The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-12-13


facilities a. may seem - be- demanded by the
present favorable conditions for the growth
forest
The abuse of ANNA Ala In transit A. widely
attracting public attention. national cen.
Ncntfon OF societies specially Interested In
the subject has recently met az baltimore,
cruelfies 20 animals aud the effect III such
crut ltiesupon the public health, would seem
" ocmaha the carefnl consideration Of Con-
krsss ana the enactmcnt az more efficient
laws Tor the prevention ~ these abuses.
EDUCATIONAL MArrERs
The report Of the Commissioner ~ tho nm.
rehu 81 Education shows very gratifying pro-
grcss throughout the country. IA all the In.
.eIests committed 70 the care Of this impor-
tant ONCE, The report l. especially tncour-
aging with respect 10 the extension ~ the
advantages OF the common. school systein, In
sections o. the country where the general
enjoy ment OF the privilege OF free schools Is
not y go attained.
To esiucation more than to any other aeen-
cy we are 70 look. as the resource Tor the nd
sancefnent OF the people, the requisite
knowledge and appreciation OF their rights
ana responsibilities as citizens. and l
desire 20 repeat the suggestion contained In
my iofiner message I'm behalf of the enact
ment Of appropriate measures by Congress
Tor the purpose of experimenting, with ma
tional aid, the local systems OF education in
the several states.
Adequate accommodations for the great
library, which Is overgrowing the capacity OF
the rooms now occupied ut the Capitol
should be provided without further delay.
This invaluable collection OF books. manu-.
scripts. and illustrative art, has grown 70
such proportions, In connection with the
Copyright system Of the country, as 20 de-
mand the prompt and careful attention OF
Congress to save IL from injury i'm its present
crowded and insufficient quarters. A this
library Is national In its character. and must,
moro rapidly In the future than in the past,
II can rot be doubted that the people will
sanction any wise expenditure to preserve IL
and to enlarge Its usefulness.
The appeal OF the Regents of the smith
sonian Institution for the means 20 organize.
exhibit and make available tor the public
,n me articles now stored away belong
ommend 70 your favorable consideration.
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA.
The attention OF Congress Is again
invited TO the condition OF the
river trent Of the City OF Washington Hisa
the residents Of the National Capital.
Doth temporary and permanent, that tho
low lands In front OF the city, now subject TO
present condition, these flats obstruct the
of the city, and are n dangerous
source Of malarial poison. The reclamation
and consequently deepening its
cnali,itet. ana 4 also 81 Importance, when
in connection with the extension
q the public ground and tile enlargement Of
Monument. The report OF the board OF sur
seys heretofore ordered by act OF Congress,
pm thc improvements of the harbor Of wash
nA'on anu Georgetown. i respectfully com
The repoft Of the Commissioner Of the Dis.
rct OF Columbia presents detailed state
nent 81 the affairs of tho District.
The relative expenditures by the United
states and TIC District for local purposes is
'ontrn-ted. showing that the expenditures
~ the people Of the District greatly exceed
liza. RAJ
libit y made in connection with estimates
~ the requisite repair Of the defective pave
nent- and sewers of the city. which
md. in the same connection, q plan Il
presented for the permanent funding Of the
outstanding securities Of the District.
ftutions Of the District are all entitled to
he favorable attention of Congress. The
'riorm school needs additional buildings
lace all Of these institutions in a condition
Q become models Of usefulness and bench
tnoe, will be regarded by tile country as lfb-s
rAty wisely bestowed.
The Commissioners. with evident Justice.
clnest attention 10 the discrimination made
y Congress against the District In the dona-
lon OF land for the support Of the public
a. been shown to the inhabitants ~ the
arinns states and Territories of the United
iafe- may be extended 70 the District Of
olumbIa.
The Commissioners also invite attention 10 I
ne damage inflicted upon public and prf-
ate Interests by the present location OF the
epots and switching tracks OF the several
iilroad- entering the city. and ask for legfs-
tion looking 90 their removal. The recon-
cndafiOns and suggestions contained in
le report will, trust, receive the careful
,nsderation OF Congress-
sufficient time has, perhaps, not elapsed
nee the reorganization OF the governments !.
the District, under the recent legislation !
Congress, for the expression OF a CONFIDENT |
onion as 70 its successful operation; but
e practical results already attained are 20
Itisfactory thar the friends OF the new gov i,
.nment may well urge upon Congress the =,
isdom 81 its continuance, without essential
until BY actual experience. its
certafned. y
n. b. HAYES.