The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-14

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neers was Immediately instituted, andhaye
been since most assiduously and constant
ly occupied in carrying It INTO effect. The
first object TO which their labors we're di-
rected, By order Of the late President, was
the examination Of the country between
the tide waters Of the Potomac, the Ohio,
and Lake Erie, to ascertain the practica-
bllity Of a communication between them,
aud TO designate the most suitable route
for the same, and to form plans and esti-
mates in detail ofthe expense Of execution.
On the Sd OF February, 1925, they made
their first report, which was Immediately
communicated To Congress, and in which
they declared, that having maturely con
sidered the circumstances observed by.
them personally, and carefully studied the
results Of such Of the preliminary surveys
as were then completed, they were decid-
edly of opinion that tho communication
was practicable.
At the last session of Congress, before
the Board Of Engineers were enabled to
nuke up their second report, containing al
general plan, and preparatory estimate for
the work, the Committee of the House of
Representatives upon the subject OF Roa'ls
and Canals, closed the session with a re-
port, expressing the hope that the plan and
estimate of the Board of Engineers might
at this time be prepared, and that the sub
ject be referred to the early consideration
Of Congress at the present session. That
expected report Of the Board of Engineers
is prepared, and will forthwith be laid be-
fore you.
Under the resolution Of Congress, au-
- - Of tAar 10 iatyo
prepared complete system of Cavalry
Tactics of the United States, to be report
cd to Congress at The present sessloh-a
Board of distinguished Officers of the Ar
my, and Of the Militia, has been convened
whose report will be submitted - you, With
that of the Secretary of War. The cca-
sion was thought favorable for consulting
the same Board, aided by the result OF a
correspondence with the Governors Jf the
several States and Territories, aud other
citizens of intelligence and eXperien;e, up
on the acknowledged defective condition
of our Militia system, and upon .bc I'M
provements of which it is susceptible. The
report Of the Board upon this subject is al
so submitted for your consideration.
In the estimates Appropriations for the
ensuing year, upwards OF five millions of
dollars will be suL Lmltted tor the eXpcnil-
turos IN he paid from the Department OF
War. Less than two-6fths of this will be
applicable 10 the maintenance and support
of the Army. A million and haif III the
form of pensions. poes as n scarcely ade
quate tribute TO the services and sacrifices
Of former age: and more than equal
sum. invested in Notifications, or for the
preparations Of internal Improvement. pro
yides for the comfort, the quiet, and the
happier existence of the ages TO come.
The appropriations 10 indemnify those un
| fortunate remnants of another race, una
BILE alike To share in the enioynents, ana
TO exist in the presence OF civilization
Though swelling in recent years to mag
nitude burdensomc 10 the Treasury, are
generally not without their equivalents, N
, profitable value-or serve to discharge the
Union from engagements more DurdcnSom,
than debt
In like manner, the estimate ofapprOpri
o,ions for the Navy Department will pre-
sent an aggregate sum ofupwards Of three
/ millions of dollars About one half u
these, however, cover the current cxpen
r Liturcs OF the Navy in actual service, auC
one half constitutes a fund Of national pro
perfv. the oledre Of our future glory anc
= defence. twas scarcely one short yeai
after the close of the late war, and wheI
the burdon orits expenses and charges wa,
weighing heaviest upon the country, tha
CONGRESS bv act Of 2ytb of April. 1916, an.
nropriated ono million of dollars annually
for eioht years 70 the gradual increase o
tho Nav. At subsequent period. TIN
ANIMAL ,npropriaticn was reduced to haIfa