Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1833-12-05
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time taken Of the subject by myself we'll the
ample presented by the Secretary of the Treasury
that the change in the deposites which been ordered
has been deemed to be called for by considerations wAeh
affected by the proceedings referred and which,
correctly viewed by that department. rendered il
a matter Of imperIous duty
Coming you do, for the part, Immediately frsr
the people and the States by election and possessing the
fullest opportunity know their sentiments the pvessss
Congress will be sincerely solcitos carry into full as
fair effect the will of their constituents in regard to %
tuition. It will be for those in whose behalf ah
act to decide whether the Executive Department N Ne
Government in the steps which II has taken this sus-
jeci, has been found in the line its duty.
The accompanying report of the Secretary Of War
with the documents annexed to il, exhibit the opersoss
the War Department Tor the past and the conds
of the various sub jects entrusted to its administration
1t will be seen from them that the army maintains The
character il has heretofore acquired for efficiency avid
military knowledge. Nothing has occurred sinse yoar
last session require its services beyond the ordssry
routine of duties, which upon the seaboard and the nlaA
frontier devove upon it in a time Of peace The sys.ss
wisely adopted and SO long pursued OF Constructing
fOrcatons at exposed points, and OF and os
Letting the supplies necessary for the military defence q
the country, and thus proveny furnishing peace tie
of offence in war, has been continued with the
usual results. | recommend to your consideration the
various suggested in the report of te secrey,
OF War; Their adoption would promote the public sex-
vice, and meliorate the condition of the army.
Oar relations with the various Indian tribes have
been undsurbed since the termination OF the dficulGss
growing of the hostile aggressions of the Sscs ana
Fox Indians. Several treaties been formed Eoy the
REIMBURSEMENT of territory the United States and for
the migration OF the occupants to the region assigned ss
their residence west OF the Mississippi Should these
treaties be ratified by the Senate, provision will hays
been made tor the removal of almost all the tribes nos
remaining of that river, and for the termination u
any difficult and embarrassing questions arising Of
their anomalous political condition. 1t is to be hoped
that those portions of two of the Southern tribes vhJb
in that event. will present the only remaining difficult
ties, will realize the necessity OF emigration, and will speed
ty NJ,
have been confirmed by the course of events for yex
years, and experience is every day adding to theiS
strength THAI those tribes exist surrounded ~
settlements and continual contact with our citix a.
Is certain They have neither the intelligence the indus
try, the moral habits. the desire of improvem ut
which essential to any favorable change in their con.
dition. Established in the midst of anothor and sipe-
ror race and without approaching the of ths1
nferorlty seeking to control them thew mus neoes
sary yield to the force of circumstances and ere long
disappear Such has been their fate heretofore and
Is TO be aVered' and is can only be done by gems
raj removal beyond boundary and by the re orgsnxa
ton OF their political system upon principles ADAPTED to
the new relations in which they will be placed The ex.
pertinent which has been recently made, has far prov.
ed successful The emBrans generally represented
TO be prosperous and contented the country suitable to
their wants and habits, and the essential articles Of sub
ssence easily procured. When the report OF the com.
mssloners engaged in investigating the condition and
prospects OF these Indians, and in deysng plan for
their intercourse and government is received, trust
pie meals of information will be in possession Of the
Government tor adjusting all the unsettled questions
nected with this interesting subject
The operations OF the Navy during the year, aud il
present condition, fully exhibited the annual repovs
from the Navy Department.
Suggestions made by the Secretary of various is-
provements, which deserve careful confederation. apd
most OF which, if adopted, bid fair to promote the eff
cheney of this important branch of the public service
Among these are the new organization Of the Navy
Boar the revision OF the pay officers and ehanSs
in the period of time, or in the of making lie
annual appropriations TO which beg leave to cali your
particular attention
Inc views which are presented almost every por-
ton OF our Naval concerns anil especially on the anount
ct force and the number of officers and Tie general
course OF policy appropriate in the present state Of o~r
country TOR securing the great and useful purposes Of
va Pro.econ IN peace, and due preparation for the
ungence' OF war, meet with my entire appreciation.
J: will be perceived from the report referred TO- that
e scai concerns OF the establishment are in excellent
condition and is hoped that Congress may feel dspos
Ell 10 make promptly suitable provision desired 81
ther tor preserving or improving the system.
The General Post Office Department has continued
upon 'e strength OF IT'S own resources to facilitate the
means OF communication between the various nortoua -
the Union with increased activity. The method. how.
ever IN winch the accounts of the transportation of tho
mail have always been kept appear. to have preseps-
&C. an Imperfect view OF ITS expenses. 1t has recently
been discovered, that from the earliest records of the
Department, the annual statements have been e.le-
lated to exhibit AN amount considerably short Of tho
actual expense incurred for that service These lila
sorry Statements together with tie expense Of carry
establishing new mail routes and disposition on the part
OF the Head of the Department to crafty the wishes Of
the puoc IN The extension OF the mail facilities have in
duced n to incur responsibilities for their INN NJ
beyond whit the current resources of the Depart ent
would sustain As soon lie had discovered the ;oey
fecuon OF the method, he caused investigation to 20
made OF its results and applied the proper remedy "
correct the evil 1t became necessary for him to with
draw some OF the improvements which he had made IA
bring the expenses of The Department within its own re-
sources These expenses were incurred 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 nconyene noe to tho
country
The progressive increase in the income from hostages.
has eqai'ed the highest expectations and affords de-
monstratve evidence OF the growing and great
uuhty OF TINS Department. The details exhibited ia
the accompanying report from the Postmaster General
The many distressing accidents which have of late
occurred in that portion of navigation carried on By
The use OF steam power deserve the immediate and ua-
renting attention of the constituted authorities OF the
country The fact that the number of those fatal dsas
tiers IS constantly increasing notwithstanding the great