Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-12-15


NO ums was iost, amer tho making Of the
equss's appropriation. IN rcsaning the great
nafionai work Of eompictinx the up6nlheA
lortiheatiops on our seaboard. and AZ nl.rin,
hem In proper state ofedsfenco. In con.e.
auenee, however, OF the very late d.v NJ
which those bills were passed, but ,ittle pro-
sress could DO made duripg the season which
has Just eiosed. A very large amount of the
moneys granted 1T your last scssion accord
'nEiy remains unexPended; but as the WORK
whl be again resumed at the earliest moment
IN me coming spring, the balance of the ex-
sung appropriations, and in several c.se.
which will be laid before you. with the prop~,
estimates, further sums for the like oh;ee,.
may be usefally expended during the neI,
The recommendation Of an increase In An.
engineer corps, and for a REORGANIZATION Of
me typographical corps, submitted 10 YOU In
my last annual message, derive additional
strength from the great embarras.ments expe-
rieneed, during the present year, In those
branches OF the service, and under which
,hey are now suffering. Several OF the most
Important surveys and constructions. directed
ny recent laws, have been suspended, in con-
sequence OF tie want OF adequate force in
these corps.
The like observations may be applied To
the ordnance corps and the general .i.fr The
operations CT which, NJ they are nov, o,r..
nized, must either be frequently irierrun,sd
or performed by officers taken from the linz
OF The army, 10 the great prejudice of the SER
vice. s 'e'
For general view OF the condition of the
MILITARY Academy, and OF other branches of
tne miiitnry service not already noticed. n.
well as for fuller Illustrations OF those which
nave been mentioned, Z refer you 10 the ae-
companying documents; and among the va
rtous proposals contained therein for lerisla-
tive action, would particularly notice m.
suggestion OF the Secretary Of War for m.
revision OF the pay Of the army, n, entitled In
your favorable regard
The national policy, founded alike In inte-
rest and In humanity, so long aud 90 ,,eadiIx
pursued by this Government, for the removal
OF INC Indian tribes originally settled on this
',de Of the Mississippi, 10 the west of that
river, may be said TO have been consumma,ed
oy Tho conclusion Of the late treaty with the
Sherokees. The measures taken in the exc
so,ion OF that treaty, and In relation 10 our
Ih1ian Affairs generally, will fully appear by
Ie.e,r'nS 10 The accompanying papers. With
out dwelling on the numerous and innor,,r,
topics embraced In them, again invite vo,,,
attention TO the Importance Of providing
weii-disested and comprehensive system for
me protection, supervision, and Improvement
OF The various tribes now planted IN the In
oian country. The suggestions submitted by
.he Commissioners Of Indian Affairs, and en-
forced oy the Secretary. on thi. subject. and
also IN regard 10 the establishment of add;-
nonai military posts IN the Indian country. are
enui'ied 10 your profound consideration. Both
measures are necessary, for the double burmese
OF protecting the Indians from intestine var
ana In other respects complying with our en-
engagements To them, and of securing onr
western frontier against incursions, which
Otherwise will assuredIy be made ON il. The
oes' hopes OF humanity In regard TO the abo-
i'sinai race, the welfare OF our rapidly ex-
tending settlements, and the honor of the N
states are all deeply involved in the relation.
eHcuIg oetweesn this Government and the
eH igratnS tribes. trust therefore, that the
various matters submitted in the accompany
ing SOcuments, IN respect TO those relations
uhi receive your early and mature SeIibera.
non; and that il may issue In the sdonlion ~
legislative measures adapted 10 the circum-
stances and duties Of the present crisis.
You are referred 10 the report Of An. ss.-.-
tary OF the Navy for satisfactory view If
inc operations OF the Department under his
charge, during the present year. In the con-
sfueuon OF vessels at the different navy wards
ano IN the employment Of our ships and squad
rons al sea, that branch Of the service ha.
Deen actively and usefuIly employed. while
the situation OF our commercial int.rests n
me West Indies required 1 greater number
than usual Of armed vessels TO be kent ON th.t
station, 1t Is gratifying to perceive that the
projection due Co our Commerce In other
quarters OF the world has not proved insufT;-
Gent. Every effort has been made 20 faciIi-
tate the equipment Of the exploring exped,-
tion authorized by the act Of the last session
OUT all The preparation Necessary 10 enable n
70 san has not yet been completed. No means
van DC spared by the Government 10 fit out
.he expedition on a scale corresponding with
lhe liberal appropriations for the purpose. ana
WIN inc elevated character Of the objects
which are 10 be effected by Il.
beg leave to renew the reeomncn5,,;o,,
'aade 10 my last annual message respecting
The enlistment Of boys IN our naval servica
ana 70 urge upon your attention the neee,sitv
d further appropriations TO increase The mum,
Der OF ships afiost, and 20 enlarge eepernIIv
me capacity and force Of the Navy. The IN.
,resse OF our commerce, and our position h
TegsFd TO The other Powers Of the world.
.hl always make II our policy and interest to
'hefish The great naval resources Of our coun-
Iry. '01"
The report Of the Postmaster General o,.-
ents gratifying picture Of the condition NJ
ne Fost once Department lis revenue. Cor
ne year ending the 30ih June last were "a
1855 -, showing an increase Of revro,,.
YET ',s .hst OF he proceeding year, OF sIOg.-
20 D, or more than thirteen per cent. The
= Expenditures Tor the same year were 40 7s5
- 20, exhibiting a surplus Of e642 's5l al.
ne Department has been redeemed from ern.
afr4ss'nent and debit has accumulated a sur
'us exceeding half million Of dollars. bs.
srseiy extended, and y preparing ssin further
entsnd, the mail service and recommend.
Feduction OF hostages equal 10 about tveO-
y PEI cent. u is practising upon the grcsf
rinoiPle which should eostrol every brsneL
oar Government, rendering 10 the Publ,c
Pc greatest good possible, with tho least po.-
'oIe taxation 10 the People.
The scale - hostages suggested bv IA.
ostmestfr General recommends Hsef ~, |
MY by the reduction il proposes, but by M.
implicitly of ~ arrangement. Gts eouf..u,;,,, |
.l'h .ne federal currency, and the Improve |
.out y VIZ inirofuce iaio the accounts Of The |
APARTMENT and its agents
tour particular attention i isvited "a fhe /
'oleet ~ nail contracts with railroad roro-
aniea. The present laws providing Gor ~ |
'ahing % contracts are based upou tte nr.-
iniPtion nat competition among bi,iders wiu /
cure The service u q fair price. Bst. an /
'0st o. the failrOai lines, here y 10 COME
i'on IN thst kind of transportation. and "A.
trusns Il therefore Useless No eoosr.rt
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