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APPENDIX. *

Mr. Campbell to Mr. Fish.

UNITED STATES NORTHERN BOUNDARY COMMISSION,

Annandale, Dutchess County, N. Y., November 22, 1873.

SIR: In compliance with the request contained in your letter of the 10th instant, I have the honor to trausmit herewith the copy of a report from Major Twining, the chief astronomer, containing the information you desired me to communicate to the Department.

I have, &c.,

[Inclosure.]

ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL.

Captain Twining to Mr. Campbell.

SAINT PAUL, November 16, 1863.

SIR: I have received yours of the 11th inst., in which you request a statement of the "location of the beginning and termination of the boundary line surveyed during the season, and the more important points through which it passed."

The topographical parties are still in the field and will continue their work until the first of February next. Even after their return it will require some time to bring their notes into such shape as to make an accurate map of the survey. I therefore enclose a general map of the country passed over, and have marked upon it the points of the boundary which have been determined by astronomical observations. I have also noted those matters of interest which bave occurred to me. The survey extended fifty miles beyond the limit shown, but the map is the only one available and nothing of special interest occurs on the part omitted.

Before stating the results of the present season's work, I will give a brief résumé of the operations of last year.

The "northern boundary," as at present designated, has its initial point at the "northwesternmost point of the Lake of the Woods," and thence follows a meridian south twenty-seven miles to the 49th parallel of north latitude, and thence west along that parallel to the summit of the Rocky Mountains. In the autumn of 1872 the 49th parallel was determined at Pembina on the west bank of the Red River, and also on the east shore of the Lake of the Woods, by both English and American parties; and as the results agreed within a small limit of error, the mean of the observations was adopted. Observations were also made by the United States and English chief astronomers with the sextant, and afterward with the zenith telescope, for the latitude of the "northwesternmost point" of the Lake of the Woods. The question in regard I have considered at length in a former report.

A sight-line, which represented, in the opinion of the United States and British chief astronomers, the true position of the north and south line, which was a part of the boundary was cut through the woods; and finally, the 49th parallel of latitude was run from Pembina to the Lake of the Woods-the United States parties running thirtythree miles, and the British parties during the winter completing fifty-six miles, the remainder of the distance. The British astronomers also established in this distance two astronomical stations.

In this condition the work came under my charge as chief astronomer.

During the present season the line has been carried west from Pembina 4084 miles, leaving about 350 miles yet to be completed. The longitude of the initial point is 97° 13; that of the western end of the line 106° 18' nearly.

Along the southern border of the Province of Manitoba the line has been marked every mile by a picket and mound three feet high. These are regarded as temporary marks to be replaced by iron monuments as soon as practicable. On the remainder of the boundary the engineers have erected stone or earthen monuments of large size, the greater number having a base of fifteen feet and a height of from five to six feet.

*Received at Department of State too late for insertion in its proper place.

These larger monuments are supposed to be permanent, and are placed on conspicuous points at average intervals of three miles. In the entire distance run during the summer twenty astronomical stations have been established.

A belt of topography has been carefully surveyed along the entire length of the parallel as far as the boundary was marked. The five miles north of the line was done by the British; that to the south, by the American parties. As this topographical work is included to aid in the future recognition of the boundary, it has been executed with the utmost care and accuracy. The river lines have, in some cases, been carried far beyond the five-mile limit.

The parties returning from the field have made a quite accurate survey of their respective routes, and these, in connection with similar routes to be surveyed during the next season, will form a valuable addition to our present knowledge of what has hitherto been an unexplored region.

For the purpose of determining absolute altitudes, each astronomical party has kept a careful barometric record; from the series at each station good mean results will undoubtedly be obtained.

As regards its general course, the boundary line keeps to the north of the Pembina River forty-five miles. It there crosses an open plain as far as the Turtle Mountain, which at the point of crossing is thirty-four miles in width. This mountain, or rather plateau, is exceedingly rugged, densely timbered, and covered with lakes, the largest being about a mile in width.

From the Turtle Mountain west the country possesses few points of interest, it being an open rolling prairie. The only exception to the general level is the coteau of the Missouri, which is here forty-five miles in width and very broken.

Beds of liguite crop out along the Mouse River between the 102d and 103d meridians of longitude. These exposures are all north of the 49th parallel. This coal is of average quality, similar to the lignites of the Missouri River, and probably belonging to the same formation. These deposits could not be considered of any value except in s country entirely destitute of wood.

As regards the general quality of the soil along the boundary and its capacity for supporting a large population, there is room for great difference of opinion. The soil near the Pembina River is deep and rich, and its productiveness has been demonstrated beyond a doubt. The supply of wood is sufficient for many years, and the country is sufficiently well watered.

West of Turtle Mountain the soil is poor and the average rain-fall is too small to make it at all probable that the land could be cultivated with any success. I have heard much speculation as to the gradual effect of the advance of the settlements from the east and the extension of the cultivated areas in increasing the amount of the rainfall on the western plains. Such anticipations can be fulfilled, if ever, only after the lapse of many years, as the changes to be effected in the climate are too great to be compassed in any short period of time. The surveying parties now in the field are engaged on the topography of the country between the Red River and the Lake of the Woods, and are expected to complete the work by the 1st of February next. This work is done in winter, as the swamps and bottomless bogs prevent its being attempted in

summer.

The fatigues and exposures incident to such a work, conducted in the dead of winter and in that inhospitable climate, are undoubtedly great, but such arrangements have been made as will insure the least possible suffering. The work is under the immediate charge of Lieut. F. V. Greene, United States Engineers.

As only 350 miles of the boundary remain to be surveyed, the field-work can be completed during the next season.

I am, &c.,

W. I. TWINING,
Captain of Engineers.

Commissioner Northern Boundary Survey.

ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Esq.,

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

Page.

ABBOTT, CHARLES, S. A. (See "LORD TENTERDEN.")
ABSELAM, E. L. HAZAIN, PRINCE. (See "MATHEWS.")
ATCHEENESE WAR. (See "GORHAM," "WESTENBERG.")
ABYSSINIA. (See "EGYPT.")

ADAMS, JOHN Q.:

to A. H. Everett. The obligations of a State to other States not affected
by a change of government.

AMADEO:

text of his abdication...

address of the National Assembly to..

ALIENS:

disabilities of-reports from foreign States..
rights of, to hold lands...

nationality of children born of alien parents..

ALLEGIANCE, CHANGE OF. (See "NATURALIZATION.")
ALMERIA, SPAIN:

account of the bombardment of..

ANDALUSIA, INSURRECTION IN. (See" EDER," "SICKLES.")
ANDREWS, C. C. :

to Mr. Fish, April 15, 1873; respecting the co-operation of Sweden and
Norway in securing a modification of the system of fines on vessels in
Cuba...

to Mr. Fish, May 21, 1873; ceremonies attending the coronation of Oscar
II

to Mr. Fish, September 4, 1873; same subject. Sketch of travel in
Norway.

7 19

901

905

1378

1418

1424

1034

1065

1066

.1067-1071

ASIAN QUESTION, THE CENTRAL. (See "GORTCHACOW," "GRAN-
VILLE," "KAUFMANN," "SCHUYLER," "STRUVE.”)

ATTORNEY-GENERAL. (See "WILLIAMS.")

BANCROFT, GEORGE:

B.

to Mr. Fish, September 8, 1873; in reply to certain questions respect-
ing American citizens in Germany..

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to Mr. Hale, October 16, 1873; invasion of Abyssinia by Egyptian
forces; recital of events relating thereto, and prospective results.
to Mr. Fish, November 15, 1872; copy of the imperial firman touching
privileges granted to Egypt...

1025

1368

1119

1122

to Mr. Fish, December 12, 1872; future railway development of
Egypt

1123

to Mr. Fish, January 3, 1873; arrival of Sir Bartle Frere on his mission
to the Sultan of Zanzibar, respecting the slave-trade.....

1124

to Mr. Fish, January 7, 1873; beneficial effects of the presence of Ameri-
ican naval vessels

1125

to Mr. Fish, January 25, 1873; national schools in Egypt.
to Mr. Fish, February 15, 1873; marriage of Prince Hassan..

1125

1126

to Mr. Fish, February 24, 1873; proposed railway to Soudan; Mr. Fowl-
er's report.

1127

Page.

BEARDSLEY, RICHARD-Continued.

to Mr. Fish, February 25, 1873; arrival of the U. S. S. Hartford, and
departure via the Suez Canal

1129

to Mr. Fish, April 3, 1873; visit of Rear-Admiral James Alden to the
Suez Canal.....

1129

BEIRUT:

1106

necessity for protection of American colony at
BELKNAP, WILLIAM W., SECRETARY OF WAR:

to the President, in reply to the questions proposed in relation to expa-
triation, change of allegiance and naturalization.....

BERNARD MOUNTAGUE:

memorandum respecting allegiance and naturalization
BIDDLE, THOMAS:

to Mr. Fish, November 11, 1872; message of the Salvadorean cabinet, re-
specting the establishment of a government bank; copy of the decree,
to Mr. Fish, November 30, 1872; copy of the constitution of November
9, 1872

1210

1242

784

788

to Mr. Fish, December 12, 1872; death of Don Gregorio Arbizu, minister
of foreign relations

794

to Mr. Fish, January 29, 1873; transmits official statement of receipts
and expenditures of Salvador, for year 1872....

795

to Mr. Fish, March 10, 1873; account of the earthquake at San Salvador,
on the 4th March, 1873...

796

to Mr. Fish, March 18, 1873; transmits copy of the treaty of commerce,
friendship, and navigation, between Salvador and Germany, of 13th
June, 1870

796

to Mr. Fish, March 22, 1873; account of the earthquake of March 19,
1873

80-

to Mr. Fish, March 24, 1873; tender of refuge on board H. M. S. Reindeer,
by Commander W. R. Kennedy

810

to Mr. Fish, April 4, 1873; acts passed by the late constituent conven-
tion, remarks on

811

to Mr. Fish, April 10, 1873; effects of the late earthquakes..

to Mr. Fish, April 15, 1873; synopsis of the law relating to trials by
jury

to Mr. Fish, April 29, 1873; military regulations of Salvador.

821

to Mr. Fish, May 1, 1873; message of the minister of foreign affairs; con-
dition of the foreign relations of Salvador.

to Mr. Fish, May 24, 1873; condition of affairs..

to Mr. Fish, June 9, 1873; capabilities of the Santa Tecla Valley.

to Mr. Fish, June 30, 1873; presents letter of recall-correspondence....
BIZERTA:

murder of Mahmood Sennen, dragoman; the consular agentat, and pro-
ceedings in respect of the murderers. (See "HEAP”).......

BLANCO, JESUS MA., (VENEZUELA :)

to Mr. Pile, touching the authenticity of the published message of
President Guzman Blanco.

BOKER, GEORGE H.:

to Mr. Fish, October 1, 1872; scheme of the law proposed to be intro-
duced into Egypt, and circular of the Egyptian government relating
thereto

to Mr. Fish, October 20, 1872; retirement of Midhat Pasha and appoint-
ment of Mehemet Rushdi Pasha as grand vizier; his character and
position; remarks on the policy of the government

1173

1100

1104

to Mr. Fish, March 18, 1873; slave-trade between Tripoli and Constanti-
nople, via Malta...

to Mr. Fish, November 30, 1872; the American colony at Beirut; punish-
ment for the attack on the American medical college, and necessity
for further protection.......

1105

1106

to Mr. Fish, March 20, 1873; changes in the Turkish cabinet.

1107

to Mr. Fish, April 14, 1873; scarcity of Arab horses in Turkey; their ex-
portation prohibited..

to Mr. Fish, April 4, 1873; judicial reform in Egypt; relation of the
treaty of the United States with Turkey thereto

1108

1109

to Mr. Fish, April 15, 1873; change in the office of grand vizier, and sup-
posed reasons therefor...

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