Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-06

and OF the ordnance corps ~ Whicn Iui!y cOhCuiy
Iii not, however, compatible with the interest OF
the people to maintain, IN time Of peace, regular
force adequate TO the defence Of extensive frontiers
In periods of danger and alarm, we must rely prin-
cpally upon we'll organized militia; and some gene
raj arrangement that will render this description OF
force Efficient has long been subject OF anxious
solicude II was recommended TO the first congress
by General ASKING ton, and has been since frequent
iy brought toyour notice. and recentlyits importance
strongly urged by my immediate predecessor Inc
provision in the constitution that renders it necessary
10 adept an uniform system of organization for the
militia throughout the United States, presents an IN
surmountabe obstacle to an efficient arrangement Dy
the classification heretofore proposed, and ! invite
your attention TO the plan which will be submitted by
the Secretary of War for the organ zatlon OF vouh
teer corps and the instruction of militia officers, as
simple and practicable, if not equally advantage
ous as general arrangement OF the whole militia Oh
the United States. :,
moderate increase of the corps, both of the mill
tary and Typographical engineers had been more IMAM
once recommended by my predecessor; and my con-
vcon of the proprety, not to say necessary Oh tne
measure in order to enable them perform the varl-
GUS and important duties imposed upon them, indu-
TO rept at the recommendation.
The Military Academy continues to answer all
the purposes OF its establishment and not only fur
nishes we-educated officers 10 the Army but
serves diffuse throughout the mass OF our czens
individuals possessed of military knowledge, ana
the scientific attainments of civil and military engr
neering. AT present, the cadet Is oound WIN COZ
vice five years from the period OF his enlistment, I'M
less sooner discharged thus exactng only one
years service in the Army after his education is COM
pleted. This does not appear to me suffcent. 20
vernment ought command for longer period the
services of those who educated at the public ex-
pense ard recommend that the time OF enlistment
be extended TO seven years, and the terms OF tne
engagement strictly enforced.
The creation OF a national foundry lor cannon, 10
be common to the service OF the Army ana NAVY OF
the United States has been heretofore recommended,
and appears 10 be required in order to place our ord
nance on an equal iootng win lnat OF o.nel couI-
tres. and to enable that branch Of the service to con-
troll the prices of those articles and graduate the sup
plies to the wants of the Government, as well as 10
regulate their quality and ensure their uniformity The
same reasons induce me to recommend the erection
of q mandatory Of gunpowder, to be under the d.
recen 'of the Ordnance efice. The establishment
of a mandatory of small arms west OF ahe Alegha-
ny mountains, upon the plan proposed by the Secre-
tary Of War, will contributed extend throughout mat
country the Improvements which exist IN establish
mcn,s Of similar description in the ATLANTIC States,
and tend to q much more economical distribution OF
the armament required in the western portion OF osr
Union.
Mississippi commenced by Mr.. Jefferson in 1904, has
been steadily persevered in by every succeeding Pre-
sident and may be considered the settled policy OF the
coantry Uncsnnected at first with any well defined
system for their improvement, the inducements held
out 10 the Indians were confined to the greater album
dance of game to be found in the West; but when
the beneficial effects of their removal were made APP
parent more philanthropic and enlightened policy
was adopted, in purchasing Their lands cast OF the
Mississippi Liberal prices were gwen and provis
ions Inherited all the treaties with them, for the ap-
pcation of the fuRds they received In exchange TO
such purposes as were best calculated to promote
their present welfare and advance their future civza-
ton. These measures have been dttendea tnuS lar
with the happiest results
II will be SEEN by referring the report Of the Com.
miss ,ner of Indian Affairs, that the ssngune
pecta,ions Of the friends and promoters Of this system
have been realized. The Choctaws, Cherokees, and
other tribes that first emgrated beyond the Mississippi
have for the part abandoned the hunter state and
become cultivators Of the soil The improvement in
their condition has been rapid and 1t is believed that
they are now fitted TO enjoy the advantages Of simple
form Of government which has been submitted to them
and received their sanction and cannot too strongly
urge this subject upon the atien,on OF Congress
S,ipnlations have been made with all the Indian
tribes To remove them beyond the Mississippi except
with the band Of the Wyandot,s, the Six Nations in New
York the Menomonecs, MaHdsns and Stockbridges in
Wisconsin, and Miamies in Indiana With all but the
Menomonees il is expected that arrangements for their
emigration will be completed the present year. The re
sisance which has been opposed 10 their removal by
some of the tribes even after treaties had been made
with them that effect has arisen from various causes
operating differently each Of them.
In m. st instances they have been investigated to
.isance by persons whom the trade with them and
the acquisition Of their annuites mportaBt and
in some by the personal influence Of interested Chiefs
These obstacles must be for the government
canaet relinqush the execution OF this policy without
sacrificing important interests and abandoning the rbes
remaining east Of the Mississippi certain destruction
The decrease in numbers of the tribes within the Ii
rns Of the States and Territories has been rapid
If they lie removed they be protected from those
associations and evil pr acces which exertso pernicous
and destructive influence their desnies Thep
can be Induced labor and to acquire properly and
its acquisition will inspire them with feeling OF indie
pendence. Their minds can be cultivated, and they
can be taught the value of salutary and uniform laws
and be made sensible Of the blessings Of free govern
men, and capable OF enjoying its advantages.
In the poss ssion OF property, knowledge and
good Government, free 10 give what direction they
please to their labor and sharers in the legislation by
which their persons and the profits Of their industry
are TO be protected and secured they will have
ever present conviction ofhe Importance of union Of
peace among themselves, and of the preservation Of
amicable relations with u.s. The interests OF the u
States would also be greatly promoted by freeing the
relations between the General and State Governments
from what has proved a most embarrassing incum-
brsnce, BY a satisfactory adjustment of conflicting
titles to lands caused by the occupation of the In
dams, and by causing the resources Of the whole
country to be developed by the power Of the State
and General Governments, and improved by the en-.
terpnse Of a white population.
Intimately with this sukject obligsii
Government 10 fulh ia treaty sipulsons and protect
the Iadans asseb~d residences from all
int rrupon< and dissurssnces from any other tribes
nations Tneians, other person persons
wha sewer" and the equay solemn obligation 20 guard
from Indian hoiy lis own border srtileos nts hing
along Iioe thar thousand miles. 10 enable the
redeem this pledge to the Indaes and 10 az
ford adequate protection its citizens I'LL requI~ the
connua! presence Of considerable reguarerce on ". firm