The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-12-08

stance, unless the projected work is Of acknowl-
edged national importance. l am strongly in
cned to the opinion that il is ineXpedient and un-
necessary to bestow subsidies OF either descrip-
ton; but should Congress determine otherwise, L
earnestly recommend that, the rights OF settlers
and of the public be more 1effectualy secured and
protected by appropriate legislation.
THE PATENT OFFICE.
During the year ending September 80, 1870,
there were fled in the Patent Office 19,41 appca-
tons for patents, 3.314 caveats, and 100 appca-
tons for the extension OF patents; 1922 patents,
including reissues and designa issued, 10 ex-
tended: and 1859 allowed. but not issued, by rea-
son Of the on-paylnent OF the final fees. The re-
cepts of the Office during the fiscal year were 1886,
SH.29 in excess of its expenditures.
THE CENSUS.
The work OF the Census Bureau has been energet
ically prosecuted. The preliminary report con-
tanning much Information of special value and
interest will be ready for delivery during the
present session The remaining volumes will be
completed with all the dispatch consistent with
perfect accuracy in arranging and classifying the
returns We shall thus at no distant day be
furnished with an authentic record of our condi-
ton and resources 1t will. doubt not, at
test the growing prosperity of the country; al
though during the decade which has just closed it
was severely tried nv the great war waged to
maintain its integrity and to and perpetuate
our free institutions.
PENSIONS.
During the last fiscal year the paid to pen
sioners. including the cost of disbursement, was
S27, Sill and ,T5s bounty land warrants were
issued. AT its close, 1856 names were on the
pension rOilS-
The labors of the Pension Office have been di-
rected to the severe scrutiny of the evidence SUBJ
United in favor of new claims, and to the discov-
cry of fictitious claims which have been heretofore
allowed. The appropriation for the employment
of special agents for the investigation of frauds
has been judiciousy used. and the results of 1t
have been Of unquestionable benefit to the service
EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE.
The subjects of education and agriculture are of
great interest to the success of our republican in
stitutiOns. and our happiness and grandeur
nation. In the interests of one bureau has been
established in the Interior Department-the Bureau
of Education; and in the interests of the other a
separate department-that OF Agriculture. be-
ileyc great general good is to flow from the opera
lions of both these bureaus, if properly fostered
cannot commend to your careful consideration
too highly the reports of the Commissioners of
Education and of Agriculture nor urge too strongly
snch liberal legislation to secure their ell
cheney.
SUMMING UP.
In conclusion. would sum up the policy of the
Administration to be thorough enforcement of
every law; a faithful collection of every tax pro-
yided for, and economy in the disbursement of the
Fame; prompt payment of the debt of the nation ;
reduction of taxes rapidly as the requirements
of the country will admit. reduction of taxation
and tariff To be so arranged as TO afford
the greatest relief to the greatest number: honest
and fair dealing with all other people, to the end
that war with all It's bHghting consequences may
he avoided. but without surrendering any right or
obligation due to us; a reform in the treatment OF
the Indians. and in the whole civil service of the
country; and finally in securing pure, untram-
meled ballot, where every man entitled to cast a
vote may do so just once at each election without
fear of mOlestation prescription on account of
U. s. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Dec. 5, 1870.