New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-06-26

commission. But at least it's long,
and weary days of painful discussion
and Of disclosures smirching the
good names Of many Of whom the
world at large new no evil, will show
to every thoughtful voter that our
whole electoral system must be radi.
cally changed and that strenuous
measures must be adopted to prevent
the recurrence Of this sad and melan-
choly spectacle. Much has been
said concerning the corruption prac-
ticed at English elections, but this
can surely be no mitigation Of our
fault in following the Beaten track Of
the older country to such pernicious
ends.
The bill providing a new form OF
government for the District Of CO.
lulnbia, as agreed upon by the Com
mittee Of Conference, passed by both
Houses Of Congress and signed. by the
President, is generally acceptable to
all people, fixing as it does, in a def
mite and distinct manner, the pc
cuniary relations between the Dist.
/ OF Columbia and the Government o1f
the United States. This is by far
the most important feature Of the
new bill, as it deternlil es the most
difficult problem that our legislators
had to contend with, viz, fixing the
proportion Of the expenses Of our To-
cal government, which the United
States shall contribute in: the future.
It is a measure of great relief to the
heavily taxed people Of the District,
and is but a just and fair contribu-
ton on the part of the Federal
Government toward the maintenance
Of it's capital city.
The bill gives the appointment of
the Commissioners to the President,
and requires a citizenship Of three
years for eligibility to the office OF
| Commissioner-the engineer men,
Der Of the Commission to be Of the
rank Of captain at least. No con-
tract can be awarded except upon an
unanimous vote Of the Commission
ers. The interest on the 1866 bonds
is provided for, the Secretary Of the
| Treasury being authorized to pay the
same as it becomes due: and the a.
mount thereof to be credited as part
Of the fifty per cent. Of the United
States; The Board Of Health goes
glimmering into the past and a health
/ officer, at an annual salary Of 50, 600,
takes the place Of the great hygienic
council of the nation There is not
a vestige Of suffrage left in the bill,
which had brought sad news to the
/ ward strikers and feather buster poll
/ ticians, but to the people at large, a
subject for earnest congratlllation.
The ballot, as exercised in this Dis
trict in the past, left aught but
! pleasant memories, and there is no
desire whatever for a return to its
blessed privileges.
Altogether the new bill is most
favorable in its provisions, and will
do much to lift our citizens from the
slough Of despair in which they have
SO long called for relief.
Judging from the great energy dis
played in the Houses during the past
few days by which bill after bill is
passed without much comment OF
discussion It is probable that Con
gress will adjourn on Monday, the
day originally fixed.
The news Of the death Of William
Cullen Bryant, though not unexpec-
ted, has been received with regret
and sorrow by his numerous friends
and admirers in this city. Mr.. Bry-
ant, having passed through a life fa1
surprising in length that allotted by
the Psalmist, and characterized in
every stage, Of its course BY useful.
ness, purity and happiness sustained
and suited by an unfaltering trust, Z
approached the grave like one who
wraps the draper Of his couch about
him and lies down to pleasant
dreams. Z EDWARD.