The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-06-10

bcneft Of actual settlers, or from making any
new arrangement as 10 the ptice OF tie public
lands which might in future b. esteemed desirable
beg leave particularly TO call your attention
10 the accompanying report from the Secretary
Of War. Besides the present state of the war
which has SO long afl;c ed the Territory OF Flori.
d. and the various other matters or interest there
in referred 10. you win learn from II that the Sc
erciary has Instituted al inquiry into abuses,
which promises 70 develop gross enormiiies IN
connexion with Indian treaties which have been
Negotiated, as well n the expenditures for the
removal and subsistence OF the Indians lie re-
presents, also, ether irregularities Of serious na'
ture that Gaye gown up in The practice oi The In
dian Department, which viii require the appre-
priation OF upwards of S2Ou,UOO 10 correct, and
which claim the immediate attention of Congress.
In rejecting on the proper means of defending
the country, we cannot shut sur eyes to the con.
SEQUENCES which the introduction and use Of the
power Of steam upon the ocean are likely 10 pro.
durc in wars between mariume States We can
not vet see the extent 10 which this power may
be applied IN bclliperent operations, connecting
itself as Il does with recent improvements IN the
science o. gunnery and projeetilesi but we need
have no fear Of being LETT in regard 10 these
things, behind the most active and sklllul Of
other nations # the genius aud enterprise Of
our lliioS citizens receive proper Encourage
ment and direction from Government True
wisdom would, nevertheless, seem 20 dictate the
necessity u placing in perfect condition those
t0r,ifcalions which are dcsigued for the pEUlec
ton OF our principal cities cbd roadsieads. Tor
The defence Of our extended maritime coast, our
chief reliance should be placed on our navy, aided
by those inventions which are destined to recon.
mend themselves 10 public adoption. But no time
should be lest in placing our principal cities on
The seaboatd and the lakes in state OF entire Sc
curty from foreign assault. Separated as we
arc irou the countries Of the Old Word, and IN
much unaffected By their policy, we sre haPpll!
relieved fiom Tie necessity OF maintaining large
standing armies in times CT peace. The policy
which ~as adopted b. Dir. Montoe shortly amer
the conclusion Of the lste war with Grea, Britain,
Of preserving regularly orgeui2cd staff sufficient
for the coulmahG Of large military togcc, should
4 necessity iuE one arlse, il founded a. vel 10
economy as 10 true wisdom, Provision IS thus
made, upon Cling up the rank and Gle, which
can readily be S9ue On any emergency, or The IN
PRODUCTION o. a system Of ascil line both promptly
aud eikcienly. Al tha, is required in time OF
peace is TO nienain sutficieui number Of men to
Guard our Notifications, to meet any sudden con
tiugeucy, aud 10 encounter the first shock Of war
Our chief reliance must be placed On the militia
They constitute The great body OF national guards
and, inspired by ardent love OF country Mil be
found ready at all tinles and all seasons 10 repair
with slacri;y 10 It's defence. II viii be regarded
ty Congress- doubt not, at a suitable tine, as
Of as highest duties ~ attend to their complete
organizat on and discipline
The state Of the navy pension fund require
the immediate attention Of Congress. By the
operation Of the act OF the Sd of March. 1881
entitled d" An act for the more equitable admins
tration Of tho navy pension .und,n that fund has
been exhausted. 1t viii be seen from tie accom-
panyiug raport Of the Commissioner Of Pension,
that there viii be required fos the payment Of ma
W pensioners, on the first of Jolly rexi, SIS, zoe
o. and on me first of January, Is Il, the SUN o.
$50 000 In addition 20 these sums, about 50,
900 w!ll be required to pay arrears Of pensioni
which wi! probably be allowed between the tiFs'
Of July and the first OF January, lag, making
in the whole $780, FOG B6. To meet these pay
meats there IS within tie coniroi Of tho Dspart
mont the sum Of SIS, 0i0, leaving deficit o.
$685. 0G. Tho public faith requires that an
mediate provision should be made for the payment
Of these surns
IN order 10 introduce into the Navy desirabl'
efficiency, 4 new system Of accountability may
be found to be indispensshly necessary. 70 ma
tnre plan having ter - Vhject the accomplish
ment OF an end 50 important, and % meet M
iust expectations Of tho country require NOR
tiino than has got been allowed 10 the Secretary
at the head Of the Department The hope is in
dulsed that ty the tine OF your next regular SEE
sion, measures Of Impor snce. Ia couueSloa viii
ihis branch Of tho pablic service, may be matuf
ed for yonT consideration.
Although the laws regulating the Pos, Ofie'
Department only require from the officer charged
with its direction to report 81 the usual anunl
session OF Congress tia Postmaster General has
presented to ne some ftcts connected with u,
financial condition Of the Department, which az,
deemed worthy the attention Of Congress. II,
the accompanying report of thu, officer. 4 ap
pears thai the existing disabilities 81 Hiat Depart
meBt bsvcnd the meaus Of payment ai It's com
m1ud cannot he less than iiSe hundred ihousan,
dollars \ the laws organizing that branch o.
tie puUiie service cogaae the expenditure 10 IL,
own revenues, dtdsleucies therein cannot u pro
scnted iader nc asI, estimates toF the expenses
Of Goye-1mcu It,auzt therefore ne cfl Is Con
rress TO determine whsthcr the money now due
70 contractors sla, Be- pas4 from the P.biic Trca
surg, Of whether taal Department shall continue
under Is present advertisements. i, wIl BE-
seen BY the report b tho Postmaster General ihal
the recen. lettings Of contracts IN several Of the
States have Uceu made Il such reduced rates Of
compensation a. to encourage tie belief that 4
tue Department WIS re!egod from x.stiHg titb
cIitiey is talIra operations might be- conducted
without any further call upon the general lfsa.
sury.
The power Of appointing to Office b. ono uf 4
charac'ar the most delicate and responsible The
appointing power is evermore exposed 70 DO lod
into error. With anxious so!icitudo TO select TIC
most Trustworthy for Official station cannot be