Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-12-13

unexamped vigor and success. Should no
unforeseen causes of delay occur, it is conf.
dently anticipated that this great thorough.
fare will be completed before the expiration
of the period designated by Congress.
PENSIONS. ~
During the last fiscal year the amount
paid to pensioners, including the expenses
of disbursement, was thirteen million four
hundred and fifty nine thousand nine hun
dred and ninety six dollars; and fifty thou
sand one hundred and seventy seven names
were added to the pension rolls The en-
tire number Of pensioners, June 30, 1866,
was one hundred and twenty six thousand
seven hundred and lwenty two This fact
furnishes melancholy and striking proof of
the sacrifices made to vindicate the consti.
tutional authority of the Federal Govern
meut and to maintain inviolate the integrity
of the Union. They impose upon us cor
responding obligations 1t is estimated that
thirty-three million dollars will be required
to meet the exigencies of this branch of the
service during the fiscal year.
INDIAN TREATIES.
Treaties have been concluded with the
Indians who, entered into armed opposi.
tion to our Government at the outbreak of
the rebellion, have unconditiouaIly sub
mitted to our authority, and manifested an
earnest desire for renewal of friendly rela-
tiops
... PIE PATENT OFFICE.
During the year ending September 80,
1866, eight thousand seven hundred and
sixteen patents for useful inventions and de.
signs we're issued, and at that date the bal.
auce 10 the Treasury to the credit of the
Patent fund was two hundred and twenty
eight thousand two hundred and ninety
seven dollars.
THE MISSISSIPPI LEVELS.
As subject upon which depends an i'm
mense amount Of the production and com.
merce of the country, | recommend to Con.
grees such legislation as may be necessary
for the preservation of the levees of the
Mississippi River 1t is a matter of nation
al importance that early steps should be ia.
ken no. only to add to the efficiency of these
barriers against destructive iuunda:ions, but
for the removal of all distractions to the
free and safe navigation of that channel of
trade aud commerce
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The District of Columbia, under existing
laws, is not entitled TO that representation
10 the National Councils which, from our
earliest history, has been uniformly accord
ed to each Territory established from time
to time within our limits. 1t manifests pc.
culiar relations to Congress: to whom the
Constitution has granted the power of exer.
cising exclusive Legislation over the seat Of
Government. Our fellow citizens residing
in the District, whose interests are thus con-
ided to the special guardianship of Con.
gress, exceed in number the population of
several of our Territories, and no just rea
son is perceived why delegate of their
choice should not be admitted to seat in
the House of Representatives. No mode
seems so appropriate and efectual of ena
bling them to make known their peculiar
condition and wants, aud of securing the
local legislation adapted to them. l there
fore recommend the passage of law au-
thorizing the electors Of tie District of Co.
lumbia to choose delegate, to be allowed
the saue rights aud privileges as delegate
reprssen.iug Territory. The increasing
enterprise and rapid progress of improve.
ment in the District are highly gratifying,
and trust that the efforts of the municipal
authorities to promote the prosperity of the
national metropolis will receive the eff
cient and generous cooperation of Congress.
AGRICULTURE.
The 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 its efforts to encourage those
States which, scourged by war, are now ear
nestly engaged in the reorganization of
domestic Industry.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
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. While sentiments of reconcilia-
ton, loyalty and patriotism have increased
at home, more just consideration Of our
national character and rights have been
manifested by foreign nations.
The entire success of the Atlantic Tele-
graph between the coast of Ireland and the
Province of Newfoundland, is an achieve
meut which has been justly celebrated in
both hemispheres as the opening of an era
in the progress of civilization. There is
reason to expect that equal success will at
tend, and even greater results follow, the
enterprise for connecting the two Cont
Dents through the Pacific Ocean by the
projected line of telegraph between KAN
scbatka and the Russian possessions in A.
merca.
The resolution of Congress protesting
against pardons by foreign Governments Of
persons convicted of Infamous offences; on
condition of emigration to our country, it
has been communicated to the States with
which We maintain intercourse, and the