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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-07

organized felt himself bound by the mandatory terms of the
law to adopt the latter designation in all his official acts but
Il is obviously proper that Congress should by supplemental
legislation the ambiguity and uncertainty on this
subject a15
My predecessor also recommended for very clearly
and orciby stated by him in his report which respectful
" REFER the creation of the office OF Solicitor Of the Depart
men Of the Interior, TO be filled by lawyer competent in
vesgae and decide many Of the important questions Of law
and fact arising upon the appeals which taken
from the bureaux. My brief experience in the administration
Of Department enables appreciate the wisdom Of that
recommendation and to speedy adoption by Congress-
In all cases. however, the action of the Solicitor should be
subject to the revision Of the head of the Department. for
nothing should be done diminish the slightest degree his
official responsibility.
As the reports Of the heads the bureaux will give
full information in regard their condition and Iespec-
lively, and have not been long enough in Office to make
myself thoroughly acquainted with all the details of their
ganizaon and functions do deem either necessary
proper at this iime to give than general review Of
their operations, with such explanations and suggestions as
the public interests seem to require. 4y
As preliminary to this review respectfully submit in iabu-
lar form summary of the estimates for each branch of tho
public service within the jurisdiction of this Office In dis
nct column and opposite to each tem is statement OF the
estimate for the present fiscal year for similar services This
comparison seems to be proper it will exhibit 70 the repre-
senatyes OF the people single glance view Of the whole
subject, and at the time afford the opportunity OF
presenting, by succnet commentary each tem such
plantations as desire to offer
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Estimates r the fiscal gear ending 30th June, 1882 COM
pared With those for the present fiscal year.
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
INTERIOR.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

'.-... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
DECEMBER 2, 1850.
SIR The duties which have been devolved by law on the
Department Of the Interior are of the varied and
portant character As the Of the Department would
imply they relate to most of the interests of the country
which Of domestic nature They embrace only a
variety Of subjects, but the duties be performed widely
dssmiar, and parake in degree Of legislative and
Judicial, as well as Of executive character.
To this Department is entrusted the general supervision
and management Of all matters connected with the Public
Domain, Indian Affairs Pensions, Patents, Public Buildings
the Census the Penena, and the expenditures Of the
Judiciary.
It'll the duty of the person in charge Of the
faithful administration Of the laws relating these several
branches Of the public SERVICE and prescribe such egua
tons as may be necessary give full effect to the Legislative
will And in addition these functions Of executive and
legislative character he is required by law in Judicial
capacity, and to decide all Of appeal which may be
brought before him for adjudication from any Of the bureau1
in his Department Many Of these appeals, especially from
the Pension, Land and Indian Offices, Of great impor
lance in pecunary point Of view, and involve the eIamna
ton Of voumnous records and the investigation and decision
of intricate questions Of law and equity.
The act Of Congress which created the Department was
drawn up, probably by design very general terms Many
II its provisions exceedingly vague and there seems to
have been no attempt to define with precision the boundaries
OF It's jurisdiction the extent Of its powers In the outset
TINS was probably the most udcous course, as experience
generally the best guide in the adjustment Of such matters
Do' would seem to be proper that there should be
more definite legislation prescribing the duties and powers Of
me department 80 that there may be conflict with other
departments and little nothing left to the discretion
Of the incumbent.
predecessor In bis annual report called your attention
70 the nconsuy in the law in reference to the designation
Of the Department. In the title Of the &C. il is styled
i shall be called The Department. Of the Interior The
late incumbent under whose auspices the Department, was
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part OF the Sd quarters of 1850. ISIS, 366 az
Its shown BY the Commissioners report tina, the public
lands have been rich Of the Government
averaging about one and quarter millions Of dollars per
for the last fifty years and above all and
penses. II gratifying to find that the business Of the land
Office actively progressing The Of all the receiv
public moneys have besn adjusted the 30th Septem
Der last speedy consummaion anticipated Of State
econs under grant Of the 4h September ls4 and for
various internal Improvements under other laws Measures
have been adopted give effect the munfcen donation Of
swamp lands to certain States Of the Union by the Of
Congress Of the 2sth September, 1850.
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Public Buildings.
My predecessor in his report which accompanied the an
nua Of the late President Congress took occa-
sion to invite attention to the condition Of the public bud-
ings and to show the tendency Of the Capitol Patent Office
and the Treasury Building dapdaon from the perish
able nature Of the material Of which they constructed
Personal observation has satisfied me that his fears on that
subject we'll founded Experience has demonstrated that
the sandstone OF which they built when left unprotected
from the action of the atmosphere rapidly disinegraes
The only temporary preventive which has yet been dis
covered and applied is strong coating Of paint which, by
closing the pores OF the sone prevents the absorption Of
ter This expeden has been found to be attended with par
a success In the of the Capitol and Presidents
house. would respectfully recommend, therefore, that an
appropriation be made Of sufficient to deay the
cost Of coating the Treasury Building thoroughly with paint
But at the same time should be left discretionary to adopt
any improved method Of effecting the same end
In regard TO the Patent Office the wings are to be OF
white marble and the ends protected BY being joined
to the WINGS leaving only the front and rear exposed to de-
cay and merely dsnegraon but actual dapidanon
has already commenced would recommend that the entire
exterior facing of the front be removed, and It's place sup
piled by yeneering OF white marble Of the quality
that used in the construction of the wings. The whole build
ing would then present uniform appearance and be render
ed indesucble BY atmospheric agency Pac
teal workmen have expressed the opinion that be done
at small cost when compared with its beneficial results and
without in any degree endangeng the security and stability
of the walls But should any doubt be entertained the
subject scientific engineers might be consulted and
taken 10 ascertain the actual in time legislative action
before the close Of the approaching session Of Congress- If
the result should be favorable, would then be time in
que how far the same system should pursued In reference
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ne 18TH February last according TO settlement then made
and having executed his with great puctuay has
had further settlements with the Department to the 30h Of
September last
respectfully recommend that line for the transportation
q the mails from San Francisco to Macao, Shanghai or
otne point IN Eastern Asia, either by steamers sail vessels
De also established Such line would furnish regular and
early means Of between our squadrons in the
Pacific and the China seas enabling their early cooperation
whenever occasion might require and would contribute much
20 tine iacitaton OF that with the East to which
references has been already made
In consequences of the adaptation of mail steamers prnc
pay Tor speed and transportation il has been doubted by Of
fcers Of great intelligence whether they can be
steamers Of the first class without much additional
pense since they have neither the strength % hear hesvv
ornaments to withstand cannonsdng But az LONG a.
warfare ses, unlike that land, permits the seizure of
the private property of the people Of enemy when found
a6,at on the ocean, they always be employed with
great advantage under light ornaments against the
of an adversary With speed oveake merchant vessel
and At the time eude the pursuit Of cruiser they
must prove formidable of annoyance to mer-
chantmen.
The operations at the National Observatory and Hy-
biographical Office continue be conducted in manner
highly satisfactory, and adding much 10 the stores Of
knowledge and the facilities Of navigation By virtue
of the authority contained in the Of Congress approved
March 3d. ls49, have recently appointed agent In the
city Of London to make sale Of copies Of the charts prepared
at the Hydrographica Office for the mere cost Of printing
them with the charges Of transportation and reasonable
commission 20 as to duse the information afforded by them
to nautical persons generally.
The astronomical expedition, under Lieut. Giss to San
tiago de Chill with view determination Of the
distance Of the earth from the sum- by observations carried on
ct the methe and here, and other scientific Objects
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by law for the appointment of resident agents New Mex
where they necessary than in other part
of the territory Of the United States The Indians Of that
country, comprising the Camanches, Navaoes, Utahs,
Apaches and Ticcarllas the savage and awless
within boundaries. For many years they have been
in the habit Of making hostile ncuions into the neghbong
provinces of Mexico and ravagng whole neghborhoods
numbering the and carrying the and children
into captivity. By recent treaty with Mexico, the Go
the United States has bound itself to repress
these outages by Indians resident within borders II is
essential therefore, for the fulmen of our treaty spua-
tons with sister Republic, well for the protection Of
citizens that agents should be sent among these
tribes who exercise restraining influence them
The necessity for this has been painfully illustrated
by the ouages which have been committed upon our ci-
travelling to and from Santa Fe The attack upon Mr.
White and his party within few days journey Of that place
has obtained melancholy notoriey. He and bis whole
party brutay murdered with the exception Of his est
mabe wife and daughter under years Of age, who
made captives Subsequently, being pressed by body Of
who in pursuit of hem the Indians murdered Mrs.
White, but still retain the daughter in horrible captivity At
the last session Congress appropriated 500 be used in
procuring her release. This promptly placed At
the disposal Of COL Calhoun the resident agent
(whose judgment and knowledge Of the Indian character t
him in peculiar discharge the duty j with full
power il in such he might think best He
has also been instructed to convey information the Indians
that unless this child be delivered up they will receive the
chastisement BY the military power Of the Government
which their savage cruelty richly deserves.
Hghray to the Pacific.
Considerations Of great national interest seem to REQUIRE
that the means OF intercourse with on the
Pacific coast should be improved by the construction of
great thoroughfsre, entirely within territory, from
the valley Of the Mississippi TO the Pacific Whether this
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-08-02
sertrd here in the first speech ofNIn

sertrd here i'll the first speech ofMr
Seward.
Mr.. Stewards amendment was re-
jected--yeas, Mr.. Seward; nays,
ID. sfsssEszss .@s's.e'H' -, sz,fg e7est'
Mr.. Benien moved an adjourn
ment.
The motion to adjourn was carri-
ed-yeas 30, nays IL. s1
The Senate adjourned.
In The House, the bill TO encourage.
agriculture was discussed, but not
disposed of.
Before the adjournment, the bill
making appropriations to the West
Point Military Academy was past.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-08-02

dp 10 ilIOEN SIcUtCl to'i'p'lo anu
conven:cnrcs 10 both branches, was
passed: us was also
The io!nt resolution restoring to
accounting officer ot the Treasury
the settlement of three months extra
pay, arising out oi the Mexican war.
'l'hc bill from the Senate 10 cslab-
ljshed branch mmts in New York
and San Francisco, was referred 90
the committee OF the Whole on the
state of The Union.
Tie House adjourned.
In the Senate, on Tuesday, esd
inst, the presiding officer laid before
the Senate communication from
the Hon. AIc. CorWin, enclosing Il
copy Of letter addressed by HIM TO
the Governor OF Ohio, stating that
&c had been appointed Secretary Of
the Treasury OF the United States,
and That his seat il. tAc Senate will
be vacant from this date.
MIR. Jefferson Davis offered q res
olution calling for instructions given
NIr. C,ay called up the Compro
mise bill. E!y. loeie offered his
amendment limiting the jurisdiction
Of California 20 the southern boun-
da.y of 35 dcg. 80 MN.
NJ. TurucV offered an amend
mont providing that California form
State constitution anew. This
was rejected, as follows:
Teas-Mcgsrs. Atchison, Barnwall
Bergion, ButIcg, Chase, Clemens,
Davis of Miss, Dawson, Houston,
Hunter, King, Mason, Morton,
pearcc, Rusll, Sebastian. Soulc, iur
nev, and YuIec-l9.
Massachusetts. Balrcr, Baldwin,
Bell. Bgn'on. Bradbury. Bright, Cass,
Clark, CLAW, Cooper, Davi, of Mas
sachusctts, Daylun, Dickinson, Dod-
ra or Wiscon in, Dodge of Iowa,
tclch, Foole, Green, Hale, Jones,
Mareun, Miller, Norris, Pratt, Sc
ward, Shields, Smith, Spruancc. Stur
geon, Underwood, Upham, Wales,
Walked, and Whitcomb-3l.
Mr.. Davis, OF Mississippi, moved
To amend Tive amendment bv adding
thereto the following;
And lhat all laws and usagcs OK
istingin said Territory at Tie date of
It's acquisition by the United States,
which deny or Distract the right of
any citizen Of the United States to
remove 20 and reside n said Terri.
tory, with any species Of property
legally held in any of the States oil
1his Union, be, and are hereby de
clared null and void.
A discussion cnsuea upon thc true
construction OF the doctrine ofnon-
intervention, and The question wheth-
or the Mexican laws abol;sh;ng s,a-
very were now in force in the terri
tories; also, as to the true consiruc-
ton of Mr.. CaIhoun's speeches and
writings on The subjcct-in which
MeSsrS, Davis. Foote, Bcrricn, I'M
derwood, ana Nu!ce participated.
The presiding officer stated the
question 10 be Oh The amendment,
and 10 that question debate mus be
confined.
Mr. Hale said that he was some
what surprised at The point Of order.
He expected that it would have been
that he had no right to aIludc TO
southern chiyalrv, because that was
dead and gone Laugh(erT He again
repeated his desire that the question
should be taken.
The question was also taken on
Mr.. DaVis'5 amendment TO the a.
mcndmcnt, and it vas rejected, as
follows:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-08-02
Il EOW ZEE COURIER.
Friday, August q, 1850.

With a view of accommodating our Sub
scrbcrs who live at distance, the following
gentlemen are authorized and requested to
uctns agents in receiving and forwarding Sub
cliptons to The KrowEE Ctunnn, viz:
MAJ, w. y GnisHAA, ut West Union.
EDWARD llUcnss, Esq, {" Horse Shoe.
p. NEeN@R, Esq, Bachelors Retrea.
NJ +. MtrcnEM, Esq. " Pickensville.
j. Il. lfAuoen, Twelve Mile.
j. L. WrsB. for Anderson District.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-08-02

The illness Of the EDITOR must az
count for tie lack of Editorial in our
columns this week.
w. l.. KS communication will
appear next week.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-08-02

a STROKE OF LIGnrNIyG.----A
correspondent ofthc Charleston Mer
curry states that on Tuesday, the Odd
inst, near Aiken, William Cook and
five negroes were struck with light
ming. None of them were fatally
nJu ed, though they suffered much
from it. They were standing togeth
er under little shelter. not more than
SIX feet square. "A dog under the
same shelter was kil!el. A yoke of
oxen stood some twenty feet off, one
o! which was struck down but ap-
parentEy suffered no serious injury.
). Rights Republican.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-08-02

Mn CLAg's SpEgcH,p-In place of
any remarks Of our own, which we
raight, feel disposed TO nlake.in rela-I
ton 10 the veryremarkable speachof
Mr. Clay, ON Monday last,we take,
the following from the Southern.
Press ise8 qft a ,te5j sst,ss NJ
The debate in Use Senate yester.
day was chmactefi9sd by some ox-l
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-03-14

PENNsYLvANIA-THs UNIos.-On
the 22d ult. Washingion's birth day-
the Senate of Pennsylvania passed the
following resolutions:
Whereas, The members of the Gen.
eral Assembly of Pennsylvania have
seen with deep regret, in several sec.
tons of our glorious Republic, indica.
tons of dissatisfaction with our funda.
mental organization, as embraced in our
Constitution, and an apparent DISPOSE.
ton, upon the part of some, to eifec,
radical change; and whereas, in the feel.
ings Of dissatisfaction towards that sa.
cred instrument, the people Of Pennsyl.
vania do not participate; therefore.
Resolved, That the Union is den,ii.
ed with all the glories of the past, all
the blessings Of the present, and all the
hopes Of the future; that Pennsylvania
true to the Constitution, and all its prin.
ciples, will never wnver in hor fidelity
to that noble charter.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-03-14

Cx-It will be seen by referring to our adj
vertising columns, that II. e. Farrel's justly
celebrated Arabian Lniment has at last made
its appearance among us. We hail the intro
duction of this extraordinary medicine among
our friends as great blessing; it is said to be
the most wonderful preparation ever discov-
cred, being composed Of bnSams and gums
peculiar to Arabia, and performing cures
wherever it goes, that astonish even the most
scientific of the medical fahulty. We advise
all families to get bottle Immediately, and
ii may save much suifering.--N. o. Pic
ayune. m72w
N. B. Beware Of spurious preparation
called w. B. Ferell's Arabian Eminent,
a base counterfeit, which has just made its
appearance.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-03-14
THE pUBLJC SHOULD KNOW

THE PUBLIC $40 ULD KNOW
That the Broadway Hat Company re selling
of their own manufacture, the best quality
MOLE SKIN ia rs, of the latest ashton
At "a each!
Making no losses by credit, and selling
great number for cash, enables the Company
to offer hat at the above price, warranted
equal TO any sold elsewhere, at five dollars, or
no sale. There can be found at this store,
FUR, CLOTH, PLUSH, AND GLAZED
CAPS.
California and Rough and Ready Hats, low
crown broad brim Hats Of all kinds,
Low for Cash!
Gentlemen visiting the City will remember
No. 207.
o. THE SIGN rs 90
OF Hats inthe window in perpetual motion. 20
st. Louis. Nov. 8. 1919.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-03-14

$50 to Sl00 are now worth hom $500 to
$500.
A whale boat, which arrived day or two
since from the Toulumne, met on her trip
down seventeen boats bound upwards with
provisions. This boat took 400 pounds
from Stockton 10 a place on the Toulumne
fifteen miles above Crescent City. The ri.
yer is said 10 be full OF scrub oak snogs, and
sandbars. and cannot be successfully navige.
ted by steamboats, until cleared. A city
will undoubtedly be established on the San
Joaquin, somewhere between the Slsnseus
and the probably on the high
bank opposite the latter river. The ground
rises gradually from the river for a distance
Of eighteen miles, TO the mountains, where
there are thousands OF wild horses, elk and
deer. 1t will be fine region for farming
when the gold mines are exhausted. 1t is
one hundred miles from San Francisco BY
land. and seventy five miles from San Jose.
-Four hundred and thirty four water lots
were sold at San Francisco, under the direc.
ton Of the town authorities, on the Sd Of
January, by George Z. Tyler, auctioneer, for
$685., 1870. The terms Of the sale were one
fourth cash, one fourth in three months, one.
fourth in six months, and the balance in nine
months.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-03-14

Gt5-Ihe render will find an advertisement in
another column, headed Dr.. Rogers Syrup
of Liverwort and Tar. We have heard it sta
ted by persons Of great re>psctability, who
have used this medicine, that it is one Of the
most remarkable medicines Of the age for
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis; Asth.
ma, Pain in the side and Breast, Splitting of
Blood, whooping Cough, and all Lung Com.
plants, which, If neglected, usually terminate
in Consumption; and the certificates attached
to the ADVERT, ements would seem fully 10 JUS
,ify this tatemen'.--RGh,cay Reg.
For Sale by o. HENDERSON, Glasgow, Dr..
SNELsoN, Fayette, McCAmPBELL, COATES d
SMITH, Huntsville, Mo. Omar IA
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-03-14
40 lsRe ladies.

GtASIIMERES, Alpaccas, aud in fact all
- winter goods for ladies wenr, will be
sold mt great reduction in PRICES, for the
reason, that the season is ct he close, md we
are compelled to make room for spring goods.
Ladies will please improve the opportunity.
frhI4 c B. ELLIE NNTELN
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-03-14
10 raw Customers,

y ETURNING to all my customers oni
Z Z friends my heartfelt thanks far their
past favors, take the liberty to advise Them,
that shall continue the Dry Goods ard Hard
ware Business as before, with Il well selected
and heavy stock, at low prices and on u.u9i
terms, or for cash, as may be most conyenienr
and | most sincerely hope renewal of their
tavOrs. irbll Z. B. FALLENNTEIN-