The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-06

ration, but never In d greater idti" w 'iio
whole quantity embraced by the grant than
the completed parts bear to the entire length
of the projected improvement rms res
friction would not operate to the prejudice
of any undertaking conceived IN good faith
and executed with reasonable energy, as it
is the settled practice to withdraw from mar
ket the lands falling within the operation OF
such grants and thus to exclude the lncep-
ton of subsequent adverse right. breach
of the conditions which Congress may deem
proper to impose should work Il forfeiture of
claim to the lands so withdrawn but uncon-
veyed and of little to the lands conveyed
which remain unsold. Operations on the
several lines of the Pacific Railroad have
been prosecuted with unexampleu vigor and
success. Should unforeseen causes OF de-
lay occur, it is confidently anticipated that
this great thoroughfare will be completed
before the expi alton of the period designa-
ted by Congress.
During the last fiscal year the amount paid to
pensioners, including the expenses OF disburse-
ment, was thirteen million tour hundred ana NIFTY
nine thousand nine hundred and ninetysix dol
lars and fifty thousand one hundred and seventy
seven names were added to the pension rolls. The
entire number of pensioners, june ~, 1866, was
one hundred and twenty six thousand seven hun
dred and twenty-five. This fact furnishes melan-
choly and striking proof Of the sacrifices made to
vindicate the constitutional authority of the Fed
eral Government, and to maintain inviolate the
integrity of the Union. They impose upon us
thirty-three million dollars will be required to
meet the cxigencies of this branch of the service
during the next fiscal year.
Treaties have been concluded with the Indians
who, enticed into armed opposition to our Gov
eminent at the outbreak OF the rebellion, have
Internationally submitted to our authority, and
manifested an earnest desire for renewal of
friendly relations.
During the year ending September so, 1866,
eight thousand seven hundred and sixteen patents
for useful inventions and designs were issued, and
at that date the balance in the Treasury to the
credit of the Patent fund was two hundred and
twenty-eight thousand two hundred and ninety
seven dollars
AS Il subject upon which depends an immense
amount of the production and commerce OF the
country, recommend to Congress such egisla-
ton us may be necessary for the preservation of
the levees OF the Mississippi river. 1t is matter
of national Importance that early steps should be
taken not only to add to the efficiency of these
barriers against destructive foundations, but tor
the removal of all distractions to the free and
safe navigation of that great channel of trade and
commerce.
The District of Columbia, under existing laws,
is not entitled to that representation in the Ma
tional Councils which, from our earlist history,
has been uniformly accorded to each Territory
established from time to time within our limits.
1t maintains peculiar relations to Congress, to
whom the Constitution has granted the power of
exercising exclusive legislation over the seat of
government. Our fellow citizens residing in the
District, whose interests are thus contided to the
special guardianship of Congress- exceed in num-
Der the population of several of our Territories,
and no just reason is perceived why delegate of
their choice should net be admitted to seat in
the House of Representatives. No mode seems
appropriate and effectual of enabling them to
make known their peculiar condition and wants,
and of securing the local legislation adapted to
them. l therefore recommend the passage OF
law authorizing the electors of the District of
Columbia to choose q delegate, to be allowed the
same rights and privileges as delegate repre-
scnting Territory. The increasing enterprise
and rapid progress offmprovement in the District
are highly gratifying, and trust that the efforts
of the municipal authorities to promote the pros
IS iytIt ln
efficient and generous cooperation of Congress.
The report of the Commissioner of Agriculture
reviews the operations of his Department during
the past year, and asks the aid of Congress in its
efforts to encourage those States which, scourgcd
by war, are now, earnestly engaged in the re-
organization of domestic industry.
1t is subject Of congratulation that no foreign
combinations against our domestic peace and
safety, or our Legitimate influence among the ma
lions, have been formed attempted. While
sentiments of reconciliation, loyalty, and partiot
Ism have increased at home, more just conSid |
Grafton of our national character and rights has
been manifested by foreign nations.
The entire success of the Atlantic Telegraph
between the coast of ireland and the Province of
Newfoundland, is an achievement which has been
justly celebrated in both hemiSphcres the open
ing era in the progress of civilization There
is reason to expect that equal success will attend
and greater results follow the enterprise for
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 | crsons con- |
victed of Infamous Offences on condition of emf |
grafton to our country, has been communicated |
to the States with which maintain intercourse,
and the practice, so justly the subject of COM |
plaint on our part, has not been renewed.
The congratulations of Congress to the Empe-
ror of Russia, upon his escape from attempted |
have been presented to that hu- |
name and enlightened ruler and received by him |
with expressions of grateful appreciation.
The Executive, warned of an attempt by Span |
h-Amercan adventures to induce the emigra- |
# it.a1 - IN
protested against the project as one |
which, if contaminated, would reduce them to IL |
bondage even more oppressive than that from
has been received from the Government of the |
State in which the plan maturcd, that the |
will meet neither its encouragement |
nor approval. 1t is question worthy of your |
consideration, whether our laws upon this sub
ject adequate TO the prevention or punish
ment of the crime thus mcditated.
In the month of April last, as Congress is
aware, friendly arrangement was made between
United States for the withdrawal from Mexico of
the French eXpeditionary military forces. This
was to be effected in three dctach-
ments 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 COM
pletion of the evacuation, the French Govern
ment to assume the same attitude of non
in regard to Mexico, as is held by
assurances have been given by the Emperor, since
that agreement, that he would complete the
evacuation within the period men
toned, sooner
1t was reasonably expected that the proceed,
ings thus contemplated would produce Il crisis of
great political interest in the Republic of Next
co. The newiy-appointed Minister of the United
States, Mr.. Campbell, was therefore sent for
ward, on the 9th day of November last, to as
sumo his proper functions Minister Plcnipo-
tertiary of the United States to that Republic
1t was also thought expedient that he should be
attended in the vicinity of Mexico by the Lieu
tenant General of the Army of the United States,
with the view of obtaining such information as
might be important to determine the course to
be pursued by the United States in re-establish-
ing and maintaining necessary and proper inter
course with the Republic of Mexico. Deeply in
terested in the cause of liberty and humanity, it
seemed an obvious duty on our part to exercise
whatever influence we possessed for the restora-
ton and permanent establishment in that coun-
try of domestic and republican form of govern
ment
Such was the condition of affairs in regard to
Mexico, when, on the 22d of November last, Off
.ial information was received from Paris that the
of France had some time before deci-
led not to withdraw detachment of his forces
IN the month of November past, according to en-
ragement but that this decision was made with
the purpose of withdrawing the whole of those
Forces i'm the ensuing spring, OF this determine