Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1830-06-04

1bB past has shown that the opinion oil Com
Eross IL subject 20 such fluctuations.
II il DO tho desire 0f the people that tho
agency Of the Federal Government should be
confined to the appropriation of money, in
nid OF ssich undertakings, IN virtue of State
authorities, then the occasion, the mauner,
and ihe extent Of the appropriations, should
be made the subject Of constitutional regula-
son. THIS Is the more necessary IN order that
they may DO equitable among the several
Stnios; promote harmony between different Soc
zons Of tho Union and their Representatives;
prcsorvo Othvr parts Of the Constitution from
being undermined by the exercise Of doubtful
Sowors, or tho too great extension Of those
itch arc not so; and protect tho whole subject
I. f1fSsl the deleterpus influence Of comblna-
y 1ns 10 carry, by concert, measures which
y considered by themselves, might mart but lit
tic countonance.
That u constitutional adjustment of this
power upon equitable principles, ~ 10 tho
highest degree, desirable, Gun scarcely be doubt
ed; nor can il fail 10 be promoted bY every sim
ccro friend TO the success Of our political insti-
buttons. In no Government arc appeals 10 the
source Of power, in cases of real doubt, more
suitable than IN ours. No good motive can be
assigned for the exercise Empower by tho con-
siiiuted authorities, " hile those, for WHOSE benz
eft it 10 10 be exercised, have not conferred IL
and muy not be wiling To confer it II would
seem to ms that an honoat application of tho
conceded powers Of the General Govern,nun,
10 the advancement Of tho common veal, pre-
eenta sufficient scope to satisfy reasonable
=, ambition. The difficulty and Supposed imprac-
iicabihty Of obtaining an amendment Ut the
Constitution IN this respect, is, frmly believe,
In great measure, unfoundUd. The time has
never yet been, when tho patriotism aud intel
ligence Of the American people were not fully
equal to the greatest oxigenoy, and it never will
when tho subject calling lurtn their inlerposl.
lion Is planly presented 10 them. To do so
With tho questions involved IN this bill, and 10
urge ihom to an early, Jealous, aud full consid-
GRAFTON Of their deep Importance, Is, in my asti-
nation, among the highest ofour Gutics.
AsuPp0sod connexion between appropriations
for internal improvement and The system OF pre-
teeting duties growing out Of the anxieties Of
those mOre immediately interested IN their sue
csss,h given rIso to Suggestions which II is pro-
per should notice on this OCCASION. Ny opininns
on these subjects have never been concealed
from those who had right to know them.
Those which have entertained on tho latter,
have frequently placed mo in opposition 10 in
diyiduais as well as communities, whose claims
upon my friendship and gratitude are Of the
strongest character; hut ! trust there has been
nothing IN my public life which has exposed me
20 the suspicion of being thought capable of
sacrificing my ylews ,fdulY to private consid-
eratiOus, However strong they may hayo been,
or deep The regtelS which they are capable Of
exciting
As long as the encouragement Of domestic
manufactures is directed 10 nOtional onds, it
shall receive from me temperate bot steady
support. Thore is no necessary connection be-
tween tand the system OF appropriations. On
the contrary, II app ars 10 me that The suppo
stiou Of their dependence upon each other, is
calculated TO excite The prejudlces Of the pub
lie aganu both. The former 10 sustained on
the grounds Of it's consistency with tho letter
and spirit OF the Constitution, of its origin being
traced 10 tho assent of allihe parties to the org
inal compact, and ofits having the support and
appreciation Of majority Of the people; on
which account, il 10 at least entitled 10 fail ex-
pertinent. The suggestions TO which have
:, Eiiad6d reicr 10 forced continuance ofthe ma
tiunul debt, by means Of large appropriations,
as a substitute for the security winch the sys.
tom derives from tho principles on which il has
hitherto bepn sustained. Such course would
certainly indicate either an unreasonable dis
trust Of the people, or q consciousness that tho
system does not possess sufficient soundnoss
for its support, if loft 10 their voluntary choice,
and its own merits. Those who suppose that
any policy thus founded cah be long upheld in
this country, have looked upon its history with
ayBs very different from mine. This policy,
like every other, must abide the will Of the
people. who will not be likely to allow any de-
vice, however specioHs, TO couneeai its character
and tendency.
In presenting these opinions have spoken
with the freedom and candor which thought
the occasion for their expression called for, and
now respectfully return the bill which has been
under consideration for your further delibera-
ton and judgment.
May 81, 1890
Statements from he Treasury Department.
Receipts for 1880, estimated at S23,s40Q0O
Customs 22O00,0O0
Lands l,9OOOOO
Bank dividends 100000
Incidental receipts, in
GLIDING arrears Of in-
ternal duties, direct
taxes, aud canal tolls 10000
To which il to be added the ba-
lance estimated To be in the
Treasury on lat January, 1880 4AIo,o7l
Making an aggregate Of 28,250,07l
The expenditures for 1880 were
estimated at a0,75s+sst
Viz:
Civil, diplomatic, and
miscellaneous 2,473,225
Military service, includ-
ing fortifcAtions, ord
nance, Indian affairs,
pensions, arfning the
militia, and internal
improvements 5,595,ia9
Naval service, including
the gradual improve
mont 4257,i1i
Public debt 1l,5O0,000
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