Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-09

~ W. " creates growing oelhdilvs lol noLles'
uo .hs accumulation OF wealtn inspires an
yer GU nnrposes. In the future this col
EoalAtsi Interests will be more marked than
/ son Ol - and the execution OF the nations
! iae behalf of our settlers will be
b. ,iss,.,,it' / therefore commend to your
sIe ~. IN Inc recon mendations contained in
e.aport OF the Secretary OF the lnLeIior
p elsfsrenoe to the repeal and modlnca-
~ csrtaln OF our land laws.
!" RAILROAD GRANTS.
-. nation has made princely grants and
lhpe,i nst Ia a system of railroads projected
Isuvais n ational highways to connect the Pa
sIts.atss with the East. 1t has been
30 SIN Inst these donations from the people
Il sIgeeH, diverted to private gain and cor
NY Hses and thus public Indignation
~ hesn aroused and suspicion engen-
~ Y0O- Onr great nation does not
red ~ generosity, but it abhors pecu-
nd fraud and the favorable regard Of
oAu,orle Tor the great corporations to which
4 ~ we've made, can only be revived by
Falss,ation of confidence, to be secured by
~ 'ooonstant unequivOcal and clearly mani
4 ~ ~ Iintegrity, a faithful application OF the
diminished proceeds OF Jhe grants 70 the
ul..nctiOn and perfecting of their roads, an
~, discharge of their obligations, and en-
lei ;ustice to all the people in the enjoyment
4 80 rights on these highways of travel
=. W. tbe nnblic asks, and it will be content
IN No less. To secure these things should
y. W. common purpose of the officers OF the
VIZ nsent as well as Of the corporations.
f n,S This accomplishment prosperity would
. W. rnanently secured to the roads, and ma
.lsInride would take the place OF national
Spmplaint.
THE PENSION APARTMENT.
i = .rresrs from the report of the Commits
aosT Of Pensions that there were, on
4 IN !. 1885, S45, l25 persons borne upon
IA npnsiOn rolls who were classified
4 allows: Army invalids, 24l, 456; widows,
EsoT children, and dependent relatives of
Esaessed soldiers, 1854; navy invalIds, 2, 745;
~ widows. minor children and dependents,
"a. survivors Of the war of 1872, 2,O45, and
tsdows of those who served in that war,
IN About one man in ten of all those who
&.Ii,ted IN the late war are reported as re-
&siving PENSIONS, exclusive of the dependents
|sSseessed soldiers. On July ], 1875, the num-
H. Of pensioners was 234,S9l, and the
Erfrease within the ten years next thereafter
|aNl0.3 Boa While there is no expenditure
me- public funds which the people more
approve than that made in recOg-
Inn NJ the services Of our soidiersliV ana
HI the sentiment underlying the subject
zSovd not be vitiated by the introduction of
HI fraudulent practices. Therefore 1T is
M az important that the rolls should be
4 fanspQ OF all lHOeC WI ny lIhuu nay y Sc
{rred a place thereon, as chat meritorlous
&sms should be speedily examined and adj
<,tei The reforms in the methods of doing
Ia business Of this bureau, which have lately
*sen inaugurated, promises better results in
EOth these directions.
AMERICAN GENIUS.
4 The operations of the Patent Office demon
yate The activity of the inventive genius of
Secountry. For the year ending June 30,
rs the applications for patents, including
Sssues, and for the registration Of trade
& srks and labels numbered 35,6SS. During
4 h same period there we're 22,92S patents
&nnted and reissued, and 1,429 trade marks
Ind labels registered. The number of patents
&sued ii the year 1875 was 1887. The re-
|spts during the last fiscal year wereSl, 074,
+. S5, and the total expenditures. not including
h contingent expenses 1884, l23 IL. There
=ere Ass applications for patents pending on
4 biz l. 1884, and 1886 on the same date of the
bar 1855. There has been considerable i'm
#Oyement made IN the prompt determine
0n Of applications and a consequent relief to
pectant inventors. Anumber of suggestions
ID recommendations are contained In the
port Of the Commissioners of Patents which
re well entitled to the consideration Of Con-
sss,
POLYGAMY's SUPPRESSION.
4 In the Territory of Utah the law of the Uni
4 d States passed for the suppression of pOlyg-
by has been energetically and faithfully eX-
&uied during she past year with measurably
bod results. A number Of convictions have
ben secured for unlawful cohabitatiOn, and
some cases pleas of guilty have been en-
& Ted and a slight punishment imposed,
promise by the accused that they would
t again offend against the law, nor advise,
lglsel, aid or abet in any way its violation
4 others. The Utah Commission express the
Union, based upon such information as they
& b able to obtain that but few pOlygamous
carriages have taken place in the Territory
#rDg the last year. They fur
s r report that, while there cannot be
ma upon the registration lists of voters the
ne Of a man actually guilty of polygamy,
while none of that class are holding office,
8 at the last election in the Territory all the
ers elected, except in one county, were
I el who, though aot actually living in the
acCe Of polygamy, subscribe to the doc
n5 Of polygamous marriages as divine
FeSion and law unto all, higher and
PIE binding upon the conscience than any
man law, local ornational.
STRANGE SPECTACLE,
Thus is the strangespectacle presented of
immunity protected by a republican form of
lGnment, to which they owe allegiance,
5ainlng by their SURFACES a principle and
Belief which set at naught that obligation
u
non hes at the foundation of republican in
ulons. The strength. the perpetuity and
aestlny of the nation rest upon our
mes. Established by the law Of God,
llled by parental care. regulated by pa
Wy authority and sanctitied by parental
these are not the homes Of polygamy
tm0thers of our land, who rule the nation
ley mould the character and guide the
IONS OF their sons live according to Gods
ordinances and each secure and happy
@e exclusive love of the father of her chill
sheds the warm light of true woman
unperyerted and unpOlluted upon all
viz her pure arc wholesome family circle.
- are not the cherries, crushed and I'M
manly mothers of polygamy. The fathers
NJ FAMILIES are the best citizens OF the Re-
sle, The wife and children are sources Of
Uousm and conjugal and parental affec-
Veset devotion 10 the country.
HUSBANDS MADE PATRIOTS.
ne man who undefled with plural mar
surrounded IN his single home with
Wv and children has stake IN the coun-
eAleh inspires him with respect for its
stEuu courage for its defense. These are
w Alhers Of polygamOus families. There
HUI are OF this practice or system which
v siuus II which Is not opposed to all that is
'a,ue 70 our institutions. There should be
~ S14aAatlon in the firm but Just execution
Az Jaw now In operation. and i should be
approve such further discreet legisla-
VIII rid the country Of this
lyon Jus fair fame. Since the people up
Ivy Polygamy in our territories are re-
eeu ny immigration from other lands, /
II,nend THAI law be passed TO prevent
81 purtatlon Of MormOns into the country.
M asilculturGl interest OF the country de-
@ Just recognition and liberal encour-
, l,' IL sustains with certainty and I'M
5gcs Strength our nations prosperity by the
aos OF Is steady toll, and bears its full
N" 'ne burden OF taxation without com
asALFIsHNEss OF AGRICULTURIsTs
sslsireulturists have but slight personal
Az latl0n m the counsels Of the nation
MAJ " generally content with the humb bier
lons. citizenship and willing TO trust 10
NJ " OF nature for q reward Of their
p.,.ID lt tne magnitude and value Of thisl
'nads y appreciated when the statement
IL NJ tual OF our total annual exports more