The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-11


to penectibity Money also is required And a.
many, II not large majority OF that worthy class Of
men are limited in their means, they lind II q very
great convenience. and al times absolutely neces-
sary, to permit Others TO use publicly their machines,
tor the purpose OF testing their peectlbiity by ex
permenls, and to sell them TOR the purpose OF pro-
curing means TO make their own experiments, and
nnaily TO obtain patent. In the judgment OF MT.
Burke, nothing can be more reasonable and Just Than
70 allow such privilege TO the poor inventors and egis
latlon 10 respectfully recommended, in order that all
doubt and uncertainty on the subject may be cleared
away II 10 also suggested that amendment
might De made IN the provision Of the law, which
mas been construed to give to a purchaser con-
structor not only right 10 and vend the identl-
cal machine or thing purchased or made by him but
also right TO the invention itself Such, evidently
was not the Intention OF the law makers. a case is
now before the Supreme Court, wherein this point
is involved Also, the point how lar the benefit of
renewal OF patent shal extend TO assgnees gram
tees The judicial tribunals seem to be divided in
opinion upon the construction OF certain sections of
the law relating to patents, and II would seem advi-
sable to settle the conflict OF opinion by the
speedy and less expensive process OF Legislation.
Additions To the present enactments are necessary
for the more efectual encouragement and Irotec
tion o. Inventors and patentees The present laws
afford, IN TACT but little protection to the inventor
against INSCRIPTIONS and dishonest men, (oiten-
times sustained by public opnon,) who regard the
rights OF the inventor the fruits of monopoly, TO
break down and destroy which is looked upon as
more OF amerit than wrong. When il is consid-
cred that the wonderful discoveries OF Watt, a
Fulton, Whitney, and an Arkwright, have prodH-
ced such great results TO individuals and to nations,
the splendid gifts which science, through their in.
strumentality, has bestowed on mankind are easily
benetactors have fallen victims to ingratitude and
wrong? The tolls and labors OF the inventor are
great, and he, OF all men, is entitled to full and ef
iectual protection IN the enjoyment OF the fruits OF
his genius and skill Judicious, valuable and
popular suggestions are made in the report to &C.
cure more satisfactorily the rights and privileges of
inventors.
The agricultural portion o. the report contains
large mass of matter, valuable and interesting to
the scientific AS well as the practical agriculturst.
Upon review of the season of l845, as general
fact, II IS concluded that the crops have not equaed
10 quantity those OF the preceding year; While the
whe 1t crop has exceeded In amount the product of
former years, almost all other important crops Of the
country have fallen short. Yetwe have abundance,
and to spare; Especially should the liberal and en-
ightened policy Of the democratic party be carried
ouand the ports Of Europe being opened TO our agri-
cultural products, on, granaries will pour forth more
than enough TO feed the starving millions OF the
United Kingdom Among the important subjects
treated in the agricultural portion of Mr. Burke's
report, will be found description of the colza plant,
from the seed of which large quantities Of oil are ex-
tracted. This oil is little it any inferior to
in all the light houses in France. A quantity
! OF the seed has been distributed to the MEM
beers of Congress, and an extensive cultivation OF
this plant will undoubtedly repay the labor and care
and valuable seeds have been distributed during the
year, among members of Congress The value
placed upon the report of the Commissioner Of Pa
tents by practical and scientific men may be Judged
from the fact that Senator Ashley purchased $500
worth OF the report Of last year for distribution
among his constituents. Especially is the report
valuable to the great and paramount interest Of the
country-agricuture Much assistance has been
derived IN making up the agricultural report. from
the returns Of the late OF New York and the
Commissioner suggests that Legislative action by
full and complete manner, the object of this part
OF his annual report and show the general progress
OF that branch OF national industry The Patent Of
flee being now generally regarded as the general
industrial interests of the country, it might be en-
ployed IN the collection Of statistics OF all the great
branches OF national MISREPRESENTATION manu-
featuring, commercial and mining Such know
ledge is Indispensable to the legislator.
Other subjects of particular and general interest
and Importance are dwelt upon at length in the re-
port, and the tota' goes to prove that the Commls
sloner will discharge the duties Of his present posi-
tom with ZEAL fidelity, and a seduOus regard tor the
| interests OF the government, as well those of
every class of citizens. Thousands Of copies will
be distributed through the country, and you may ex-
pect to De served among the foremost recipients of
WASHINGTON, March 3, 1886
| The Times Us. the Senate-Oregon and Mr. Epans.
| The Daily Times and Mr.. Robinson, late the
U. S. Journal and DR.. Fisk, late the Madisonran
and John Jones, having, on Thursday last, devoted
column and half to the expose Of alleged trail
torous collision between certain Senators, whig
and democratic, and the British Minister, for the
sale surrender of part of Oregon, and the arti
Gle being so bold and unqualified in its allegations,
TO excite general attention and surprise, Mr.. Col
quit deemed it his duty this morning TO bring the
subject before the Senate, with a gentle repri-
mand upon the author. He accordingly in
troduced the subject with some appropriate
remarks, alternately reading passages Of the
article and commenting upon them to the
conclusion. The reprimand Of Mr. c. was by
his seven senses would make matter OF boast and
a public dlnner-for such terms as "scoundrel,"
puppy" "liar," and "hireling scribber,"' were
employed without stint Mr.. Crlttenden followed
up Mr. Coquilt, in defence OF the integrity Of the
Senate; and MIR. Evans, in his opening remarks
upon the subject OF the notice, or the special or der
seconded the denunciations Of Mr.. Colqutt. No
action, however, being taken in the premises, we
expect that Mr.. Robinson has but Just seen the be-
ginning Of the end
The galleries were crowded with people, in anti
cipation of an exciting time but after the opening
observations OF Mr.. Evans, the people gradually
dispersed, satisfied that the sport for the day
suspended
Mr.. Evans argued the invalidiy Of the American
title, chiefly upon the terms OF the NoOtka Sound
Convention, by which he contended the proprietary
rights OF Spain to the Oregon territory were sus-
pended, and the country lett open to the world and
that now, the only tangible legal rights Of sove-
reignty are derived from occupation and settlement
of said territory subsequent TO said convention.
Consequently, upon this basis, we had right to
the territory north OF the 49th degree.
Following these remarks will be found an ample
report OF the proceedings OF the day.
TWENTY.NINTH CONGRESS-.
In Senate.
WAsnISoToN, March 9, l5i6.
Two hours before the meeting Of the Senate, the