Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-11

ao s'"aStiVN vtNtvmen@ m the report OF the com.
missioner OF agriculture, that we import an ually
iron, foreign lands many millions of dollars worth OF
proaucts which could be raised in own country
Numerous questions arise inthe practice Of advanced
agriculture, which can only be answered nv exper.
| 'ments often costly and sometimes fraitless which
are beyond the means OF private individuals and are
| Just and proper charge on the whole nation for
the benefit of the nation. II is good policy cs.
pccally In times Of depression aud uncertainty OF
other business pursuits with vast Of unculti.
waited aud hence unproductive territory, wisely
opened TO homestead sett ement, to encourage by
every proper and legitimate means the occupation
aud tilecc Of the soil. Ehe efforts Of the department
OF agriculture to stimulate old and to introduce new
'"dlstrics TO improve the quality and in
, yo @S M quantity Sa Of our products;
! Importance OF new methods of culture are worthy
oi your careful and favorable consideration and
assistance, by such appropriation of money
demanded by the present favorable conditions for
tue growth and rapid development OF this i'm
Portant interest.
ANIMALS IN TRANSIT
The abuse OF animals in transit is widely nj
trncting public attention. A rational convention
Of societies specially interested In the subject has
re,ent'y me, AZ Baltimore, and facts developed,
both in regard To crneltics to animals
and the effect OF such crueties on the public
health that would seem TO demand the careful
consideration OF congress, and the enactment of
moro Efficient laws for the prevention OF these
abuses
The report OF the commissioner of the bureau
OF edncat'on shows very gratifying progress
throughout tho country in all the interests com
united to It's care. or this important Office the
report Is especially encouraging, with respect TO
me extension of the advantages OF common
school systems in sections of country where the
general enjoyment OF the privilege OF free schools
IS not yet attained, To education more than TO
any oloer agency we are 70 look as
the the n resource for the advancement, of
and application OF their rights and rcsponsibiii-
tiss as citizens and desire to repeat the suggcs-
the enactment OF appropriate measures by congress
aVr tne purpose OF experimenting with national
au local systems OF education In the several states.
THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRA ny
Adequate accommodations for the great library
now occupied ut the capitol, should be 'n nroyid"I
for without further delay. This Invaluable col
hns era ", p 90 snS manuscripts and illustrative art
the copyrlght system OF the country MS to demand
sny prnP f ana careful attention of congress
ana insufficient quarters. As this library ia ma
tlonal In It's character, and must from the nature
., .he case increase even more rapidly In the fu
Iure than IN me past, IL cannot be doubted that
the people VIII sanction any wise expenditure To
preserve IL ana to enlarge its usefulness
ma THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE.
lne appeal OF the regents of the Smithsonian
Institution for means to organize exhibit and
make available for public benefit the articles
now stored away, belonging 10 the national mu-
consideration.
. ne attention OF congress ~ agaia invited to
t t coheltien OF the river front of tue city of
Washington, II IL a matter of vital imuortancr
to the health of residents of the national csnitaI
both temporary and permanent that the low
iahos IN 'front.' of The city, low subject
y, y, uaa overflow, should be reclaimed
Ia their present condition these flats obstruct tho
drainage OF the city and arc dangerous source
OF malarial poison. The reclamation will i'm.
prove the navigation Of the river by restricting
ana consequently deepening its channel. and Is
also OF Importance when considered In connec-
ton with the extension of the pablo ground and
we enlargement OF the PARK west and south of
,he washington monument The report of me
ooaru OF survey heretofore ordered by n com
inlt.ee OF congress on the Improvement of tho
herbor OF Washington and Georgetown. Ia re-
spectiu,'y commended TO consideration. Tho re.
port OF the commissioners of the District of ca
lumbia presented a detailed statement OF affairs
OF the District. The relative expenditures by the
United States and the district for local purposes
! contrasted' showing that expenditures by the
people oil tho district greatly exceed those Of tho
general government. Tho exhibit Is made In con-
| motion with estimates for tho requisite repair of
he detective payemens and sewers Of tho city which
| Is work OF immediate necessity and in the same
connection a plan Is presented for tho permanent
iunding OF The outstanding securities OF the district
~ BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS.
ny penevoleht rciormatory aud penal institutions
OF the district are all entitled 10 the favorable at
| tcntion OF congress. The reform school needs nd
mtional buildings and teachers aud appropriations
which VIII place all Of these institutions in condi-
tion to become models o usefulness and bcneciencc
VIII DO regarded by the country as literally and
wisely bestowed. The commissioners with evident
Justice request attention TO tho discrimination
made by congress against the district
IN the donation OF land for tho
support OF the public schools and ask that the
same Iiberalty that has been shown to the inhab
tans OF me various states and territories OF the
United States may be extended To the district of
Columbia. The commissioners also invite
attention TO the damage inflicted on pub
nc ana private interests by the
present location of the dcpots and
switching tracks Of the several railroads entering
the city, aud ask for legislation looking TO their
removal. The recommendations aud suggestions
contained In the report will, trust, receive the
careful consideration Of congress. Sufficient
time has perhaps elapsed since the reorganiza-
ton or the government OF the district
under the recent legislation of congress
Tor the expression of confident
opinion as to lis successful operation. but The
practical results already attained are so satlsfac-
tory that the friends Of the new government may
wei urge upon congress the wisdom 0f
It's continuance without essential modification, TIL
by actual experience, Its advantages and defects,
may be more fully ascertaincd.
,,lSlgncdl RIB. HAYES.