Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1832-12-13

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Boz il is obvious that the militia system is imperfect
Much lime is L'si, much uanecesssry expense inenr-
red, and much pubeproperty wasTed, under pres
eni arrangement. Little useiut knowledge is gained
by the m1sers and drills now established and the
whole subject evidently requires thorough examinh
ton. Whether Il plan Of Classification, refnedying
these defects, and providing for sysler Of nsruc-
ton, might not lie adopted, u submitted TO the cunsld-
GRAFTON Of Congress. The constitution has vested in
the General Government an independent authority
upon the subiecl of the militia, which renders its ac
ton essential IL the establishment or Improvement Of
the system. And recommend the matter to your con-
sderaiion, IN the conviction thai The state OF this inn
portant arm IF the public defe0ce requires your atten
ton.
am happy 10 inform you that the wise and humane
policy Of Transferring from the eastern 10 the western
side Of the Mississippi the remnant Of bur aboriginal
tribes, with their own CONSENT and upon just terms,
has been steadily pursued, and isapproachng, Trust,
its contamination BY reference TO the report Of the
Secretary Of War, and to the documents submitted
with it, You will the progress which has been made
since your last session in the arrangement ofthe ya
Gus matters connected with our Indian relations.--
With exception, every subject Involving any
question Of conflicting Jurisdiction, Of peculiar dit
ticay, has been happily disposed o.; and ne cony,c
their removal to the country Unsigned by the United
States for their permanent residence, furnishes The
only hope Of their Ultimate prosperity.
With thatpoFti0n oftfe CherOkeee, however, living
within the State Of Georgia, it has been found mprac-
ticabIe, yet, to make satisfactory adjuslment4
Such was my anxiety TO remove all the grounds Of
ties in which they are Involved, that directed the
very liberal propositions TO be made tothen which ac-
cQmpany the documents herewith siihmiuet. Fhey
but have IN these offers The evidence 81
the strongest dsposision on the part OF the Govern
ment, to deal justly aud iiberaliy with them. An aIIH
pie indemnity offered for their present posses
Improvement and full security for their private and
political rights. Whatever difference OF opinion may
have prevailed respecting the just claims Of these peo-
pie, there will probably he none respecting the lbe-
inf fhn I'M nfapn
the expedieDcy oftheir immediate acceptance. They
were, however, rejected, and thus the position ol
these Indans remains unchanged, az do the views
communicated inmy message TO the Senate OF Febrn-
ary, 1881. ~
refer you the annual report of the Secretary Of
the Navy. which accompanies this message, for de-
ail OF the operations Of That branch OF the service
during the present year. -.s3 &c. $50
Besides the general remarks on some Of the trans
actions OF our Navy, presented in the view which has
been taken Of our foreign relations seize this occa-
sion TO Invite 70 yonr notice the increased protection
which II has afforded 10 our commerce and citizens
ON distant seas, without any augmentation ofthe force
IN comn,ission IL the gradual! improvement Of iis
pecUnary rms, in the progress in the
collection Of materials suitable Tor during future
emergencies, and in the construction Of vessels and
the buildings necessary 10 their and re-
pair the present state Of this branch Of the service ex-
hbs the fruits OF that vigilance and which are
SO indispensable to iis efficiency. Various new s1g-
gesons contained in the annexed report well
others heretofore submitted 10 Congress worthy Of
renewal for another term OF six years. Of the general
appropriation for the gradual Improvement Of the
Navy. @
From the accompanying report Of the Postmaster
General you will also perceive that sha, Department
continues 10 extend its usefulness witlOuI mparng
lis resources, or lessening the Recommendations which
II affords in the secure and rapid Misrepresentation Of
the mail.
beg leave to call the attention Of Congress TO the
views heretofore expressed in relaton 20 the mode Of
choosing the President and Vice President Of the Un-
snn1a
generally. Sill impressed with the business OF those
views, and with tho belief thu. the modicao sug-
gesied on those subjects, fadopled will cpnirnie to
The prosperity and harmony OF the country earnest
y recommend them to your consideration AT this lime.
have heretofore pointed defects in The law for
p1nishng ofciai frans, especially within the DislFict
nf Columbia. II has been fo0nd almost i,npossbi4
bring Notorious culprils punishment, and, according
TO decision of the Court for this District,
lion Is barred by lapse of years after the fraud
mas been committed. 1t may happen again. has
already happened. that, during the whole years,
az the evidences oihe fraud may lie in the possession
u the cnprf himselC However proper the limitation
may ne e reiao" to private ciiizeas, would seem
hat u ought not TO commence running in favor Of
public officers until they go out Of Office. 49,
The Judiciary system OF the United States remains
mperiect u the nine Western and South western
STATES Ihree only enjoy the benefits ot circuit court
Ono Kentucky, and Tennessee, are embraced in the
general system but Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Ala
oaha, M,sssslpPi, and Louisana, have only district
should not be nded 10 be aSbad ane why il
u suffered TO exist? The new States were promised
equal rights and privileges when they came into the
Un'on and such are the guarantees OF the constitutions
Nothing can be more obvious than the obligation Of
Tue uenera' government to paee all the states on the
same footing in relation 10 the administration 81 ius
tee, aud trust this duty will be neglected no longer
On many ofihe subjects TO which your attention is
invited IN this communication, il 10 SOURCE Of rrati-
hcaon TO reject that the steps 10 be now aop,ed are
uninnuenced ny the embarrassneDts entailed Don the
cnu"iry ny the wars through which il has passed. In
to most 81 our great Interests, may eonsid-
salatary experience, about to Ok upon permanent
oasis the policy best calculated To- promote the hnpp
ness " TIE people, and facilitate their progress to-
wards the mos, complete enjoyment or civil iiherty
IN an occasion SO Interesting and important in our
history and Ct such anxious concern % the iries of
the world. is our mperioas du-
" 10 Jay aside all selfish aud local considerations and
10 gaided by q ol.y spirit Of devotion % he great
pFsncipies on which oar Institutions are founded
i"attnss government may be 90 administered an 10
preserve s eficeney in promoting and securing these
general OBJECTS should he the only aim Of our ambi-
oni aod we cannot therefore, carefully examine
s saracinres in order that we may noa mistake ia
powers. or assume those which the peope have re-
served 70 themselves, have preferred 10 assign 10
o'her agents. We should bear cOnsastjv in mind the
iact thntihe considerations which induced the framera
ot the Constitution 10 withhold from the General Gov.
ernmenf the power TO regulate the great mass of the
aud concerns Of the people. have hees fully
doubted that the genius Of all our institution pre
serines simplicity anu economy the casacterissics
u the reform whsh ie vet be eeeted n .l,a nreu
ant ana future execution ofihe funcons bestowed Mo-
on ne by the eohstitu,ion. -
iamsied 20 geasral experimenting powersts main
a'n peace =. home add abFoad. and 40 pressribs
Dn lew snlcets Of general iateres moi 40
restrict human itberfv. hut IA anfnrra h..r e;aE