Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-03

tves. But it will be seen, from the brief views At thi,
time taken OF the subject by myself we'll as the more
ample ones presented BY the Secretary of the Treasury
that the change in The deposes which has been ordered
mas been deemed to be called for by considerations which
are not affected the proceedings referred to- and which,
II correctly viewed by that department. rendered its act
matter OF imperious duty.
Coming you do for the most part Immediately forn
the people and the States by election and possessing the
fullest opportunity to know their sentiments the present
congress will be sincerely ocitous to carry into full and
ar erect the will of their constituents regard to this
institution will be for those in whose behalf we all
act to decide whether the Executive Department of the
government in the steps which has taken on this SUBJ
Jecs, has been found in the line of its duty
Inc accompanying report of the Secretary Of War,
WIN the documents annexed to IT, exhibit the operations of
the War Department for the past year. and the condition
OF the various subjects entrusted its administration.
IL Will be seen from them that the army maintains the
character has heretofore acquired for efficiency and
military knowledge Nothing has occurred since your
last session to require its services beyond the ordinary
routine OF duties, which upon the seaboard and the inland
frontier dcvolve upon It in time of peace The SYSTEM
SO wisely adopted and so long pursued, Of constructing
forhcatons at exposed points, and Of preparing col
ectng the supplies necessary for the military defence of
the country and thus provdenty furnishing peace the
means OF defence in war; has been continued with the
usual results l recommend to your consideration the
various SUBJECTS suggested in the report of the Secretary
Oh war Their adoption would promote the public
vice and melorate the condition of the army.
Our relations with the various Indian tribes have
been undsturbed since the termination of the difficulties
growing out OF the hostile aggrcssons Of the Sacs and
FOX Indians Several treaties have been formed for the
REIMBURSEMENT of territory the United States and for
tue migration OF the occupants the region assigned for
their residence west of the Mississippi Should these
treaties be ratified by the Senate, provision will have
been made for the removal of almost all tho tribes now
remaining east OF that river and for the termination of
many difficult and embarrassing questions arising out Of
their anomalous political condition Il is to be hoped
that those portions of two of the southern tribes which in
that event will present the only remaining difficulties.
Will realize the necessity Of emigration, and will speedily
resort to it. My original convictions upon this subject
have been confirmed by the of for several
years, and experience is every day adding to their
strength That those tribes cannot exist surrounded oy
our settlements and in continual contact with our citizens
certain They have neither the intelligence the indus
try, the moral habits, the desire of improvement,
which are essential to favorable change in their
dlon. Established in the midst of another and supe.
nor race, and without approaching the of their
neriory, or seeking to control them they must
sary yield to the force of circumstances and long
disappear Such has been their fate heretofore and IL
is to be averted and it is, it only be done by gene.
raj removal beyond our boundary and by the reoganza
ton OF their political system upon principles adapted to
the relations in which they will be placed. The ex
pertinent which has been recently made has far proved
successful The emgrants generally represented TO
be prosperous and contened the country suitable to
their wants and habits and the essential articles of sub
sistence easily procured When the report of the COM
missoners now engaged in investigating the condition and
prospects Of these Indians and in deyising plan for
their intercourse and government is received, trust
ample means of information will be in possession Of the
Government for all The unsettled questions
nectcd with this Interesting subject
opcISns OF The Navy during the year, and its
from the Navy Department. -
Suggestions are made by the Secretary Of various i'm.
provements which deserve careful consideration, and
most of which, if adopted, bid fair to promote the eff
cheney of this important branch of the public service.
Among these the organization OF the Navy Board,
thor npEt he nay officers
period of tmc in the manner OF making the annual
appropriations to which beg leave to call your par'
cu!ar attention.
The views whcha are presented on almost every Por-
ton of Naval concerns and especially on the aouh.
of force and the number Of officers, and the genera
course of policy appropriate in the present state OF our
country, for securing the great and useful purposes OF
naval protection, in peace, and due preparation ,ol W
contingencies of war; meet with my entire approoauoh.
II will be perceived from the report referred TO- that
the fiscal concerns of the establishment are IN an excel
lent conditions and it hoped that Congressmay feel dis
posed make promptly every suitable provision des'reo'
either for preserving or improving the system:
The General Post Office Department aSsconhnued'
upon the strength of its own resources, 10 iaciate n
means of communication between the various poruons OF
the Union with INCREASED activity. helmcthod' now
ever, in which the accounts of the transportation OF inc
mail have always been kcpappcars to have an
imperfect view of IFS expenses. 1t has recemy Deen
discovered that from the earliest records OF the Depart
ment the annual statements have been calculated 10 OK
ljb an amount considerably snort OF INC ac'ul eAPeSe
incurred for that service. These llusory statements To-
rether with the expense Of carrying into effect the law Of
the last session of Congress- establishing new mail routes
and disposition on the part Of the Head OF the Depart
ment to CRAFTY the wishes Of the public in the extension
of the mail facilities have induced him to incur respons.
biltes for their improvement beyond what the CURRENT
resources of the Department would sustain AS soon rs h
had discovered the mperfecton of the method he caused
an investigation to be made of its results, and applied the
proper remedy 10 correct tho evil II became necessary
Tor him to withdraw of the improvements which he
had made, to bring the expenses OF the Department
within its own resources. These expenses were incur
red for the public good, and the public have enjoyed their
benefit They are now but partially suspended, and
that where they may be discontinued with the least In
convenience to the country.
The progressive increase in the income from hostages
has eqracd the highest expectations, and II ahords de-
monsrative evidence of the growing importance and great
utility of this department The details are exhibited IN
the accompanying report from the Postmaster General
The many distressing accidents which nave OF ase oc
Cured in that portion of navigation carried on oy te
use of steam power deserve the immediate and unrem
ting attention of the constituted authorities OF the country
The fact that the number of those fatal disasters con-
stantly increasing Notwithstanding the great improve
men,s which are every where made in the machinery em
poyed and in the rapid advances which have been MADE
in that branch of science, show very clearly that ey are
in great degree the result Of criminal negligence on s
part of those by whom the vessels are navgated and 10
whose care and attention the lives and property OF our