Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-12-14

10 erecoss hs laws which you mar pass
Nor can fail 20 advert. w this connection. 80 the
Ssiss ~lach many Of The States of the Union have
contracted sbtcad and under ~hieh they con,nue 10
lstor That Indebtedness ausoonis 20 \ less
thzn $500 O000 COO nod which has teen rriribued to
them lot the part IA sofks ~ internal improve
seui ~hirh destined TO prove or importance
Ia niiimaicy advancing their prosperity aud wealth
Tof the debts thos contracted, the States arc alone re-
sg,ousibe. can do than express lie belicf
tst each Stale will feel itself bou0d by every cnnsid
Grafton Of honor as well Of interest, its en-
eaesnents With puncioa,y. The failure, however.
al snr one Stse TO do So should in no degree affec,
iha credit OF the rest and the foreign capitalist will
have no JOS, ia experience alarm AZ n all other
Siaie stocks, because any OF the States
nsy neglect 10 provide with punctuay the means OF
retecmng their engagements. Even such States
so1id there lie any, considering the great rapidny
win which their resources developing themselves
vii not fail 10 have the means, at very distant day
10 redeem their obligations 10 the utermosi farthng
nor will doub, but that in view 81 that honorable con
Svo which has eyermore governed the States. and the
People OF this Union. they will each and all 10
every legitimate expedent, before they will forego
faithful compliance with their obligations.
From tie report OF the Secretary Of War, and other
reports accompanying II, YOU will be informed OF the
progress which has been made in the Notifications de-
signed for the protection Of principal cities, road
sieads. and inland frontier, during the present wear -
together with their true state and condition. They
Will be prosecuted TO completion with all the expedi
ton which the means pacedby Congress at the dispo-
sal of the Executive will allow.
recommend particularly 10 your consideration, that
portion OF the Secresrys report which proposes the
establishment Of chain OF military posts from Coun-
ell Bluffs TO poin, the Pacific Ocean, within
limits. The benefit the reby destined accrue 10
citizens engaged in the fur trade, that wilder
ness region, added 10 the importance Of cutvating
friendly relations with savage tribes inhabng II, and
AT the same time OF giving protection to our frontier
settlements and of establishing the means OF safe in
tetcourse between the American settlements at the
mouth Of the Columbia river, and those this side Of
Inc Rnrk MI tn i'm.
pouance Of carrying into effect the recommendations
upon this head with little delay may be practical
BILE.
The report of,he secretary ofihe Navy will place
you IN possession Of the present condition of that i'm
portani of the national defence Every effort will
be made to add TO lis efficiency, and ! cannot too
strongly urge upon YOU liberal appropriations to that
branch OF the public service inducements OF the
weghtest character exist for the adoption OF this pol
icy Our extended and Otherwise exposed maritime
frontier, calls for protection, to the furnishing OF which
an efficient naval force Is indispensable. We look TO
no foreign conquests, do propose TO enter into
competition with any other nation for supremacy on
the Ocean,-but 1t is due not only TO the honor but to
the security of the People of the United States that
nation should be permitted 10 invade a,
pleasure, and subject towns and villages conha-
grafton and pillage. Economy in all branches Of the
public service, is due from all the public agents the
people-but parsmony alone would suggest the with.
boiling OF the necessary means, for the protection OF
domestic iresides from INVASION and our national
honor from disgrace. would most earnestly recon-
mend To Congress abstain from all appropriation or
objects not absolutely necessary: but take upon my
self without moment Of hestancy, all the response.
bii,y OF recommending the increase and prompt equip
men, of that gallan, Navy, which has lighted up every
sea with ITS Victories aud spread imperishabe glory
over the Country.
The report Of the Postmaster General will claim
your particular attention, only because of the val
liable suggestions which contains but because of the
great Importance which, at all times, attaches TO that
interesting branch OF the public service The increas
along the
routes necessarily claims the public attention. and has
awakened corresponding socitude the part of the
Government. The transmission OF the mail must keet
pace with those facilities OF niercommunication which
are every day becoming greater through the building
OF railroads, and the application Of steam power-bu
cannot be disguised that in order to do So the Pos
Office Department is subjected to heavy exactions
The lines Of communication between distant parts O
the Unlon are TO great extent occupied by railroads
which, IN the nature OF things. possess a complete mo
nopoly and the Department is therefore liable heavy
and unreasonable chaiges. This evil is destined
grea, increase In future and timely measure ma,
become necessary to guard against it.
feel 1t my duty to bring under your consideration
practice which has grown up in the administration
the Government, and which. am deeply convinced
ought 10 be corrected. allude 10 the exercise of the
power which usage, rather than reason has vested il
me Presidents, oil removing ncumbents from Office il
oroer TO substitute others more in favor with the dom
inani parry My conduct in this respect has beer
governed 10y conscientious purpose exercise tn,
removing power, only IN OF unaithfuness in
cessary in order TO cscountenance and suppress tina
spn OF active parlsanshp the part of holders of OF
hee, which not only wthdraws them from the STEADY
and impartial discharge ofheir official duties but ex
erts an undue and injurious influence over elections
and degrades the character of Government ITSELF mas
much as II exhibits the Chief Magistrate, being
party through his agents, in the plots or ope
workings OF political parties.
In respect to the exercise Of this power. nothing
should be LEFT to discretion which may safely be regu
lated by law, and 1t is Of high importance restran
lar as possible, the stimulus OF personal interest pub
lie elections. Considering the great increase Whic
has been made in public offices, in the las, quarter
century, and the probability Of farther increase, W
incur the hazard OF Witnessing violent political con
tests, directed too often TO the single object OF retaining
office, by those who in, obtaining IL, by thos
VINO out Under the influence Of these convictions
shall cordially concur IN any constitutional measure
for regulating and by regulating restraining the pow
ef ofTemoysL
suggest for your consideration, the proprie,y O
making, without further delay, some specific spplica
ton Of the funds derived under the will of Mr. Smith
son, Of England. for the diffusion OF know ledge.
which have heretofore been vested IN public stocks
unill such time as Congress should think proper /
give them specific direction. Nor will you. feel con
hdeni, permit any abatement Of the principal 81 M
legacy TO be made, should I, that the stocks
he h.ra bsa kaNe undo