New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02

10 their progress in industry IL is difficult TO 1urnsh any
statement in figures to the condition OF all the loes
The following statement. however, will show the pro
gres made by 20 tribes in the Southern superntendency
during the pastfour years. IN the work Of farming and
stock-rasiug They do not include the larger and more
civilized nations CherOkees, Creeks Choctaws and
Per Cent.
In population they have inereased........-.--. y
In schools So
In teachers 5o0
In Number OF acres cultivated 500
In number OF bushels wheat raised. 5OO
Ia number OF bushels corn raised ......-.. 90
In number Of bushels oats raised from III 1865 70
In number of bushels potatoes raised.......... 900
In number OF tuns hay raised. tS9
In number of horses owned by .-...-.-..-..-.. 200
In number of cattle owned by......-.....-...l,OJ
In number Of hogs owned by-...-...-...-....-..lS0
The increase in value from S50S3 IN 1868 TO SsO
2s5 in 1874
It's gratifying to be able 20 report the general and
very encouraging success Of the Indian policy There
nothing in the sporadic incursions and outrages to
weaken confidence In the final success OF measures now
In force for the treatment Of the Indian tbes so far
any change of policy being decided npon or being
indicated necessary by the events Of the year. there
abundant TO take all proper steps 70 render the
policy more efficient wherever it may be found neces-
sary and TO extend 1t over tribes where has not YET
been established. The aid and cooperation OF the various
religious associations Of the country have been OF the
highest value In no case has there oeen the sghtest
misunderstanding between them ana the department,
wishes and suggestions. They are without exception
doing all in their power 10 render the humane ana
peaceful policy Of the Government as efficient as posi-
BILE In every missionary society having part IN thls
great work the Department recognizes most valuable
assistant thus largely increasing the working force OF
the Government, and without expense. ,
II the policy now I'm force with regard 10 the Indians
f at Ue bo a soil feel confident That it
will result in the ameOraton OF their condition IN every
respect make many Of the tribes sesustalnng elevate
them morally mentally and greatly reduce the pres
ept expense Of their maintenance To effect TINS IN the
clearly defined and established that it cannot be misun
derstOod, and 70 secure the conpetet cooperation Oh az
the Influences which have been invoked in its behalf
The missionary authorities have done well IN their por
ton OF the work They have not only generally nomna
ted as agents good men, whose hearts in the work.
but they have nodded and directed healthy pub
lie sentiment, favorable to the Indian policy,
policy in this country Gan be entirely successful
Even though the success We hope to attain may be but
partial yet the very efforts the Governmental making
To so righteous cause must rebound TO the substantial
good well the honor and glory OF the country by
attracting public attention 10 commendable work,
and educating the people into higher conception OF the
duties OF the nation.
PUBLIC LANDS.
During the fiscal year public lands were dis
posed OF as follows; ,,,.,
Cash sales. 1,s7o5sG15
Located with military warrants.....-. 359,4GoGo
Taken for homesteads ...........--..... 4Gll,3324
Located with college scrip...---.-.-.-. 6gS'5l551
Grants to wagon-roads 465,34l2l
indian serip locations.................. $4,000
Total 4,07564
ouantty greater by 1927025 acres than was disposed
NJ the previous year. The cash receipts under various
heads amounted to $S21s1OO During the same per'od
there were surveyed 22Ol6,6Os acres which added 10
nc orantity already surveyed amounts TO 53364,7SO
acres leaving unsurysyed an area OF l26 e556O acres
inc reDoTts Of the United States survey general All
male mention OF the fruitfulness Of the soil during the
past season and the increased yield OF all manner OF
produce Even in those States and territories where
mining is the principal pursuit. the agricultural products
have so far exceeded the local demand as 10 cause large
shipments Of cereals to the Eastern states
PATENTS.
Needed reforms have been made in the con-
dOn of the Patent Office during the past year. the most
noticeable and important of which is the abolition of the
old form of PatentORce reports, and the substitution
therefor OF The Oeal Gazette Of the Patent Office. De
eey tive aS a sPS Se date C @ Of the pen
reported Them their dscOntnuanoe seemed TO greatly
and the demand for their restoration or an adequate
substitute great as TO require prompt action In
authority was given for the publication Of The Pont
once 01tcial Gazette comprising the Commissioner 5
ecisons the decisions of the Supreme Court aud the
Circuit Courts patent cases. all changes in the rules
OF practice Of the Office, notice OF all applications for
Extension 0Hs and tBs fa claims Of al the pat.
ents Issued together with such illustrations taken from
me drawings OF the patents would give TO the public
= clear idea Of what Is patented. IL will thus be seen
that these publications embrace very much more man
stead being two three years DohDd dat as tne o0
We
detVery Of the etterspatent This wsrk meet
the demand, and Is received with universal favor
issues and designs during the year ended Sept 80 1872
was 1887 the number OF applications Tor extensions Of
teffng OF trademarks was $50. During the same une
there issued 1885 patents, 2SS extensions 40
csTsats have been iIed This shows small in
Grease over number Of the preceding year The lees
oeysd ~ @ % s and the total erpend1rs to
ss2s 90 making the receipts in excess Of the expendi
II wiz at once be perceived that the addition Of about
10000 applications for patents every year must greatly
increase the Of the office. over 100000 Applications
for patents have been fled since 1885, aud about 900
patents have been granted. The drawings, modes and
be 50 CLASSIFIED and arranged as to "a
cih laS access TO them, otner%lse .n ed
the same Invention aud each years accumulation adds
Largely 70 Is dancer The office IL now being admin
general organization adopted at its Inauguration, when
Inc once mas outgrown the plan OF organization that
was sntIelent Tor u then, and new organization has
70 the country the beneiits OF our patent system
! invite attention TO the communication forwarded
Patent once. The commiSsoner 1pees the
Importance % separation Of the Patent Office
IL embraced III the bill pending before Congress for
reorganization OF the Bureau Another subject 70
which attention ia earnestly invited il the necessity
impossible 10 transact the business Of the once with
safety 10 the inventors or The manufacturing OF
the county, excepting with room In which 10 ar
range the dies and drawings that must be Consulted
hourly in the transaction OF Office business.
PENSIONS
There are now on the pension-rolls the
names OF SIS widows OF soldiers who served In the Reyo
lotonary war decrease OF since the last annual 70
port The names Of lS widows and children OF sodsers
who served IN the subsequent 10 the Revolution
and prior 70 the late Rebellion. excepting the