Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-12-08

did the former class. If there are
any great criminals distinguished
above all others for the part they
took i'll opposition to the govern
ment, they might in the Judgment
of Congress be excluded from such
an amnesty. This subject is sub
mitted for your careful considera-
ton.
THE CONDITION OF TIE SOUTHERN
STATES
is, unhappily, not such as all true
patriotic citizens would like to see.
Social ostracism for opinions sake,
personal violence, or threats toward
persons entertaining political views
opposed to those entertained by the
majority of the citizens, prevents
immigration and the flow of much
needed capital into the States lately
in rebellion.
1t will be a happy condition of
the country when the old citizens Of
these States will take an interest in
public affairs, promulgate ideas
honestly entertained, vote for men
representing their views, and per
nit the same freedom Of expression
and Of the ballot TO those entertain
ing different political connection.
TERRITORY OF COLUMBIA.
Under the provisions Of the act
of Congress approved February 81,
1871, territorial government was
organized in the District of Column
bia. Its results have thus far fully
realized the expectations Of its adj
vocates. Under the direction OF
the territorial officers system OF
improvements has been inaugur-
atcd, by means of which Washing
ton is rapidly becoming a city wor-
thy Of the nations Capitol. The
citizens of the District having vol
UNFAIRLY taxed themselves to a large
amount for the purpose of contrib
uting to the advancement of the seat
of government. | recommend lib
eral appropriations on the part Of
Congress, in order that the govern
ment may bear its just share Of the
expenses Of carrying out the various
systems Of Improvement.
IN the great fire at Chicago tho
most important Of the govcrnmert
buildings in the city were consumed
Those burned had already become
inadequate to the wants of the GOV.
eminent in that growing city, and
in the future must have proved TO-
tally inadequate. | recommend
therefore that an appropriation be
made Immediately to purchase the
remainder of the square on which
the burned buildings stood, pro
viding it can be purchased at q fail
valuation, and providing the legis
laturc Of Illinois will pass law au
thorizing its condemnation fol
government purposes.
also recommend an appropri
alton Of as much money as can
properly be expended towards tho
erection of a new building during
this fiscal year.
EMIGRATION.
The number Of emigrants, iono-
rant of orr laws. habits anl ems
toms coming into our country m,
nually, has become so great, and
the impositions practiced Oh them
so numerous and fragrant, that ]
suggest Congressional action fol
their protection. 1t seems to me
that it offers Q proper subject fol
Legislation by Congress.
| cannot now state as fully as !
desire the nature of the complaints
made by the cmigrants of the treat
ment they receive, but will ondea.
yor to do so during the session OF
Congress, particularly if the sub
.ect should receive your attention.
JioN u llf+ NJ } I'i4M y y DE-
1t has been the aim Of the admin
istration to enforce honesty and el'
ficicncy in all public officers
Every public servant who has viola
ted the trust placed in him Ia
been proceeded against with all the
vigor Of the law. II bad men have
secured places, it has been the
fault of the system established BY
law and custom for making ap-
pointments, or the fault of those
who recommend for government
positions persons not sufficiently
well known to them personally, or
who give letters endorsing The
character of office seekers, without
sense of the grave responsibility
which such course devolycs upon
them.
THE CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
which can result in the correction
of this abuse is much desired. In
mercantile pursuits the business
men who give a letter Of recon-
mendation to 4 friend to enable him
to obtain credit from a stranger, is
regarded is morally responsible for
the integrity Of his friend, and his
ability to meet his obligations. \
rctormatory law which would en-
force these principles against all
endorsers Of persons soliciting pub
lie places would ensure greater
caution in making recommends
tons. A Statutory lesson has been
taught the careless, and the dishon-
est servant on the great number of
and convictions Of the
last two years.
1t is gratifying to notice tie IA
change which is taking
place throughout the country, In
bringing to punishment those who
have proved rccreant to the trusts
eonlidcd to them, and in cleyating
% public Office none but those who
possess the confidence Of the honest
md virtuous, who it is always found
the majority of the com
nunity in which they live. In my
Message to Congress one year ago
urgently recommended Il reform
n the Civil Service of the country.
II conformity to that recommends
ion, Congress, III the ninth section
If an act making appropriation for
'undry civil expenses Of the govern
nent, and for other purposes, APP