The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-30

several cases, declined making without the exnre.s sanction 0. government In order 10 obtain that sanc uon, and by the request of the immediate superinend ent, submitted by the treasury department. the commit tee of commerce of the House of Representatives But legislative action having taken p ace inc early attention ot Congress IS now invited to the enactment some express and detailed provision in relation to the various claims made for the past and 10 the eopensa- ton and allowances deemed proper for the future
 It Is further respectfully recommended, that such be-
 ng tne aconVenlence oi attention to these duties by the Chief Magistrate, and such the great pressure of bus ness oh the treasury departments the general superv son of the coast survey and the completion of weights and measures, the works kept uned should be de- voYed on board of officers organized specially for the purpose or on the navy board attached to the navy de- pertinent.
 All my experience and reflection confirm the conyic- tons have so often expressed 10 Congress in favor of an amendment of the Constitution, which will prevent Tn any event, the election of the President and Vice President o the United States, devovng on the House oi Representatives and the Senate and therefore beg leave again 10 solicit your attention to the subject There were various other suggestions in my last annu- message not acted upon, particularly that relating to the want of uniformity in the laws of the District of Columbia that are deemed worthy of your favorable consideration.
 Before concluding this paper, I think it due to the various Executive departments, to bear testimony to ueH prosperous condition and to the ability and lnte gritty with which they have been conducted. It has been my aim to enforce all of them, sigilant and faithful discharge of the public business; and it is grat- flying to me 10 believe that there is no just cause of complaint from any quarter, 10 the manner in which they have fulfilled the objects of their creation
 Having now finished the observations deemed proper on this, the last occasion l have of communicating with the two Houses of Congress, at their meeting, cannot omit, an expression of the gratitude which is due to the great body of my leow-ctzens, in whose partialy and indulgence have found encouragement and support in the many difficult and trying scenes through which il has been my lot to pass during my public career Though deeply sensible that my exer-
 ons have not been crowned with success correspond ing to the degree of favor bestowed upon me, am sure that they will be considered having been directed by an earnest desire to promote the good of my country and am consoled by the persuasion that whatever er- have been committed, will find corrective in the intelligence and patriotism of those who will succeed us. All that has occurred during my administration is calculated to inspire me with increased confidence in the stability of our institutions; and should be spared to enter upon that retirement which SO suitable to my age and nirm health and so much deslred by me ia other respects, shall not cease to invoke that benef- cent Being to whose providence already SD sig nally indebted for the continuance of his blessings on our beloved country. ANDREW JACKSON.
 Wasktagtoa, Dee, 6, 1886.