The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-12-05

June, 1879 had the depth OF only seven aud
halt feet OF watcr, had, on the Sth OF July,
1879, minimum depth OF twenty-six feet, hsv-
ing width Of not hess than twenty 1--we and
central depth OF thirty feet Payments have
been made in accordance with tbs statute as
the work progressed, amounting in the
aggregate to 81, 250,0C0, and further payments
viii become due, as provided by the statute and
in the event OF success In maintaining the
channel now secured. The reports OF the Gen
eral OF the Army and of his subordinates pre-
sent full and detailed account of the military
operations for the repression of hostilties
among the Indians of the Ute and Apache
tribes, and praise is justly awarded TO the Off
GERS and troops engaged for promptness, skin,
and courage displayed. The past year has
been one OF almost unbroken peace aud quiet
ON the Mexican frontier, and there IL reason TO
believe that the efforts of this Government aud
Mexico to maintain order In that region will
prove eminenty successful.
This department was enabled during the
past year to ind temporary, though crowded,
accommodations and a safe depository for
portion of its records In the completed East
wing Of the building designed for the Sta O.
War and Navy Departments, The construc-
ton Of the North wing OF the building---a part
of the structure intended for the use of the War
Department-is being carried forward with all
possible dispatch. and the work should receive
from Congress such liberal appropriation as
will secure its speedy completion.
The report OF tho Secretary OF tho Navy
SHOVE continued Improvement In that branch
of the service during the last fiscal year. Ex
tensive repairs have been made upon vessels,
and two ships have been completed and made
ready for sea- The total expenditure Of he
wear ended June 80, 1879, including specific ap-
preparations not estimated for by the depart
ment, were sl3, 1858, 7l009. The expenses
chareeable to the year, after deducting the
were -. 433l779; but this is subject to
a reduction of s2S3, 725 81, that amount
having been drawn upon warrants, but
not paid out during the year. The amount Of
appropriations applicable TO the last fiscal
fore, balance of sl,479, O54.37 remaining
unexpended and to the credit or the
department on June 80, 1879. The esti-
mates for the year ending June 50, 1881, are
sl4,e6i, 1875, which exceed the appropria-
tons for the present fiscal year 1851 SIPS.
The reason for this increase is explained
in the Secretary's report. The appro--
priations available for the present fiscal
year are Sl4,5G, 250G7, which will, in the
opinion Of the Secretary, answer all the ordina-
ry demands of the service. The amount drawn
from the treasury from July to Nov: |, 1879,
been refunded, 'saving az the expenditure for
that period s4,b.A, 9I3 20 If the expenditures
of the remaining two-thirds Of the year do not
exceed the proportion for these four months,
"
the year st17:59 so of the current appropria-
The report of the Secretary shows the graft
flying fact that, among all the disbursing
officers of the pay corps of the navy, there is
not enc who IL defaulter to the extent of
single dollar unite with him in recommend
ing the removal Of the Observatory to a more
healthful location. That institution reflects
credit upon the nation, and has obtained the
appreciation of scientific men in all parts OF the
world. Its removal from its present locality
would not only be conducive to the health OF
its officers and professors, but would
greatly increase its usefulness.
United States MarshaIs.
The appropriation for judicial expenses which
has heretofore been made for the Department
OF Justice in gross was subdivided at the last
session of Congress, and no appropriation
whatever was made for the payment of the
fees OF Marshals and their deputies either in
the service OF process or for the DISCHARGE or
other duties and since July 30 these officers
have continued the discharge>of their duties
without compensation from the Government,
taking UT on themselves the necessary incidental
OUTLAWS az well as rendering their own services
In only few unavoidable instances has the
proper execution of the PROCESS Of the United
States failed by reason of the absence OF
the requisite appropriation. This course
OF Official conduct on the part of the officers,
highly creditable TO their fidelity, was advised
by the Attorney General, who informed them,
however, That they would necessarily have to
rely for their compensation upon the prospect
OF future Legislation by Congress. l there
fore especially recommend that immediate
Appropriation be made by Congress for this pur-
pose The act making the principal appropria-
lion for the Department of Justice at previous
sessions has uniformly contained the following
clause: aud for defraying the expenses
which may be incurred in the enforcement
OF the act approved Feb 81, 1870, entitled
An act to amend an act approved May
30, 1870 entitled An act to enforce the right
OF citizens OF the United States to vote in the
several States of the United States and for
other purposes, or any acts amendatory there
of or supple nentary thereto" No appropria-
ton was made for this purpose for the current
year AS no general election of members of
Congress occurred, the omission was matter
of little practical importance. Such election
will, however, take place during the ensuing
year, and the appropriation made for The pay
Of Marshas and deputies should be sufli cient
to embrace compensation for the services they
may be required to perform at such election
The Courts.
The business of the Supreme Court is
at present largely in arrears. 1t can
not be expected that more causes
can he decided than are now disposed Of in ITS
annual session, or that by any assduity the dis
tinguirhed Magistrates who compose the court
can accomplish more than is now DONE.
In the courts of many of the circuits, also, the
business has increased TO such al extent that
the delay of justice will call the at cation of
Congress to an appropriate remedy. 1t is
believed that all is done i'm each cir
cult which can be fairly expected from its
judicial force. The evils arising from delay
are less heavily felt by the United
States than by private suitors, as its
causes are advanced by the courts when
it is seen that they involve the discussion
of questions of public character. The remedy
suggested by the Attorney General is the APP
poiDtment of additional Circuit judges and the
creation of an intermediate Court of Errors and
Appeals, which shall relieve the Supreme Court
Of a part of its jurisdiction, while larger force
is also obtained for the performance of crcui,
duties. / recommend this sugges tion to the
consideration of Congress. II would seem Ia
afford complete remedy, and would nyolve, il
ten additional Circuit Judges are appoted al
| expenditure at the pres mt rate OF salaries OF
lot more than SGO,0uO year, which would GER
taiDly be small in comparison with the objects
! to be attained.
The POstoffice.
! The report OF the Postmaster General bears
| testimony to the general revival OF business
| throughout the county The receipts OF the
| Postof1icc Department for the fiscal year end
| ing June 30, 1879, were $780, $50 So being
| s764, 465 81 more than the revenues of the
| preceding year. The amount realized from the
! sale Of postsge-stamps, stamped envelopes
and postsi-cards was S7t4, 4G5 81 mo-e than in
the preceding year, and 81, 3S7, $50 % more hai
| in 1871 The expenditures of the department
| were $50 449 500 as of which the sum OF