The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-12-10

steadily in public estimation The Commits
sioner asks special attention TO the depreda-
tons committed ON the lands reserved
for the future supDor, Of public instruction
and TO the very great need Of help from the
nation for schools in the Territories aud in the
Southern States. The recommendation here
tofote made is repeated and urged, that an
educational fund be set apart from the net pro-
ceeds of the sales of the pnblic lands annualiy,
tho income OF which, and the remainder Of the
net annual proceeds, 10 he distributed on some
satisfactory plan to the States and Territories
and the District Of Columbia.
The success OF the public schools OF the
District OF Columbia, and the progress made,
under the intelligent direction of the Board OF
Education and the Superintendent, in sup
plying the educational requirements of the
District with thoroughly traired and efficient
teachers, IL very gratifying. Tho acts OF
Congress, from time Ia time, donating public
lands to the several States and Territories in
aid Of educational interests, have proved TO be
wise measures Of public policy, resulting in
great and lasting benefit. 1t would seem to be
q matter OF simple justice to extend the bene-
fits of this legislation, tho wisdom Of which has
been 80 fully vindicated by experience, to the
District of Columbia.
again commend the general interests Of the
District of Columbia to the favorable consid-
Grafton OF Congress. The affairs Of the Dis
trict, as shown by the report Of the Commis-
sioners, are in very satisfactory condition
In my annual Messages heSatofore; and in
my special Messages of Dec -, 1879, have
urged upon Congress the necessity of reclaim
ing the marshes of the Potomac ada
cent to the capital, and I am constrained
by its importance to advert again to the
subject. These flats embrace an
area OF several hundred acres. They are an
impeachment othe drainage Of the city and Sc
riousl, impair its health. 1t is believed that,
txtth o,.hs "a MT M
front, the capital would be in all respects one
of the most attractive cities in the world.
Aside from its permanent population this city
il necessarily the place of res dence OF persons
from every section Of the country, engaged In
the public service. Many others reside here
temporarily for the transactlon or business with
the Government.
1t should not be forgotten that the land ac-
CURED will probably be- worth the cost of re-
deeming it, and that the navigation of the river
will be greatly improved. l therefore again in
, rite the attention Of Congress to the Importance
Of prompt provision for this much-needed and
too-'ong- delayed Improvement
The water supply of the city IL inadequate.
In addition to the ordinary use TIL oughout
the city the consumption by Government Is
necessarily very great in the hayward. arsenal.
and the various departments, and large guam
tity is required for the proper preservation of
the numerous parks and the cleansing OF sewers.
| recommend that this subject receive the ear
y attention of Congress- and that, in making
provision for an increased supply, such means
be adopted as will have IN view the future
growth of the city. Temporary expedients for
such q purpose cannot but be wasteful of money,
and therefore unwise. A more ample reservoir
with corresponding faciiies for Keeping II
filed, should in my Judgment, be constructed
commend again to the attention Of Congress
the subject of the removal, from their pres
ent location. of the depots Of the several rail
ronds entering the city; and I renew the rec
concentrations OF my former messages III be-
half of the erection Of a building for the Con
gressional Library, the completion of the
Washington Monument, and of liberal appro-
priations i'll support of the benevolent, reform
atory and penal institutions of the District.
RUTHERFORD Il. HAYES.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Dec. 6, 1880