Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-12-14
VOLUME 80; NO 50.

one hundred and twenty SIX thousand seven
hundred and twenty two. This act fur
nishes melancholy and striking prcofof the
sacrifices made to vindicate the constitutional
authority Of the Federal Government, and TO
maintain inyiolate the integrity ofthe,Union.
They impose upon us corresponding obliga-
tons 1t is estimated that thirty three nil
lion dollars viii be required to meet the exi-
geneies of this branch Of the service during
the next fiscal year
Treaties have been concluded with the
Indians who, entieed into armed opposition
to our Government at the outbreak of the
rebellion, have unconditienally submitted to
our authority, and manifested an earnest
desire for arenewal of friendly relations.
During the year ending September 80,
1865, eight thousand seven hundred and
sixteen patents for useful inventions and
designs were issued, and at that date the
balance IN the treasury 10 the credit of the
patent fund was two hundred and twenty
eight thousand,two hundred and ninetyseyen
dollars
AS a subject upon which depends an i'm
mense amount Of the production and com
merce Of the country, | recommend to
Congress such legislation as may be neces-
saTy for the preservation Of the leyees ofthe
q
importance that early steps should be taken,
not only to add to the efficiency of these
barriers against destructive inundations, but
for the removal of all distractions to the
free and safe navigation Of that great chan
mel oftrade and commerce.
The District of Columbia, under existing
laws, Is not entitled to that representation
in the natiOnOl councils which, from cur
ho1 IL
TO each Territory established from time to
time within our limits. 1t maintains pecu-
liar relations to Congress, to whom the Con-
stitution has granted the power of exercising
exclusive legislation over the seat of Gov
ernment Our fellow citizens residing in
the District, whose interests are thus conf
ded to the special guardianship of Congress,
exceed in number the population of several
Of our Territories, and no Just reason is per
ceiVed why a delagate Of their choice should
not be admitted to a seat in the House of
Representatives. No mode seems 50 appro-
pirate and efiectual Of enabling them 10
make known their peculiar condition and
wants, and of securing the local legislation
adapted to them. / therefore recommend
the passage Of law authorizing the electors
Of the District of Columbia to choose a del
agate to be allowed the same rights and
privileges as a delegate representing a Ter
ritoEy. The increasing enterprise and rapid
progress Of Improvement Ia the District are
highly gratifying, aud | trust that the efforts
of the municipal authorities to promote the
prosperity Of the national metropolis viii
receive the efficient and generous co-opera-
tion Of Congress.
Tie report of the Commissioner of Agri-
culture reviews the operations of his depart
ment during the past year, and asks the aid
of Congress In lis efforts to encourage those
States which, scourged by war, are now
earnestly engaged in the reorganization Of
domestic industry.
1t is subject of congratulation that no
foreign combinations against our domestic
peace and safety, or our legitimate influence
among the nations, have been formed or at
tempted. " bile sentiments Of reconcilia-
tlon, loyalty, and patriotism have increased
at home, a more just consideration of our
national character and rights has been mani
Tested by foreign nations.
The entire success Cf the Atlantic tele-
graph, between the coast of ireland and the
province Of Newfoundland is an achievement
which has been Justly celebrated in both
hemlspheres as the opening of an era in the
progress Of civilization. There is reason to
expect that equal success will attend, and
even greater results follow, the enterprise
for connecting the two continents through
the Pacific Ocean By the projected line of
telegraph between Kamschatka and the
Russian possessions in America.
The resolution of Congress protesting
against pardons by foreign governments of
persons convicted of infamous offences, on
condition of emigration to our country, has
which we maintain intercourse, and the prac
tice, 50 justly the subject OF complaint on our
part, has not been renewed.
The congratulations of Congress to the
Emperor Of Russia upon his escape from
attempted assassination, have been presented
to that humane and enlightened ruler, and
received by him with expressions of CRATE
ful appreciation.
The Executive, warned Of an attempt by
Spanish-American adventures to induce the
emigration Of freedmen of the United States
to a foreign country, protested against the
project as one which, ii consummated, would
reduce them to a bondage even more OPP
pressive than that from which they have
Just been relieved. Assurance has been re-
ceiyed from the government Of the State In
which the plan was matured that the pro-
eeeding viii meet neither Its encouragement
nor approval 1t Is question worthy OF
your consideration whether our laws upon
this subject are adequate TO the prevention
or punishment Of the crime thus meditated.
In the month of April last, as Congress Is 4
aware, friendly arrangement was rsade
between the Emperor of Franco and tho
President OF the United States for the with
drawal from Mexico Of the French
expeditionary military forces. This
withdrawal was to be effected in
three detachments, the first Of which
it was understood, would leave Mexico in
November, now past, the second In March
next, and the third and last In November,
1867 Immediately upon the completion of
the evacuation the French Government was
to assume the same attitude of non-inter
vention in regard to Mexico as is held by the
Government of the United States. Repeat
ed assurances have been given by the En-
peror since that agreement that he would
complete the promised evacuation within the
period mentioned, or sooner.
1t was reasonably expected that the pro-
seedlngs thus contemplated would produce
a crisis of great political interest in the Re-
public Of Mexico. The newly appointed
minister of the United States, Mr. Camp
bell, was therefore sent forward, on the 9th
day OF November last to assume his proper
functions as Minister Plenipotentiary of the
United States to that Republic. 1t was also
thought expedient that he should be ettend
I'd in the vicinity OF Mexico by the heuten-
ant general of the army of the United
States, with the view of obtaining such in
formation as might be important to deter
mine the course to be pursued by the United
States in re. pSta blishjng and maintain, moe