The Arkansas advocate., 1836-09-23

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 Although t ffiay not be considered within the if mediate province of the Executive cannot allow this opportunity to pass, without communicating my views upon lhe subject of compensation that may be given 10 those who under our Constitution, may be chosen 10 hii oihees l feel warranted in the belief that ouf sources of revenue will authorize the allowance of re- sPecaoie and liberal salaries o public funclion- afies' And feel much solieude that this should be the case especially in regard 10 the Judicial eeparts ment oi the Goyernment An enlightened and intel. igent Judiciary IS calculated to have great influence upon the future character of Arkansas--to have s Wholesome influence upon the morals and feelings of tts citizens, and upon the peace and happiness of the whole eoentry.A devotion to the laws has eyer been {and trust ever will bel a striking characteristic of the American people that devotion is only acquired from the perfect confidence they feel in the honesty and capabiy of those who are chosen to eonsue and adjudcate upon them. IL is with desire 10 insure such feelings of confidence in the minds of the peonle ofsArkansas, in those who sit n judgment upon their property their liberty and, it may be, their lyes that
 here take the liberty of drawing your attention to tho subject o the selection and compensation of our judi i liberal compensation seems 10 me 10 be necessary to induce men oi scientific, legal and prae teal knowledge 10 orego such professional prosbees as their talents and qualifications would justly entle them to at the bar, and accept Of paoos upon tho bench feel assured that those you have the honour 10 represents would cheerfnlIy coincide with course ol this kind on the part of their agents.
 Viewing our situation the immediate frontier, and so near nelghbor to the Mexican or Texiun govern- ment, in which q cruel and savage kind of warfare s now raging; and taking into consideration that the Government of the United States has removed numer- tribes of Indians from east of the Mississippi river 10 immediate western borde and that some of the leading of ther tribes, unwilling to quit their pla ees of nativity, we're forced away in chans, we hayo just ground 10 entertain fears of hostility from some of those quarters. feel every confidence that our Goy= ernment will place, and continue to keep, OH our from tier, respectable portion of their regular troops Our standing army Is however, too small 10 justify the be- lief that the portion which be assigned will be snf eient to insure perfect safety against tho tonahawk and scalpng- knife.
 Taking this of the subject consider there is no power granted by Constitution 10 your Exec.i- tive, ol more importance than that which makes him Commanders of the military forces; and believ- ing that the saleyol our citizens and country in very great degree, depends speedy and efecual organ lzealIon, discipining and afmng of he militia of the oate cannot too strongly urge this subject to your early and favorable action. feel warranted in the be-
 el that the citizens of no country would be found willing and ready to march, al the first cry of the whoop in defence of their country than the people of Arkansas. But 10 enable them to act efficiently, they must have discipline and arms.
 would suggest the propreiy of letting part of your action this subject encourage inc establishment of independent companies under proper military regu ations. In addition 10 the necessity of our own pre- paraon and exerons 10 defend ourselves, border people, we should claim, from the General Govern ment, the erection upon frontier, of sufficient gar rsons to insure protection and safety. It should al- place at the disposal of the Executive of inc Sate d sufficient quantity of munitions of war 10 arm the m- litia We also justly entitled to an arsenal, or depot of arms at convenient and appropriate poin; and should not rest satisfied without such means protection. l therefore recommend the pro- prety of your representing situation the General Government, and, n energetic language, ask them for those indispensable means of defence
 f cannot too earnestly press upon your consideration the subject of the completion of the Satciouse. Some years since liberal donation was granted by the General Goyefment, for the purpose of erecting suitable building for tho accommodation of the Repre- senatives of the people Of Arkansas. And recently from the source, farther grant, of five sections of the public lands has been made, for the completion of that building. The latter donation IS at your disposal; it IS for you 10 determine the ill which the donation is to be converted 10 the purpose for which 1t granted.
 In the time, l would respectfully recommend that you make appropriation to put the whole buil ding in such condition 10 prevent farther injury by remaining in it's present exposed state. Ny prede- cessof has delivered to me various papers, purporng 10 be abstracts relative and expenditures, connected with the disposal of the former appropriation. l would respectfully recommend the appointment of committee 10 investigate this subject, with authority to examine all papers in relation thereto and o call such individuals as eucidate and give explanations on any matter connected herewith. And also, in a similar manner, 10 examine into the disposition made of the fund arising from the thousand grant, de- signed for the construction of Court house and Jail. There are several papers now in my possession rea- ting 10 this subeet-
 As we are dependent on other States for the fa- ciies afforded by banks the interests of our country appear require carly action upon the subject of banking Our Constitution has most wisely limited ihe number of banks to two number sufficiently large any lime to give circulating medium, and