Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-03


such as further experience may show to be me-
cessary 70 render it more efficient. 10
Proposed Endian Terrifort
The subjectof converting the so-called Indian
Territory, south of Kansas, into home for the
Indian, and erecting therein a territorial form
OF government, is one Of great Importance as the
complement of the existing Indian policy. The
question Of removal TO the territory, within the
last year has been presented 20 many of the
tribes resident upon other and less desirable Dor
tions OF the public domain, and has generally
been received By them with favor. As preliln-
mary step 70 the organization OF such a terrific
~, lL Wi9 be necessary to condne the Indians
now resident therein TO farms OF proper size,
which shOald be secured to them in fee, the resi-
due to be used for the settlement of other friend
~ Indians Efforts will be made in the imme-
Glate future TO induce the removal of as many
peaceably disposed Indians to the Indian terri
tory as can be settled properly without disturb
ing The harmony Of those alresdy there. There
L 10 Other location now aysilabe where peo-
PIE VINO are enaeayoring TO acquire knowledge
OF pastoral and agricultural pursuits can be as
well accommodated as upon the unoccupied
lands In the Indian territory. A territorial gov
ernment should, however, protect the Indians
from the inroads of the whites for a term OF
years, until they become sufficiently advanced in
the arts and civilization to guard their own
rights; and rom the disposal Of lands held by
them for the same period.
The Public Lands.
During the last fiscal yerr there were disposed
VI Oub VI Iut pubic l3NQS ll.oOf.StO acres, a
quantity greater by 1895, go acres than were
disposed OF the previous year. Of this amour
ls5IO320 acres were sold for cash; $50 ,460 acres
located with military warrants, s,67l 1872 acres
were taken for homesteads: 693, ,6i3 acres located
with college scrip; 1854 S37 acres granted TO rail-
roads; 465-3H acres granted to wagon roads; n s.,
- acres given 70 States as swamp land, aud o.
760 acres located by Indian scrip The cash re-
celpts from all sources in the lgnd office amount
ed to 81, ,2ls,1 100
During the same period p .Ols COO acres Of the
pupiic land were surveyed whic- added TO the
quantity before surveyed amounts 10 5S3, ,s64,7s0
acres leaving ,257, ,653, ,625 acres Of the public
lands still unsurVeyed
The reports from the subOrdinates of the Land
Once contain interesting information in regard
to their respective districts. They uniformly
mention the fruitfulness of the soil during the
past season and the increased yield of all kinds
OF produce. Even in those States where mining
Is the principal business, agricultural products
have exceeded the local demand and liberal slAp-
ments have beenmade to distant points.
The Patent Offfee.
During the year ending Sept 80, 1872, there
were issued from the Patent Office L, ,626 patents
Z53 extensions and $50 certificates and registers
OF trade marks. During the same time 1857
Applications for patents, including Reissues and
designs have b5en received and 3,10j caveats
fled The fees received during the same period
amounted to 500, $3.50, and the total expendi-
lures TO SOB 553 90 making the net receipts over
the expenditures 81, ,400.56. Since 1886 200, ,010
applications Tor patents have been fled and
about l34 900 patents issued.
The offices being conducted under the same
laws and general organization as were adopted
at the original Inauguration when only from 100
TO 0OO applications were made per annum, tie
commissioner shows that the Office has outgroN
the original plan, and that a few improvements
sented TO Congress III special communicative
in February last with my approval and the an
prOYal OF the Secretary of the Interior, and the
suggestions contained in said communication
were embraced in bill that was reported to tie
House by the Committee on Patents at the last
session. The subject of the reorganization of
the Patent office as contemplated by the bill re-
Ierred is OF such importance 10 the industrial
interests OF the country that commend IL to the
attention G. Congress
The Commissioner also treats the subject 1r
the separation Of the Patent Office from the De-
p2Ttment OF the Interior. This subject is Also
embraced in the bill heretofore referred TO. The
commissioner complains of the wact Of room
for the model gallery, and for the working force
and necessary files OF the ONCE. 1t Is impossit .e
to transact the business of the Office properly
without more room in which TO arrange files ard
drawings that must be consulted hourly in tie
transaction Of business. The whole of the Patent
Uthce building win soon be needed, if II is nut
already, for the accommodation of the busiIs -
OF the Patent Once.
Pensions.
The amount paid for pensions In the last fiscal
year was So, Il g $40, amount larger by s.
IuS43i than was paid during the preceding
-A,1lO
the act OF Congress Of eb II, 1871, to survivors
OF the war Of 1872 The annual Increase Of pea
slOns by the legislation Of Congress has more
than kept pace with the natural yearly losses
from the rolls. 4 he act Of June & 1872 has added
an estimated amount of $4,000 per annum 10
The rolls without Increasing the number OF peII-
slons. We cannot, therefore look for any sub
stantiai decrease IN the expenditures of this d.
partment for some time to come, or go long as
Congress continues TO so change the dates of
pensions.
The whole number Of soldiers enlisted in the
war OF the rebellion was 2,6SS ,6jS- The total
number Of claims TOR invalid pension is 1T6,O0j,
being but per cent. on the whole number Of en-
listed. The total number OF claims on hand at
the beginning Of the year WAS 81 ,669. The num-
Der received during the year 2G,574 The
number disposed OF was 55,l7s, making a net
gain Of ,204. The number OF claims now on
Tile Is i9, ,oSJ. On rhe 18th Of June, 1872, there
were on the rolls the names OF 81, ,405 invalid mil
itasy pensioners, and ll3,51S widows, orphans
ana dependent relatives, making an aggregate
of 2lS,92 army pensioners. At the same tsne
there were on tie rolls the names OF 449 navy
pensioners and 1870 widows, orphans and depeIi-
dent relatives, making the whole number OF
naval pensioners 3,l79. There have been reeeiy-
ed since the passage OF the act 10 provide
pensions Tor ihe survivors OF the war OF ls12
S6,5Jl applications prior 70 june 81, 1872 Cf
these there were allowed during the last fiscal
year 90 claims. SD were rejected during the
year, leaving II $50 claims pending at that date.
The number OF pensions OF all classes granted
duridg the last fiscal year was 8, $50. During
that period there were dropped from the rolls for
various causes 9,IOI names, leaving a grand t.
tai OF 1929 pensions on the rolls the SOth Of
y June, 1872. 1t Is thought that the claims for
pensions on account of the war OF 1872 will all ts
disposed OF the first of May 1873 It is estimate
that S30, ,4s0, 90 will be required for the pension
service during the next tiscal year.
The Census.
The ninth census is about completed. Ils
completion Is subject of congratulatiOD, mas
much as the use to be made OF the statistics be-
ing contained depends very greatly ON the |
pTOmptitUde of publication. The Secretary OF
the Interior recommends tIat census be taken |
IN 1870. which recommendation should receive !
the ready attention OF Congress, The interval al
present established between the Federal censuses
is SO long hat the information obtained at the |
decimal periods as 10 the material condition, 1
wants and resources OF the nation is of little !
practical value after the expiration OF the first
BALI Of that period. It would probably oJyiate |
the constitutional provision regarding the deci- |
mai census If q census taken in 1875 should be |
divested of all political character and no reap
portOnment Of Congressional representation b. |
mad0 uudsT il. Such a census, coming as it |
would In the last year Of The first century Of our
uncut Of the progress of the United States dur |
Ing THAI century,
EdueatIoE.
The rapidly increasing interest ia education is |
a most encouraging feature in the current his |
tory OF the country, and it is no doubt true this
tlllS u III StCsLS VI
bureau of education That office is continually |
evidence which abundantly proves its |
from the various institutions Of learn
ing and education OF all kinds throughout the |
country. The report OF the commissioner con |
ans vast amount OF educational details Ol |
great interest. The bill now pending before |
congress providing for the appropriation Of q |
part of the proceeds of the sales of public lands
Tor educational purposes TO aid the States in the
general education OF their rising generation, is
measure Of such great Importance 10 our real i
progress and is 50 unanimously approved Uy The |
eading friends of education that 1 recommend
It the favorable attention of Congress.
Territorial AEalrs-Utah.
Affairs in the Territories are generally salts
actOTy. The energy and business capacity OF
.he pioneers who are settling up the vast dolnin-
on not yet incorporated into States are keeping
pace in internal improvements and civil govern
neDt with the older communities. In but one
If them, Utah. is the condition Of affairs unsatis
factory, except so far as the quiet of the citizen
may be disturbed by real or imaginary danger OF
Indian hOstilities. 1t has seemed to be the policy
If the Legislature OF Utah TO evade all response
Jiity to the government of the United States, |
and even 10 hold pOsiu II III hostility TO IT. | |
"a careful revision Of the present /
avs OF the Territory by Congress, and the enact |
nent of such law as the one proposed in Con-
gTess at its last session for instance, or something
.lnilar to it viii secure peace, the equality Of
Ill citizens before the law, and the ultimate eS-
.inguishment OF pOlygamy.
Ehe District.
Since the establishment Of a territorial gov |
srnment for the District of Columbia, the inn |
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