The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-12-03


turally inquire how does this happen The ques-
ton demands a candid answer, and shall proceed
10 give one which hope will be no less saisfacto-
ry than free from all attempt at concealment or
disguise.
DEPARTMENT PROPER.
Under this head, the estimate for the next year
falls below that for the present $4i097 65 This
results from the fact that there ia 40 de icisncV of
previous year to be provided for Last year there
was deficiency of $3i.737 IS TO be met. Now
there are unexpen ded balances on hand which, In
addition to the sum estimated, will supply the wants
OF the department.
LAND SERVICE.
The estimates under this head exceed those of
last year Sl57, lis %. This is caused by the in
crease of expense consequent the passage of the
act OF 18th September, 1850, grantisg b3uaty land
by the contemplated extension of the land system
over the newly acquired territory; aud by the def
ciencies in the estimates OF The last fiscal year.
INDIAN AFFAIRS
Here there is an excess over the estimates of last
year of ST. 423, 033 ~. reference TO the report of
the Commissioner OF Indian Affairs will show that
whilst many of the items embraced in the former
estimate have been reduced or omitted in the pre-
sent, the aggregate of the present estimate has
been increased by making provision for dehcien-
cies, which was not done IN the estim ate of last
year, and by embracing large sums necessary to
carry into effect new treaty shpuiduons aud to ex-
tend our Indian relations INFO new territories in
pursuance OF recent acts of Congress. Some idea
may be formed of the magnitude of these latter
items, when it is remembered that our Indian po-
QUESTIONS of territory from Mexico.
PENSION OFFICE.
In this item there Is also au apparent excess OF
startling magnitude. Ii exceeds the estimate of
last year 81, l45, 400 So But little examination
will show that IL is to great extent merely appa-
rent and that so far as it is real, il results from
causes over which the executive officers could ex-
ercise no control. and which are entirely consist
ent with the true interests of the country. These
positions are susceptible of ready demonstration as
i will proceed in a few words TO show
The estimate of last year fell short Of the actual
expenditures OF the bureau, acludlag the detcien-
eies OF the precedI;ag year 10 L y de-
600 in the deficiency bil' of last session of Con-
eress, and by $364, 6SS As, which sun is embraced
in the present estimate. Adding these sums to the
945 %. Then deduct from the estimate of next
year 1854 6SS 45, which amount is aske for to sup
ply the deficiency Of the present year, and which
is not properly chargeable to the next, and the
true amount of the estimated expenditure of the
Pension Bureau for the ensuing year is ascertained
to be 81, $50 OBJ Sc, 1907 81 less than the
actual expenditure of the current year. including
the deficiency of $500, 900 for 1850.
This mode of stating the account, however, al
though il exhibits true comparison OF the present
estimates with the actual expenditures of the cur
rent year, does not present fair view of the
amounts legitmately charge able to the Pension
Bureau for the two years respe ctiveiy, because it
embraces among the expenditures of the year,
ending, June 80, 1851, $500, 900, which was de-
ficiency in the year 1850. Dscarding that sum
from the calculation, the results as follows
Estimate for year ending soth June
Add deficiency embraced in present ssti. ''' =
mate. SoaosS 40
Aggregate eharsesbls to year ending soth
Estimate Tor the year ending aOth June, - -
Deduct estimate for d:aciency of year 49, .
ending 3oth June, 1851 -. -. 38i,oss IS
Aggregate charseabls to year ending sOtA ,
Excess Of prssen. estimate over the ex. ~
penditure Of the year ending 3Oth June, -
lool.. fioiVsZ %
This excess embraces the anticipated increase of
expenditure occasioned by the extension of the be-
nehs of the Pension laws, and by the admnistra-
lion of the bounty land law so far as it devolves
on the Pension Office.
In the last estimate the amount submitted as the
probable expense of this whole service was
Sl,ll6,000. This sum having been appropriated for
that object by the act of Both September, 1850,
(cbapter 80, page l72) no further sum is semed
necessary now.
UNITED STATES COURTS.
The estimate for this service exceeds that o
last year S35,2lo, in consequence OF the antci'
pated increase of business in the courts cor
responding with the increase of the population
end business in the country. The estimates
Of the current year and the year proceeding were
found to be insufficient, and Congress was com
PEELED at its last session to make specific appro-
priation of $50, 900 TO supply the deficiencies for
this service during those years. Taking this sum
into the account, the estimate tor the coming year
is sl47 $50 less than the expenditure of the last.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PAUPER LUSATIcs, AGRICULTURAL
STATISTICS, AND TIE PENIrENTIARY.
Ia these several items there are no material va
riiiions between the present aud past estimates,
and n is not deemed ne ,essary TO enter Into any
Diet allied exclamation Of them, the reports Of the
various officers charged with their man agement,
will supply salts 'actory statements 10 regard 70
them.
The last item in the estimate for the ensuing
year
MEXICAN BOUNDARY SURVEY.
The last estimates embraced nothing on this ac'
count, though appropriation, were made by Goa
greas, during it's last session, for that object,
amounting TO %IsJ 600 The sum which II Is sup.
posed will be ,cessary during the next Il seal year
Is SlC0 600
have thus presented brief statement Of the
wants Of the department, and comparison be
tween the present acquisitions aud the actual e x
penditures OF the preceding year. In making these
estimates, have instructed the heads OF bureaux
to endeavor 10 cover the whole amount OF the pro
bable expenditure for the fiscal year. Any other
course tends 10 entangle the expenditures Of one
year with those Of another, and 10 throw the hnan
cial arrangements ~ government into inextrcable
confusion. Nothing should be asked from Con.
gTess which the public Interests do not require
Bot when an appropriation Is ascertained 10 be
necessary, the demand should be fairly made, and
the responsibility 81 granting Withholding II left
siructioDs have been complied with, as | have
every reason To believe they have been, hope
there will he no necessity, IN future for estimating
for Deficiencies, unless some contingency should
occur which could not have been readily foreseen
Having submitted these general views, will
proceed now Co present. in a c0ndeu5ed form, Z
few remarks in regard TO the operations Of each
bureau separately.
PENSION OFFICE.
The whole member ~ persons now on the pen
SION rolls Of the United States is 1905
But many OF these are probably dead. The
whole number who have drawn pensions duttnl
the first and second quarters of the present calen
dsr year is 1903
Many, however, do not draw their pension
until the close Of the year and therefore the las
statement does not show the whole number living
The number Of deaths reported within the last yea
| is $40.
EVOLUTIONARY PENSIONS.
The whele number of persons pensioned unde
| the act OF March Is, 1913, lie 90 iS5.
| Ofthese there now remain on the rolls but .5Zs
Under the act OF 18th May, 1928, there wen