The New York herald., 1871-12-04

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manded the attention aud approval Of the country:
Tne lact that the reports daily issued md IN most
full confirmation, impresses ltsou On sne
those engaged in commerce and agriculture, evince
the greatest interest In this important work Fun
recognition OF ITS value has Deen given hy tno press
and by the sclentinc men OF other countries, az we'll
as OF our own, and The results attained SO clearly
indicate lis importance thar can, without hesta-
fion, rely upon Congress for an appropriation for
the prosecution and extension OF It's duties TO the
full extent Of the estimate submitted. by law the
rae MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT
| Is dev0lved upon the Secretary OF War. FOR some
years past Its immediate mapagement had been en-
trusted 10 an oliicer OF the Inspector Generals De-
partment, who faithfully discharged ms duties.
ana tnat ne might more eiilcientiy perform the
duties thai this responsibility placed upon him
there should be more direct communication De.
system was changed, and now all reports are made
The present strength or the corps OF adets at the
Academy is 22s. several instances or improper IN
ter.erence by cadets with their fellows have oc-
cured, but the offenders nave been summary dealt
with, and strenuous exertlOns have been made by
the Depar ment 70 prevent the recurrence OF sucn
tary discipline Legislation on the subject OF the
expenses OF the Board OF Visitors IS desirable. as
ana lodging Of the members doubts arise 10 hat
is properly 20 be included under the mead OF board
A per diem allowance would remove this uncer-
t0tniy, and IL is recommended that such an allow
ance be made In the next appropriation. VI
By the lire at The cadet barracks last winter many
Their ofilcers extineulsnlng the fiames, suffered
the loss OF clothing, books, &C., aad apprOprla-
losses. The sum necessary for TINS purpose WIN not
six thousand dollars, and snOu.d be confined
to compensation Tor their clothing and books.
| THE WESTERN FIRES. Hart 4n
The intelligence OF the great fire OF October in
Chicago reached the Department while the flames
were IN progress, and orders were at once tele-
graphed to officers III charge Of army depots to
ward to tnat city supplies Tor the homeless aud des
tltute The promptness With which the wishes OF
the Department were carried out merits high conf
mendaiion. in afew hours clothing, blankets, tents
ana aN were ss on them way 10 ne
relieved much distress. The records and property
n me building occupied p ior Of
destroyed but the greater portion OF the most valu
able can be duplicated from the War Department.
Several companies OF troops were ordered to the
city Oy General sheridan, under whose supervision
they assisted IN preserving order duIing The trying
ant personal conduct OF General Sheridan, while
entrusted py common consent Win the manage
ment OF affairs 10 the c.ty receives the empnauc
Similar issues or supplies OF various kinds were
made TO the Governor OF Wisconsin Tor The relief OF
the sufferers tnat state. ana rellel was also afforded
TO those IN Michigan. WtvhOut lurtner application
Congress wI without DOUBT, record It's sanction Of
perfect system Of
FINANCIAL DISBURSEMENTS
is subject WINCH from the beginning OF the gov.
ernment, has commanded the attention OF all the
departme,ts; and the discovery Ot Tile astounding
frauds, wnlcn nave startled the country Nv their
magnitude has recalled attention to the causes
winch nave combined to permit these dishonest
actions 10 go SO oag undetectel. No system VI re-
guiatlons can be devised which will MAKE enDeZzle
ment under ali circumstances. impossible The
rogue IS always vgiant. Counter-vlgance alone
the o aud fhs 1e 10 en- 1S
daring deceptioas lately practicod provoSe
an inquiry as 70 some mode for the pre-
sn9 ae ana d
penii all checks on dishonesty and render regula-
uons farce careful scrutiny, b7 ire luent IN.
spccu0ns OF the accounts oil disDurSing oil and
OF tnelr cash balances, followed up witnouE loss OF
time bs comparison OF the result OF this searching
inspection win the oncer's balance at the place OF
deposit, Is clearly the only safe resort The o0jec-
ton mat senlinei Is thcrebyspaced the isbnrs-
ing oficer's door not entitled TO consideration
Integrity does not object TO test. 1t invites
scrutiny; n.y. ,n,e, An honest o h1ol,c o1csr prefers
ccpts responsibility when It comes but ne
cneeriuly saDmits 70 any examination his public
conduct, dseming It no rsprosch that he is sub
lected TO the operation Of an lnneXbie rule, which
the a,shoncst acts OF oners have made necessity
Men Men o. large sxpeTlencs nee a Hsoarsng officers have
tion winch might not have been prevented or
ance on The part OF the supervising oilicer In IN
he does not transcend his duty. lie only per-
Why tne necessity OF furnishing duplicate state.
meats 10 different departments II no comparison is
madcY When the snock OF discovery comes and
neglect somewhere Is It in the regulations ana
orders aud circulars issued for the prevention OF
of supervising officers OF Their provisions. Tne
vigilance which these circulars prompt, would II
these Views as to the necessity Tor frequent
INSPECTION AMI reoganlzi.g. their great ad
van!ages, ! proocse n tnls department., to test
tDer efficacy IN the most thorough manner. In as
signing INSPECTORS to districts shall deem 1t my
duty to hold each one OF them responsible every
misdemeanor which occurs in connection with the
accounts Of any disburslng officer In ms district
VIII ch due diligence on his part would have pre-
waicn he dare not Of re pan Of M INSPECTION can,
In my judgment, be established, winch wlii be
simp-e aud direct, and shall endeavor TO show b.
It's operation that II Is emlnently practicable. With
detection maze morally certain, and wflh punish
ment sure ana speedy, there can be no safety for
fraud. @W
TaOOPS IN THE SOUrH-THE KU KLUx. q
The proclamation OF The President OF May 3,
titled IAN act 10 enforce the PROVISIONS OF The
fourteenth amendment TO tie Constitution Of the
United states aud Tor o other purposesm approved
ment Of the same Dy tnis department. ana conse-
the Units States stationed IN m The yc,nt Of any scay
w s 81 ;% G NE az S "
OF the United in making of persons accused
under hs SAID in the rescue OF persons
Of disguised OF armed organizations against
the and quiet Or nc awiu pursuits Of the citizens In
II has been absolutely necessary to retain about
One-six,h oi the army those States OF the South,
east oil the Mississppi, which We're engaged IN the
war OF the rebellion. Numerous Applications Tor
troops 10 aid III the enforcement or the laws were
received from Unitel states marsnais, officers
Of internal revenue and state ohciais; urgent
appeals Tor assistance crOwued la ll0m prl-
vatc citizens, and It soon became evident that
the security OF the people demanded the continued
presence OF the regular lorces. Is painful Iact,
wnlch merits serious consideration, tnat III some
porLions OF the South freedom Oi opinion Is not
tolerated, II that opinion Is expressed In opposition
10 the doctrines which originated the late
rebellion. IndisputaDlc evidence establishes
the fact, Which Is proven, TOO, by the
experience OF numerous sufferers, that an
armed rebellion OF regular organization and great
strength exists la parts OF tnose states. The ire
auent reports by army officers Of perfect reliability,
made after mature observation anu Judgment. con.
clusveiy show that the 10 nilcations oi TINS organ
lied body exten3ive that Its system Ii arranged
with great care and shrewdness; that It's peisecu-
tions extend I'm the dark nOurs 0f the night
ami III cowardiy disguise, To persons 0f everl
age, ana condition who dare to exercise Tree
dom OF conduct, action or speech which dlsagr
with the political doctrines Of these marauders.
This BODY OF c0nspraors, constituted Tor the pur-
pose 0f crushing our many OF the Inherent lDerlies
nj 4 ha tlpf