Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

dangerous c0aSt--and the barbar1ty with WHICH
they have murdered the passengers and crews
OF such vessels as have been wrecked upon the
reeis and keys which border the gnlf. leave
the government no alternative but to continue
Inc military operations against them untilthey
are totally expelled from Florida.
Ihere are other motives which would urge
the government to pursue their course towards
the Semlnoles. The United States have fnl-
hlled IN goodfaith oil their treaty stipulationg
with the Indian tribes, and have, in, every
other instance, insisted upon like yerform-
ance of their obligations. To relax from this
salutary lue because the Seminoles have
maintained themselves SO long in the territory
they had renqushed, and, in defiance oftheir
frequent and solemn engagements, still contin-
ue to rage ruthless war against the United
States. would not only evince want of con-
stancy on our part, but be Of evil example in
our intercourse with other tribes. Experi-
ence has shown that but little is to be gained
by the march ofarmles through country soin-
tersected with inaccessible swamps andmarsh~
es,and which, from the fatal character of the cli~
mate, must be abandoned at the end of the win~
ter. recommended, therefore, 70 your atten-
ton the plan submittedby the Secretary Of War
in the accompanying report. for the perma~
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freed from the Indians, and the more efficient
protection of the people Of Florida from their
inhuman warfare.
From the report of the secretary of the ma
Wy, herewith transmitted, it will appear that
large portion of the disposable naval force 10
either actively employed, or in state of pre-
paration for the purposes of experience and
discipline, and the protection OF our commerce.
Sr, o4f t,,l hao, Al. Ato4
far as information Of government extends, not
single outrage has been attempted on q yes.
sci carrying the flag of the United States,
within the present year, and in any quarter
however distant or exposed.
The exploring expedition sailed from Nor
fork on the 10th of August last: and informa-
ton has heen received oflts safe arrival at the
island of MADEIRA. The best spirit animates
the officers and crews, and there is every rea-
son to anticipate, from its efforts, results ben
efcal to commerce and honorable to the ma
ton.
1t will also be seen that no reduction of the
force now in commission is contemplated.--
The unsettled state of a portion of South
America renders it Indispensable that our
commerce should receive protection in that
quarter the vast and increasing interests en-
seas, in the whale fisheries of the Pacific
ocean, and in the Gulf Of Mexico, require
equal attention to their safety; and small
squadron may be employed to great advantage
on our Atlantic coasts, in meeting sudden de-
mands for the reinforcement of other stations,
in aiding merchant vessels in distress, in afford
ing active service to an additional number Of
officers, and in visiting tho different ports Of
: tha f,l Stntn, 1oInr at
which is obviously of the highest Importance.
The attention of Congress is respectfully
called to that portion of the report recommen-
ding an increase in the number of small vesselsp
and to other suggestions contained in that dec
ument. The rapid increase and wide expan-
sion of our commerce, which is every day SEEK
ing new avenues ofproftable adventure; the
absolute necessity of a naval force for its pro-.
lection precisely in the degree of its extern
sion; due regard to the national rights and
honor the recollection of its former exploits,
and the anticipation Of IT'S future triumphs
whenever opportunity presents ITSELF which
we may rightfuly indulge from the experience
of the past: all seem to point to the navy as
most efficient arm in our national defence, and
proper object oflegisative encouragement.
The progress and condition of the post Of
the report of the postmaster general. The
entent of post roads, covered by mail contracts,
is stated to be l34,9lS miles, and the annual
transportation upon them S4,5So,202 miles.
The number of post offices in the United
States is 1883, and rapidly increasing. The
gross revenue for the year ending on the sOth
day of June last, was $4,292, las. The
ACQUIRING expenditures, $4s9So,068 excess
of expenditures, $4l7923. This has been
made up out of the surplus previously on
hand. The cash on hand on the first instant,
was $3l4O68 90. The revenue for the year
ending June 20, 1888, was Sf61, ,54o more than
for the year ending June 80, 1887. The ex-
pendtures of the department had been gradu-
ated upon the anticipation of a largely increas-
ed revenue. moderate curtailment Of mail
service consequently became necessary, and
has been effected, to shield the department
against the danger of embarrassment Its
revenue is now improving, and it will soon re-
sumo its onward course in the march ofin,-
provement.
Your particular attention is requested to So
much of the postmaster generals report as re-
lates to the transportation of the mails upon
rail roads. The laws on that subject do not
seem adequate to secure that service, now be-
come almost essential to the public interests,
and at the same time protect the Departments
from combinations and unreasonable demands.
Nor can too earnestly request your atten-
ton to the necessity of providing more seS
cure building for this department. The dam
ger of destruction to which its important books
and papers are continually exposed, as well
from the highly combustibe character of the
building occupied, as from that of others in the
vicinity, calls loudly for prompt action. Ft
Your attention is again earnestly invited To-
the suggestions and recommendations submit
ted at the last session in respect to the Dis
tre: of Columbia.