Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-12-11

fleets credit upon the Nation and has oh
famed the APPRECIATION OF scientific men Ia
ali parts OF the world. Its removal from
It's present location would not only be con-
duefve to the health of Its officers aud pro-
lessons, but would greatly Increase its use
fulness
The appropriation for judicial expenses,
VIII has heretofore been made Tor the
Department Of Justice. in gross, was sub
divided at the last session of Congress, and
no appropriation whatever was iuadc Tor
the payment OF the fees of marshais and
their deputies, either in the service OF
pr, cess or for the discharge of other do
ties; and, since June 30, these officers have
continued the performance of their duties,
without compensation from the Govern
meni, taking upon themselves the neces-
sary incidental OUTLAWS, as well as render
ing their own services. In only q few un-
svo,dable instances, has the proper execu-
ton of the process OF the United States
failed by reason of the absence of the Tt
quisite appropriation. This course of Of
fetal conduct on the part of these officers,
highly creditsble to their fidelity. WAS sd-
vised by the Attorney-Genersl. who in
formed them, however, that they would
necessarily have to rely for their compen-
sstion upon the prospect of future legisls-
ton by Congress. | therefore especially
recommend that immediate appropriation
besmsde by Congress Tor this purpose.
The act making the principal appropria-
ton for the Department OF Justice al pre-
vious sessions has uniformly contained
the following clause: And for defrAving
the expenses which may be incurred In the
enforcement OF the act approved February
IS, 1870, entitled AN act TO amend An act
approved May 30, 1870. entitled An act TO
enforce the right of citizens of the [ nited
States to vote In the several States of the
United States, and for other purposes or
any acts amendstory thereof or supple
mentsry thereto.
No appropriation was nsde for this pur-
pose for the current year. As no general
election for members OF Congress occurred.
the omission was a matter OF little prscti-
cal importance. such election will. how
ever, take place during the ensuing yea,
and the appropriation made for the pay Of
marshals and deputies should be sufficient
to embrace compensation for the services
they NAV be required 10 perform at such
elections.
The business OF the supreme Court, Is,
at present, largely 10 arrears. Ii cannot
be expected that more causes can be de-
oided than are now disposed Of in its an
nusl session, or that by any sssiduiiy the
the Court can accomplish more than Is
now done. In the courts OF many OF the
circuits, also. the business has increased
to such an extent. that the delay of Justice
will call the attention of Congress TO an APP
propriste remedy. IL Is believed that all
is done In each circuit which can fairly be
expected from its judicial source. The evils
arising from delay are less heavily felt BY
the United States, than by private suitors,
rs its causes are advanced by The courts
when il Is seen that they involve the dis
cussion OF questions OF public character.
The'remedy suggested by the Attorney
General, is the appointment OF additional
circuit judges, and the creation OF 81 inter-
mediate court OF errors and appeals which
shall relieve the Supreme Court OF part
Of Its jurisdiction, while u larger force Is
also obtained for the performance OF cur
cult duties.
/ commend this suggestion TO the con-
sideration OF Congress. II would seem TO
afford complete remedy, and would in
yolye, II ten additional circuit judges are
appointed, an expenditure, ST the present
rate OF salaries, OF not more than sixty
Thousand dollars year, which would GER
tainly be small in comparison with the OBJ
jects to be attained.
The report of the Postmaster General
AZ VI
business throughout the country. The re
ceipts Of the Post Once Department for
the fiscal year ending June 30. 1879, were
S30,04l s. sc, being $s6s, +6j 81 more
than the revenues OF the preceding year.
The amount realized from the sale OF post
age-stamps, stamped envelopes, and pos
tai cards, was SEA .+65 81 more than IN
tbs preceding year, aud =. So $50 % more
than In 1877. The expenditures Of the De-
partment were s33 .449 $50 As, OF which
the sum OF s376,+6l 60 wss paid on liatili-
ties incurred in preceding years.
The expenditures during the year were
ss0l ,209.77 less than In the preceding
year. This reduction is 10 be attributed
mainly 10 the operation OF the law passed
June II, ISIS. changing the compensation
OF postmssters from u commission on the
value OF stamps sold. to 4 commission on
stamps cancelled.
The amount drawn from the Treasury on
appropriations in addition 10 the revenues
of the Department MAS IS ,03l Al 90, being
S2,216,l 1871 SC less than in the preceding
year.
The expenditures for the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1881, ARE estimated al s3s $40
800. and the receipts from all sources AZ
So, 2l0 900, leaving . deficiency 10 be sp-
propriated for. out OF the Treasury, OF
s7,7l0, 800.
The relations OF the Department with
railroad companies hsve been harmonised,
notwithstanding the general reduction by
Congress OF their compensation, by the ap-
preparation for special facilities, and the
railway post-office lines have been greatly
extended. especially 10 the Southern States.
The Interests Of the railway mail service
ana OF the public would be greatly pro-
NOTED, and the expenditures could be
more readily controlled by the classidcs-
ton OF the employees OF the railway IN all
service as recommended by the Postmss-
ter-General, the appropriation for salaries
with respect 20 which the maximum limit
is already fixed by law. 70 be made In
gross.
The Postmaster-General recommends an
amendment OF the law regulating the in
crease OF compensation for increased ser
vice and increased speed on star routes. 50
as TO enable him 10 advertise for proposals
for such increased service and speed. lie
also suggests the advantages 10 accrue TO
the commerce of the country from the
enactment OF q general law authorizing
contracts with Americsn-built steamers,
carrying the American flag. for transport
ing the mail between ports of the United
States and ports OF the West Indies and
South America, ST a fixed maximum price
per mile. The amount 70 De expended being
regulated By annual appropriations, in Ike
manner with the amount paid for the do
mestic star service.
The arrangement made by the Post
master General and the Secretary OF the
Treasury tor the collection Of duty upon
books received In the mall from foreign
countries, has proved so satisfactory 10 its
practical operation that the recommends
lion is now made, that Congress shall e1-
tend The provisions Of the act OF March 3,
1879, under which this arrangements was
made. so as to apply 10 all other dUtiable
articles received ia the mails from forelg n
countries.
The reports OF the Secretary OF the Int
rlor and Of the Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs. setting forth the present state OF
our relations with the Indian tribes on our
territory, the measures taken 10 advance
their civilization and prosperity. and the
progress already achieved by them. will
be found of more than ordinary interest.
The general conduct OF our Indian popg-
lation has been SO satisfactory that the oe-
currence of two disturbances, which re-
suited 10 bloodshed and destruction OF