The New York herald., 1851-12-06
TABLE SHowINc The SALARIES DsraIcT JcpoEs or

In many Of the districts the Of the Judge
is less than that Of the clerk msrsha and in most OF
them does not equal the professional income Of at
torney Of respectable standing Men Of distinguished
ability and merit, unlefs they in sfhusnt circum-
appointment policy which produces such results
cannot be founded in wisdom. Salaries, without being
services the best suited public stations The
Office Of judge Is under all circumstsnces Of great
dignity and responsibility The judges expound the
rty for life, liberty and property mainly depends It
quite as important TO have an able and faithful sd
mintrs:ion Of the laws that the laws themselves
should be founded in wisdom and Of the greatest
cslamtes which can befa country Is to have an sno
rant, corrupt, or incompetent Judiciary.
The delicate nature OF the functions which judge Of
the courts Of the United States has to perform renders
his position Of peculiar interest and Importance
His jurisdiction embraces not only affecting the
rights Of individuals bat also the VALIDITY
Of laws passed by Ger and the States None but
men Of eminent talents charscter and learning should
be entrusted with powers like these And in times like
the p1, Shen Iavt obnoxious 10 particular se,.ions
Of the country are opptfel By violence aad ths author
~ a the courts openly sst defiance, no reasonable
ert shc ud be spared 10 the services Of judges
who have not only the ability to und srssad their du-
ties but the fInness TO discharge them with ndelty To
obtain them, Just compensation must be paid And !,
therefore recommend that such increase Of the salaries
OF the judges be made may be necessary to accomplish
these bjects.
In conclusion I beg leave TO say that, In my opinion,
the public interests would be promoted by the passage Of
law constituting the Attorney General the head Of ths
ent OF justice and making IL his duty TO seal aud
attorneys ard TO exercise tie supervisory and appellate
control over all accounts connected with the expenses OF
the Judicaryi "hen Is now exercised by this Depart
ment
PUBLIC BunDscs AND GROUNDS
various appropnations hnvDg been made by the last
for the OF the mail and other pub
bc grounds in this city IL was deemed proper TO have
pan projected oy Competent person, combating as far
as practicable beauty Of arrangement with utility For
this purpose the services OF Mr. A Downing gentle
distinguished for his judgment and good taste In
the emb. .lsbmsnt Of piesure grounds we're engaged.
He has reported detigns for grading, laying aud
planting with trees he mall aud several Of the public
square, some OF wbicn bave been approved and partially
executed His plan for the improvement Of the mall ap-
to admirably adapted TO into efe II the
views of Copgres That portion Of IL which applies TO
the grounds west Of seventh street having been aP
proved IL partially completed But as the plan in regard
70 the section east Of seventh street involved change
IN tne location Of portion OF the canal for which
propIison had been made you did not feel at liberty to
give your ocia sanction until the wishes Of Congress
should have been expressed in regard TO L. The dia-
gram, exhibiting the design In all its details, will be
tubmitted 70 Congress- and respectfully recommend
It's adoption, and that the necessary appropriation be
mAoe 70 carry IL into erect
The Treasury snd Patent Ofce buildings have been
n.suy painted In pursuance OF the order OF Congress
The Notk has be en- faithfully executed and will doube
prove 70 be great protection TO the walls against the
acncn OF the stmeephere.
The eastern wing OF the Patent cce has been placed
under the direction and control Of hr. Thomas u.
Mhtr' the architect OF the CaptoL and will soon be
fesdy Tor use
NO appropraton hsving been made By the last Con
gtess 10, ting tne western wing II remains as"
Ns al ,ne GATE OF my last report
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