Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-12-17

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PUBLIC DoCUMENTs.-The annual Reports
from the Secretaries Of the different depart
ments have come to hand and as usual, are
very lengthy. We give our readers some idea
Of these important documents, not being able
to publish them ourselves, by copying the re-
marks of the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser,
in which paper they are published entire.
REPORT OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT.-Mr.
Secretary Cass has presented the Annual
Report of the condition of his Department.
1t is clear and satisfactory document, ably
and uminously written, and from its perspic-
uity and comparative brevty, stands in ad-
vantageous contrast with most of the long
winded and turgid state papers of the day
Governor Cass is a statesman, and the only
one who has been in the Cabinet since Lou
is M'I7ane was compelled to retire from it,
The others are mere politicians. The re-
commentators of the Secretary, in regard
to putting the nation in state of defence,
correspond with the language ofthe message
upon this subject. Both have warlike as
pect-but in any event, they are entitled to
the immediate consideration Of Congress-
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militia system, are sensible and just. But
they will do no good. In respect to the In
dians also-since they are u doomed race,
and their removal is irreversiLiy determined
we applaud the suggestions Of the Secre-
tary, and the humane policy to be pursued
toward them-afler they shall have been
driven at the point Of the bayonet from the
graves of their fathers, and the homes which
the Great Spirit gave them.
REPORT FROM THE Navy DEPARTMENT.
We place before our readers, in this days
Commercial Advertiser, the very satisfactory
report of Mr.. Secretary Dickinson; and it
gives us unfeigned pleasure to say that we
havo no fault to find with it, whatever. Like
that of governor Cass, and most unlike that
of Mr.. Woodbury., it is brief, simple, lucid
and business-like. The secretary has con-
fined himself strictly to the legitimate pur.
pose in view, which was to lay before the
people a clear and true account of his depart
ment, its situation and performances, and this
he has accomplished with brevity and de-
gree of common sense for which he is enti-
tied to all commendation.
1t will be seen that the greater part of our
navy is either in active employment, or so
situated as to be capable of being placed in
period Of time. The secretary recommends
an increase of two frigates, three sloops Of
war, and four steam vessels, as to the propre-
ty of which we have but one objection, name
ly that the addition is not sufficient. Six
trigates and eight or even ten sloops Of war
would be none too many.
The proposed improvement Of the navy
yards is also desirable: and so is the estab-
1ishrnpnt nf N national fnnpdru
Mr. Dickinson suggests and advises the
enlistment Of boys for the naval service,
wherein we think he does wisely; and that
provision be made for the admission of mid
shipmen at the West Point academy, where
they may be instructed in such studies as may
be indicated by the department. Of this re-
commentator we heartily approve, and hope
to see it speedily complied with.
He also advises the immediate establish
mcnt of a national observatory. This same
measure was proposed & advocated by presi-
dent Adams, and We remember that it was
strenuously resisted and even secuted by the
party which can find nothing but wisdom and
excellence in the present administration
But as it is now proposed by member ofthe
true faith, we may hope to see it carried into
effect, and that too, perhaps, without repe-
tltion of the sneers about "light-houses in the
Skies" which were So oyously echoed by the
party presses when Mr. Adams made the
proposition.
II will be seen that the construction of a
dry dock at Brooklyn has been determined
on, all the difficulties heretofore existing to
prevent the selection Of that point, having
been removed.
The report concludes with reiterated re.
conmcndstion To- increase the salaries Of GER
tain officers in the navy department which,
we ought to meet with general appreciation.
/ TREASURY REPoRT.-The following is an
abstract Of Secretary Woodbury. Report Of
the state of the Treasury, &c.
The Receipts into the Treasury, ascertoined
and estimated, during tho current year 1895.
are computed to be S2S, S,43O,S ,Ssl, Of which the
actual receipts during the three first quarters
of the year Gre ascertained to be s'e3 4S0. .SSl.