Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-12-13

obedience 10 the consiituti ion aud laws of the
U. States, TO the Introduction Of an irre>
deemable paper medium, may be attributed.
IN great degree, the speedy restoration of
our currency To u sound state, and the busi
ness OF the country 10 its wonted prosperity
The banks have but to continue ia the same !
safe course, and be content IN their appropri,
ate sphere, 10 avoid al! interference from the !
General Government. aud Co derive from il |
all the protection and benefits which il be> |
slows On other State establishments, ON the |
people OF the States, and on the States Them
selves. In this, their true position they can
no, but secure the confidence and good will
OF the people and the Government, which
they can only lose when, leaping from their
legitimate sphere, they attempt 10 con,ruul
the Legislation OF the country, and pervert
the operations Of the Government 10 their
own purposes.
Our experience under the act passed a,
the last session, Ia grant pre- emption rights
10 settlers on the public lands, has as yet
been too limited to enable us to pronounce
with safety upon the efficacy of its pruvi,
slons TO carry out the wise aud liberal policy
OF the Government in that respect. There
Is, however, the best reason to anticipate ia
vorable results from its operation. The &c.
| concentrations formerly submitted to YOU. in
respect to graduation OF the public lands,
remain 10 he hnaliy acted upon Having
found no reason to change the views then
expressed, your attention 10 them is again
respectfully requested.
Every proper eXerlion has been made. and
VIII be continued, to carry out the wishes of
congress IN relation 10 the tobacco trade as
Indicated in the several resolutions of the
House IL Representatives and the Legislation
| OF the TWO branches. A favor able impres.
rms hno a.. .flr
| foreign countries To which particular atten>
ton has been directed, and although we can
not hope for an early change in their policy
as IN many OF them convenient and larp
revenue 10 derived IRON monopoles in the
fabrication aud sale uf this article, vet as
these monopoies are really injurious 10 the
people where they are established, and the
revenue derived from them may be less in.
JnrIously and with equal facility obtained
from another and q liberal sy stem of admin
istfation, we cannot doubt that our efforts
VIII be eventually crowned with success, il
| persisted in with temperate firmness. and
sustained by prudent legislation.
In recommending TO Congress the adoption
OF The necessary provisions at this session for
| taking the next census, or enumeration OF
The inhabitants of the u. States, the sugoes.
ton presents itself whether the scope OF The
measure might not be u,efully extended by
causing il to embrace authentic statistical
returns OF the great interests specially i'm :
trusted 10, or necessarily affected by, the le>
gslaiion OF Congress
he accompanying report of the Secretary
al WAR presents a satisisctor; account of
the army and OF the several branches of the
public service confided to The superniend-
| ence of that officer.
| he law increasing and organizing the
military establishment OF the u States has
been nearly carried into effect, and the army
has been extensively and usefully employ cd
during the past season.
would again call TO your notice the sub
Jecfs connected with and essential To The
military defences OF The country, which we're
submitted 20 you at The last session but
which were not acted upon, as is supposed
for want of time. The most important of
them is the organization of the militia en- The
maritime and INLAND frontiers. This mea>
| sure Is deemed important, as il is believed
that 1t will furnish an effective volunteer
force IN aid OF the regular army, and NAV
| form the basis Tor general system OF Orga-
nization Tor the entire militia OF the United
States. The erection of a national foundry
and gunpowder mandatory, and one for
making small arms, the latter 10 be situated
! al some point west Of the Allegheny noun
taIhs, ell appear 10 be OF sufficient impor-
lance TO be again urged upon your attention
The plan proposed by the Secretary Of
Var for the distribution of the forces of the
United States in time of peace, is well Cal.
cuia'ed To promote regularity and economy
10 The fiscal administration of the service, to
preserve the discipline of The troops, and TO
render them available for The maintenance of
The peace and tranquility of The country.
w ith this view, likewise, | recommend The
adoption OF The plan presented by tha, officer
ior me defence ofthe western frontier. The
preservation OF the lives and property OF our
ieiiow citizens who are sealed upon that Dor,
uer country, as well as the existence of The
Indian population, which might he tempted
oy our want OF preparation To rush on their
o"n destruction and aitat k the white settle
ments, all seem 10 require that this suiiect
should bc acted upon without delay, and the
Var department authorized 10 y,lace that
country IN state Of compIete defence against
any assault from The numerous and war!ike
Tribes which are coDgregaied on that border.
III afi"rds the sincere pleasure 10 be able
10 appriZe you OF The entire removal Of the
Cherokee nation OF Indians TO their new
homes west. Of the Mississippi. The mea>
sutes authorized by Congress at its last ses>
sion with view To The long standing con.
troversy with them, have had the bappjest
effects. BY an agreement concluded with !,
them 10y The commanding genera! in that !
country, who has performed The duties as
signed 10 bIm on the occasion with common,
ddble energy aud humanity, their removal /
has been principally under The conduct of
their own chiefs, and they have emigresed !
Without any apparent reluctance.
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