The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-12-17

serfice, and under which they arc ho"
suffering. Several Of the most important
surveys and constructions directed oy re-
cent laws. have been suspended in conse-
ouence of the want Of adequate force IN
,h.xe corns. The like observations may
he annl;ed to the Ordinance corps, aud
the General Staff. the operations of which,
40 thew are now organized, must either
be frequently interrupted, or performed
by officers taken from the line OF the ar
my, to the great prejudice Of the service.
For a general view Of :he condition Of
the Military Academy, and Of other
branches Of the military service not all
ready noticed, as well as for fuller illus
tra,ions OF those which haze been men
toned, l refer you 10 the accompanying
documents; and among the various pro-
posals contained therein for Legislative
action, l would particularly notice the
suggestion of the Secretary Of War tor
the revision Of the pay Of the army, as
entitled 10 your favorable regard.
The national policy, founded like in
su.eres. and in humanity, SO long and SO
steadily pursued by this Government. for
,h. removal OF the Indian tribes original
ly settled on this side Of the Mississippi. 10
fhe wes, of lha. river, may be said TO have
been consuuna,ed by the conclusion Of
the late treaty with the Chcrokccs' The
measures taken in the execution Of thai,
treaty, and in relation 10 our Indian
affairs generally, will fully appear by re-
fe1ring to the accompanying papers
Without dwelling on the numerous a4d
important topics embraced in them,
again iuyitc your attention to the impor.
lance of providing weii.digcs,ed and
comprehensive system for the protection.
supervision, and improvement Of tho va.
rious tribes now planted in The Indian
country. The suggestions submitted BY
the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs. and
enfored By The Secretary, on this subject.
and also ia regard to the establishment, Of
additional military posts in the Indian
country. arc entitled TO your profound
consideration. Both measures arc nccc-
ssary for the double purpose Of protecting
the Indians from Intestine war, and in
other respects complying with our Gu.
gasemcnis 10 them. aud Of securing our
western frontier agaius; incursions, which
otherwise will assGrcdly be- made on il.
The best hopes Of humanity, in regard to
the aboriginal race, the welfare Of our
rapidly extending settlements, and the
honor Of the United States. arc all deeply
involved in the relations ,xis,ing between
this Govern ncnt and ,nc ,ni.sa.ins tribes.
lrus, therefore. ,ha, the various matters
submitted in The accompanying docu.
rncnts, in respect 10 those relations. will
receive your early and mature dclibers.
ton; and that il may issue in the adoption
Of Legislative measures adapted 10 The cir.
cumstancrs, and duties Gf the present
crisis.
, You are referred to the report OF The So
c,e,ary Of The Nsry for sa,:,fac,or, v,e. OF
the operations ol tho deps r:ncu, under his
charge. during Tho present year. ln the
construction o. vessels 3, the different navy
yards. ani IN ,hc employment, OF our ships
and sqaadrons At sea. ,ha. branch OF the scr.
rice has been actively and usrfulIy employed.
While t.:s si,ua,,oa Of Our commercial in.
,cscs,s in the Wcs. Indies required greater
number than usual OF armed scsscls 10 be
kept Oh thai station, Il Is gratifying 10 per-
ccivc that The protection due 10 our CON-
merce IN other quarters Of the world has no,
proved Insufficient. Every cfior, has been
made TO facilitate The cqulpmcu, Of tic cx.
piorins expedition authorized by the ac, Of
the las, scasion, but all tho preparation nc
ccssary to enable il TO sail has not Jet bccn
completed. No means will be spared By tho |
Government to &, on, tho expedition on
scale corresponding with the liberal app'o.
prisiion for the purpose. and with The c'c.
vatsd character OF tho objects which arc to
be effected by it.
beg leave 10 renew the recommendation
made ,n my las; annuJ ,uossasr. respecting
the enliameui Of boys in our naval service,
aud 20 urge upon you, St,catlon the neces-
siiy Of Further appropriations TO increase the
NUMBER Of ships aaoa,. and 10 enlarge gen.
orally the capacity and force Of the navy
The increase Of our commerce. end our 20.
si,ioa in regard TO the other powers Of tho
world. will always make i. our policy and in-
,srcss to cherish! .hc grea, naval resources Of
our country.