Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

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Of tho projected Improvement. This festricton would
not operate TO the prejudice of any Undertaking con.
ceved in go0d aith nna ssecassd WIN 5sssOnso,e s,
the lands falling within the operation ofsuch
grants anddhus 10 exclude the inception Of subse-
adverse right. A breach Of the conditions which
forfeiture Of claim TO the lands withdrawn but un-
conveyed and ftit,e to the lands conveyed which
remain unsold.
Operations on the several lines of the Pa
ciHc Railroad have been prosecuted with un-
exampled vigor and success. Should no
unforeseen causes of tlelay occur it is conf
dently anticipated that this great thorough
fare will be completed before the expiration
of the period designated by Congress.
4 During the last fiscal year the amount paid
to pensioners, including the expenses OF dis |
bursement, was thirteen million four hun.
dred and ifty-nine thousand nine hundred
and. ninety-six dollars; and Fifty thousand
4 one hundred and seventy seven, names were
added to the pension rolls. The entire num-
bcr of pensioners, June 30, 1866, was one
hundred and twenty six thousand seven
hundred anGs twenty-five. This fact turn
isbes melancholy and striking proof of the
sacrifices made to vindicate the constitutional
II
h maintain inviolate the integrity of the Union.
They impose upon US corresponding obliga-
tions. 1t is estimated that thirty-thre mil
lion dollars will he required to meet the ex-
,, igencies of this branch of the service during
the next fiscal year. .7u III. s.,...
: Treaties have been concluded with the
Indians who enticed into armed opposition
to our Government 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 30,
d 1866, eight thousand seven hundred and six
h teen patents for useful inventions and de-
= signs were issued, and at that date the bal
), ance in the Treasury to the credit of the
!. Patent fund was two hundred and twenty
y eight thousand two hundred and ninety
le seven dollars. ..sf.. ..,. ....-.,.....
e AS a subject upon which depends an i'm
d, mense amount of the production and com
le merce of the country, | recommend to Con
re- gIess such legislation as may he necessary
IL for the preservation of the levees of the Miss
e. issippi river. 1t is matter Of national i'm
n. pnrtsnce that early steps should be taken not
4 only to add to the efficiency of these barriers
ne ne against destructive inundatons, but for The
Il removal of all distractions to the free ant
Nh safe navigation of that great channel o
m. trade and commerce. r.. .r.,..
ng The District of Columbia, under existing
mt mt laws, is not entitled TO that representation
he in the National Councils which, from ou
ed earliest history, has been uniformly accord
a nf ed to each Territory established from tim
Gr to time within our limits. 1t maintains pc
y, cuiar relations to Congress, to whom th
Be Constitution has granted the power of exer
IN csing exclusive legislation over the seat o
Oe Government. Our fellow citizens residin.
HE in the District, whose interests are thus con
ms fided to the special guardianship of Congress
,ed exceed in number the population of sevcra
he Of our territories, and no just reason ia pei
,n N ceived why O delegate of their choice shou
iii. not he admitted tn a seat in the House G
iis- Representatives. No mode seems so apprc
,ss o' pirate and effectual of enabling them t
cen make known their peculiar condition an
ca ca, wants. and of securing the local legisatio
"' adapted for them. therefore recommen
ed, the passage of law authorizing the electol
axe axe of the District of Columbia to choose de
for egate, to he allowed the same rights an
ing privileges as delegate representing .err
the tory. The increasing enterprise and rapi
his progress of Improvement in ;hc District al
in, ln highly gratifying, and trust tha. the eficr
lug of the municipal authorities to promote ii
zen prosperity of the National metropolis wi
'"' receive the efficient and generous cooper
avy tiOn ot Congress. ..... ... .
iItd id The report of the Commissioner of Aei
and culture reviews the operations of his depar
nine ment during the past year. and asks the al
se, of Congress in its efforts to encourage tho
lave States which, scourged 10y war; are no
. ems earnestly engaged in the reorganization
nru. domestic industry. .....
The 1t is subject of congratulation that |
up foreign combinations against our domcst
the peace and safety. or our legitimate intuen
E se among the nations, have been formed
,be, attempted. While sentiments Of reconcile
STA ton, loyalty and patriotism have increas
END. end. at home, more inst consideration OF o
ague national character and rights has been ma
Re. ifested by foreign nations. .... ..-
,a%n ,an The entire succt IS of the Atlantic TIE
navy graph between the coast of Ireland and
the Province o! Newfoundland. is an achie'
: the ment which has been justly celebrated
fiscal both hemisphercs MS the opening of an {
me in the progress of civilization. There is n
a the son to expect that equal success will after
i'm and even greater results follow the enterpr
\ aug " for connecting the two Continents throu
the Pacific ocean by the projected line
most telegraph between Kamschatka and the II
Cm. sian Possessions in America. i....
r,d. The resolution of Congress protest.
,0a3 against partlons hy foreign Governments
ap persons convicted of Infamous ofienses.
,m ,y condition of emigration to our country.
,e been communicated tn the States W
's~y which We maintain intercourse. and
The practice. so justly the subject Of compla
Was on our part. has not been renewed.
v,ee The congratulations of Congress To
Emperor of Russia. upon his escape fir
rcSp attempted assas. inarion. have been presen
,sior to that humane and enlightened ruler, &
CO ss,; T. received by him with expressions CRATE
,,ia appreciation. WI ... i-..
a,;,s. $ ~ The Executive. warned of an attempt
II the Spanish American adventures to induce
'thssn emigration of freedmen of the United Sta
rs az. to n foreign country. protested against
t1 project ms one which. if fconsummated, wo
,d our reduce them to bondaga even more opp
'ss,a, .s,ir sive thar that from which they have
:,airs, been relieved. Assurance has been recei
"Itr, from the Government of the State in VIII
'r"m .Sc'q' the plan was maturtd that the proceed
rIosed will meet neither its encouragement nor
cut % proval. II is question worthy of y
aILw consideration. whether our laws upon
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