Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-02

three thousand millions OF dollars The exports
of agricultural products for the year 1877 as ap.
pears from the report of the Bures Of Statistics
were five hundred and twenty four millions OF
dollars The great cZtent Of our country, with
ills diversity OF soil and climate, ensbes us to
produce within our own borders, end by our
own labor, not only the necesssres bat most of
tho uXurles that sre consumed in civilized coun
tries. Yet notwithstanding our advantages of
soil, climate and intercommu nicston. it appears
from the statistical statements in the report OF
tie Commissioner of Agriculture that wa i'm
port annually from foreign lands many millions
Of dollars worth OF agricultural products which
could b. raised in our own country
Numerous questions arise in the practice OF
advanced agriculture which csn only DO an
sweTed by experiments. often costly and some-
times fruitless, which sro beyond tho means of
private individuals, and arc Just and
proper chsrgo On the whole nation for the benefit
Of tho nation. It is good policy, especially in
times of depression :nd uncertainty in other
business pursuits, with {! vast area Of uncultl
waited and nen-a unprcductive territory, wisely
opened to homestead settlement. to encourage,
by every proper and legitimate mons, The &C.
cupation and tilage of The soil. Tha efforts CT
the Department of Agriculture to Stimulate old
snd Introduce new agricultural Industries, to
orr products to determine the value of olo or
establish the importance Of rsW methods of cnl-
ture. arc worthy o. your care;nt and favorable
confederation, and assistance by such appropria.
may seer, to be demanded hy tho present favor
able conditions Tor tho growth and rapid devel-
opment of this important interest.
The abu:e CT animals in transit is widely at
tracing pubic attention.. = national convan-
lion al s.c,c.iCs specially Interested i'll the sub.
isal has recently me. ct Baltimore and tho facts
dayaIopod beth in regard to ccuelties to anlmal5
and The effect o; such crueltiss upon the public
health, would soc IT to demand the careful con-
slderstinn of Congress, and the enactment Of
etft,n ni lam fay ho AZ
ABUSES.
The report OF The Commissioner Of the Burasu
Of Education shows vary gratifying progress
throughout tho country in a.! t5e interests COM
untitled TO the care o: this i'm poc:ant Office The
report is especially encouraging with respect TO
the extension Of the advantages Of the common
school system in sections Of the couatCy where
the general enjoyment OF tho privilege of free
schools is not yet attained.
10 education moro than any other agency wa
ARE to look. SIS tho resource tor the advancement
81 the people, in the requisite Knowledge Gnd
appreciation OF their rights and RESPONSE bi,i!iss
AS citizens, and desire 10 iepost tho ST. tges+ion
contained in my former message IN hen1tt Of tho
enactment Of appropriate measures By Congress
fl. the purpose experimenting, with .i.!l;'na!
sid. the local systems Of eduoat;oH il tie several
States.
Adequate Accommodations f>r lhe great
library which is oversrowing tbs ca
pscity of the. rooEls noN Occupied 81
the Capitol, Should b provided without.
further delay. This invelustio collection Il
books, manuscripts sad illustrative ar, has
grown to such proportions, IN connection with
The copyright system 81 the country, - 10 de-
mand the prompt AID careful attention OF Con-.
Yreas to save it fcoa injury III it presan. crowd
cd and insufficient quarters. As .as library is
national in it's character, "Cd mus, ;coal the
,ure OF the case, increase even Eors rapidly IN
tire future than in the past, It caulot be doubted
that the people will sanction any visa eXpand!.
ture to p:e;erve it end 10 enlarge its usefulness
The appeal OF the Regents IF the Srliths oman
Institution for tha means 10 organize exhibit,
and make available for tho public De2e1t the ar
licles now stored away belonging 10 the Nation
al Museum, ] heartily recommend to Jour is.
yorable consideration.
The attention of Congress is again iavisaG 20
the condition Of tho river front OF the city 81
Wsshingtc n. IL Is matter Of vital I'm oor:Hnca
10 the health OF the residents Of tho NA:ioa~l
Capital, both tom ,oTary and permanent. inst
the low lands n front Of the city, nov subject 10
tidal overflow, should bn reclaimed. Ia their
present condition, these Isis ooslruct tia drain
ago Of tho city, AID dan orous source Of
malsrial 20 sou. The reclamation will im2ro"
the navigation Of tie river, by restricting aud
consequently deepening it's channel and is also
of importance when considered i'll connection
with the extaHt;on Of the public ground sni Tho
enlargement CT the park, wc3! a2d south OF the
Washington Monuma.t. The repoG! Of tho
Congress, on the Improvement tho hsrbor Of
Washington and Georgetown. is respectfully
commended 10 confederation.
The report OF tho Conmssisno:s o. taa De
t,ict Of Eoialnbis rre2en!s Il do.a;!e! statement
of the siiars Of tho district.
The relative expenditures by tho United
States end the Distria. for local purpos9s is con-
trasted, showing that "he expenditures BY !ho
people ofthe District greatly cxceoi thoso OF
tho General Government. The exhibit is made
in connection with est!iaateS tor the requisite
repair Of the detective pavemanis and s4we!S tt
the city which is y wore OF inuladia.o necessity.
and, in the sHmc connactIon, s p!":: |" presented
for the permanent funding @! thc oa.sI.ud"S
securities Of tho Glstl!cj.
The benevolent renrmao:y, &Ad penal ia
stitutions OF tho District ere all entitled to the
favorable sttcntion Of Congress Cha Reform
School needs additional buildings and teachers.
Appropriations which will plSco 81! OF these IN.
sti.ulions in 2 condition to kaco;ae models oi
usefulness snd bonelcnnce. vii! be regHrdei ~
the country IS litcrai;ty wisely bestowed.
The commissioners, with evident inst!t:'. TO-
quest attention to the Discrimination madn ey
Congress against the Ei2tcct in The dohatn;! u!
land for the support of the public schools, anu
ask that tho samo iiber&lity that has been shown
to the inhabitants CT the various States and le;-
ritores OF the United Ststos, may BE- cI!ondod to
lha District of Columh!s
Thu commissioners also invite attention 10 tho
damage inflicted upon public and prlVate rtar-
ests by the present location Of the depots srd
switching. tracks Of tho several railroads. cusGr-
inc the city, and ask for Legislation looking 10
sestions contained in tho report will. ttuat, re-
ceive the careful consldo' alton Of Congress-
Sufficient time bas, perhaps, not elapaed since
tho reorganization Of the go"ornmcnt Of the
District under the recent legislation of Congress
for the expression of 3 crridans opinion rs 10 i's
tuccessiul operation; but th2 practical rcSEl's
already atta:cd are So satisfactory that the
friends CT the new gcvornmont 'ray we'll urce
upon Congress The v:s'io:., Of its continuance,
without essential modification, until. by hctuSl
9 u,v UEirrtS rs
more fully ssccrtsirc1. K. L. HAYES
Executive Mansion Dec. ., 1873,
Everyone who has cncc used DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup Invariably resorts to Ii in suhse-
queut attacks Of Colds, Coughs, ETC. Price, %
cents.
The illuminatire power OF f. lsos,'s electric
light could not be better utilized THAI TOR az