Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-12-10

tested for the perfect organization OF this arm, and the
liberality Of the appropriations which that solicude
mas suggested this object has, in many important
poets, not been secured.
In time of peace. have need of no more ships Of
war than requisite 10 the protection Of
Those not wanted for this object lay i'm the har-
oos where without proper covering they rapidly decays
and even under the best precautions for their preserva
ton, must soon become useless Such is already the
case nth many OF finest vessels which though
finished, will now require immense OF money to
be restored to the condition in which they were, when
committed to their proper element. On this subject
there can be but little doubt that best policy would
be, to discontinue the building OF ships of the first and
second class; and look rather the possession Of ample
materials prepared for the emergencies of than
the number OF vessels which float in of
peace, as the index of naval power Judcious de-
posites i'm Navy yards OF timber and other materials
fashioned under the hands of skfil workmcn, and fitted
for prompt pcaon their various would
able all to construct as fast as they can
be manned, and the heavy expense of repairs,
cept to such vessels must be employed in guarding
our commerce-Thc proper points for the establish
ment oil these yards indicated with much force,
in the report of the Navy Board that in recommend
ing il to your attention, deem it unnecessary do
more than express my hearty in their views
The ard in this District being already furnished with
most OF the machinery necessary for ship building will
be competent to the supply of the two selected by tho
Board the best for the conce ntration of mate.
rails; and from the facility and certainty of
nication between them, it will be useless incur at
these depots the expense of similar machinery espe
cially that used in preparing the usual metallic and
wooden furniture of vessels.
Another improvement would he effected by dispenr-
ing altogether with the Navy Board, constru-
ted substituting In its stead. bureaus, similar these
already existing in the War Department. Each MEM
Der, of the Board transferred the head OF aeparase
bureau. charged with specific duties would fer ia ts
highest degree. that Wholesome responsibility which
cannot be divided without FAR more than proporonats
dimnu'ion OF its orce. Their valuable services would
become still more when separately appropriated to
distinct portions OF the great interests the Navy T.
the prosperity Of which each would be imp-ed de-
vote himself by the strongest motives. Under such stA
arrangement, every branch OF this important service
would assume more simple and precise character; its
efficiency woull be increased and scrpnIous econo.
omy 10 me expenditure Of public money promoted.
would also recommend that the marine corps. be
merged In the artillery infantry the best mole of
curing the many defects in its organization I,t little
exceeding IN number any OF the regiments OF infanry
mat corps has besides its Lieutenant Col. CoInman
ant hive Brevet Lieutenant Colonies, who receive the.
iu' pay aud emonnents of their brevet rank without
rendering propoiuonate service. Details for marine
service couli IA well be made from the infantr or
srulery there being peculiar training requisite.
Tor il.
w"ch'uness and mature consideration NAV suggest.
there can be little doubt that under an energetic admin
'stration OF its Affairs, the Navy may soon be made eve
ry thing that the nation wshc. it to be. Its efficacy in
the suppression of piracy in the West India seas and,
wherever its squadrons have been employed in secur-
ing the interests Of the country, will appear from tho
report OF the Secretary, TO which refer YOU for other
interesting details Among these, would hespeak the
attention OF Congress for the views presented in rela
ZION 10 The inequality between the army and navy "a TO
the pay Of officers No such inequality should prevail
between these brave defenders their country; and
il ought no, TO he rectifet,.
The report of the Postmaster Generals referred N
as exh'oi'ing highly Satisfactory administration Of
mat Department Abuses have been ed; increas
ed expedition in transportation of the mail secured and
is revenue much improved In political point of
view, this Department is chiefly imrsrtant IA aG,rJ;n
the means OF iifusing know ledge IL is 10 the bo,v mo-
nue. what the veins and arteries the natural con-
yeyng rapidly and regularly, 10 the parts OF
te system, correct Information OF the of TN.
Government, and bringing back 10 il the wishes and
feelings OF the People Through its agency we Inv.
ings' OF free press
In this general survey of our r. subject of bgb
Importance presents itself in the present organization
oil The Judiciary An uniform opcraton of the FsJe
raj Government in the different States is certainly IA
si'abie; aud existing a. they do in the Union ON the
basis OF perfect equality. each State hs. riebt n, AZ,
pect that the benefits conferred on the cz ms oTo,h
shonid be extended TO hers The judicial svst.n If r.
o'ed states exi.is in all its efficiency in only fifteen
members oil the Unions: to three others the Circuit
Courts which constitute important par, of th,t
tenn have been imperiectIy extended; and 10 The r.,
~ TX aiose'her denied The effect has been
W "i'hho'n IRON the inhabitants of the latter, the adj
vantaSes afforded (by the Supreme Cour N m fol.
low ciZens In other States, in the Who'll. extent of the
criminal anhmuch Of the civil authority of the Eds.
raj Judiciary. That this state of things ought N h.
remedied, II II can be done consistently with ths nu,
NC MOI TO he ioubted; neither is it to b., dis,
gused mat the organization of our judicial system /. a,
once difficult and ,iicate task To extent ths Cir
CUT Courts equally throughout tn. dfsren, parts Of
me onon and, at the same time, avoid such null
pca"on OF members a. would encnmber the Supreme
appellate Tribunal. i1ths object dered Perbap, it
isut ne accomplished by dividing tn. Circuit JuIsss
mo two classes AMI providing tia tn Supreme Court
."ouu ne hed ny those classes alternltely-s C,ief
Justice always presiding
II an extension of the Crcui, Court system 70 those
states which do not enj ~ its benefits sbouIJ n.
determined upon. il would of course he necas,.rv A.,
revise the present circuits: AMI even
That sy'tem should not BE- enlarged such rev.on
is recommended. - ~ = '"''''o"
provision for taking the census OF the PeopIe of tbs
united States will, TO ensure the conn elton of that
WORK within convenient time, clai N the arlv attcn
ton of Congress. 10y '"-
he great and constant increase of businca. in IN.
department OF State forced itself AT an earv e,;od
upon the attention Of the Executive Thirteen ve,r,
ago. u was in Mr. Madison's last message IN Con1r.ss
made the sublcct OF an earnest ,yhich
mas been repeated by both of his successors: and nv
comparatively limited experience has satisfied ne NJ NJ.
~ has arisen from many causes not the Ieast
o. wnich IS The large addition that has he en- made IN The
fanny oil idepsnd"Dt nations, and the proportiopato
extension OF our foreign relations. The remedy oro-
Posed was The establishment OF Home Dspartnent--
measure which does appear 10 have met IN,
views OF congress- on account Of its supposed tendency
TO increase gradually AMI impercepibly The already 100
strong bias OF the federal system towards The xercss of
authority not delegated 10 it, am not there fore Jis-
posed TO revive the recomne niaiion: fnt am No, r.
less impressed with the importance of an mr. anz,n ,h.,
department, that its Secretary NAV de vote ore
me 10 our foreign reations-Cleary satisfied thai the
public good would he promoted by some suitabie nro
to il. '' ""e""on
me charter Of the Bank OF The United State. sx
pres In 1886, and its stockholm r. will most probabI,
apply Tor renewal Of their privileges I'm order IN a.
voh the evils resulting from precipitancy in n me asurs