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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE."

Till J Annunl Mckwase of PreMdentUr.inl.

Washington, Di'coiuIkt 4, IS71.Tf t'r tini'tlc aifl Hois?, of licprescn ta-

tters.I;i a'lJreIr.5 thir l r.r.niT.l message

to the c br.i:!'.! of the ovcrn-u.oii- t,

it i.s gratiJyiny to uo auie to fct.itethut dining llu pit't ytar success haseeuoially attended the aSovt to executeall t!;e hi"s found upon the ttatutcLooks. The i.o!ii;y has , not to re

into the wisdom of laws already d,

Lvit to Jcarn tneir special interestand to enforce theui accordingly. Thepat year has, under a wi.-- e Provi-dence, been one of general prosperity tothe nation. It has, however, been at-

tended with more than uual chastise-ments, in I'.s of life and property, byttorii) and lire. These disasters havewived to call forth the best elements ofhuman nature in our country, an 1 to de-

velop a friendship for us on the part offoreign nations, which goes far towardalleviating tlse distress occasioned by thecalamities. Th; benevolent who have sogenerously shared their means with thevictims oftlie.se misfortune?, will reaptheir reward in the consciousness ofhaving performed a noble act, and in re-

ceiving the grateful thanks of men,women and children whose sufferhig theyhave relieved.

FOREIGN RELATIONS.

The relations of the United Stateswith Foreign Powers continue to befriendly. The year has been an event-fi- d

one in witnessing two fcrcat nations'."peaking one language and holding onelineage, Fettling by peaceful arbitration"disputes of long standing and liable atany time to bring those nations into hos-tile conflict. An example has thus beenset which, if succf ul in its tinal issue,

"may oe followed oy otner civilized na-- -

tiona. and be the linnl means of returning to productive industry millions of

ii en maintained to settle the disputes otnatiens by the bayonet and broad sword.

TREATY WITH ENGLAND.I transmit herewith a copy of the

treaty alluded to, which has been con-cluded sinco the adjournment of Con-gress, with Her Drilanic Maju.sty, and acopy of conferences of the commissioncrs by whom it was negotiated. Thistreaty provides methods for adjustingthe questions pending between the twonations. The questions are to be ad

j u.-te-d by arbitration, and I reeo-nmen- d

Congress, at an early da', to make then.cessary provi.-io- u for the tribunal atGeneva, and for the several commissioners on the part of the United Statesculled for by the treaty. His 3Ia.jo.-tj- ',

the King of Italy, the President of the- wiss Confederation, and His Majesty,

the Kmperor of Jiiazil, have each con-sented to appoint arbiters on the triburijl, and I have cau-e- d my thanks to besuitably expressed for the readiness withwhich the joint request has been com-plied with by the appointment of gen-tlemen of eminence and learning totheie important positions.

V.'ATEIt BOUNDARY".

His M;!jsty the Emppror of Germanyhas been pieared to comply with thejoint wish of the two governments, andhas consented to act as aibitratotof thelisputed water boundary betwee.i the

I 'ui toil States and Great I:::.i::i. T!mcontracting parties in treaty have undert iKen to record as oetwe jn iicmi.TCives

:rtao4 p:i:uiplej fur VrhiCil tneUnited States have conton kd from theco:n:iieric-'inar:- of their lii.-tor- Theyhave also asjtvtd to Lrin: these prin-ji-pie-

to.the knowledge ei the other maia-tim- e

powers, and to invite them to ac-

cede to them. Negotiations are goingon a to the ibrni of the note by whichtv; invitation is to Le extended to thePowers.

'"FISHERY INTEREST.;.I recommend the legislation necessary

on the part of the United tobring into operation the articles of I hetreaty relating to the lishcties, and tothe other matters touching the relationsof the Unite 1 States toward the BritishNorth American possessions, to becomeoperative as soon as the proper legisla-tion shall be h id on the part of GreatDritaii and its nossessions. It is much

viobe desired that this legislation mayJ become operative before the tishormc-- n of

the United States begin to make theirarrangements for the coming season.

NAVIGATION OF INLAND WATERS.I have addressed a communication, of

which a copy' is transmitted herewith, tothe Governors of New. York, Pennsylva-nia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, I.Iiuois

- and Wisconsin, urging upon the Governors of these States respectively, the nec-essary action on their part to carry intoeffect the object of the article of thetreaty which contemplates the use ol thecanals on either side connected with thenavigation of the lakes, and forming theboundary, in terms of equity by the in-

habitants of both countries. It i.s hopedthat tha importance of the object aadthe benefits J to How therefrom will se- -

- cure the speedy approval and legislativesanction of the States concerned.

4SUBVE Y OF THE FOBTY SIXTH FAkALLEL.

I renew, the recommendation for an. appropriation for determining the true

position of the forty-nint- h parallel oflattitude where it forms the boundarybetween the United States and the Brit-ish North American Possessions, be-

tween the Lake of the Woods and thesummit of the Ilocky Mountains. . Theearly action of Congress on the recom-mendation named would put it in the

?VoweF of the war department to place aforce in the field curing the next suui-sne- r.

WITH DBA VAL OF PB0TKCT03ATK IX PARIS.

The resumption of diplomatic rela-tions betweeu France and Germany has.enabled me to give directions for thewithdrawal of the protection extendedto Germans in France by the diplomaticand consular representatives of theUnited States in that country. It isjust to add that the duty cf this protec-tion has been performed by the ministerand consul at Paris and thevarious consuls in France under the su-pervision of the latter, with great kind-ness as well as with prudence and taste.Their course has received the commenda-tion of the German government and has

4 wounded no susceptibi'ify of the French.fRELATIONS WIT3 (ilvBllliiT.

The government of the Kmperor o(JermaDy consumes to manifest a friendlyfeeling towards the United States, and adesire to harniojiize with the moderateand just policy which this governmentmaintains in its relations with all powers,as well as with the South American re-publics. I have given assurance thatthe friendly feelings of that governmentare shared by the United States.CHANGB OP BEIATIOXS WITH AVSTRIAX-KU-CAr.- y.

r The ratification of the consular anlnaturalization connections with Austrian-JIurMjir- y

have been changed. I have

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beon Cmciy'ly iiiformed of the annesa'ion of the States cf the Church to theKingdom of Italy, and removal of thecapital of that Kingdom to Home. Inconformity with the esrab!i.-h- r d poiicj ofthe United States, 1 nave rcvoirLizclthis change.

TREATY WITH ITALY.

The ratifications of the new treaty ofcommerce between Italy and the UnitedStates have been exchanged. The twopowers have agreed in their treaty thatproperty at sea shall be exempt fromseizure in case of war between the twopowers. The United States have sparedno opportunity of incorporating this ruleinto the obligations of nations.

PKIVATK ISI.ilXITY CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIX.

The foity first Congress at its thirdsession, made an appropriation for theorganization of a mixed commission ofadjudication upon the claims cf citizensof the United States against Spain grow-ing out of the insurrection of Cuba.That commission has since been organ-ized and I transmit herewith the corres-pondence relating to its formation andits jurisdiction. It is to be hoped thatthis commission w.ll afford the claimantsa complete icdrcos for their injuries.DUE KEOOT1ATIOS3 EE WilX SPAl. AND SOUTH

AVKCICA.

It has been made the agreeable dutyof the United States to preside over aconference at Washington between theplenipotentiary of Spain and the alliedSouth American Republics, which hasresulted in an armistice, with the rea-sonable assurance of a permanent peace.

EUSSIA AND THK GRAND PCKE.The intimate friendly relations which

have so long existed between the UuitedStates and llussia, continue undisturbed.The visit of the eon of the Emperor is aproof tnat there is no desire on the partof his government to diminish the cor-diality of these relations. The hospita-ble reception which has been given tothe Grand luke is a proof that on oursi;le we share the wishes of that government. The inexcusable course of theHussian 3Iinistcr at Washington render-ed it necessary to ask his recall and to de-

cline longer to receive that functionaryas a diplomatic representative. It wasimpossible, with self respect, or with ajust regard to the dignity of the countryto permit Mr. Cataeazy to continue tobold interviews with this government af-ter his abuse of the government cfik'ials,and during his persistent, intermeddling,through various means, with the rela-tions between the United States andother powers, and in accordance with mywishes our government has been relievedof further intercourse with Mr. Cataea-zy, and the management of the affairs ofthis imperial nation has passed into thebauds of a gentleman entirely unobject-ionable.

JAPAN.With Japan we continue to maintain

intimate relations. The cabinet of theMikado, has, since the close of the lastsession of Congress, selected citizens ofthe United States to serve in ofilces ofimportance in several departments ofthe government. I have reason tothink that this select iou is due to an ap-preciation of the disinterestedness of thepolicy which the United States havepursued toward Japan. It is our desireto ccntinue and maintain this disinterested and just policy with China as well aswith Japan.

C03ZAS DIFFICULTY.

The correspun Juice transmitted here-with sh.nv.i that there is no dispositionon the part of this government to swervefrom its established course. Promptedby a desire to put an end to the barba-rous treatment of our shipwrecked sail-ors at the Corcan coast, I instructed ourminister at Pekin to endeavor to con-clude a convention with Corea for secur-ing the safety aud humane treatment ofsuch mariners. Admiral Roger was in-

structed to accompany him with suffi-cient force to protect him in case ofneed. A small surveying party sent out,on reaching the coast, was treacherouslyattacked at disadvantage. Ample op-portunity was given for explanation andapology for insult. Neither came. Aforce was then landed, after an arduousmarch over a rugged and difficult coun-try. The forts from which the outrageshad been committed were gallantly as-saulted, and were destroyed. Havingthus punished the criminals, and havingvindicated the honor of the flag, the ex-pedition returned. Finding it impracti-cable under the circumstances to con-clude the desired convention, I respect-fully refer to the correspondence relatingthereto, herewith submitted and leavethe subject for suea action as Congressmay sec fit to take.

MEXICO.The republic of Mexico has not yet

repealed the very objectionable laws es-tablishing what is kuewn as the freezone, on the frontier of the UuitedStates. It is hoped that this act maybe done and also that more stringentmeasures niay be taken by that republicfor restraining lawless persons on itsown action, will soon relieve this govern-ment of the diiBcultica experienced fromthese causes.

SOUTH AUEUICA.

Our relations with the various repub-lics cf continental and South Americacontinue, with one exception, to be cor-dial and friendly. I recommend someaction by Congress regarding the overdueinstalments under the award of the Ven-ezuela claims commission of 1SG6. Theinternal dissensions of this governmentpresent no justification for the absence ofeffort to meet their solemn obligations.The ratification of an extradition treatywith Nicarauga has been exchanged.

AB.LIT.OX OF SLAYEEX TS BRAZIL.

It is a subiect for congratulation thatthe great Umpire of Brazil has takenthe initiatory steps toward the abolitionof -- slavery. Oar relations with thatUmpire, always cordial, will naturally bemade more so by this act. It is not toomuch to hope that the Government ofBrazil may hereafter find it for its inte-rest, as well as intrinsically right, to ad-vance toward the entire emancipationmore rapidly than the present aetiou im-plies.

SPAIN TJO BACKWARD in EEFjKM.

The true prosperity and greatness of anation is to be found in the elevationand education of its laborers. It is asubject of regret that the reforms in thisdirection which were voluntarily prom-ised by the Statesmen of Spaio, havenot been carried out in its West Indiancolonies. The laws and regulations forthe apparent abolition of slavery inCuba arH Porto llico, leave most of thelaborers in bondage, with no hope of re-lease itntil their lives become a burdento their emoloyers.AMERICAN CITIZENS HOLDING SLAVES IN

FOREIGN LANDS.

I desire to direct your attention to thefact that citizens of the United Statesarc large holders, in foreign- - land?, ofthis species of property forbidden by thefundamental law of their alleged coun-try. Certainly it i? in the poorer of Con

PLATT SMOUTH NEBRASKA,gress to provide by stringent legislationa suitable remedy against the holding,owning or dealing in slaves, or being in-

terested in slave property in foreignlaris, cither as owners, heirs or mort-gagors, by persons of the United States.

Cl'BAN AFK.IR3.

It is to be regretted that the disturbedcondition of the island of Cuba contin-ues to be a source of annoyance and ofanxietj'. The existence of a protractedstruggle in such close proximity to ourown territory, without apparent pros-pect of an early termination, cannot beother than an object of concern to a peo-ple who, while abstaining from interfer-ence in the affairs of other powers, natu-rally desire to see every country in theundisturbed enjoyment of peace, liberty,and the blessings of free institutions.Our naval commanders in Cuban watershave been instructed, in case it shouldbecome necessary, to spare no effort toprotect the lives and property of bona

fide American citizens, and to maintainthe dignity of. the flag. --- It -- is to behoped that all pending questions withSpain, growing out of the affairs inCuba, may be adjusted in the spirit ofpeace and conciliation which has hither-to guided the two powers in their treat-ment of such questions.COMMERCIAL RELATIONS WITII JAPAN

AND CHINA.To give importance, and to add to the

efficiency of our diplomatic relationswith Japan and China, and to further inretaining the good opinion of those peo-ples and to secure to the United Statesits share of the commerce destined toflow between those nations and the bal-ance of the commercial world. I

that an appropriationbe made to support at least four Ameri-can young men in each of those coun-tries to serve as a part of the official fa-

mily of our Ministers there. Our representative3 would not, even then, beplaced ou an equality with. Great Britainaud some other powers. As now situ-ated, our representatives in Japan andChina have to depend for interpretersand translators upon the natives of thosecountries, who know our language im-perfectly ; or procure for the occasionthe services of the employees in foreignbusiness houses; or the interpreters ofother foreign ministers.

SUBSIDY TO OCEAN STEAMERS.

I would also recommend liberal measures for the purpose cf supporting theAmerican lines of steamers now plyingbetween San Francisco and Japan audChiua, and the Australian line at mostour only remaining lines of ocean stea-mers and of increasing their service.

REDUCTION OF NATIONAL DEBT.The national debt has been reduced to

the extent of eighty-si- x million, fifty-seve- n

thousand one hundred and twenty-si- x

dollars and eighty cents during theyeas aud by the negotiation of nationalbonds, and at a lower rate of interest,the interest on the public debt has beenso far diminished that now the sum tobe raised for interest account is nearlyseventeen million dollars less than onthefirst of March, 1SG0. It was highlydesirable that this rapid diminutionshould tako place both to strengthen thecredit of the country and to convince itscitizens of their entire ability to meetevery dollar of liability without bank-rupting them.

"MODIFICATION OF TARIFF AND INTER-

NAL TAX LAWS.

But in' view of the accomplishment ofthi-.s- e desirable ends and ot tne rapid dovclopment of the resources of the countryits increased ability to meet large de-mands and the amount already paid, itis not desirable that the present resour-ces of the country should continue to betaxed in order to continue this rapidpayment. I therefore recommend amodification of each of the tariff an! in-

ternal tax laws. I recommend that alltaxes from internal sources bo abolishedexcept those on spiritou, vinous andmalt liquors, and tobacco in its variousforms for stamps.

REDUCTION OF SURTLUS FUND.

In readjusting the tariff, I suggestthat a careful estimate be made of theamount of surplus revenue collected un-der the present laws, after providing forthe current expenses of the government,the interest account and a sinking fund,and that this surplus be reduced in suchmanner as to affoid the ercatest relief tothe greatest number. There are manyarticles not produced at home, such asmedicines compounded from which verylittle revenue is derived, but Which enterinto general use. All such articles I

to be placed on the free list.Should a further rcdueticn prove advisa-ble, I would then recommend that it bemade upon those articles which can beadmitted free without disturbing homeproduction, or reducing the wages ofAmerican labor. I have not enteredinto figures because to do so would bebut to repeat all that is laid before youin the report of the Secretary of theTreasury.REFORM IN COLLECTION OF REVENUES.

The present laws for collecting reven-ues, pay collectors of customs small sala-ries but provide for shares in all seizures;which at the principal ports of entry,particularly, raise the compensation ofthese officials to a la gesum. It has al-ways seemed to me as if this system didat times work perniciously. It holdsout an inducement to dishonest men,should sflch get possession of theseofii.es, to be lax in their security ofgoods entered to enablo them finally tomake large seizures. Your attention isrespectfully invited to this subject.

THE GOLD QUESTION.The continued fluctuation in the value

of gold, compared with the national cur--rancy, has a most damaging effect uponthe increase and development of thecountry, in keeping up prices of ail arti-cles necessary in everyday life; it encour-ages a spirit of gambling prejudicial ke

to national morals and the nationalfinances. If the question can be met asto how to get a fixed value to our cur-rency that value constantly and uni-formly approaching with specie a verydesirable object will be gained.

THE ARMY.For the operations of the army in the

oast year; the expense of maintaining U:the estimate for the ensuing year, andfor continuing sea coast and other im-provements conducted under the super-vision of the War Department, I refer.you to the accompanying report of theSecretary of War. I call your attentionto the provisions of the act of Congressapproved March 3. 1S69, whicli discontinues promotion in the staff corps ofthe army until provided by law. I re-commend that the number of of5eers iaeach grade of the staff corps be fixed,and that whenever the nuaiber in anyone grade falls below the mmber sofixed, thit the va.iiney mar bo filled bypromotion from the grade below. I nLorecommend that when the office of chiefof corps becomes vacant, the place may

be Clku by selection from the corps inwhich the vacancy exists.

THE NAVY.The report of the Secretary of the

Navy shows a?j improvement in the num-ber and Cuieiericy of the naval force,without material increase in the ex-pense of supporting it. This is due tothe policy which has been adopted, andis being extended as fast as our materialwill admit, of using smaller- - vessels ascruisers on the several stations. By thismeans we have been enabled to occupya larger extent of cruising; found timeto vi.-- it more frequently the parts wherethe presence of our flag is desirable, an. I.generally to discharge more cfluieirilythe appropriate duties of the navy intime of peace, without exceeding thenumber of men or the expenditures au-thorized by law. During the past yearthe navy ha in addition to its re?u!-i- r

service, supplied the men and officersfor the vessels of the coast survei's.an'IJhas completed the purveys, authorizedby Congress, of the Isthmus of Darienand Tehauntepec; and under like autho-rity, has sent out an expidition com-pletely furnished ami equipped, to ex-plore the unknown ocean of the north.The suggestions of the report as to thenecessity for increasing and improvingthe material of the navy, anl the planrecommended for reducing tho prersonalof the service to a peace stanSard by thepradual abolition of certain grades ofofficers, the reduction of others and theemployment of some in the service ofcommercial marine, as well considered,and deserves the thoughtful attention ofCongress. I also recommend that allpromotions in the navy above the rankof captain be by selection instead of sen-iority. This course will secure in thehigher grades greater efficiency and holdout an incentive to young officers to im-prove themselves in the knowledge oftheir profession. The present cost ofmaintaining the navy; its cost comparedwith that of the preceeding jear; andthe estimates for the ensuing j'car, arecontained in the accompanying report oftne secretary ot the iNavy.

TOST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

The enlarged receipts of tho postoffice department, a3 shown by the ae- -

J General, exhibits a gratifying increasen that branch of the public service.It is the index of the growth of educa-tion and of iho pro perity of the people

two elements highly conductive to thevigor and stability of republic?. With avast territory like ours, much of it.spar.-e-l- y

populated, but all requiring the ser-vice of the mail, it is not at present tobe expected that this department canbe made self sustaining, but a gradualapproach to this end from year to j'ear,is confidently relied on; and the day isnot far distant when the post office department ollne government will provea much greater blessing to the wholepeople than it is now.

POSTAL TELEGRAPH.

The suggestior.3 of the PostmasterGeneral for improvements in the depart-ment presided over by him, are earnest-ly recommended to yous special attentionespecially the documents seggesting theravorable consideration of the plan foruniting the telegraph sj'stem of theUnited States with the postal system.It is believed that by such a course thecost of telegraphing would be much re-

duced, and the service as well, if not bet-ter, rendered. Ic would secure thefurther advantage of extending the tele-graph through portions of the countrywhere private enterprise will not con-struct it. Commerce, trade, and aboveall, the efforts to bring a people widelyseperated, iuto a community of interests,ace always benefitted by a rapid inter-communication. Education, the groundwork of Republican institutions, is

br the increasing of the facili-ties, togeather with speedy news fromall parts of the country. The desire toreap the benefits of such improvementswill stimulate education. 1 refer ycu tothe report of the Postmaster General forfull details of the . operations of fastyear, and for comparative statements ofresults with former years.

KU KLUX LAW.There has been imposed upon the ex-

ecutive branch of the government, theexecution of the act of Congress, ap-proved April 20th, 1871, and commonlyknown a3 the Ku KIux Commission.It is in operation in the state of SouthCarolina. The necessity of the coursepursued will be demonstrated by the re-

port of the committee to investigateSouthern outrages. Under the provi-sions of the above act I issued a procla-mation calling the attention of the peo-ple of the United State.:- - to the sauic,and declaring my reluctance to exerciseany of the extraordinary powers therebyconferred upon me, except in case of im-perative necessity, but making knownmy purpose to exercise such powerswhenever it should become necessary todo so for the purpose r f securing to ailthe citizens of the Un ted States thepeaceful enjoyment of the rights guar-anteed to them by the constitution andthe laws. After the passage of this law,information wa3 received from time totime, that combinations of the characterreferred to in this law, existed and werepowerful in many parts of the SouthernStates, particularly in certain counties ofSouth Carolina. Careful investigationwas made aud it was ascertained that innine counties of that state such combina-tions were active and powerful, embrac-ing a sufficient portion of the citizens tocontrol the local authority, and havingamong other things the object of depriv-ing the emancipated class of the substantial benefits of freedom, and of theprivilege of tho free political action oftueso citizens who did not sympathizewith their own views. Among their op-erations were frequent scourginas andoccasional assa.-inat.on- s, generally per-petrated at night by disguised person.The victims in almost all ca?es beingcitizens of the different political senti-ment from their own, or free personswho had shown a disposition to claimequal rights with other citizens. Thous-ands of inoffensive ani well dis-pose-

citizens wero tho victims by this lawlessviolence. Thereupon the 13th of Octo-ber, 171, a proclamation was issued inthe terms of the law, calling upon themembers cf the combinations to dispersewithin five days and to deliver to themarshal or military officers of the Unitedstates, all arms, ammunition, uniforms,disguises and other means and imple-ments used by them for carrying outtheir unlawful purposes.

This warning not having been heeded,on the lTth of October another procla-mation was issued suspending the writof ll.bcas Corpus ia nine counties ofthat state. Direction was given that with-in the counties so designated, personssupposed,- upon creditable informationto be members of such unlawful combi-nations, should be arrested by the mili-tary forces of the United States and de-livered to the marshal to be dealt withaccording to law. Ia two of said coun

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, !871.

ties many arrests have been made. Atthe last accounts the number cf personsthus arrested wa one hundred aud sixty-e-

ight. Several hundred, who.- - crim-inalities was ascertained to be of an in-

ferior were released for the piThese have generally made con-

fessions of their guilt. Great cautionhas been exercised in making these nd

notwithstanding the large num-ber, it is believed that no innocent per-son is now in custody. The prisonerswill be held for regular trial in Judicialtribunals of the United Slates. As soonas it appeared that the authorities of theUnited States were about to take meas-ures to enforce the law, many personsabsconded, and there is good ground forsupposing that all of such person havebeen violators of the lav. A t'a'l reportof what ha been done under this lawwill be submitted to Congress by the at-torney general.

UTAH POLYGAMY TO EE PUNISHED.In Utah there still remains a remnant

of barbarism repugnant to civilization,decency and to the laws of the UnitedStates. Territorial officers, however.havebeen found who were willing to performtheir duty in the spirit of equity, andwith a sense of sustaining the majestyof the laws. Neither polygamy nor oth-er violation of existing statutes will be

1ermitted within tho territory of theIt is not with the religion

of the self styled saints tha'we are nowdealing, but with their practist-s- . Theywill be protected in their worship of Godaccording to the dictates of their consci-ences, but they will uot be permitted toviolate the laws under the cloak of reli-gion. It may be advisable for Congressto consider whnt under the execution oflaws against polygamy is to be the statusof plural wives and their offspring. Thepropriety of Congress passing an enab-ling act authorizing the Territorial Leg-islature of Utah to legitimize all bornprior to a time fixed in tho act, mightbe justified by its humanity to these innocent children. This is a suggestiononly and not a recommendation.

INDIAN POLICY.The policy pursued towards the Indi-

ans has resulted favorably so far as canbe judged from tho limited time it hasbeen in operation. Through the varioussocieties of christians to whom has beenentrusted the execution of the policy,and the board of commissioners author-ized by the law of April I0:h, ISG'J, ma-ny tribes of Indians have been inducedto ret tie upon reservations to cultivatethe so:!, ami productive laborot various kui is, ana to partially accept.civilization, a uey are Demg carei ior msuch way, it is hoped, a to induce thos nstill pursuing their old habits of life toembrace the only opportunity which isleft them to avoid extermination. I re-commend liberal appropriations to carryout the Jndian peace policy, not only be-

cause it is humane christian-lik- e or econ-omical, but because it u right.

INDIAN TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT.I recommend to your favorable con-

sideration, also, the policy of cranting aterritorial government to the Indians ofIndian territory west of Arkansas andMissouri and south of Kansas. In do-ing so, every right guarrantced to theIndians by treaty should be secured.Such a course might, in time, be themeans of collecting most of the Indiansnow between the Missouri and the Paeifie, and south of the British possesionsinto one territory or sta.te. The secreta-ry of the interior has treated upon tlii3subject at length, and 1 recommend toyou his suggestions.

THE TUBLIC LANDS .

I renew my recommendation that pub-lic lands be regarded as an heritage toour children, to be disposed of only asrequired for occupation and to actualsettlers. Those already granted havebeen in a great part disposed of in suchway as to secure access to the balance bythe hardy settler who may wish to availhimself of them, but caution should beexercised even in obtaining so desirablean object. The educational interest maywell be served by the grant of proceedsof sale of public lauds to settlers. 1 donot wish to be understood as recommend-ing in the least degree a curtailment ofwhat is being done by the general gov-ernment for the encouragement of edu-cation.

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.The report of the secretary of the in-

ferior, submitted with this, will give youinformation collected and prepared forpublication in regard to thocensu? takenduring the year IS70, tho operations ofthe bureau of education for that year;the patent office; the pension office; tholand office aad the Indian bureau.

AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS.The report of the commissioner of ag-

riculture gives the operation of his de-partment for the year. As agricultureis the groundwork of our prosperity, toomuch importance cannot be attached tothe labors of this department. It is inthe hands of an able head and able as-sistant, all zealous and devoted to introducing into the agricultural productionsof the nation all the useful products,adapted to any of the various climatesaud soils of our vast territory, and togiving all useful information as to themethod of cultivation of plants, cereals,and of other products adapted to partic-ular localities. Quieth, but surely, theagricultural bureau is working a greatnational good, and if liberally supportedthe more widely its influence will be ex-tended and the less dependent wa shallbe upon the products of foreign couu-trie- s.

OFl'ICIA- - SALARIES. .

The subject of compensation to headsof bureaus and to officers holding poutions of responsibility, rcouirine abilityand character to fill properly, is one towincn your attention is mvited. Butfew of the officials receive a compensation equal to the respectable support of afamily, while their duties are such as toinvolve millions of interest." In privatelife services demand compensation equalto the services rendered. A wise econ-omy would dictate the same rule in thegovernment service. I have not giventhe estimates for the support of the gov-ernment for the ensuingyear, or compar-ative statements between the expendi-tures of the year just passed or the onepreceedinsr, because all these figures arecontained in tho accompanying reports,or in those presented directly to con-gress. These estimates have my ap-proval.

GENERAL AMNESTY RECOMMENDED.More than six years having elapsed

since the last hostile gun was" fired be-tween the armies then arrayed againsteach other one for the perpetuation,the other for the destutuction of theUnion it may well be considered wheth-er it is not now time that the disabilitiesimposed by the Fourteenth Amendmentshould be removed. That Amendmentdoe3 not exclude the ballot, but only re-quires the disability to hold office of certain classes. When the purity of the

bil'ot box is seeure, majorities are sureto elect oi'iCer" reflecting the views of themajority, and 1 do n it seethe advantageor propriety of exckidir-- mm f ern officemerely because they wero, beil.re the rebe!'I tj, of ; tauding and character suffi-cient tt be elected to positions requiringthem to take an oath to support the con-stitution, and admitting the eligi. iiity ofthose entertaining precisely the sameviews, but of less. standing in their com

It may bj said the Turnerviolated an oath, while the latter did not.The latter dil not have it in their powerto do so. If they had taken this oath itcannot be doubted they would havebroken it as did tbe former class. Ifthere are any great criminals distinguish-ed above all others for the part theytook in opposition to the government,they might, in the judgment of Congress,be excluded from such amnesty. Thissubject is submitted for your cartfulconsideration.PROSPECTS AND CONDITION OF SOUTH-

ERN STATES.The condition of the southerp states is

unhappily not such as all true patrioticcitizens would like to see. Socjal ostra-cism for opinions sake, personal violenceor threats towards persons entertainingpolitical views opposed to those enter-tained by the majority of the citizens,prevent immigration, and the flow ofmuch needed capital into the stateslately in rebellion. It will be a happvcondition of the country when the oldcitizens of these states will take an in-

terest in public affairs, promulgate ideashonestly entertained, vote for men rep-resenting their views, permit the solefreedom of expression aud ballot, inthose entertaining different politicalconnections.

TERRITORY OF COLUMBIA.Under the provisions of the act cf

Congress approved rebruary "Hst, 1871,a territorial government was organizedin the District of Columbia. Its resultshare thus far fully realized the expecta-tions of its advocates. Uuder the direc-tion of the territorial officers, a. systemof improvements has been inaugurated,by means of which Washington is, rap-idly becoming a city worthy of the na-tion's capital. The citizens of the dis-trict having voluntarily taxed themselvesto a large amount for the purpose ofcontributing to the advancement of theseat of government, I recommend lib-eral a impropriations on the part of Con-gress in or.lrtr that the government maybear its just thare of the expense ofcarrying out various systems of improve-ments.GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS IN CHICAGO.

By the great fire of Chicago the mostinfpottant of the government buildingsia that city were consumed. Thoseburned had already become inadequateto the wants of the government in thatgrowing city and looking to the nearfuture were to'tally inadequate. I re-

commend, therefore, that an appropria-tion be made immediately to purchasethe remainder of the square on whichthe burned buildings stood, provided itcan.be purchased at a fair valuation, andprovided the legislature of Illinois willpass a law authorizing its condemnationfor government purpose; and also anappropriation of as much money as canbe properly expended towards the erec-tion of new buildings during the fiscalyear.CONGRESS ASKED TO PROTECT IMMI-

GRANTS.The number of immigrants, ignorant

of our laws and habits, coming into ourcountry annually, has become so .great,and the impositions practiced uponthem so numerous and flagrant, that Isuggest congressional action for theirprotection. It seems to me a fair sub-ject of legislation by congress. I cannotinw slate as fully as I desire the natureof the complaints made by immigrantsof the treatment they receive, but willendeavor to do so during the session ofcongress, particularly if the subjectshould receive your attention. .

CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

It has been the aim of the administra-tion to enforce henesly and efficiency inall public servants, and those who haveviolated the trust placed in them havebeen proceeded against with all thevigor of the law. If bad men havesecured places it has been the fault ofthe system established by law and cus-tom for making appointments; or thefault of those who recommend for gov-ernment positions persons not sufficientlywell known to them personally; or whogive letters endorsing the character ofeffiec-3eeker- 3, without a proper seno ofthe great responsibility which such acourse devo!ve3 upon them. A civilscrv ce reform which can corrtct thisabuse, is much desired. - In mercantilepursaitf, the business man who gives aletter of recommendation to a friend toenable him to obtaiu credit from astranger, is regarded as generally respon-sible for the integrity of hi3 friend, andhis ability to meet his obligations. Areformatory act which would enforcethese principles against all indonewofpersons of publie idace , wculd nsuregreater caution in making recommenda-tions. A salutary lesson has beentaught the careless and the dishonest,servant, in the great number of prose-cutions and convictions of the last twoyears, and it is gratifying to no; ice thefavora'.ilo cnange which is taking placethroughout the country in bringing topunishment those who have provedrecreant to the trusts confided to them,and in elevating to public office none butthose who possess the confidence of thehonest and virtuous, who it will always befound, comprise the majority of the com-munity in which they live. In mymessage to Congress one year ago I ur-gently recommended a reform in the ci-

vil service of the country. In confor-mity with that recommendation, Con-gress, in the ninth section of an actmak-in- s

appropriations for sundry civil ex-penses of the government and for otherpurposes approved March five, 187 1 ,gave the necessary authority to the ex-ecutive to inaugurate a civil service re-form, and placed upon him the respon-sibility of Join? eo, Under the authori-ty of said act I convened aboard of gen-tlemen eminently qualiiied for the work,to devise rules and regulatior.3 to effectthe needed reform. Tbeir labors arenot yet completed, but it is believed thatthey will succeed in devising a planwhich can be adopted, to the greater re-lief of the executive, tho heads of de-partments and members of Congress,and which will redound to tha truo in-

terest of the public service. At allevents, the experiment shall have a fairtrial.

I have thus hastily summed up theoperationt ofthe government during thelast year, and made such suggestions asoccur to me to be proper for your n.

I submit them with a con-fidence that your commendation will bewise statesmanlike and in the Lest inter-est ofthe whole countrv.

Signed U. S. Grant,lre.-;i.lcn- t.

(Executive Mansion, Tec. 4.

NO- - 30

Chicago Sj-oliie-c I:trStt.Chicago December 5.

Wheat Quiet, firmer and ;(W :e high-er; No. 1 at I 2f, No. 12 at 1 VJlQlrejected at 1 0 J (';! Uo.

Corn Good demand for No. 2; mark-et firmer, bulk of sales at 41, andclosed tirm at 4li(o; i I f , rejected sold at

lire In good request at yesterday'sprices; sales of No. 12 at &J'ti.i. No. 1

nominally 03.Barley A fair inquiry for Ny, 2 at

steady prices, closing at 02; No. 3,quiet at 53.

Dressed Hogs Uecepts were larger,but the shipment exceeded the arrivals;sales at 4 ('i(.64 Goof mixed weights'

Hogs Receipts, I'O.UOO, market fairlyactive at 3 W(d4 05 for fair to good, and4 I4 20 for extia choice.

Cattle A liiilt supply, and the salestoo limited to establish any change.

St I.ouit lroi!:ics Marltst.St Leu is December 5.

Wheat Stiff; good demand for N. 3red at 1 47; held at $1 50; No. 2 redwinter saleable at $! o", and held higher.

Corn Firm; .mixed on track, 41i43;No. 2 mixed in elevator, 4f('t47l.

Oats Dull; No. 2 in elevator, 37i.Barley Firm at 73 for prime Wiscon-

sin:llye Higher; No. 2 73J73.Lard Firm at 84 cash aud seller the

monthHogs Firm at 3 S04 30.

Lo.lTto Your Children.The Great Soothing Remedy.

...LR8-u- . .Cure folic hmJ friViij loj Prictho bowels, and Litiliutes 24Syrup, .tho lncess of teething. Cens.MHS. Subdues convulsions and Prico

Wfcitcomb s overcomes all (licenses inei- -Syrup. Idem to in fan u and fhiidrt n. Centt.

S Cur?3 Diarrhuea, Dyseuto- - PriceWhitcomb f ry and ?uininr complaint in 23Syrup, ichildren of all sges. Cents.It is the treat Infants' and Children'sRemedy, in all disorders brought on byteething or miy other caute.--

Prepared by the Uraftou Medicine Co.. St.Lou ia Mi).Sold by druggists and dealers in Medeverywhere- - de.JdAwly

SIXTY FIVE 1st PRIZE MEDALS AWARDFD.m 1111 sm n. mm

rt!3IWK. UK HAT

Srriraltimore Piano

MANUFACTORY.

Manufacturers ofGRAND, SQUAT. H AND UPRIGHT

5Balt.horf. Maryland.

These Inst umen's have bren before the I ub-li- c

for nearly thirty year, and upon their ex-ce- ilt

nee alone sttained an vn.on tliaied Pre-eminence, which pronounces them unequaledin Tone, Tuuch,

Workmanh !jy ami Duriibility.TA1I our fquare Piano? have our New Im-

proved Overstruns Scale and the Agraffe T

Wfj wou!d call Epcci.il attf-ntio- to ourlate Patented Improvement ia Grand Hianoaand Square Grands fuund in no other Pinno,which brin tho tiano nearer perfection thanhas yet been attained.Etvrii PIANO Fully Warranted for Fire ycnrt- -

Illnstra;ed Cat 'lopucf and price lists promptly furcithedon application to

WM. Kit A EE & CO.. Baltimore, Md.Or any of our regu!ar established agene e3.

Nov30wtimo.

'A Rook Tor 12ac Million !

MARRIAGE" A private counol.r to theGUIDE. Married or those about to in.ir-- -

- iry on the phynuiloajical uivcter- -ies and revelations of ilm sexual vyteui, thelatest oiesoveries in producing and ireventing

ou.-rm- ij, liw 10 prefcrvo ice complexion ic.Thia is an interesting wirk of tv;: hundredand twei.ty-fuu- r p:iRcn, with munn ous engrav-ings, and contains valuable in'ormatimi forthose who are married, or contemplate marriage. Mill, it is a book that ought to be keptunueriocK am Key. nna r.ot laid ctrelecEiyabout the house.

Serit to any one (free of postage) for"0 cents.Address Dr. Butts' No. 12

street, St. Louis. M.Notice to the Afflicted and Unfortunate.

Before applying to the notorious quackff whadvertise in public papers, or using any quackremedies, peruse l)r. Butts' work no matterwhat your descase is or how deplorable yourcondition.

Br. Bulls can be consultuu. or l.ymail, on the diseases mentioned in his works.Office, No. 12 X. Eighth etreet, between Market?r.i Chcsnut, St, Louis, Mo. dte2.lf.7ly

PETERSto

CONSISTING OF

FIFTEEN VOLUMES FILLED 1VIT1ICHOICE PIANO MUSIC.

Vocal collections.H Shining Light?. A of

Sacred Sonco.A Hearth and Home, Fireside KcJues.

and Sweet Sounds. Three volumes ofH cay Songs by Webster, Perslcy, etc.

Goldea Leaves. Voiuiven I. ard II.0 The two volumes contain all of "W ill S.

Hays' Songs.S Prior-lee-s tiems. A collection o' beauti-st- .l

Ballads by Wallace, Thomas Keller,0 etc.

C Fairy Fingers. Magic Clrc!?. and'--" Young Pianist. Three volumes of veryeasy Mums for young crs.

fearl Drops and Musice.l Keerealions.Dance Musia. Two culiections of moderate dif-ficulty.

Pleusrnt Memories. . A collection of beauti-ful pieces by Wyman, Mack. Dressier, etc.

Golden Chimes. A collection of brilliantparlor Musie by Charles Kinket.Brilliant ticuis. A splendid co lection, by

Vi:bre. Allard, Pacher Kiakcl. 'etc;Price. $2,50 per vo'unie, elegantly bound in

cloth with gilt J2 in p;nia cloth; S1,7jin ooarusa

Address, J. L. P.TKC3. 5K) Broadway,New-Yor- k.

We wou'd also call attention to The Opera atHome, a collection of over cne handrcd beauti-ful i pe:a. songs. Price $ ia cloth and gUt.Trade price, ti.

iVov.t'J diwltnb.

Attachment Notice.C. V. Cain. Plaintiff, vs. Emery Vi'ilson, De-

fendant. Before T. II. Robertson, a jus .ice ofthe Peace, in and forSarpy County, Neb,

To Emery WPson:You are hert-b- notified that suit has been

eommonced against you betore X. II. Robertsona Justice of tho Peace in and fnr Sarpy Ccunty,by C. W. Cain, tor the sum of thirty-tw- o dol-lars ahd seventy cents (:12 "U), An order of At-tachment wag isufl against yon by said Justiceou the 1 Jth dy of November 1S71. for the afore-said sum and est of suit. Said nction has beencontinued UJ-t- il January 6th 172. at ten (loo'clock A. M. C. W. CAIN.

Dec " 3w

HOTICE.r ILL furiiUh parties with stone for building

purposes at reasonable rut oh. at my quarry ordeliverm on the cars t Louisville st.nion- - Thefoliowi g kinils can be had on short notice, sills,caps, per. h rock. Hue or rod sand stone such awas used the R fr At R. K. iu the construe-- :

"f.m their (fine work. Allorders promptly Cile-- i Addrt-ss- ,

J. X. A: HOoVKttdwtf Loulsvdte Stll..h.

-- Offi-s corner Main an J Seiiad street;tii i;tory .

rf5MS : lai!j 10.CrJ pnr aea'Sin. orht mon'.h.

for Sale.

The property belonging to D. Marqtiett will besold or on reifiiiiabln terms. 1 ho hon.econtains 0 rooms. There is also a large cistcrrim ith lliiter, a cellar, stable and otlii r eonvcu-itfiic- c.

Apply to X. M. MAU'JLE'IT.BCpllf.

lr0ffss!ori;! (Thro.it ivi.;! i V.Va ii

rilYSICIAN AND hi.professional services ;o the citizens of C bKstrnutty. itesiJcicCDOutlit- - d comer ol Oik anSix'bTstreets; otlice on M.vn street, one d, i wo.--tofLyman'e Lumber Yard Platlsuioi.th. N"-1- .

J. W. JtAWJMWS. SI. o.PHYSICIAN AND SURtl HON. late a Hur-- f

of the Army v.C tbe Potomac,feon-in-C'hi-

ef

Nebraska. Ollice at O. F. J'l.bneon's Drue St ;re Main street, opposite CI arilPitimmcrs. Private rcsiduM-eeorncro- i Rock a.iy'

T 31 iTEAIC1UT'JLATTORNEY AT LAW nn I Solicitor in Chat.'

errr. Agents for RuiiroaJ Lands PlatlsmoulbNebraska.

J. C. FOX. D. II. WHKKt KR

i'ox & vviici: Lt.it,.ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Special uttenti'i- -

given to probate business and land title casen'-Otlic- e

i the Masonic Block, Main Street,Plattjluout'u. Nebraska. .

a. HAIWRLI.. SAM. m. ch.ipma

ATTORNEYS AT LAW and Solieifor-Chance- ry,

Plattsinoulh, Nebraska. OlHi1 itsgerald's Block, lapr'.

F. HOD A i PHouse and Sign Painter, Graining, paper-hangi- ng

and ornamental Paintinf, Orders'"prpmpily tilled, fchop north ol Price's Black-smith Shop. ooTd'.m.

GE'J. 5. SVITH. OKO. K. DBA PIT

Attorneys at Law, and General Collecting A gen.ill practice in all courts ofthe State and wes-

tern Iowa. Otlice overClark & i'luiuuier's storeopposite the Brooks llvu.-u-.

III.VTOX ESIEOs.,CARPENTERS & JOINERS, Are prepare

to do work in good style, on short notio .andas cheap as. the cheapest. Shop. corner ol2d ain and Fourth t reels. ugldtfD. H. WHEELER. L. t. BE.NNKTT

I). II iyiiecl n'tu.,Real Estate end Tax Paying Agents, Noti riePublic, Fire and Life Insurance Ageats, I'lstlf 4mouth. Nebraska. iclMU

ri,ATTSIrlOUTII MILLS:C. HElSliL. Proprietor. Having recently be,

and placed in thorough running on!10O.OW Bushels of Wheat wanted imuiediattior which the highest market price will be pa

vr L.. TUlli.r.It,CARPENTER AND JOINER, will do atr :k in his lino on short notice and in tbe bea

e. Contracts for building made on reononai yura, Shi p one block south of Platte Val-us- e.

. .

General Insurance agent, and Notary Public.Lite, Fire and Marine Insurance, at reason- -

able rates in the most substantial Companies inthe L'pitid States. Oflicc front room over PostOtiice with T. M. Marqiselt.

PlatUmouth, Nebraska. April 5'.h. dlw.

imiooks"uoltseT""JOHN FITZGERALD rrorrieiof

Main Street, Between 5th and O1I1.SI

Phelns PainoGENLflAL INSURING E AG'T

FL ATTS M O UTI I. NEBRASKA.Represents some of the most reliable Coinpaai

its in ihe United States.OfTice with Barnes St Pollock in Fitrgerabie

Bljck . QanTdAwti'

"jiH JOSEI'H SCIILATKII;fv J KdTAiW.l.'IIEl IN

VjSir2 DEAI-I51- 1 IN

J E W E L R'YS1LV1.R Ail) PJ.AIKD WARE.

GOLD ll.NS SPCTACLES.VIOLIN STRINGS AND

FANCY GuODS.Watchc, Clocksand Jewelry repaired neatly'

ind with dispatch.ftRemoved to opposite Tlatte Valley Housa3i"isr t. nov. luwtf.

W ould respectfully inform the citizensPlattMnooth and vicinity that lie has .opD'isrensary at Omaha. Nebraska, whtients can gel reliable treatmentf.,r all dd;Particular attention paid to

At Dincanet'i the Lung.

jfs'hma. Bronchitis, Consumption. EruptionGravel. Paralysis. Loss of Voice, Wakefulness.

Fever, Sores. Rheumatism, Goitre,Neuralgia, Tu-mor- s, Dia-

rrhoea, Dropsy. .Ca-tarrh, Cold

Feetand

Hands,Diseased

Kidneys, Erysipelas. Ner-vous Depression, Dys pepsis,

Liver 2ouipiaint. SeminalV ecko esses, all Private diseases. Falling ofthe'Womb t.nd all Female comploints. Heart Dis-

ease. Swolb-- n Joints. Csjughs, Gout. White-Swellings- .

St.. Vitus Dance Vc.The Doctor is permanently located anl willpay particular attention.

Obntctrical Sary.ry,

"nd all saprreso'iona and Irregularities, and allOther dcases peculiar to women. Persons wnohave been under treatment of other physiciansand have notoeen cured, are invited to call asI cure all private diseases no matter of howlong Handing, and cures

Gva'entlcd or SO PA Y.... ...Call and see tho Doctor without delay. II is

charges are moderatt and con 'liltations free.AH communications strictly rutifideKtial. Dis-pensary and consultation roriln No, zoFiroaiastreet, corner Fourteenth. OJlce hours from 8am , to'Jpia. P. O, Bjx No. 1 .07J Jyl3ly

THE

IMPERIALFire Insurance Co.

OF LO.VDOX,E.tab!i.-he- d A. D. J S03,

Capital and Cash Accumulations,

Ten Million Dollars In Gold.Chicago ILosses all Pit id

DOLLAR FOR DOLL A II.

. Th reputation and standing which this com-pany has secured during tho sixty-nin- e yean!it has buine3throughou. the world;together with tho larse i'hd undoubted securityi' otters lor all ts ob 1 nations, claims fur it Ashare ofthe pub iu patronage.

Policies is. ued and losses paid by

51. E PAL,!tlER. Agent,Ftattsiiioutb, Neb.

Nov.t. diwtf

' PACIFIC RAILWAY OF MISSOURIPus-sengr--

i leaving St. Joe. via. Missouri Val.ey Railroad ail o'clock p. ri. make close andpuntviiurviii'iiii ill iviiUMl? Icy Wlin IIUS pOOUlar road, arriving at bt. Louis nert morning at5 o'clock. This is now a first -- class road iu everyrespect. New iron has been laid: mwam iaa?mCee.nt sleeping and passenger hehave been a.idcd to its equipments. Passengerscan rely on its m king its advertised time. Thiis the best route frc u St.Joc.eph Wit, Louis, theSouth nd nulheasi

Torough lit kets to" lie at tho oCices of ihiMiouil Vllcy Itai ad.1 . 1 . t

J. MOORE. Gen 1

V A. V.J..1 ta.i' i