Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-12-26

the public lands have been pushed for
ward with commendable activity. The
aggregate amount of lands sold, located
by warrants, and other wise disposed o.
in the 1st, I'd, and part Of the Sd quar-
ters of 1850, is .2.sl5,366,42 acres
The public lands have been a rich
source of revenue to the Government
averaging about one and a quarter mil
lions of dollars per annum for the last
fifty years, over and above all costs anc
expenses. Among the most prominent
subjects claiming the atten,ionlof Con.
gress, is the necessity Of extending our
land system over our possessions on the
Pacific. The appointment of a com
mission is recommended TO adjudica,e
conflicting land claims in California.
With regard TO The mineral lands, the
Secretary recommends that they be di.
vided into small tracts, and sold in fee
simple to the highest bidder at public
auction. The extent of the lots should
depend on the apparent richness Of the
mines; but they should be small enough
10 afford persons in moderate circum'
stances an opportunity of becoming
bidders.
Our relations with the Indians will
demand the prompt attention Of Con.
gress. The annexation of Texas and
the treaty with Mexico have added
about one hundred and twenty. four
thousand persons 10 our Indian popula.
tion-many of them fierce in their dis
position, and predatory in their habits.
Agents have been appointed for the In
dian tribes Of California and of Ore.
gon; and two special agents have been
commissioned 10 cooperate with the
resident agent in Texas in conciliating
the Indians of that State. Three com.
missioners have been appointed under
the same act to accompany the Mexi-
can Boundary Commission, for the pur-
pose of obtaining information in regard
TO the tribes on our southwestern from
tier, and, fpossible 10 establish friend,
ly relations with them. 1t it is to be
regretted that no authority was confer
red by law for the establishment of resi-
dent agents in New Mexico. The In.
dians of that country are the most saw
age within our boundaries. II is essen.
iial for the ful6llment of our treaty
as well as for the protec-
sion of our own citizens, that agents
should be sent among them, who can
exercise a restraining influence over
them. The necessity for this measure
has been painfully illustrated by the out.
RACES committed upon our citizens ira
Yelling 10 and from Santa Fe, as an in.
stance of which the attack upon Mr..
WHITE and his party is mentioned.
The importance of great national
highway 10 the Pacific is considered in
the report and the Secretary suggests
the propiely Of authorizing an immcdi-
ate examination ofthe country and such
surveys as may be necessary to deter.
mine the praclicabili,y and probable
cost Of the work.
The establishment of an Agricultural
Bureau is recommended by the report
The purchase Of farm in the vicinity
of the National Metropolis. 10 be man.
aged under the direction of the bureau
has been suggested as an auxiliary in
illustrating the best modes of culture
The Secretary adds, that if this idea be
favorably received, Mount Vernon
might with great propriety become Q
model farm, to illustrate the progress o.
that pursuit TO which the Father Of hi
Country was so much devoted.
Measures have been taken for secur,
ing the prompt execution of the &C, foI
taking the seventh census. The returns
coming in daily, give assurance that The
census will be completed within The
time limited by law. The amount o.
valuable statistical information will ex
ceed any thing of the kind known il
our past history. ..
The joint commission for the survey
of the Mexican boundary have doubt
less assembled at Ell Paso, for the pur
Dose of running and making The Lin,