Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-12-18

the means of redeeming their engagements Even s1oh
Sta ties. should there be any, considering the great rapidity
wiki which their RESOURCES are developing themselves, will
no, fail to have the means, at no very distant day TO re-
deem their obligations to the uttermost farshing; nor
will | doub, but that in view of that honorable conduct
which has evermore governed the States, and the people OF
this union. they will each and all resort TO every Legitimate
expedient, before they will forego a faithful compliance
with their obligations.
From the report OF the Secretary of War. and other re-
ports accompanying IL, you will be informed of the progress
which mas been made in the Qualifications designed Tor the
protection OF our principal cities, roadsteads and inland
frontier, during the present year; together win 'heif True
state and condition. Thay will be prosecuted to compile
ton with all the expedition which The means placed by
Congress 1T the disposal of the Executive will allow.
l recommend particularly to your considerations, that
portion Of the Secrctnry's report which proposes the estaD-
li-hment Of a chain of military posts, from CouncIi BUTTS TO
some point on the Pacific Ocean, within our limits. The
benefit thereby destined to accrue TO our citizens engaged IN
the fur trade, over tina, " Wilderness region, added to the i'm
portance OF cultivating friendly relations q" III savage tribes
lnhabiting it, and at the same time of giving protection to
safe intercourse between the American settlements at the
mouth of the Columbia river, and those on this side OF the
Rocky Mountains, would seem TO suggest the Importance OF
carry ing INTO effect the recommendations upon this head
with as Little delay as may be practicable.
The repor, Of tho Secretary Of the Navy, will place you
in possession of the presen, condition OF that important arm
Of the National defence. Every effort Will be made TO ada
to it-3eficiency, and / cannon, TOO strongly urge upon you,
liberal appropriations to TN at branch of the public serve
Inducements Of the weightest character exist for the adop-
exposed maritime frontier, calls for protection, 10 the flrn-
ishing of which. a eficien, naval force Is indispensable.
We look to no foreign conquesrs, nor do we propose to enter
into ompetition with any other nation for supremacy on
the Ocean-but II is due not only to the homer, bur to the
security of the People Of the United States, that no pa
'ion should be permitted to invade our waters I pleasure
and subject our towns and villages TO confagration and pill
iage. Economy in all branches of the public serEIce'Is
due from all the public agents of the peopie-but parsimo-
ny alone would suggest the Withholding of the necessary
means for the protection of our domestic nresides from IN
vasion, and our national honor from disgrace. l would
most earnestly commend to Congress, to abstain from all
appropriations, for objects absolutely necessary, but L tako
upon myself, withou, a moment of hesi,ancy, all the re-
hill fy'nf = m n NO IN Inr re Gp n III OnD CuID-#
ment Of that gallant Navy, which has lighted up every
sea with its victories, and spread an imperlshable glory
over the country.
The report Of the Postmaster General will claim your
particular attention, not only for the valuable suggestions
which, at all times attaches TO that interesting branch of the
public service. The increased expenses of transporting the
mail along the principal routes, necessarily claims the pub
lie attention., and has awakened a corresponding soiic'ta'
ton on the part of the Government. The transmission of
the mail must keep pace with those facilities of intercom-
munications which are every day becoming greater through
the building of railroads, ana il cannot be disguis ed that
in order to do so, the Post Onie Department is subjected to
heavy exacuons.
The lines of communication between distant parts of the
Union, are, to n great extent. occupied by railroads, which.
in the nature of things, possesses n complete monopoly, and
the Department is therefore linble to heavy and unreason-
nble charges. This evil is destined to great increase in iu-
,nre, and some timely measure may become necessary TO
guard agains, it.
feel j, my duty TO bring under consideration a practice
which has grown up in the administration of the Govern
ment, and which, | am deeply convicted. ought TO be cor
rected. l allude TO the exercise of the power, which usage
rather than reason, has vested in the President, of removing
from office, in order to substitute Others more IN
favor " ilh the dominant party. My own conduct, in this
respect has been governed by n conscientious purpose to ex-
ercise the removing power, only in cases of unfaithfutness
in order to discountenance and suppress that spirit
of active partnership Oh the par, of holders of Office, which
not only withdraws them from the steady and impartial
of their official duties, but exerts an undue, and
Injurious influence over elections, and desrades the chaFac-
ter of the Government itself, inasmuch as it exhibits the
Chief Magistrate, as being n party, through has agents, IN
the secret plots or open working of political parties.
In respect to the exercise of this power, nothing should
be left 10 discretion, which may safely be regulated by law,
IT is Of high importance to restrain. as tar as possible,
the stimulus of personal interests III public elections Con-
sidcring tho great increase which has been made in public
Offices, in the last quarter of n century, and the probability
Of farther increase, we Incuf the hazard OF witnessing vfn
lent political contests, directed too often to the single object
of retaining Office, by those who arc ~, or 0ntainihg II, oy
those who are out. Under the influence OF these conFic-
tons. l shall cordially concur in any constitutional mea-
sures for regulating, aud oy regulating, restraining, the pow
er OF removal.
| suggest for your confederation, the propriety of making
without further delay, some specific application of the
funds derived under the will of Mr.. Smithson, of England,
for tho diff Ision of knowledge; ami which have, heretofore,
been vested in public stocks, until such time rs Congress
should think proper to give them a specific direction. Nor
ynr, I feel confident, permit ANY abatement Of tho
PRINCIPAL of the legacy to be made. should i, turn out that
the stocks, III which the Investments have been made, have
undergone n depreciation.
In conclusion, | commend 10 your care tho interests Of
this District. for which YOU are the exclusive legislators.
Considering that this city i. the residence of the Govern
ment. and, for a large part Of the year, Of Congress, and,
considering also, the great cost of the Public Buildings, and
the propriety of afforIing them nj NIL times careful protcr-
ton. IT seems not unreasonable that Congress should contri-
butte towards the expense of an efficient police.
ON TYLER.
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