Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24

80, Justice and sound policy, there
sN,o alike require, that Government
'Sonld nse all the means authorized by
'hs Constitution TO promote the interest
"a welfare of this important class of
a"r a fellow.cit;zens. And yet it is sim
ID, fact, that while our manufacturing
ssad commercial interests have engaged
'hs M attention of Congress, during por-
ION of every session., and our statutes
.hound in provisions for the protection
I'D M eucoura cement, little has yet been
doos: @ directly. for the advancement of
ourcnlture. 1t is due that this reproach
70 70 our legislation should be removed and
7 sincerely hope that the present Congress
,,;ll not close its labors without adopting
ef;cieut means TO supply the omissions of
chose who have preceded them. An Ag-
r,cnl,uraf Bureau, charged with the duty
Of collecting and disseminating correct
;,iormation as to the best mode OF cnltl-
,.,;on. aud the most eHectual means of
nreserving and restoring the fertility of
the the soil, and of procuring and distributing
seeds and plants, and other vegetable pro-
ductious, with instructions i'll regard to
tho soil. climate, and treatment best adap-
red to their growth, could not fail to be,
in the language OF Washington, in his
last annual message to Congress, very
cheap Instrument of immense national
beneht.
Regarding the act Of Congress approx.
ID 2oth OF September 1850, granting
bounty lands to persons who had been
engaged in the military service of the
country, as great measure of national
ustlce AID munihcence, an anxious desire
has been felt 10y the officers entrusted
with lis Immediate execution. to give
prompt effect TO its provisions. All the
means with their control were, therefore,
brought ilo requisitIon to expedite the
ADJUDICATION of claims, aud am gratified
70 be able to state, that near one hundred
thousand applications have been conslG-
cred. aud about seventy thousand war
rants issued, within the short space OF
nine months |! adequate provisions be
made bv law to carry into effect the re-
concentrations of the department, it is
confidently expected chat, before the close
of the next fiscal year, all who are enti-
tied TO the benefit of the act will have
received their warrants.
The Secretary Of the Interior has indicated in
ais report various amendments OF the laws rela-
five to PENSIONS and bounty lands. for the purpose
of more eiftctuay guarding against abuses and
frauds OH the Goverument--to all Of which l in
yite YOUR particular attention.
The Iarre accession to our Indian population,
consequent on the acquisition Of New Mexico and
California aud li'e extension Of our settlements
INTO Utah aud Oregon, haye given increased inter-
es and Importance to our relations with the abo-
rginaI race. No materla! change has taken place
within the last year, in the condition and prospects
of the Indian tribes who reside in the North west
em Territory, and west OF the Mississippi river
We at peace with all of them, and it will be
source Of pleasure to learn, that they are gradu-
ally advancing in cviliZatiou and the pursuits of
social life A.ong the Mexican frontier, and in
California aud Oregoa there have been occasional
manifestation of unirieudy feelings and some de-
predaons committed, more from the destitute
snd starving condition Of the Indians, than from
any settled hostility against the whites As the
settlement of our cItiz"ns progresses and the game
upon which they mostly reiy for subsistence, is
driven off OF destroyed, the only alternative left
10 them rs starvation or plumber. 1t becomes us
10 consider, in view Of this condition of things,
whether Justice aud humanity, as we'll as an en-
lghtcned economy, do not require us, instead Of
seeking 10 punish them gor offences which are the
result of our policy towards them to provide for
their Immediate wants. and encourag, them to
gay IN agriculture, and to rely on their labor n-
stead of the chase for their means of support.
Various important treaties have been negotiated
IL -.
their title to large and valuable tracts Of country
has been ex,inguiShed-ali Of which viii, at the
proper time. be submitted 10 the Senate for ralf,
Cation.
The Jnint commission under the treaty Of Gaud-
alOuPe ilidago. has been actively engaged in run
hng and markihg she 5ORndary line between the
United States and Mexico.
1t Was stated in the last annual report of the
Secretary Of the Interior, that the iutI point on
the Pacific aud the point OF junction of the Gila
~nh the Colorado river, had been determined, and
The Intervening line, about one hundred and fifty
miles lii length, run and mark ed bv temporary
monuments Since that time, a monument of
marble has been erected at tfie initial point, and
permanent landmarks of iron have been placed
al suitable distances along the line. The Initial
point on the Rio GranGe has also been fixed by
he Commissioners, at latitude a2 degrees D min-
- oiu At titc udte vi the idSI communication,
'he survey of the iiae had been made thence vest
ward about ouA hundred and fifty miles, to the
he'slborhood of the copper mine. The commits
son, on our part, was at first organized OIL scale
winch experI-nee proved to be unwiedIy and at
!sFuaeh with unnecessary expense. Orders have
therefore, been issued FIR the reduction of the
number oil persons employed within the smallest
units consistent with the safety of those engaged
u 'ne service, and the prompt ana efficient exc
'cutOh oil their important duties.
he'urnS have beeen received from all the off
yrs engaged in taking the census in the States
anu territories except California The Superin-
.7nuent employed to make the enumeration in
a'a' e'ste. has not yet made his full report, from
sauses' ."' as he alleges beyond his control This
.I'le IS much to be regretted, as it has prevent
~ y ''e Secretary of the Interior from making the
~ .E'eanial appointment of representatives among
%, o'a.es' na' as required by the Act approved May
u ~I io0o Ii is hoped, however, that the returns
i soon be received, and DO Time will then be lost
-, making the necessary apportionment, and in