New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.

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It is source OF considerable and not unnat-
ural discomfort that no adequate provision has
yet been made for accommodating the principal
library OF the government. OF the vast coilec-
ton OF books and pamphlets gathered at the
capitol, numbering some seven hundred thou
sand, exclusive Of manuscripts. maps, and the
products Of the graphic arts. also Of great vol
ume and value, only about three hundaed thou
are provided with shelf room: the others which
are increasing at the rate Of from twenty five to
thirty thousand volumes year, are not only in
accessible to the public but are subject to seri-
GUS damage and deterioration from other causes
IN their present situation. A consideration Of
the fact that the library of the capitol has twice
been destroyed or damaged by fire, Is daily
increasing value and its Importance. at place
OF deposit Of books under the law relating to
copyright. makes manifest the necessity OF
prompt action to insure Its proper accommoda-
ton and protection.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
MY attention has been called to q controversy
which has arisen from the condition Of the law
relating to railroad facilities in the city of Wash
the district IN much annoyance and trouble. I
hope the difficulty will be promptly settled by
appropriate legislation. The commissioners
district are now on deposit In the treasury OF the
United States to repay the sum advanced by the
government for sewer improvements under the
vance Of the share which ultimately should be
borne by the district Of the cost OF extensive
Improvements to the streets Of the city. The
total expenses of these contemplated improve
ments ID estimated at ST 100000. and they are
OF the opinion that considerable sum could be
saved II they had all the money In hand, 80 that
contracts for the whole work could be made a.
the advance asked for should be made the gov.
eminent wonld be reimbursed the same within
reasonable time. l have no doubt that these
Improvements could be made much cheaper Il
undertaken together and prosecuted accordina
to general plan. The license law now in force
within the district is deficient and uncertain in
some OF It's provisions and ought to be amended
THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION
The present condition Of the law in relation
to the succession to the presidency in the event
OF the death, disability or removal Of both the
quire immediate amendment. This subject has
repeatedly been considered by congress. but nc
result has been reached. The recent lamentabls
death OF the vice president and vacancies at thu
same time In all other Offices, the incumbents al
which might Immediately exercise the functions
OF the presidential Office, has caused public anx.
lefty, and just demand that q recurrence a.
such condition OF Affairs should not be per.
mttted. In conclusion commend to the wis4
and thoughtful attention OF congress the needs
the welfare and the corporation OF an intelh
gent and generous nation To su lsDrdinate thes,
to the narrow advantages Of partisanship or tn,
accomplishment OF selfish aims Is to violate thu
peoples trust and befray the peoples interests
But an individual sense of responsibility on tn
part OF each OF rs. and stern determination 4
perform 0uDduty well, must rive as place amont
those who have added In their day and generh
tton to the glory and prosperity Ut our bellows
Land. lStgned GRovRk CLRykIAAN
|. Warrington. D. O.. Dec 8. 1855.