Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-06-12
WHOLE NUMBER 543.1

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'a' agency having those proceeds as its basis
shoald snch measure be contemplated by Con.
sfeSS. would wei deserve its considerations Nor
would such disposition of tue proceeds of ,ba
safes III any manner prevent Congress from time
To tune from passing all necessary pro.emnt,on
laws tor the benefit of actual settlers or from,
MAKING any new arrangement 10 the price of
the pubtIc lands which might in future be estec
med desirable
beg leave particularly to call YOUR attention
% M, me accompany ing repor, from the Secretary
which has SO long afflicted the Territory of FIor
Ga, and the various other Of interest there
IN referred 10, You Will learn from ii that tho Sc
cretarv has instituted an inquiry into abuses
winch promises TO develop gross enormties in
conneXion with Indian treaties which have been
negotiated, rs well as IN the expenditures for tho
removal and subsistence OF the Indians He re-
presents, also, other irregularities of a serious
nature that have grown up in the practice of the
Indian department., which will require the appro-
pfiation of upwards OF 200 900 to correct, and
which claim the immediate attcnt 100 of Conpress
La rejecting on the proper means of defending
the country, we cannot shut eyes TO the con
sequences which the introduction and use of the
power OF steam upon the ocean arc likely to pro-
duce IN wars between maritime States We can
not yet see the extent TO which this power NAV
be applied in billigerent: operations, connecting
itself as IT does with recent Improvements in tho
science OF gunnery and proIectiies; but we need
have no fear OF being left, in regard to these
things. behind the most active and ssifu of other
nations, # the genius and enterprise of our fell
low citizens receive proper encouragement and
direction from Government.
True wisdom would, nevertheless, seem 10 die
tate the necessity OF placing III perfect condition
those fortihcations which designed for tho
protection of our principal cities and roadsteads
For tho defence of our extended maritime coast,
our chief reliance should be placed on our navy,
NV m hich
recommend themselves to public adoption. But
no time should be lost IN placing principal CT
ties the seaboard and the lakes in a sta te of en-
tire security from foreign assault. Separated as
we are from the countries of the old world, and
IN much unaffected by their policy, are happily
relieved from the necessity of maintaining largo
standing armies In times OF peace. The policy
which adopted by Mr.. Monroe. shortly after
the conclusion Of the late war with Great Britain,
OF preserving regularly organized staff sufficient
tor the command of large military force, should
a necessity for ono arise, is founded as we'll 10
economy as IN true wisdom. Provision is thus
made, upon hllng up the rank and file, which can
readily be done on any emergency, for the INTRO
duction OF n system of discipline both promptly
and efficiently. All that is required in time Of
peace Is to main tain sufficient number of men
to guard our Notifications, to meet anv sudden
contingency, and TO encounter the first shock Of
war. Our chief reliance must be placed on the
militia They constitute tho great body of ma
'Ional guards, and, inspired by an ardent love of
country, will be found ready al all times and at
all seasons to repair with alacrity to its defence
Ii viii be regarded by Congress, doubt not alta
suitable time, as one of its highest duties TO at
tend TO their complete organization md discipline
The state of the navy pension fund requires
the immediate attention of Congress By the
operation OF the act Of the third of March, 1897
entitled AN act for the equitable admins,
tratlon of the navy pension fund.-" that fund has
been exhausted. 1t will be seen from the accom-
panyiug report OF the Commissioners of Pen
SONS that there Will be required for the payment
ol navy pensioners on the lst OF July next, ssh
600 O6', and on The lst OF January, 1912, the
sum Of $4,000. In addition to these sums, about
$4,000 will be required to pay arrears Of pen
stons which will probably be allowed between The
LIST Of July and The first Of January, 1872 making
IN the whole Sl3OOO6 O6i To meet these pay
ments there is within the control of the Depart
ment the Of S2s,oiO, leaving deficit Of
Sl2l 1866 o6.. The public faith requires that
immediate provision should be made for the pay
ment of these sums.
10 order TO introduce into the navy a desirable
efficiency, new system of accountability may be
found to be Indspensabiy necessary. To mature
plan having for its object the accomplishment Of
an end so important, and 10 meet the ust expec
tatIons OF the country require more time than has
yet been allowed to the Secretary at the head Of
the Department. The hope is INDUCED that by
the time of your next regular session measures Of
public service, may be matured for your consds-
ration.
Although the laws regulating the Post Oifico
Department only require from the officer charged
with lis direction to report al the usual annual
session c! Congress, the Postmaster General has
presented TO some facts connected with the u
nancial condition Of the Department which
deemed worthy the attention Of Congress. By
the accompanying report OF that officer, i, appears
that the existing liabilities Of that Department
beyond the means Of payment at its command
cannot be less than five hundred thousand dollars
As the laws organizing that branch Of the public
service conine the expenditure 10 its own reven-
ues. deficiencies therein cannot be presented IN
der the usual estimate for the expenses Of Gov
eminent. 1t must, therefore, be left TO Congress
determine whether the moneys now due to con-
tractors shall be paid from the public Treasury,