Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-06-12

to :heir more immediate representatives. The
late contest, which terminated in the election
Of Gen. Harrison TO the Presidency was deci-
ded on principles well known and openly de-
cared; and while the Sub.Treasury received
in the result the most decided condemnation,
yet no other scheme Of finance seemed 10 have
been concurred 10. To you, then, who have
come more directly from the body Of our COM
mon constituents, submit the entire question,
as best qualified TO give full exposition Of their
wishes and opinions. | shalt be ready to con-
cur with you in the adoption of such system az
you may propose, reserving TO myself the ulti-
mate power Of rejecting any measure which
may, in my view Of it, conflict with the Con
stituiion, or otherwise jeopsrdze the power
Of the country power which could not part
with even if | would, but which | will no, be,
levc any act Of yours will call into requests
lion.
beg leave particularly TO call your atten-
ton 10 the accompanying report from the Sec
rotary Of War. Besides the present state Of
The war which has so long afflicted the Terri
tory Of Florida, and the various other matters
Of interest therein referred to, you will learn
from i! that the Secretary has instituted an in
jury into abuses, which promises to deveope
gross enormiies in connexion with Indian trea
ties which have been negotiated, as we'll as in
the expenditures for the removal and subsis-
lance Of the Indians. He represents also 9th
er irregularities of serious nature that have
grown up in the practice Of the Indian Depart
ment, which will require the appropriation of
upwards Of 100000 TO correct, and which
claim The immediate attention of Congress.
In rejecting on the proper means Of defen-
| ding the country, we cannot shut our eyes TO
| the consequences, which the introduction and
use of the power of steam upon the ocean are
| likely 10 produce in wars between maratlme
states. We cannot yet see the extent 10 which
this power may be applied in belligercnl oper.
atoms. connecting itself as it does with recent
improvements in the science Of guanery and
projectiles: but we need have no fear OF being
lelt, IN regard to these things, behind the most
active and skilful Of other nations, if The geni
US and enterprise Of our fellow>ctizens receive
proper encouragement and direction from Gov.
eminent.
True wisdom would, nevertheless. seem to
dictate the necessity OF placing in perfect con.
dition those Qualifications which are designed
for the protection of our principal cities and
road seads. For the defence of our ex,en
sive maritime coast, our chief reliance should
be placed on our navy, aided by those inven>
tons which are destined TO recommend them
selves to public adoption-but no time should
be lost in placing our principal cities on the
sea board and the lakes in a state Of perfect
security from foreign assault. Separated as
we are from the countries Of the Old World,
and in much unaffected by their policy, we are
happily relieved from the necessity Of main
tanning large standing armies in times Of peace.
The policy which was adopted by Mr.. Monroe,
shortly after the conclusion Of the late war
with Great Britain, Of preserving a regularly
organized staff. sufficient for the command of
large military force, should the necessity OF
one arise, is founded as well on economy as in
true wisdom. Provision is thus made upon
filling up the rank and file, which can readily
BE- done on any emergency, for the introduction
Of system Of discipline both promptly and
efficiently. All that is required in time OF
peace is TO maintain a sufficient number Of men
to guard our Notifications, to meet any sudden
contingency, and to 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 an ardent
love Of country, will be ready at all times and
at ali seasons to repair with alacrity to its
defence. I, will os regarded by Congress,
doub, not, at suitable time, as one Of its
highest duties TO attend to their complete or
ganzaion and discipline.
| | cannot avoid recurring, in connection with
this subject, 10 the necessity which exists for
adopting some suitable measure, whereby the
unlimited creation Of Banks by the States may
be corrected in future. Such result can be
most readily achieved by the consent of the
Safes, to be expressed in the form Of a COM
pac, among themselves, which they can easily
enter into with the consent and appreciation Of
this Government. consent whic,. might, in
| the present emerpency of the Dublic danl nd /
lljustiiaby be given by Congress in advance OF
any action by the States as an inducement to
such action upon terms well defined by the &C,
Of tender. Such measure ddressing itself tc
the calm reflection Of States would find in the
experience Of the past, and the condition Of the
present, much to sustain it7zand it is greatly
to be doubted whether any scheme OF finance
can prove for any length Of lime successful
while the States all continue in the unrestraln.
ed power Of creating banking corporation
This power can only be limited by their con-
| sent.
With the adoption Of financial agency OF q
satisfactory character, the hope may be indul-
ged, that the country may once more return &c
a state Of prosperity; measures auxiliary there
10, and in some measure inseparably, connected
with its success, will doubtless claim the atten,
ton Of Congress. Among such distribution
OF the sales OF public lands, provided such dis
trIbutlon does not force upon Congress the ne
cessily Of imposing upon commerce heavier
burhens than those contemplated by the act oil
1881, would act as an efficient remedial meas
ure by being brought directly in aid Of the
States. As one sincerely Invested TO the task
If preserving just balance in our system Of
Government by the maintenance of he States
in condition The most free and respectab c, and