Southern planter., 1832-12-22

! Nf""""'. VIC tVdsulc OF the country upOn Z
multitude of local objects, as fatal to lust leg
ls!ation as TO the parity Of pubic mca.
u system compatible with the constit.
ton cannot be devised, winch is ftee from
such tendencies, We should recollcct thn,
that instrument provides within itself the
mode of IFS amendment; and that there is
therefore, no excuse for the ASSUMPTION Of
doubtful powers by the general government
u those which are clearly granted shall be
found incompetent TO the ends of its creation.
II can at any time apply for their enlarge
ineni; ana there Is no probability that such
an application, If founded on the public inter
est, will ever be refused lf the proprietv of
The proposed grant be not sufficiently appar-
ent TO command the assent of three-fouribs of
the States, the best possible reason why the
power should not be assumed on doubtful am
'honty IS afforded; for if more than one-fourths
OF the States are unwilling to make the grant.
It's exercise will be productive of discontents
mchwlllfaroverbalance any advantages that
could be derived from it, All must admit
That there is nothing so worthy of the con-
slant sollcltude Of this government, as the
harmony and union of the people.
Beng solemnly impressed with the convic-
ton, that the extension of the power TO make
internal improvement, beyond the limits |
have suggested, even if it he deemed consti
tutlonal, il is subversvc Of the best interests
OF our country, e0rnestlyrecommend TO Con-
gress to refrain from its exercise, in doubtful
cases, except IN relation TO Improvements al
ready begun, unless they shall first procure
from the States such an amendment of the
Constitution as will define its character and
prescribe IFS bounds If the States feel them
selves competent to these objects, why should
this Government wish to assume the powerl
If they do not, then they will not hesitate TO
make the grant. Both Governments are the
Governments of the people: Improvements
must be made with the money Of the people,
aud If the money can be collected and applied
by those more simple and economical political
the State Governments, il will
be safer andbetter for the peo-
pie, than to add to the spendor, the patronage,
and the power of the General Government.
But ifthe people of the several States think
they will amend the Constitution,
and in their decision all ought cheelfully to
acquiesce.
For detailed and highly satisfactory view Of the opera
lions OF the War Department, refer you the accompa-
nylng report Of the Secretary Of War.
The hostile ncursons OF the Sac and Fox Indians neces-
arlly led to the inerposton Of the Government por-
400 OF the troops under Generals cott aud Atkinson and
II the militia Of the State Of Illinois, were cal ed INTO the
led Alter harassng warfare, prolonged by the nature
u the country and by the difficulty Of procuring subss-
ce the Indians entirely defeated and the disaec
ed band dispersed destroyed The result has been ere
tabe TO the troops engaged in the service as is
he lesson to the Indian, It was rendered necessary by
heir unprovoAed aggresonsi and il is be hoped that is
IMPRESSION VIII be permanent and sautafy
This campaign has evinced the efficient organization Of
he army and It's capacity for prompt and active service
lbs several departments have performed their functio
with energy and despatch, and the general movements
satisfactory
Our fellow citizens upon the frontiers were ready as
hey always are m the tender Of their services ia the hour
u danger But efficient iganizaton OF our militia
ysem is essential to the security which of the prn
'pa objects Of all Governments Nett our situation
nor institutions require permit the maintenance Of
arge regular force History Offers many lessons Of the
ata result Of su measure, TO against its
adoption here Tn expense which attends it, the obvious
tendency to employ II because exists and thus engage
N unnecessary wars and its ultimate danger public lib
sry, will lead u.s. st TO place principal dependence
or protection upon the great body of the citizens Of the
public IT, in asserting rights IN rel eng wrongs war
houd upon u.s. regular force should be increased
10 extent proportional 10 the emergency and our pre-
tent small army nucleus around which such force could
be formed and embode But for the purposes Of defence
Under ordinary ccumsances, we must rely upon the cleo
ors OF the country Those by whOm and for whom the
Government instituted and is supported wi const
ute its protection in the hour of danger as they do It's
heck in the hour oi safety,
But il is obvious that the militia system is imperfect
Much time IS lost, much unnecessary expense incurred
md much public property wasted under the present ar
angcment Little useful knowledge gained by the mus.
ers and drills established aud the whole subject
evidently requires thorough examination Whether plan
,f classification, remedyng these defects and providing
or system Of Instruction. might be adopted is sub
ntted to the consideration Of Congress The Constitu-
ion has vested in the General Government an ndepend-
mt authority upon the subject ofmitia which renders It's
lction essential TO the establishment improvement of the
ystem And reeomm Nd the matter to your consdera-
on in the conviction that the state Of this important arm
IF the public defence requires your attention
happy to inform YOU that the wise and humane po-
icy Of transferring from the eastern TO the side Of
he Mississippi the remnants OF our aboriginal tribes with
heir consent, and upon just terms, has been steadily
pursued, and approaching, trust, is consummatiOn
By reference to the report Of the Secretary Of War and
10 the documents submitted with II, you will the pro-
yess which ha been made since your last session. in the
Of the vaos matters connected with our In
lian relations. With one exception, every sube nvov
ng any question Of conflicting jurisdiction, Of peculiar
licuy, has been happily disposed Of, and the conviction
evidently gains ground among the Indians, that their
nova to the country assigned by the United states for
heir permanent residence, furnishes the only hope Of their
ultimate prosperity
With tnat portion Of the Cherokees, however, living
within the State Of Georgia, il has been found Impractical
1le as yet, to make a satisfactory adjustment Such
ny anxiety TO all the grounds of complaint and to
bring to termination the difficulties in which they in