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murder of the crews, these robistrs knossing, if any
survived, their lurking places would be exposed, 2nd
they caught and punished. That this atrocious praetic
should be carried to inch extent, is cause of equal stir-
pti.e and regret. It is presumed that it must be attri-
buted to the relaxed and feeble state of the local go-
vernment, since it is not doubted, from the high cha-
racter of ;he Governor of Cuba, who is well known and
much respected here, that if he had the power, he would
promptly suppress it. Whether those robbers should
be pursued on the land, the local authorities be made
responsible for these atrocities, or any other measure
be resorted to to sumress them, is submitted to the
consideration of Congress.
In execution of the laws for the suppression of the
Slave Trade, a vessel has been occasionally sent from
that squadron to the coast of Africa, with orders to re-
turn thence by the usual track of the slave ships, and to
seize any of our vessels which might be engaged in that
trade. None have been found, and it is believed that
none are thus employed. It. is well known, however,
that the trade still exists under other flags.
The health of our squadron while at Thompson's
Island, has been much better during the present than it
was the last season. Some improvements have been
made, and others are contemplated there, which, it is
believed, will have a very salutary effect.
On the Pacific our commerce has much increased ; and
on that coast, as well as on that sea, the United S:ates
have many important interests, which require attention
and protection. It is thought that all the considerations
which suggested the expediency of placing a squadron
on that sea, operate with augmented force for maintain-
ing it there—at least, in equal extent.
For detailed information, respecting the state of our
maritime force on each sea, the improvement necessary
to he made in either, in the organization of the Naval
Establishment generally, and of the laws for its better
government, I refer you to the Report of the Secretary
of the Navy, which is herewith communicated.
The Revenue of the Post-Office Department has
hreceived a considerable augmentation in the present
year. The current receipts will exceed the expendi-
tures, although the transportation of the mail within
the year has been much increased. A Report of the
Postmaster-General, which is transmitted, will furnish
in detail the necessary information respecting the ad-
ministration and present state of this Department.
In conformity with a Resolution of Congress of
the last Session, an invitation was given to General
Lafayette to revisit the United States, with an assurance
that a ship of war should attend at any port of France
which he might designate, to receive and convey
him across the Atlantic, whenever it might be con-
venient for him to sail. He declined the offer of the
public ship from motives of delicacy, but assured
me that he had long intended and would certainly
trisit our Union in the course of the present year.
In August last he arrived at New York, where he was
received with the warmth of affection and gratitude to
which his very important and disinterested services and
sacrifices in our revolutionary struggle, so eminently
entitled him. A corresponding sentiment Oas since
been manifested in his favour throughout every portion
of our Union, and affectionate invitations have been
given him to extend his visits to them. To these he has
yielded all the accommodation in his power. At every
designated point of rendezvous, the whole population
of the neighbouring country has been assembled to
greet him ; among whom it has excited in a peculiar
manner the sensibility of all, to behold the surviving
'members of our revolutionary contest, civil and mili-
tary, who had shared with him in the toils and dangers
Of war, many of them in a decrepid state. A more inte-
resting spectacle, it is believed, was never witnessed,
because none could be founded on purer principles,
none proceed from higher or more disinterested mo-
tives. That the feelings of those who had fought and
bled with him, in a common cause, should have been
much excited, was natural. There are, however, cir-
cumstances attending these interviews, which pervaded
the whole community, and touched the breasts of every
age, even the youngest amongst us. There was not an
individual present who had not some relative who
had partaken in those scenes, nor an infant who'
had not heard of the relation of them. But
the circumstance which was most sensibly felt, and
which his presence brought forcibly to the recollection
of all, was the cause in which we were engaged, and
the blessings which we have derived from our success
in it. The struggle was for independence and liberty,
public and personal; and in this we succeeded. The
meeting with one who had borne sir distinguished a part
in that great struggle, and from such lofty and disin-
terested motives, could not fail to affect profoundly
every individual, and of every age. It was natural
that we should all take a deep interest in his future wel-
fare, as we do. His high claims on our Union are felt,
and the sentiment universal that they should be met in
a generous spirit. Under these impressions, I invite
your attention to the subject, with a view, that regard-
ing his very important services, losses, and sacrifices, a
provision may be made and tendered to him, which
shall correspond with the sentiments, and be worthy
the character of the American people.
In turning our attention to the condition of the civi-,
Used world, in which the United States have always
taken a deep interest, it is gratifying to see bow large a
portion of it Is blessed with peace. The only wars
which now exist within that limit, are those between
Turkey and Greece, in Europe, and between Spain
and the new Governments, our neighbours, in this he-
misphere. In both these wars, the cause of independence(
of liberty, and humanity, continues to prevail. The
success of Greece, when the relative population of
the contending parties is considered, commands our ad-
miration and applause, and that it has had a similar
effect with the neighbouring Powers, is obvious. The
feeling of the whole civilized world is excited, in a high
degree, in their favour. May we not hope that these
Isentimentsawinning on the hearts of their respective Go-
vernments, may lead to a more decisive result, that
they may produce an accord among them, to replace
Greece on the ground which she formerly held, and to
which her heroic exertions, at this day, so eminently
entitle her ?
With respect to the contest to which our neighbours
are a party, it is evident that Spain, as a Power, is
scarcely felt in it. These new States had completely
achieved their independence before it was acknowledged
by the United States, and they have since maintained
it, with little foreign pressure. The disturbances which
have appeared in certain portions of that vast territory
have proceeded from internal causes, which had their
origin in' their former Governments, and have not yet
been thoroughly removed. It is manifest that these
causes are daily losing their effect, and that these new
States are settling down under Governments elective
and representative in every branch similar to our own.

In this course we' ardently wish thins to
under the firm conviction that it n ill pr
happiness. In this, their career, 'lowest,
not interfered, believing that every people
to institute for themselves the Governmenl
their judgment may suit them best.
Otir example is before them, of the
of which, being our neighbours, they
pe:ent judges, and to their judgment we
the expectation that other Powers will pun
policy. The deep interest which we take ii
pendeoce, which we have acknowledged,
enjoyment of all the tights incident theick
in the very important one of instituting then
veroments, has been declared, and is knc
work!. Separated, as we are, from Eutope
great Atlantic Ocean, we can have no con(
wars of the European Governments, nor.ir
which produce them. The balance of pow,
them, into whichever scale it may turn in it 4
brations, cannot affect us. It is the intetest of
States to preserve the most friendly relations
Powerond on conditions fair, equal,and appl
But in egard to our neighbours,our situation
It is impossible for the European Goveint
.terfere in their concerns, especially in those
which are vital, without affecting us; indeei
tive which might induce such interference, •
sent stat of the war between the patties,
may be called, would appear to be equ3ll,
to us. It is gratifying to know that some 61
with whom we enjoy a 'very friendly inters
to whom these views have been communil
appeared to acquiesce in them.
The augmentation of our population, wit.
sion of our Union, and incteasea number
have produced effects in certain branches of 1,
which merit the attention of Congress. Some
arrangements, and particularly the judicial
meat, were made with a view to the origi
States only. Since then the United States ha,
a vast extent of territory ; eleven new States
admitted into the Union, and territories ha,
off for three others, which will likewise be
no distant day. An organization of the Supi
which assigns to the Judges any portion ni
which belong -to the inferior, requiring tk.
over. so vast a space, under any distribution
that may now be made, if 'not impractic:
execution, must render it impossible for tin
charge the duties of either branch with ae
the Union. The duties of the Supreme Court
be of great importance, if its duties were conf
ordinary limits of other tribunals; but when
dered that this Court decide, and in the last
all the great questions which arise under our
tion, involving those between the United ,
vidually, between the States and the United
between the latter and foreign Powers, too 1
timate of their importance cannot be for'
great interests of the nation seem to requi
Judges of the Supreme Courts should be exem
every other duty than those which are inch"
high trust.—The organization of the id_
would, of course, be adapted to circumsmni
presumed that such a one might be formed
secure an able and faithful discharge of their
ithout any material augmentation of expense,
The condition of the Aborigines within
and especially those who are within the limi
the States, merits likewise particular tomtit'
rience has shewn, that unless the tribes
they can never be incorporated into our sy+
form whatever. It has likewise shewn, the
gular augmentation of our population, wi!
loon of our settlements, their situation will
plorable, if their extinction is not menaced.
digested plan, which will rescue them fink,
mities, is due to their rights, the rights of
'and to the honour of the nation. Their civili
dispensable to their safety, and this can
plished only by degrees. The process mut
with the infant State, through whom some el
wrought on the parental. Difficulties of the
character present themselves to the attain:
very desirable result, on the territory on
now reside. To remove them from it by
with a view to their own security and hap,
be revolting to humanity, and utterly .
Between the limits of our present States and
and the Rocky Mountain and Mexico, there
territory to which they might be invited,
meats that might be successful. It is thout
that territory should be divided into distric,
vious agreement with the tribes now residi
and civil governments be established in
schools for every branch of instruction
and the arts of civilized life, that all the
within our limits might gradually be dt
The execution of this plan would necessaril:
with expense, and that not inconsideral
doubted whether any other can be devised
be less liable to objection, or mote likely to .
In looking to the interests Which the United States h.
Pacific Ocean, and on the western coast of this Continent,
priety of establishing a military past at the mouth f's
river, or at some ocher point to that quarter, within
kdged limits, is submitted to the consideration of
commerce and fisheries on that sea and along the coast
increased, end ar&increasing. It is thought that a military
which our ships of war might resort, would afford
every interest, and have a tendency to Conciliate the
North West, with whom our trade is extensive. It
that by the establishment of such a post, the intercourse
our Western States and territories, and the Pacific,
with the tribes residing in the interior, on each side
Mountain, would be essentially promoted. To carry
into effect; the appropriation of an adequate sum to apt,
employment of a frigate, with an officer of the corps of e
to explore the mouth of Colombia river, and the coast cot
thereto, to enable the Executive to make such establishment
most suitable point, is recommended by the Congress.
It is thought attention is also due to the improvement
City. The communication between the public buildings
various other parts, and the grounds around those buiklin;
it. It is presumed also, that the completion of the
Ty ber to the Eastern Branch, would have a very salutary
Great exertions have been made, and expenses incurred b,
tizens, in improvements of various kinds; but those
gested belong exclusively to the Government, or are 01
require expenditures beyond their resources. The public
are 'nil for sale, would, it is not doubted,be mote
these purposes.
From the view above presented, it is manifest that
the United States is in the highest degree properous and
is no object which as a people we can desire which we
or is not within our reach. Blessed with Governments,
which the world ever knew, with no distinct orders ;
divided interest in any portion of the Tart territory,
dominion extends, we have every motive to cling .
can animate a virtuous and enlightened people. The
is to preserve those blessings, and to hand them dews
pleeerity. Our experience ought to satisfy us that our p._ _
the most correct and provident policy. wiU not be exempt
ger. Our institutions form an important epoch in the b'
civilized world. On their preservation, and in their
everything min depend. Extending, as oar interests

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