The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-12-17

/ fve u the principal departments, which leave
some II those departments withon, sumeleh'
means "a rrnder their respective prac'
teal exhibits complete and sAuhac,
tory. The exhibition bsing an iniernsuonai
ono and the Government being voluntary ovn'
trihutor. II Is my opinion that its contribution
should be OF rhararter. in quality and extent.
O. sustain the dignity and credit OF 50 uirun-
guished a contributor. The advantages y NE
country OF q crcditabe display are IN an inter
national point OF view of the hrst Importance,
while an Indifferent or uncreditahie paruclpa-
ton by the Government would he humlliatnS
10 the patriotic feelings OF our people themselves.
I cominend the estimates of the board for the
necessary additional appropriations
The Powers OF Europe. almost without eNcep
ton many Of the south American states, ana
even the more distant Eastern Powers have man
ifested their friendly sentiments toward he
United Ststes. and the interest of The world IN
our progress II evincct by the steps taken -
Join with US In celebrating the Centennial Of the
Nation. and strongly recommend that more
national importance be given 20 this exhibition
by such leg station and by such appropriation as
will insure it, success It, value in bringing 10
our shores innumerable useful works ~ art anu
skill the comming CLING Of the citizers q foreign
countries and our owr, and the interchange OF
ideas and manufactures Wi far exceed any Pc
cuniary outlay We may make
DOCUMENTS TRANSMITTED.
transmit herewith the report OF the Commits
sioner OF Agriculture. together with The reports
OF the Commissioners the Board Of Audit and
the Board OF Health OF the District of Columbia,
10 all OF which invite your attention. The bu-
Of Agriculture has accomplished muCh in
disseminating useful knowledge 10 the agricul.
turist and also by introducing new and useful
productions adapted 10 our soil and climate, and
are worthy Of the continued encouragement OF
the Government. The report OF the Commission
er Of Education. which accompanies the report
OF the secretary OF the Inc rior, shows CRAFTY
ing progress in EDUCATIONAL mstters.
MORMON roLrGAMr.
have called attention - the anomalous. not
to saw scandal0us condition of affairs existing in
the Territory Of Utah, and have a-ked for def
mite legislation To correct II. That poly gamy
should exist in a free, enlightened and Christian
country without the power 20 punish so nagrant
a crime against decency and morality. seems
prepOsterous True, there Is no law 70 sustain
this unnatural vice. but what Il needed Il a law
t. punish IL as a crime, and at the same time 70
II \ the status of the innocent children. the on
spring OF this system. and Of the possibly inno-
cent plural wives but as an institution, polyga-
my should be banished from the land.
While this is being done. invite the attention
Of Congress 10 another, though perhaps no less
evil. the importation OF Chinese women. but
few Of whom are brought 10 our shores 70 pursue
honorable or useful occupations.
LAWS REGULATING LAND sALEs.
Observations while visiting the territories Of
wyoming. Utah. and Colorado during the past
autumn. convinced me that the existing laws
regulating the disposition of public lands. tim
Der, ETC.. and probably the mining laws them
amended and AZ early day. In a Territory
where the cultivation OF the soil can only he fol-
lowed by irrigation. and this IL not Practicable
only where stock can reach water 20 quench its
thirst. and cannot be governed by the same laws
a. 70 entries As lands every acre of which is an
independent estate BY itself. Lands must be
held in Larger quantities Ia justify the expense
Of conducting water upon II 70 make 1t fruitful
or 70 justify utilizing II as pasturage. The tim
Der IN most OF the Territories IL principally con
fined n the mountain regions, which are held for
entry in small quantities only and as mineral
lands The timber l. the property Of the United
states, for the disposal Of ~ hch there is now no
RfiaQuAf~ The -eftlpr DsArOmP a
sumner of this timber whether he lives upon the
plains or Is engaged in working the mines
self or knowingly patron Of trespass-
ers. Ny opportunities for observing
were not sufficient 70 justify me
N snh,sr. x, ,hsi ,on,
committe of the two Houses OF Congress. sum
ciently large To be divided into sub committees,
be organized IN visit all the mining States and
Territories during the coming summer. and that
the committee shall report 20 tongress, at the
next session, such laws or amendments Ia laws
~ It may deem necessary TO secure the best inter
est OF the Government, and the people OF these
territories, who are doing much for their de
W lopment. am cure the citizens occupying the
territories describe-i 90 not wish 10 he uespass-
ers, nor Will they be If legal ways are provided
for them 70 become owners OF these actual neces-
sites Of sAeir positions.
REHABILITATION.
As this will be the last annual message which
shall have the honor OF transmitting 70 Con-
gress before my SUCCESSOR IL chosen, | viii re-
peat or recsnitulate the questions hich deem OF
vital importance which should be legslated upon
and settled al this session. kirst-Ihat the STATS
shall he required TO afford the opportunity Of
good common school education 70 every child
within their limits. secont-That no sectarian
tenets shall be taught in any school support
Ell in whole or IN part by the state or Nation, or
By proceeds OF any tax levied upon an oommu
nifty. make Education oompulsory-so far 81 10
deprive all persons who cannot read and write
from becoming voters after the year l-e1
DISTINGUISHING none, however, on the ground
Of iterAcy who may be voters at the
tine Tins amendment takes effect.
Hnird--Declsre church and State forever
separate and distinct, but each free within their
proper sphere. and that all Church property snail
bear IL own proportion Of taxes. Fourth
Drive out licensed immortality. such AS poly
gamy and the importation OF women for illegit-
mate purposes. To recur again To the CenteDni.
al year-it would seem a. though now, as we
are about TO begin the second century Of our ma
tona existence, would he the most lifting time
for these reforms. fifth-Hnact such laws az
will secure a speedy return u sound cur.
rcncy such as will command the respect of the
world
Believing that these views will commend them.
selves 10 the great majority Of the right thinking
and patriotic citizens Of the Unit-d States, sub
init the rest ~ Congress.
tsignc,il Y. :. GRANT.