Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-05

stelr cxtelGed. The omission 10 rend;f sSch
sid is not wise ecolomy; but, IN the CONTRARY +,
Undoubtedly results Ia losses CT immense snuS
annually that mlrht be sawed thioush welt-d,rpct
e tnurts OF the government 10 promote Ihis
NltEl inlereSt
The rtsuEs already aecomplis ed With the very
limited means heretofore seed ~ the CommauU
ul the department ofaSr cutGtv IL an earnest uI
what may be expected vita decreased Spp'cpr,S.
uns Tor tie several purposes Indicated Ia the re-.
port OF tho VommlsslunVr, VITA u view 10 placiNg
Toe dvpaFtme upon a iNoiiK@ whtch VIII ENABLE
u 10 prosecute moro ,a>cuyegy the objects Tor
which II i established.
Appropriations are needed tor more complete
lshiUuori Tor tue establishment OF a veterinary
division, Snd 1tNIs.oP ri forestry, auo for an Ia
crease OF tatce.
lae requirements fer these and other purposes
inuivatd IN the report OF tue commissioner un
DER the head OF the immediate necessities or th,.
par.meu;, VIII not iayulvs any expenditure ot
money taat the cVpulty caduot Win pt0prlctl
NOW EuIsita~e lniAe !Iiuetts Of Asteui'9te,
EDUCATION,
Ii Is gratifying 10 learn from the bureau of sdu.
c ten tie extent 10 whch puuUa, loual privileges
dutiug the wear No mere tuniAment1 RI
: ousb'ily rests upon congress thsu taSt q
u"Nlstng app ept.Rte m"a- urrs ~ financial
aid 70 education, supplemental 10 local action IN
the states ana territories, and in the District OF
Columbia The Wise iolethought OF the founders
oi our government has not only furnished the
TENS Ot te new states, but l9ld the foundations
fur the matnty nance OF their universities and COX
ltEes 81 agriculture and mcShau,c alis Meas.
UlC> III accordance VITA This lrAdl tuuIl policy los
the tutlGCr benefit OF ali these interests and the
tNteAsluu OF the same advantages 10 every p1r.
ti0n Of HE country, IL i hoped, Viii RECEIVE yuEr
favorable consideration.
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
To preserve and perpeuate the national itcre.
tate should b. among Tue foremost cares of the
national legislature. The library gathered al tao
capitol still remains unpruvidcd with any suitable
accommodations for its rapidly increasing stores.
The ma Enttude ana Importance VI the collection,
increased rs II Is by the dt posIts made under the
law oG copyright, ny domestic and foreign CN-
changes, and by the scientific library OF the
Smithsonian Institution, call for building 0Cconl-
modatons which shall be at once adequate ANA
ireprooG The location of such pubic build.
Ing, which should provide for the pressing neccs.
stles Of The Z sent, and for the vast increase Of
the nations looks in The future, is matter which
addresses itself To the discretion OF congress. Ii
is earnestly recommended ~ a measure which
should unite all sutragcs, and winch should no
longer be delayed.
wAsutNGToN MONUMENT.
The to'nt commit ssinn created by the act Of con-
gresS OF August lSh for tue purpose OF super
NlStug aud dr. crt,ng the com pltttUu Of the Nash
thssom maanna. annMent e. wien commission
tentton Ia this SUBJECT, ana already he strength
cuing of the foundation has SO FAR progressed as
10 ensure the entire success Of THIS part Of the
work. AmaSSive layer OF mason ry has been IN
trOuured below the original LIQUIDATION, widening
the base, increasing the stabnty of the Struc ure.
and rendering u possible TO carry the shaft TO
completion, 1t is earnestly recommended that
sucii III theT appropriations he made Tor the con.
tinge lToSecnt'on o. me wrS - LAY " ncres-
ment ut an early day.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
In former messages, impressed with the i'm
lortancc of the subject, have taken occasion 10
commend To congress the adoption OF u generous
policy towards the District OF Iolumbia. The
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herewith transmitted, contains suggestions and
Recommendations, TO all of which l earnestly in
vlte your careful attention. ask your carly and
favorable consideration OF the views which they
express as To The urgent need of legislation for
thu reclamation Of the mHrahes OF the Potomac
and It's eastern branch, within the limits of The
city, aud for the repair OF the streets OF the capt.
tai, heretofore laid With wooden blocks, aud now
by decay rendered almost impossible, and u
source OF imminent danger TO the health of its
cltiz' ms. The means NJ the disposal of the com
missioners are wholly inadequate for the accom-
piiShment Of these important works, aud should
be supplemented by timely appropriations Il ON
the fed raj treasury.
T flltng OF the flats In front OF the city will
add 10 the ad accent lands and parks now owne
by the United States, large and valuable do.
maie sufficient, II is thought, To reimburse It's
.nife COST aud will also, as All incidental result
secure the permanent Improvement OF the river
Tor The purpose OF navigation
The constitution having invested congress WI ih
, supreme and exclusive luTisdicti0n over the
District OF Columbia its citizens must OF NJ cesSity
look 10 congress alone for all necdfu Legislation
affecting their interest aud rs the territory OF IN
district lie the common property of the people of he
United States who equally with its resident
citizens, are interested in the prosperity OF their
caprsl, cannot doubt that sou Will he amply
sustained by tie general voice OF the country iu
snv measures you may adopt tor this purpose.
also invite lhe favorable consideration of con
ptess to the wants Of the public schools Of this
district rs exhibited N the report of Commis
soners While the number of pupils Is RAPIDLY
Increasing, 10 adeqrs rpDvis'on exts for a
clre.I onding increase .. .uhoal Accoun odal lion,
Nrd tho ConImes onrrs sre without the means
10 meet this urg eht ne d A number OF the huild
ing, now used Cor school purposes are rented,
md are, in mroftant psticnlars, unsuited for
The purpose, The cause Of popular education in
the District of olnmbis is ~ ely entitled 10 til .
same tonsiderat on al the hands Of the nstioual
government IS Ia the tctcrsi states and terri
tones TO which muuiHeent grants Of the punhc
lands have been male for the endowment OF
schools aad universities
RUTHERFORD b. HAYES
ExtcUIvs MANSION, December /, 1879.