The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-12-07

and from the more crowded rportIoDa
Of the new world. It's propitious re-
suits are undoubted, and will be more
signally manifested when time shall
have given to it y wider development. I
Congress has made liberal grants Of
public land to corporations, in aid of
the construction of railroads and other
internal improvements. Should this
policy hereafter prevail, more stringent
provisions will be required to secure g.
faithful application of the fund. The
title to the lands should not pass, by
patent or otherwise, but remain in the
Government, and subject to its control
until some portion Of the road has been
actually built. Portions Of them might
then, from time ito time, be conveyed
to the corporation, but never in a
greater ratio to the whole quantity
embraced by the grant than the com
pleted parts bear 10 the entire length
of the projected improvement. This
restriction would not operate TO the
prejudice of any undertaking conceived
in good faith and executed with reas-
enable energy, as it is the settled prac-
tice to withdraw from market Hollands
falling within the operation Oe such
grants, and thus-to exclude the incep.
tom of a subsequent adverse right A
breach of THE conditions which Con-
gress may deem proper toimpose should
work a forfeiture Of claim to the lands
so withdrawn but uncovered, and Of
title 70 the lands conveyed which re-
main 'unsold. '''.. H" a. .Fl
Operations on the several linesof the
Pacific Railroad have been prosecuted
with unexampled vigor and success.
Should no unforeseen causes Of DELAY
occur, itie confidently anticipated that
this great t~hcroughfare will be com.
pleted before the expiration Of the
period designated by Congress.
During the last fiscal year the amount
paid to pensioners, including the ex
penscs of disbursement was e13.459. 1896;
and 50,l77 names were added to the
pension rolls. The entire number of
pensioners, june 30, 1866, was I26,
The fact furnishes melancholy and
striking proof of the sacrifices made to
vindicate the constitutional authority
Of tho Federal Government, and TO
maintain inviolate the integrity of the
Union. They impose upon us core
spending obligations. II is estimated
that s33.000,000 will be required TO
meet the eNigencies OF. this branch OF
the service during tho next fscaiyear.
Treaties have been concluded with
the Indians who, enticed into armed
opposition TO our Government at the
outbreak Of the rebellion, have uncon-
ditionaliy submitted to our authority,
and manifested an earnest desire fora
renewal Of friendly relations. -ai s-s0
During the year ending September
80, 1866, S,Tl6 patents for usofuIinven.
tons and designs were issued, and ut
that Gate the balance in the Treasury
to the credit of the Patent fund was
S22S,297. s'.i .i.a s
As a subject upon which depends an
immense amount Of the production and
commerce of the country, / recommend
to Congress such legislation as may be
necessary for the preservation Of the
levees Of the Mississippi river. Ii IS n
matter of national IMPORTANCE TINT
early steps should DO taken not only to
add to the efficiency Of these barriers
against destructive inundations, but for
the removal of all distractions to the
froO.and safe navigation of hat great
channel of trade and commerce. p.,t
The District Of Columbia, under existing
lLgp. Is not entitled to thai represents ion in
lhe, National Councils which, from our ear
lilsf history hps been uniformly accorded TO
each Territory established from lime to time
within our limits. II mainlainF peculiar TO-
lntions TO Congress. TO whom the Constitution
has granted The power Ct exercising exclusive
Legislation ever the seat Of government. Our
fellow>citizets residing in the District. whose
interests arc thus col fa,d 10 The special guar.
diaEship Of Congrsss, exceed in number The
population OF several OF our Territories, md
no just reaaop is perceived why q delegate OF
their choice should got be admitted to a, scat
intlie House i . Representatives. No mode
seems go nppropriat and lieciualrof cunbling
them To- make kDpNu their peculiar condition
aud wunis aud Of securing tho losahi legisla-
tlion adopted. TO them j therefare recommend
Tie passage o. law a authorizing tiey electors
F0t the District of Columbia 10 cboose n dele,
gate, to be allowed the same rights and privi-
legeS asa delegate, representing q Territory
The increasing enterprise and rapid ptoe[css
of improvement in. lhe District ore highly
gratifying and llrwt ibsl the Shorts Of the
municipal lie authorities TO promote the prosper
ity of the national metropolis will roeeiyeithe
%eHicieqt aud generous ? operation Of Con-
brpss'iH % bgigTGm, y5a9gL s1 .sy,DT
culture reviews the operations Of bis psPsrt-
Pment during the past Sear, and asks ibecaid
ofdCongrrssllh its efforts TO- encourage those