Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-20

NJ tho lEt~rpOSlIOn OF tic United olales 20 !
u...J i. from tic accidents and losses 10
which it is now subjected. Some Icg'sla- !
ion appears to be called for, as well by
our own interest, as by comfy to the ad- |
Joining British Provinces.
The cxpcdicncy of providing proof
building for the important books and papers
of the Post Office Department is worthy of
In the present condition of
our Treasury, it is neither necessary nor
wise TO leave essential public Interests eS-
poscd to so much danger, when they can
so readily be made secure. There are
waig!ltv considerations in the location OF
new building for that department, IN favor
of placing it near the ether Executive build
ings.
The important subjects ofa survey ofthe
coas.. and the manufacture Of Standard
Of weights and measures for the dItierenr
custom houses, have been in progress for
some years, under the general direction OF
the Executive, and the immediate supcnn-
lcndencc of a gentleman possessing high
scientific ataiulncn;s. At the last session OF
Congress, Tic making Of set CT weights
and measures for each State in the Cmon
was added to the oilers by 4 joint rcsolu-
ton.
The care and correspondence, as 70 oil
these subjects, have been devoircd OIL the
Treasury Department. during the last year.
! \ special report from tie Secretary OF the
Treasury will soon be communicated to
Congress, which will show what has been
accomplished as 10 the "hoe-ile number
and compensation of the persons now en-
ployed in these duties. and the progress cx-
pected 10 be made during the ensuing year !;
with a copy Of the various correspondence
deemed necessary to throw light on the
subjects which seem to require additional
le slation. Claims have been made for
retrospective allowances in behalf Of the
superintendent: and some Of his assistants,
which | did not feel justified in granting !;
other claims have been mace for large IN
crease in compensation, which, under all
the circumstances Of the several cases, |
declined making without the express sane
ton of Congress- In order 10 obtain that
sanction, the subject was, at the last ses
sion, on my suggestion, and by request OF
the immediate superintendent, submitted oy
the Treasury Department to the COMMITTEE
OF Commerce of tie House of Representa-
tives. But no Legislative action having ia
ken place, the early attention of Congress
is row invited TO the enactment Of some OK.
press and detailed provisions in relation o
the various claims made for the past. ard
to the compensation and allowances deen-
ed proper for the fu'urc.
1t is further respectful Y recoamcndet,
that, such being the Inconvenience OF at;cn'
ton to these duties by the Chief Magis rate,
and such the great pressure Of business on
the Treasury Department, the general SUI.
pcrvisioH Of the coast survey, and the com.
pletioa of the weights and measures, ii the
works are kept united should be devoIved
on a board of officers, organized specially
f>r tl,a. tu.,,usu, or OH tire Navy Board at
tached to the Navy Department.
All my experience and reflection confirm
tiic CCIlNlCl!Uu l 81 OltSI w
Congress in favor of an amendment of the
constitution which will prevent, in any
event, the election the President and Vice
President of the United States devolring on
the House of Representatives and the Sen
a:e and | therefore beg leave again 70 So
licit your attention to the subject. There
were various other suggestions in my last
annual message no, acted upon, particular
" that relating to the want Of uniformity in
the laws of the District of Columbia, that
are deemed worthy Of your favorable con-
sideraton.
Before concluding this paper, think it
due 10 the various executive departments TO
bear testimony 10 their prosperous condi-
ton, and 10 the ability and integrity with
which they have been conducted. 1t has
been my aim 20 enforce in all of them
vgilant and faithful discharge of the pub.
lie business, and it is gratifying to me TO
believe that there is no just cause Of COM
plant from any quarter, at the manner in
which they have fulfilled the objects ofther
creation.
Having now finished the observations
deemed proper on this, the last occasion |
shall have Of communicating with the two
Houses Of Congress at their meeting, |
cannot omit an expression of the gratitude
which is due 10 the great body ofmy fellow
citizens. in whose partiality and indulgence
have found encouragement and suppor;
in the many difficult and trying scenes
through which it has been my 10; to pass
during my public career. Though deeply
sensible that my excrtions haye not been
crowned with success corresponding to
the degree Of favor bestowed upon me,
am sure that they will be considered as
having been directed by an earnest desire
% promoc the good Of my country and
am consoled by the persuasion, that what
ever errors have been committed, will find 4
rorractiyn In the in,plIjUencr and ratr,ofisn,