Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-01
vely the object for which it is estab-

lively the object for which it is estab-
lished.
Appropriations are needed for more
complete laboratory, for the establish
ment of veterinary division OF forestry,
and for all increase of force.
The requirements for these and other
purposes, indicated in the report OF the
Commissioner under the head OF the
immediate necessities of the Depart
ment, will not involve any expenditure
of money that the country cannot with
propriety now undertake in the interests
OF agriculture.
Education.
II is gratifying to learn from the Blu
reau of Education the extent 10 which
educational privileges throughout the
United States have been advanced dur
ing the wear. No more fundamental re-
sponsibiity rests upon Congress than
that of devising appropriate measures
OF financial aid TO education, supple
mental to local action in the States and
Territories. and in the District OF Co
lumbia. The wise forethought Of the
founders of our Government has not
only furnished the basis for the support
OF our common school systems of the
newer States. but laid the foundations
for the maintenance of their universities
and colleges OF agriculture and the me-
chanic arts. Measures in accordance
with this traditional policy for the further
benefit OF all these interests, and the eS-
tension of the same advantages to every
portion of the country, ii is hoped, will
receive your favorable consideration.
To preserve and perpetuate the ma
tional literature, should be among the
foremost cares of the national legisla-
ture. The library gathered at the Capt.
toll still remains unproylded with any
suitable accommodations for Its rapidly
increasing stores. The magnitude and
importance Of the collection, increased as
it is by the deposits made under the law
of copyright, by domestic and foreign
exchanges, and by the scientific library
of the Smithsonian Institution, call for
building accommodations which shall
be at once adequate and fire proof The
location of such public building, which
should provide for the pressing neces-
sites of the present, and for the vast in
crease of the nation books in the future,
is a matter which addresses itself to the
discretion of Congress. 1t is earnestly
recommended as measure which
should unite all suffrages, and which
should no longer be delayed.
Washington Monument.
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act of Congress of August ., 1876, for
the purpose OF supervising and directing
the completion OF the Washington
National Monument, OF which commits
sion the President is a member, has given
careful attention to this subject, and al
ready the strengthing OF the foundation
has so far progressed as 10 insure the
entire success OF this part OF the work.
A massive layer OF masonry has been
introduced below the original founda-
ton, widening the base, increasing the
stability OF the structure, and rendering
ii possible to carry the shalt To COM
pletion. 1t is earnestly recommended
that such further appropriations be
made for the completion Of this National
Monument at an early day.
District Of Columbia.
In former messages, impressed with
the importance OF the subject, have
taken occasion to commend to Congress
the adoption OF a generous policy to-
wards the District OF Columbia. The
report OF the Commissioners OF the Dis
trict, herewith transmitted, contains
suggestions and recommendations, to all
Of which earnestly invite your careful
attention. ask your early and iavora-
BILE consideration of the views which
they express as to the earnest need at
legislation Tor the reclamation of the
marshes OF the Potomac and It's Eastern
Branch, within the limits Of the city, and
for the repair Of the streets of the Capt.
tai, heretofore laid with wooden blocks,
and now by decay rendered almost i'm
passable, and a source OF imminent dan
ger To the health OF its citizens. The
means at the disposal OF the Commits
sioners are wholly inadequate for the
accomplishment OF these important
works, and should be supplemented by
timely approx riations FRI m the Fedora
Treasury.
The filling of the flats in front OF the
city will add to the adjacent lands and
parks now owned by the United States,
a large and valuable domain, sufficient,
it is thought, toreimburse its entire cost,
and will also, IA an incidental result, re.
cure the permanent improvement of the
river for the purpose OF navigation.
The Constitution having invested
Congress with supreme and exclusive
jurisdiction over the District Of Column.
bia, its citizens must Of necessity look
To Congress alone for all necdful legisla.
ton affecting their interest; and rs the
territory of this District il the common
property Of the people OF the United
States, who, equally with its resident
citizens, areinterested in the prosperity
Of their Capital, cannot doubt that you
will be amply sustained by the general
voice of the country in any measure
you may adopt for this purpose.
| also invite the favorable considera
ton OF Congress 10 the wants OF the
public schools OF this District, "A ex
hibited in the report Of the Commits
siOners While the number OF pupil'
is increasing, no adequate provision
exists for corresponding increase o.
school accommodation, and the Com
missioners are without the means u
meet this urgent need. A number oI
the buildings now used for school pur
poses are rented, and are, in important
particulars, unsuited for the purpose
The cause Of popular education in tho
district Of Columbia is surely entitled u
the same consideration at the hands o
the National government as in thy sew
eral States and Territories, 10 which
munifcent grants Of public lands have
been made for the endowment OF school
and universities.
RUTHERFORD Il. HAYES.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Dec. ], 1879.