Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-12-17


wise than must be expected from prudent
proprietor and therefore, that grants Of land
TO aid in the construction Of roads should be
restricted to cases wl,re il would be for the
interest Of the proprietor under like circum-
stances, thus 10 cjn,iIoute to the construction
Of the work.
For the practical operation Of such grants
thus far, in advancing the terests Of tho
State in which the works are locat ID, aud az
the same time the substantial interests Of oil
the other States. in enhancing the value and
promoting the rapid sale OF she public do
main, refer you 10 the report Of the becre.
tary Of the Interior. A careful examination,
however, wi show that this experience is the
result Of wise discrimination aud will be Ear
from affJrdiug encouragement to reckless
OF discriminate extension Of the prin' ipc.
l commend 10 your consid ration the men
of genius Of our couniry, who by their inyen-
lions and discoveries in science and art have
contributed largely TO tie improvement Of the
aye, without in many lrstonces, securing Ut
themselves anything like an adequate reward.
For many intcres n5 details upon this SUBJ
ject ref:r you TO the appropriate repost. and
especially urge upon your early attention tho
apparently sight but really important modifi.
cations of existing laws there suggested.
The liberal spirit which has so long marked
his action of Congress sn rel ,tion TO the Dis,
tricl of Columbia will. have no doubt, con-
unue 10 be manifested. The erection Of nm
Asylum for the District Of Columbia, and for
the Army and Navy Of the United States,
has been somewhat regarded by the great
demand for materials end labor during ths
summer, but full preparation for the reception
Of patients before the return Of another win
ter, is anticipated, and there is the best rea-
son to believe from the plan and contemplated
arrangements which have been devised with
the large experience furnished within the last
few years in relation to the nature and treat
ment Of dis ase, that i, will prove an Asylum
indeed to tn s most he pl .ss and afflicted class
of sufferers, and stand MS a noble monument
of W s1om and mercy.
Under the acts OF Congress Of August 3lst,
1852, and March Sd, 1853. designed to sea
cure for the cities Of Washington and Geurgs.
town an abundant supply Of good and whole.
some water, according TO the report Of the
engine, who had charge OF the surveys uB.
der the act first named, the best il not the
only plan calculated 10 secure the object
sought, was that which contemplate taking
the water from the great falls Of the Foto.
mac, and consequently gave it my approval
For the progress and resent coddition Of
this important work, and fr its demand so far
as appropriations are concerned, refer you
10 he report of the Secretary of War
The present judicial system in the United
States has now been in operation for so long
period Of time, and has in It's general thee.
ry and much Of its details become 80 fannilisf
to the country and acquired so entirely the
public confidence, that modified in any respect,
it should only be in those particulars which
may adapt ito the increased extent, population
and legal business of the United States.
In this relation the organization. Of the
courts is now confessedly Inadequate to the
duties to be performed by them, in consc-
quence of which the States of Florida, Wis
consin, Iowa, Texas, and California, and dis
tricts of other States, are in effect excluded
from the full benefits Of the general system,
by the functions of the circuit being devolved
OH the District Judge in all these States or
parts of States The spirit Of the C"nstitu.
ton and due regard to justice require that
all the States of the Union should be placed
on the same footing in regard to the judicial
tribunals. l therefore commend TO your con.
side alton this important subject which in nay
judgmen, demands the speedy action of Con-
g'ess. will present 10 you, if deemed de-
sirable, a plan which am prepared to rec
ommerd, for the enlargement and modilica-
III of the present judicial system.
The act OF Congress establishing the
Smithsonian Institution, provided that the
Pl csidcnt Of the United States and other
persons designated should constitute an es-
Enlistment by that name, and that the mem.
bers shall hold stated and spec al meetings
for the supervision Of the affairs of the insti-
tuition. The organiza ion not having taken
place, it seemed 10 me prorer that il should
be done without delay. This has been done
and an occasion was thereby presented foi in.
specting the condition of the institution; and
Iapprecating lis successful progress thus far.
and its high promise Of great and general
usefulness.
have omitted to ask your favorable con-
sideration for the estimates Of work Of To-
cal character, In twenty seven 5f the thirty
States, amounting TO one million seven hund.
red and tifty-four thous nd five hundred dol
lars. because independently Of the grounds
which have so often been urged against the
. application OF the federal revenue for works
Of This character, inequality. with consequent
Injustice, is inherent in the n .ture Of the pro-
posa, and because the plan has nroved en-
tirely inadequate to the accom- li,hment Of
the objects sought
The subject of internal improvements,
claiming alike the interest and good will /
all, has neyert' eloss been the basis of much
| political discussion and has stood as deep
0 craven line of division between statesmen Of
eminent abil ty and patriotism. The rule Of
0 strict construction Of all powers delegated by
. the States 10 the General Government. has
alrayed itself from time to time against the
e rapid progress of expenditures Of the Nation
. al Treasury in works of local ehRrac ~
a within the S:a :. N 'morable as as an epoch
i i the hs:oay of this subject, is the message
Iof Presi lent Jackson of the 27lh Of Nav