Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11

able to the last year, which ale presented to
the consideration of Congress by the report
of the Secretary.
The estimates for the fiscal year common
cling July lst, 1878, are SIS, 232, 2S4.40, exclu-
sive of the sum of S2,2l4,2Sl submitted for
new buildings, repairs and improvements at
the several navy yards. The appropriations
for the present fiscal year, commencing July
lst, 1917, are Sl3, 592, 1872. 80. The amount
drawn from the Treasury from July LIST to
November lst 1877, is 1924 1903, 740, of which
there is estimated to be yet available, l,029,
$3.50, showing the amount of actual eXpend
iture during the first four months Of the pres
emit fiscal year to have been si,3l3, 509.l0.
The Post Office Department..
The report of the Postmaster General con-
tains a full and clear statement of the opera
tons and condition Of the post Office depart
ment. The ordinary revenue Of the depart
ment for the fiscal year ending June so, 1877,
including receipts from the money order
business and from official stamps and stamped
envelopes amounting TO the sum of s21, 53l,-
SIS %. The additional SUN of s1,0l3,000
was realized from appropriations from the
general treasury for various purposes, max
ing receipts from all sources S34 ,544 S05.2G.
The total expenditures during the fiscal
year amounted 10 S33, 1856 ,322.44, leaving an
excess of total receipts over total expendi-
lures of 81 ,05S, $50. So, and an excess of total
expenditures over urdnarr receipts Of So
954, 737 Is. Deducting from the total receipts
the sum of S63, 26l.S received from interna-
tiona money orders of the preceding fiscal
year and deducting FROM the total eNpendl-
lures the sum Of 81, 1913, $3.50 paid on liabil-
tiles incurred in previous fiscal years, the
expenditures and receipts appertaining to the
business of the last fiscal year were rs fol-
lows - Expenditures, So, j22, JO2 "a; re-
ceipts ordinary from money order business
and from official postage stamps, S5h3U,-
1922; excess OF expenditures, 81 sol, lsO.i2.
The ordinary revenues of the Post Office
Department for the year ending June 30,
! 1879, are estimated at an increase of three
| per cent over those of 1917, making SO,
| 03I ,09S.2S, and the expenditures for the
same year are estimated at $780, al, leav-
ing an estimated deficiency for the year 1879
| of s., go, G72.92. The additional legislation
recommended by the Postmaster General for
| Improvement of the mail service andt protect
| the postal revenue from the abuses practced
under existing laws,is respectfully commend
! cd TO the careful consideration of Congress.
The Judiciary.
The report of the Attorney General con-
tains several suggestions as to the admins
| tration of Justice, 10 which ] invite your at
| tention. The pressure of business IN the
/ Supreme Court and in certain circui, court:
! of the United States, is now such that serious
/ delays to the great injury and even oppres-
sion of suitors occurs, and remedy should
/ be sought for this condition Of affairs.
Whether it will be found in the plan briefly
/ sketched in the report OF increasing the mum
/ Der of Judges of the Circuit Court, and by
means of this addition to the Judicial force
! creating an intermediate Court of Error and
Appeals, or whether some other mode can be
devised for obyiatiug the difficulties which
now exist, leave 10 your mature consider
ton.
Thu Indians.
The present condition of the Indian tribes 10 tlt
! territory OF the United states ami our relations
with them are fully set forth in the reports of on,
Secretary OF the Interior and the Commissioner of
| Indian Affairs. AMER a series ot most deplorabi,
conflicts the successful termination OF UbichWh l,
/ rejecting honor upon the brave soldiers who ac
| compishcd Il, cannot lessen our regret az On,
| occurrence, We are now al peace with All the lu
tlian tribes within our borders. 10 preserve th1l
/ peace hy lust and humane policy WiA Dee The
| object OF INV earnest cudcHvOr,.
/ Whatever may bc said OF their character and
savage prgpcn~iucs, OF the difficulties OF inrolur
ing among them the habits ot civilized life, the Oh
siaclcs HEY have offered 10 the progress oi settle
/ mcnt in certain parts OF hc country, the Indians
are certainly cntitcdt 30 our sympathy and % a
conscientious respect ON our part Tor their claims
upon our sense OF justice. Incy were the abort
| inal occupants Of The land We now possess. They
/ awe been driven from place q place The pun
! chase money paid to them In some cases for what
they called their own. ha, sin lelt them poor.
! Ia many instances when they had settled down
/ on lands asst gncd t. them by compact, and began
| 10 support themselves by their labor, they Wcrt
! rudely josucd OF and thrust into the wildcruc--
again. Many, II not most, OF our Indian wars nave
had their origin in broken promises and acts of 3D.
justice on our part and the advance OF NE Indians
! In civilization has been slow because the treatment
they received did not permit It 20 bc faster anl
more general. We cAnnoi expect them y Improve
! and to follow our Guidance unless we keep iaIt
with then respecting the rights they possess. an.
| unless. instead OF depr!ying them of their OppOr
/ tuuitie- lend them helping hand.
/ / cordially approve the policy regarding Ni
| management of Indian affairs outlined IN the r.
ports of the Secretary OF the Interior, auu ct the
/ commissioners Of lndian Affairs. The faithful per
! iOrmAnce OF our promises - the hrst condition oil
/ a good understanding with the Indians. ! cannot
| TOO urgently recommend To Congress that prompt
and liberal provision be made iur the consideration
illGllment OF all engagement entered INTO 1E tag
/ Government with Indian tribes
! To withhold the means necessary FOR the per
. Torrance OF q promise j. always false economy
and l. apt 10 prove disastrous lu lis cunsrltLcr,
| Especially j. it recommended 20 provide for In
diauS settled ON their reservations, cattle uuu w
/ ricutural implements 10 aid them IN Whair,er ri
| forts they may make 10 support themselves, 3nu
/ by the e-tabii-hineu and maintenance Of schools
| to bring them under nc control al civilized iu
/ nueucc-.
/ see no reason why Indians. who can give salts
factory proof OF having by their own laOors sup
! ported their families FOR a number of years, ano
who are willing to dciach thcn-elve- from thcil
/ tribal relations, should not be admitted 10 tht
/ homestead act and Tie privilege, OF citizenship
| recommend the passage ui q law 90 That eject
Il will De an act OF Justice a. well as Is means o
! encouragement
Earnest enort- are being made {, purify the ln
dian service 80 that every dollar appropriated 10y
Congrcs. shall rebound 10 the benefit OF hc iHdilu
| rs Intended. Those efforts will have .Ly firm sup
| port With an improved service and every posi-
Ole encouragement held ont to the Indians % better
scale OF civilization We may hope 10 accompli- "a
/ the same time gVod work Tor them and i,r our
/ scNc-.
Protection OF Timber Lands.
/ Invite the attention OF Congress % the import
. auce OF the statements and suggestions made bi
I the Secretary OF the Interior concerning the dep
I rotations committed upou the timber lands OF IA,
/ United states and the necessity for the prcscrN2
ton OF forests. Il is believed that the measure
! taken in pursuance of the existing law 10 rcsls
! these depredatiOns Will be entirely successful d
/ Congress by an appropriation for that pulpo
renders their continued enforcement imPC s>iuie.
/ The experience of other nations teaches Us thai
! a country cannot be stripped OF its forests wlt
/ impunity, and VIC shall expose ourselves 10 the
t1TlVest consequences unless the Wa,tciul and uI.
ed states are destroyed be eficciually checked.
\ earnestly recommend that the measures suggested
by the Secretary OF the Interior tor the suppression
of depredatiOns on the public timber lands Of the
United states, Tor the selling of timber from the
public lands and for the preservation OF forests be
embodied IN law, and that considering the urgent
necessity Of enabling the people Of certain states
and territories 10 purchase timber from the public