Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-12-12
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one nunuTcu anu seventy seven names
were added to the pension rolls. The
entire number of pensioners, June 30
1866, was one hundred and twenty
six thousand seven hundred and TWEEN
ty-two. This fact furnishes melan.
choly and striking proof Of the sac.
rihces made TO vindicate the constitu.
tional authority of the Federal Gov.
ernment, and 10 maintain, inviolate
the integrity Of the Union They
impose upon US corresponding obliga.
tions. 1t is estimated that thirty
three million dollars will be required
TO meet the exigencies of this branch
of the service during the next fiscal
year.
Treaties have been concluded with
the Indians, who, enticeo into armed
opposition to our Government at the
outbreak Of the reueIIion, have un.
eonditionally submitted,to our author
ity, and manifested an earnert desire
for renewal of friendly relations.
During the year ending September
30, 1866, eight thousand seven hun
dred 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 nine
ty-seven dollars
As subject upon which depends an
immense mount Of production and
commerce of the country, / recon-
mend to Congress such legislation as
may be necessary for the preservation
of the levoes of the Mississippi river
1t is a matter OF national importance
that early steps should be taken not
only to add to the efficiency of these
barriers against destructive inunda-
tons, but for the removal Of all OBJ
structions to the free and safe naviga-
ton Of that great channel Of trade and
commerce.
The District Of Columbia, under
existing laws is not entitled to that
representation in the National Coun-
ellis which, from our earliest history,
has been uniformly accorded to each
Territory established from time 70
time within our limits. 1t maintains
peculiar relations TO Congress, to
whom the Constitution has granted
the power of exercising legislation
over the seat Of government. Our
fellow-citizens residing in the District,
whose interests are thus confided TO
the special guardianship of Congress,
exceed in number the population Of
several of our Territories, and no Just
reason is perceived why a delegate of
their choice should not be admitted TO
a seat in the House of Representatives.
No mode seems so appropriate and
etlectual of enabling them 10 make
known their peculiar condition and
wants,and securing the ocallegislation
adapted TO them. j, therefore, recon-
mend the passage of law authorizing
the electors of the District of Colum-
bia TO choose delegate, to be allowed
the same rights and privileges as a
delegate representing a Territory.
The increasing enterprise and rapid
progress of Improvement in the Dis
triot are highly gratifying, and trust
that the efforts of the municipal au-
thorities to promote the prosperity of
the national metropolis will receive
the 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 his
efforts TO encourage those States
which, scourged by war, are now earn
estly engaged in the reorganization of
domestic industry.
1t is a subject Of fcongratulation thai
no foreign combinations against our
domestic peace and safety, or our le-
gtimate influence among the nations,
have been formed or attempted. While
sentiments of reconciliation, loyalty
andpstriotism have increased at home,
a more just consideration of our ma
tional character and rights has been
manifested by foreign nations.
The entire success Of the Atlantic
Telegraph between the coast of Ire
land and the province Of Newfound-
land, is an achievement which has
justly been celebrated in both hemis-
pheres as the opening of an era in the
progress of civilization There is rea-
son 10 expect that equal success viii
attend, and even greater results fol-
low, the enterprise for connecting the
two continents through the Pacific
ocean by the projected line Of Photograph
between Kampschatka and the Rus
sian possessions in America.
The resolution Of Congress protest
ing against pardons by foreign Gov
ernments Of persons convicted of in
famous offences, on condition Of emf
grafton to our country, has been com
municated to the States with which
we maintain intercourse, and the
practice, so Justly the subject of com
plant on our part, has not been re-
newed.
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 grateful ap-
probation.
The Executive, warned of an at
tempt by Spanish-American adven-
turors to induce the emigration of
freedmen OF the United States to
foreign country, protested against the
project as one which, if consummated,
would reduce them TO a bondage even
more oppressive than that from which
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