Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-04


tion. The plants, serials, and otECr product,
adapted to particular localities.
Quietly, but surely, the Agricultural Bureau
IL working great national good, and 4 Eher-
ally supported the more widely lts intueace
VIII be extended and the less depend snt we
shsll he VI on the products OF foreign com
uiss.
The subject of COMPENSATION to tho heads o,
Bureaus and sfficisls holding positions of re
sIonsibiity, and requiring ability ana chars.-
ter 10 I'LL properly, is one TO which your atten-
ton is invited. But few OF the officials receive
a compensation equal to the respectable sup
port of family, while their duties slch as Ia
iovolve millions Of interest. In private life
services demand compensation equal to thu
services rendered. A wise economy would die
tate the same rule la the Government service.
have not given the estimates for the sappOrr
OF Government for the ensuing year, nor The
comparative statement between the ext end
turts Tor the year just passed and the one Just
preceding, because ali these bgures are con
tanned in the accompanying reports, or in til lSe
presented directly TO Congress. These estl-
II ates have ny approval.
More than six years having elapsed since the
last hostile gun was fired between the armies
then aIrsyed against each other, one for the
perpetuation, the other for the destruction of
IL is not now time that the disabilities imposed
by the NV amendment should be removed.
That amendment does not exc ude the ballot
but only imposes the disability TO hOlf Offices
upon certain classes. When the purity Of the
ballot H. secure, msjorties sure to elect Off
GERS rejecting the views of the majority. L do
men from Office merely because they were, be-
tore the rebellion, of standing and char acter
sufficient TO be elected TO position, requiring
them to take caths TO support the Constitution
and admitting TO eligibility those entertaining
precisely the eame views, bur Of less standing
in their communities.
while the latter did not. The latter did not have
il in their power 10 do So 1T they had taken this
il as did the former class.
If there are any great criminals distinguished
ton to the Government. they might. in the iudg.
ment of Congress, be excluded from such an am
nesty; Ihis subject is submitted to your careful
The condition of the Southern States is I'M
happily not snch as all true patriotic citizens
would like 10 see social ostracism for opinione
sake, personal violence or threats towards per-
sons entertaining political views opposed to
those entertained by the majority Of the oil"
citizens, prevents immigration and the f'w of
much needed capital into the States lately in
rebellion. twill be happy condition Of the
country when the old citizens of these
States VIII take an interest IN public affairs
promulgate ideas honestly entertained, vote for
men representing their views. and tolerate the
same freedom OF expression and ballot in those
entertaining different political convictions.
Under the provisions Of the Act of Congress
approved February Il, 1871, a territorial govern
ment was organized in the District OF Columbia
lts.resultS nave thus far fully realized the OK
pectations of its advocates. Under tha direction
Of the Territorial officers, a system of improve
ments has been inaugnrated, by means of which
NaSiliDElpH u IapltliN becoming a city worthy
Of me Nations capital. The citizens of the Dis
trict having voluntarily taxed themselves to
large amount for the purpose of contri-
buing 20 the adoroment of the
seat OF government. / recommend literal a ppropria.
lions on the part OF Congress. in order that gov
carrying ont judiciOus 81 stem Of improv enisnt.
By the great fire in Chicago the important of
sumed. Those burned hsd already become made.
quate to the wants Of the government in that grow
eiy and looking to the ne ar future, were totally
rec mniend. therefore, that an appropriation be
made immt diasly to purchase the remainder of the
squsre on which the burned buildings stood, pro-
iSsd can 1 os at sfar or pro
Authorizing Its condemnation for government pur-
a. properly he eSpeEded towards the erecton 81
new buildings during this fiscal year.
habits, &C, coming into cur country annually Ina,
become SO gre and the in positions eracced npon
me fair subject 81 legislation 10y Congress can n
complaints made by Immigrants of the treatmen;
they receive but win endesv9I f. do during the
shs uld receive Your attention
enforce eaf 9eer a aDs s OF the to
Every Public servant who has violated the lrust
The vgor Of the law If bad men " have seem secured
places, II has been the fault Of the 81 estab-
or the fault of those ha mend for government
positions persons not sufficiently well known to
characsai Of seekers without proper sense ' Of
the grave responsibility which such q course de
yols ts upon them.
A civil service reform which can correct this
abuse lie much desired. Ia mercantile pursuits the
lusihe man " no CAV es letter Of recommendation
TO a friend to enable him to obtain credit from
stronger is regarded morally responsible
to meet his obligations. refOrmatory Law
which would enforce this principle against all in
dorfers OF persons FOR public places would insure
great caution in making recommends tons. A sa,u
aTy lesson has been taught the careless aud the dis
honest public servant in the great number of
cutons and convictions Of the last two years liz IL
gratifying TO notice the favorable change which j.
taking place Throughout the country in bringing t.
puDlthnen Mt those " no have prov the
tusts Conhded 10 them, and in eley atiLg public
once none but those who possess the confidence of
III d, comprise the majority of the community il
which they live.
In my message TO Congress on year ago urgently
Ldtd reform the civil srry ice of the
Congress, III tbs h section of IAN act making ap-
iona for sundry civil expenses of govern
eDt and Tor other purposes" approved March Sd
TO inaueurate civil seTyice reform and placed upon
HIM the responsibility Of doing 50. Under the
thoIiiy IF taid act convened
fer the work, 10 devise rules and regulations
TO efIt CT the Ioeded Their ab6Is are not
ye' mpete, but IL Is beiIeyet that they will sue
coed IN Elslng plan which can be adopted tn the
nlents and members OF Congress, and which will re
6ound to the true interest the public service A
alI events, the experiment shall have fair trial.
Il have thus hastily summed up the operations of
the government during tle last year. and made such
suQgt stions as tccur 10 70 be proper for your
consideration. | submit them with n confidence
that your combined action will be wise, state slan
Ike and to the beet interests OF the whole eogn,ry
Executive Mansion, December 4, 1871.