It must be admitted that in some cases justice and equity can not be done nor the charitable tendencies of the Government in favor of worthy objects of its care indulged under fixed rules.

She would thus lose for nearly two months the increase of pension already secured to her.

A sufficient reason for the return of the particular bill now under consideration is found in the fact that it provides that the name of Andrew J. Hill be placed upon the pension roll.

It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands in the Territory of Idaho be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from sale and settlement.

If the design of this bill is to restore to the city named the privileges permitted by the law of 1880, it seems to be entirely unnecessary.

In the absence of such officers the proposed legislation would be nugatory and inoperative.

I can not see that anything is gained by this legislation.

But instead of exacting the bond from the medical colleges, such bond is required of 'every physician or surgeon before receiving such dead body.'

The measure under consideration does not with sufficient care specify and limit the officers and the parties who it is proposed to invest with discretion in the disposition of dead bodies.

The laws by which it is permitted should, in deference to a decent and universal sentiment, carefully guard against abuse and needless offense.

I herewith return Senate bill No. 349, entitled 'An act for the promotion of anatomical science and to prevent the desecration of graves,' without my approval.