and Louisiana Mining aud Paving Company are hereby notitied that an election for directois will he held at the office of the company, No. 13 8t. diaries street, on Monday, January 1,1872, f>f#m twelve to two o''clock. d**5 J. R. HASTINGS, Secretary. AsspssmeDt Notice.—Office Economy Mutual Aid Association, No. 43 Caroudclet street, up »;airs —The memtiers of Class A, of tiiis associa tion arc hereby notified that assessments Nos. T and R. caused by the death of Stephen Basilisco, on the twenty-tilth day of August: and of Adolph Augustin, ou the fifteenth day of November, art) now due anil payable AT THIS OFFICE, within thirty days from this date, and unless so paid tiieir policies will he cauceled, according to the terms thereof. Notice renieiai. di*3 5r JAMKS B. GFTHRIE. Seer eta ry. Southern Bank. New Orleans, November .10, fiJTI —Au lection for six directors of this bank, to serve the ensuing rear, will be held at its bant ing house, on WEDNESDAY. December 13, 1*71 iron, 12 M„ to 1 P. It. C. LIVAl'DALS, Cashier. dc2 113 Notice to ouniiineea.— The British bad. Alarm, Captain Watson, from Liverpool, will com mence discharging her cargo on MONDAY NEXT, ihe torn t ii instant, at_ her wharf, post thirty-nine, Fourth Distr ict. Consignees are requested to make, their entries at the Customhouse as soon as possi )**e: pay their freight, bills at this office, and get delivery orders for tiieir goods, aud attend prompt]) to the receipt of the same ou the levee; otherwise they will be stored at their risk and expense. No ill he allowed after goods have lelt the lev ill 2 3t WILLIAMS, nn-EP.TI A. CO. No. 1110 1 oiuinon street. Notice.—N. 'iher the owners, e.iptaui. nor tire indersigueu. consignees of the British hark Alarm viil lie responsible tin any debts eonli acted by tho lew ot said vessel. de2 3t WILLIAMS. Rt'PERTI k Ca lltflce of Louisiana Levee Company. No. 33 i arondelot street.—Notice is hereby given tiiat the stork boy's ot tl i.- company will be closed Ur transfers ou December 11. that an expression ot bona lid.* etneklio.ders may he given to propose! modifications of tin* art.e i-s of association at tie no ,-ting of October 12. Bv order of the President. lot TH. I. BIX, Seeretarr. Th.* Proiilr's Bank. New Orleans. N'n vemliiT 23, l.;71.—Tbe sleek holders of this bank haying consented to an amendment to tlie charter to increase the sto k from two hundred thousand to the sum of three hundred thousand dollars, as reeonimeuiled by the Boa r d of Directors um er the eighth article of the charter, they are hereby notified that The subscription list for the addi tinn il stuck is now open at the hanking l ouse, and will remain open fur sixty days from this date Tlu* subscriptions to the now stock should be paid in lull before the first day of February next. [Extract from Article Till, of the Charter.) And within whirl! time stockholders shall have the privilege of taking additional shales, iu pro portion to tlie number of chares held by them re spectively; itad shares not taken at the expiration id taid time may be sold by the Board of Directors, at not 1, ss than par, for the benefit of the corpora tion. Bv order of the Board. do29 defi 13 2o |t. M. DAVIS, President.. N'oriee.—''arondciet street and Carrollton City Rail load Company, otfiee No. 12 Caroudelet 9treet, New leans, November 23, 1871.—Subscriber** to tlie capital stock of this company are hereby mil Hied that the eighth installment of ten per cent w ill lie due aud payable at tiie otfiee oi the company, on FRIDAY, December I. 1871. Bv (truer of 1 l;e Hoard of Directors. no2H Hit CHARLES W. NQCIKKK. Secretary. Metropolitan Loan. Savings and Pledge Bank. .Nfw OrieaiiA. November 10, 1871.—Notice id hereby given that an election will be held bv the stoekiioldei's of this Hank, at the banking house, on MONDAY, the eleventh day of December, 137i between the hours of 1" A. M. and 4 P. M., for nine Directors to serve for the, ensuing year. noli endim _ 'i'. D. VAN HORN, Cashier. OIHrr of the Louisiana Lever Company, Xu. 33 Caroudelet street.—Pursuant to a resolution m'.iip;o,l at a meeting of tlie Boanl of Director* In cl on the twenty-second instant, a meeting of t lie stockholder of the Louisiana Levee Company will In* held at the office of the company on TUESDAY, December 12, at 7 P. M., for*tin* purpose ul m tiug mi a. proposition to reduce the capital stock of the company and the par vuluo thereof, amt f ir making such other nioditteati >ns and addi tions to the aiticlee of association as may he deter mined mi. THOMAS I DIX, mi23 td Secretary. Office Upper Ketl Kiver Unit Uanpasy ol Li ai ia: a. Aikaosas and Texas, No. 10 naron ili lct street, h'ovetnhc! 10. 1311. A icgular meet ing of the company will he held atilie domicil, ul lit* emupauv, on the FIRST Tl'ESDAfi of Pi i cmlier. 1871. A full attendance of the incorporators is requested. Office hours t urn 1" A. M. till 2 P. M. Bv