Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1833-12-14

q 1t will be perceived from the report refar
red to, that the fiscal concerns of the estab
} lishment are in an excellent condition, ana
NJ is hoped that Congress msy feel disposed
TO make promptly, eve-v suitable provision
desired. either for preserving or improvin
the system.
The General Post Office Department b
continued upon the strength OF its own re-
sources to facilitate the means of com,n,lni-
cation between the various portions of the
Union, with increased activity. The meth
cd, however, in which the accounts of the
transportation of the mail has always been
kePt.appears to have presented an imperfect
view its expenses X has recently been
discovered that from the earliest records of
the Departnanf.the annual statements have
been calculated to exhibit an amount con-
siderably short of the actual expense incur
red for that service. These illusory State
mcnts, together with the expense OF carry
ing into effect the law of the last session of
Congress, establishing new IN i routes. and
a dispt's ton on the part oft!le He'd of The
Department to crafty the wishes Of the pub
Hc IN the DepaItmeH: to crafty the ws!ies
OF the public in the eSteas on of mail flcJI-
ties, have induced him 10 incur responsible
ties for their improvement beyond Whit the
current resources OF the Department would
sustain. As soon as he had discovered the
imparfection of the method. tic caused al;
investig ItiOn 10 be made Of Is results, and
applied the proper remedy 10 correct the
evil. 1t became Necessary 'or him 10 WITH
drdw some of the Improvements which he
had made. 10 bring the expenses Of the De-
p .-iincni within It's own resources. These
expenses were incurred for the public good,
and the public have enjoyed their benefit.
'Iaey are now bu: p lily suspended, and
that, Where they my be discontinued with
the lie st inconvenience to the country.
The progressive increase IN TIE income
from post g $ llas eqlalld the highest ex-I
pec,at,ons. md it affords demons.r.tive evi-
nee OF the growing importance md great
utility OF this departm n. The de,:ils are
exhibited ii the accompanying report from
the Postmaster General.
Tie m.ny dis;rcs sng accidents winch
have oflitc occurred in that portion OF our
navigation carried on by the use OF stcamI
power, deserves the Immediate and unre-
uniting attention of the constituted author,
ties of tie country. The fact TINT the mum
Der ofthese fatal disasters is constantly IN
creasng.notwitllst nd;ng tie gre improve
rnent which are every where made III the
lii lc,incry employed, and the rapid advaI- |
ccs which have been m5de in that branch oi
science, SLOW very clearly that they are IN a
gre degree the result of criminal ncgli-i
g nee On the part of those by whom the yes
sis ire navigated, and to whose care and
the lives and property of our citl-
zcns are SO extensively entrusted.
Thtt these evils may be greatly lessened,
if not substantially removed, ny means off
pr.cauiion .ry and penal legislation, seems
to be i.igi.ly probable; SO far therefore IS the
subl c. can b. reg ,rded as within the con-
ttut fonI puvicw of Congress | earnestly
recommend i to your prompt and serious
CON, .deration.
would also call your attention to the
views have heretofore expressed of the
proprlety of amending the Constitution in
relation 10 the mods OF eiecting the Pres
dent and Vice Pres drnt Of the u. sS;ltes.-t
Regarding it as Ill mpcrtan: to the future I,
quiet and harmony oftlle people, thu: every
intermediate .gency in the election of these
officers should be removed, and their ehgi- |
billy should be limited 10 one term of either
four Or SIX years, c1nnot too earnestly in !
vie your cons Iteration of the subject.
trusting TINT your DELIBERATIONS on al
iopcs OF general interest to wil.ca have a.
vertod, nd s,ich other IS your more extern
sve hnoWl dcc of the wants of our beloved 4
country m " sugges,, may be crowned with
success, ltellder you in conclusion, the CO.
oper Oh which it may be in my power to
afford them
ANDREW JACKSON. !
W AsHINGrON. Sd Dec 1888
UPPER CANADA.-Almost al the principal
DE- p4.-S rec4a,N..d OLE Atiic4a Afford a1unl