ings taken by the authorities of Great Britain in each case, with th dates, and, as far as practicable, a copy of the papers relating to each, accurate and detailed information is desired in reference to the succe sive steps which may be taken to bring the treaty again into operation I am, sir, &c., I Mr. Pierrepont to Mr. Fish. HAMILTON FISH. [Telegram.] LONDON, December 23, 1876. FISH, Secretary, Washington: In steamer Parthia, charge of John Shore, Brent left Liverpool t day. He was not surrendered or notice given of warrant until twenty first, when I cabled you at once. * PIERREPONT. Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, December 23, 1876. SIR Referring to your note of the 27th of October ultimo, and my reply of the 30th of that month, and to your note of November 2 in which you did me the honor to inform me of the issuing of an orde in London for the arrest of the three criminals who had been previous discharged by Her Majesty's government, and who had been the subje of the late correspondence on the question of extradition, I have no the honor to inform you that further information has been received the arrest of Brent, and of his surrender by Her Majesty's governme to the person authorized to receive and convey him to the United States It is understood that Winslow and Gray, the two other fugitives to whom warrants were also issued, have escaped from or are concealed : Great Britain, and cannot be found. The representative of the United States in London has informed m of the sincere desire of Her Majesty's government to cause their arres which, however, it has not been possible to effect. Under these circumstances, and in accordance with the statements co tained in my note of the 30th of October last, the President will not be ready to respond to any requisitions which may be made on the par of Her Majesty's government under the tenth article of the treaty o 1842, and will hereafter make similar requisitions upon Her Majesty's government, as heretofore, under the treaty, and will again regard the treaty as in full force, subject to the right reserved to either party to terminate the same pursuant to the eleventh article thereof. I have great satisfaction in conveying to you this information, and being able to state that no obstacles now exist in delivering up to jus tice fugitive criminals under the treaty of 1842, until such time as the two governments may be enabled to perfect and enter into a more com prehensive arrangement. I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your dient servant, оба HAMILTON FISH. 2d Session. No. 16. ESTIMATES FOR SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' ORPHANS' HOME. LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF TRANSMITTING The estimate of the treasurer of the National Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1878. DECEMBER 28, 1876.-Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, December 26, 1876. SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith the original estimate of Marcellus Bailey, treasurer of the National Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home, for the current expenses of that institution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1878. The delay in forwarding this estimate was caused by the illness of Mr. Bailey. I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, &c., Hon. SAMUEL J. RANDALL, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Z. CHANDLER, Secretary of the Interior. Estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1878, by the National Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home. 44TH CONGRESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 2d Session. . Doc REGISTERED SEAMEN RECEIVING CITIZENSHIP. LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE, TRANSMITTING To the House of Representatives, in conformity with law, a statement of registered seamen receiving citizenship. JANUARY 3, 1877.-Referred to the Committee on Commerce and ordered to be printed. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHINGTON, January 2, 1877. SIR: In compliance with section 207 of the Revised Statutes, I have the honor to transmit an abstract of the returus made to this Department by collectors of customs, pursuant to section 4591 of the said statutes, showing the number of seamen registered as having received certificates of citizenship during the year ending September 30, 1876. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, The Hon. S. J. RANDALL, Speaker of the House of Representatives. HAMILTON FISH. Abstract of returns of collectors of customs, showing the number of seamen registered as having received certificates of citizenship during the year ending September 30, 1876. NOTE.-Other collectors besides the above mentioned have forwarded returns, but report no seamen as |