The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-01-18

Sth, 1871. To some Of the lands there adverse
claimants; and rseomn end careful consideration,
10 the end that justice be done, and the state s'i-
/ fer no lose
also call attention to the res,ark Of the ARito-
concerning the necessity OF n revision of the laws
concerning the sale of School Lands, and ofthe sys-
tenn of records Of such sails keI; in the counties
I From the report OF the secretary OF state, md
correspondence therein confined. II will he apra-
rent that some years since the state sold 10 inGivi-
uais some twelve hundred and eighty acres OF land,
the title 10 which still vested in the General Cow
eminent The sale was made BY the Agent then
employed IN carrying cut the provisions CT ian act
providng for the sale o; public lsns 90 all in the
construction OF certain railroads, - approved Feb
ruary Sd, 1906. The mistake evidently arose frcm
error made, by clerk then mploy Ell in the ct
nee OF the Secretary OF State. ,Tsnscribing the
descriptive list OF the lands; the number al the
township incorrectly given. II remsirs Tor the
State 10 do justice 10 the purchasers.
IaNIGRAIIoS.
Having given much attention TO the subject IL is
with pleasure that | observe in the President ;
Message evidence tiat the General Government
empla,es extending 10 the Immigrant from be-
yond the seas, that protection which Is his due
while on the way TO hrs nc~ home With inlmi-
grafton of all kinds, intelligence, social adj
vantases, and means for material Improvements.
We must not fail to make every reasonable and
proper effort TO secure 4 continuance OF the .dvau-
ta-os We have rcaped from this source iOr several
years past. The pioneers greet all new ccrners
heartily, knowing That their arrival tends 70 hasten
the enjoyment OF all the comforts ard advantages
pertaining 10 more popuious countries, ri the
time greatly tencd;tins tie fortunes both the old
settlers and the new.
phiets provided by the last session, and still con-
TIME the distribution TO those abroad who desire
knowledge concs rnins Kansas
CITIES OF tbs TiIIRo Gas.
The extension of railways in.o unsettled Portions
OF the state LEADS TO the rapid building OF new
cities of the third class, and necess;stes tie pas
last session for the organization and government o..
cities Of that grade Ii should I've provided that in
such cases, Incorporation may lie effected az any
time during the year.the Officers elected AZ such
time holding only until the frs. Monday in April
succeeding The necessity existing FOR the e.cicnt
exercise Of local police powers in s casts Is ap-
parent that think further reference - the matter
is not necessary.
You will perceive by Inspection that the state
Library is in good condition and wei kept. From
the report Of the Librarian You will learn that il
contains seven thousand three hundred and hly-
one volumes, besides some hundreds at small
pamphlets. and thirty volumes OF unbound news
papers Other interesting statistical in!ot nation
will be found in the report, which urges the
sity for an appropriation sufficient 10 complete the
sets Of American Reports, and 10 pu chase the early
English Reports. In response 10 q circular from
Hon. John NJ. Wilson, eN Chief Justice OF the
Superior Court Of Chicago, and the request % some
prominent citizens of this state, aud after cOnsul-
iation with the Chief Justice cf the Supreme Court
and the Secretary OF state, directed Z LIBRA
Iian 10 forward to the Chicago Law Institute COM
pleie IT TIE kaIs Statutes and the IL ports OF
Decisions by the supreme Court, a-sIesating
eighteen volumes, 10 replace these destroyed 10y the
great fire.
The fund appropriated for cx prcssagc and postage
icr the library proved insufficient, and 4 snail
amount was paid for that purFcsc from the eNccu-
tive contingent fund. The business vi the ihrsry
is increasing rapidly, both in the number OF books
received and the number sent; and The Librarian
urges corresponding increase III the appropriation
expressase and Iosisgc, that he may he enabled
to carry the system Of exchange with other
States and Territories, il IS cheaper 10 get the
be compelled IT, purchase and still pay that cost.
lie states that the judicial reports alone thus
ceived this year would have cost ive-siX:h> Of the
RELIEF.
In pursuance Of 'An act Tor the relief Of destitute
settlers the western fTontier,' approved March
-, ISL, appointed Hon. Joseph Logan, OF Atchi-
county, the agent 10 carry out the provisions
OF the aet which he did in upright and efficient
manner, leaving s1i3.i7 of the appropriation
drawn, and returning TO the treasury S225.! at
the time of making his report. since The late
severe storms the Plains, | received petition
from Osborne county, setting forth that great suf-
fering would ensue On tia; border II Immediate
lief was rot afforded; and directed Captain Logan
to proceed TO the locality, and fthe representations
were true, 10 afford temporary relief from the
expended balance above referred to, and 10 make n
supplementary report, setting forth his action in
the matter. Both his reports are submitted here
with.
PRAIRIE FIRES.
The destruction annually wrought by prairie
fires is sueh that the most thoushtiul citizens
an xiOus for the trial of PRACTICAL me'hod of
prevention. II is thought thG; if the County Com
missioners, the Township Trustees,
powered to take measures Tor the prevention Of such
disastrous CONGREGATIONS, IT could lie done with
comparatively light expense.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
In accordance with the request Of His ENcei!cEcy,
the Governor of New York, lay before YOU a copy
of an act OF the Legislature of that State making
contribution toward the Completion oithe Washing
ton National Monument, hI'ieet to contingencies
therein set forth IL il believed that with like
action on the part of other States the work voud
be completed and a national repro2ch removed
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
Some time since l received letter iIcm Hon.
Hamilton Fish, Secretary Of Stat. inyiin; me to
nominate suitable persons tor appointment, by the
President Commissioners for The State OF Kansas,
10 prepare and superintcnd the execution of plan
los a celebration of the centennial anniversary Of
American Indepe ndencc, in pursuance OF act
of Congress, approved March ., 1871. In response
thereto, l nominated Hon. John 4 Martin, of
Atchison county, and Hon. Geo. A. Crawford, Of
Bourbon county; and they have been appointed
and commissioned.
Law be fore You cOmn.uaic alton from His Excel
lency, the Governor of Pennsy lyania, iRyitng at
tenton 10 Joint Resolution ofthe General Assem-
bly, of that State, concerning he said Centennial
Celebration, AMI requesting that direct your at
teniion ''to the Importance a. avpintins special
committee to Cooperate with the committee ol
the Joint Resolution Of the General Assembly
this common wealth.
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.
The duty of dstrietins the State FOR the election
Of members Of Congress, will deyolyc upon you.
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion. will express the hope that your
deliberations will result continued prosperity
and ho5Or to the state.
JAMES M.HAEyEY.
TorEEA. January ., 1877.