New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-11
r onu nAuv Tp1p1JNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER II, 1852

Now Lippincott Co. propose to publish loooo coP,s
of the statistics in two fole volumes OF w paYe
IN sne type and paper well bound with hussih oscAs
rrSsrd to the Patent Office the Secretary gives
.re reflections upon the increase OF the business 10
~, o,sce and the accumulation of models which VIII,
In compar aiively short period hA ue ehnre etnoe
and mege-ts the publication Of careful analytical ana
descriptive index OF all discoveries ana nvel.luns
which have been patented, accompanied by accurate
dsrYntions and drawings which viii fully explain tle
principles and practical operation OF the subject OF ne
Patent The reasons for such pubhcation are obvious
10 every one and the only question 70 solve ina. VI
the EXPENSE incurred The Secretary meets TINS once
ton 10 carrying out the plan of such work, win an
annual supplement- thus il could readily be paid out
70 which that fund could be applet which would be
more acceptable 10 INVENTOR and in all respects so ap
proprate as in perpetuating and dusing the knowledge
Of their aborf and presenting TO the public fall de
scrpton of the existing condition OF the mechanic arts
and the kindred branches of science in our country
The latest advces from the Commissioner, on tue
Mexican Boundary, state that the survey OF the Ia
from its confluence with the Colorado % the New
MEXICAN Boundary has been completed. The survey
of the Rio Grande had been finished from the initial
point agreed upon By the Commissioners to Eage Pass
In consequence OF the proviso attached 10 tne sc',
sking appropriation the prosecution OF the sur
yey that the southern boundary OF New Mexlco should
not be north of I'll Paso the work was stopped on the
southern and western boundaries OF that territory In
respect 10 the initial point on the Rio Grande, about
which there has been misunderstanding, the Secre
tary argues t by the terms OF the treaty the question
must and can only be decided by the Commissioners,
whose action thereon ia final. Doubts were az one time
entertained whether the Commissioners could come TO
any satisfactory agreement
Finally. however, they agreed that it should be
established in latitude n 800 29, and the 9th OF
April. ISL the Commissioners, and other persons
artached 10 the commission assembled on the ground
and il publicly proclaimed that that should be the
initial point of boundary on the Rio Grande, and
monument was erected to mark the spot
written convention to that effect was also drawn
up end signed by the two Commissioners ans by the
Surveyor on the part of Mexico, and by Lieut. A. w:
Whippe the Acting Surveyor on the part OF the United
States
Mr. A. e. Gray, who had meantime been appointed
Surveyor on his errval there also requested TO
sim the instrument. but refused. 49,
"As foresaw" Gays the Secretary, " that any dill.
emily which might arise on this point would necessarily
affect cur relations with Mexico, felt 70 be my duty
TO bring the subject TO the attention OF the late Secrc
tary Of State y Webster and to ask his advice a. 10
what course it WIS proper for me TO pursue. we eN
nined the provisions of the Treaty together and con
Cured in the opinion that the alone were
empowered to decide upon all disputes wncn might
aieein regard 10 the boundary and that the surveyors
were mere ministerial agents 10 carry into effect the dc
csons Of the Commissioners, and to authenticate them
by their signatures We regarded the relative functions
Of the Commissioners and Surveyors ns bearing strong
analogy 20 the duties Of Commissioner ana surveyor
appointed under order OF court to make partition OF
tract oland between two joint owners It Is the pro
vince OF the Commissioner 10 decide where the dividing
line shall run ond Of the Surveyor 10 run and mark It
in conformity with his decision.
TIE SIGNATURES Of both, however, are very properly
required to authenticate the report and to show that 1t
correctly forth the action OF both In conformity
with this view of the subject the Secretary OF State adj
vi ed nj to request Mr.. Gray to sign the agreement
fixing the initial point, and letter 10 that effect was ac-
cordingy addressed by me to Mr. Gray on the 3st day
OF October. 1851
The Secretary discains all thought of interfering in
II question Of the boundary, and shows that he agrees
in all respects with Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Ewing IN re-
lfton 10 this matter and with Mr. Forsyth relation to
ii running Of the line between the United States and
Texas, before her admission into the Union
That the Mexican Government has also understood 1t
in the same WAY is manifest from the fact that has lie
VOWED the duties Of Commissioner and Surveyor upon
the same individual Gen. Salazar II Mexico had re-
eerded the Surveyor Associate Commissioner, it is
LaIdy 10 be supposed that che would have been willing
70 dispense with his servces and 10 condc her inter
ests 10 single Commissioner, while the United States
lad two On the ground.
Tnder landing the claim set mp by NJ Grey to nyali-
date the action Of the Commissioner by withholding Ms
signature from the agreement entered INFO between
them necessarily involving right on his part TO eX-
ercisc a supervisory and controlling power over the
Commissioner Mr.. Stuart deemed It ms duty, in conform
ity with what appeared be the true Interpretation OF
tie treaty and the unbroken chain OF preccens under
verous Administrations 10 express his iii sent from his
pretenaions.
He expresses no opinion upon the question 10 the
point where the Rio Grande strikes the southern bound
any Of New Mexico and closes this part of the Report
by appeal to Congress for an carly appropriation to
continue the survey.
Relative to the progress of the work of extending the
Capitol there l. nothing received. new proposition IS
brought forward for which he offers some weighty
reasons drawn from the increased cost OF living &C. in
Washington namely the erection OF houses for the Vice
Pre.iden. and Members OF the Cabinet The high offices
OF the country should be open to the poor well
Tie rich but the practical effect Of the present rate OF
compensation will soon be 10 exclude from the Execu-
i've Councils al who have not ample resources indie.
pondeutly of their official salaries
From estimates which he has caused to be made the
Secretary places The necessary expense OF suS hou-
scs completely furnished az s3bOOoO
For tho District of Columbia, he suggests approprG-
ii NJ 10 introduce pure water and TO construct pera
nent bridges the Potomac; also an appropriation
O, lands Tor schools in that District.
The following is the closing paragraph of the Report
ain former resrt have brought to your notice many
other subjects which regarded of public interest
Among these the establishment OF Agricultural
aud St1,i,cil Bureau rev ion oil the laws relating 10
u Of arsho Attorneys and Clerks OF the Circuit
and District Courts Of the United Stats increase Of
the .Psies Of the Judges Of the District Courts Of the
United S,aier the enlargement ofthc functions of the At
terney General mske him the head OF the Depart
tnt If Justice; and the transfer to that Department Of
oil matters connected with the administration of JUS
tee; the construction of "a national highway throu n
cur territory 10 the Pacific; the precise deli
milton Of the duties of the several Executive Dsoart
Inente and tint provision be made for the appointment
Of SoliCi.or 10 the Department OF the Interior
On al these subjects my opinions remain unchanged
and without repeating the by which they
sustained, beg leave again TO commend them our
favorable idemfion."