The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-31

NAVY-WANT OF MEANS.
The best mode that could be adopted by President
Tyler would be to the discharge OF every naval
officer and cvcry seaman and burn and destroy every
frigate and mAn-ofwar belonging TO the u States
then we should hear more of the despcable cry OF
"ioont Of msssns" The ffigae Raritan at Philadel-
pha, could not be launched for want Of to hi
| her out after being launched; want of means has
caused The Secretary of the Navy to order the Phila
delphia Naval Rendezvous to be closed Oh Uncle,
Uncle Sam, take our Navy from let have none,
that the Department may not be our disgrace instead
of our chief pride and glory do this or find means to
keep and support it creditably
The difference between and the English 49, that
they pay taxes support their Government-we pay
double the amount in the way of rent to landlords,
and leave our Government without necessary means
| to move. r5r
| We say it is time to cry out for reduction of rents
| and increase of taxes; to give Government a
somewhat higher standing among the nations OF the
| earth
Let pay the taxes ourselves and not let the land
lords for when five per cent added to his share, he
caps twenty-five his tenant; therefore 1t will be
better to pay the other twenty to the u B. Govern
ment for the support of the Army and Navy.
Something must soon be done to save our Navy
from entire destruction; what with the passing of the
"Napy Bill" and the "loant Of means" there is no
hope unless some immediate and decided step be
| taken.
We beg, in conclusion to call attention to the
trenchment resolutions, and ask those who possess
little pride of country if some of them are not
calculated a stepstOne weaken if not destroy our
democratic government:
1. Resolved That it is expedent to require the
President of the United States in all of reno
val from Office to communicate the cause tor
each removal to the Senate.
2. Resolved That it is expedent either to dispense
with the offices ofthe Second and Third Auditors, or
with the several bureaus attached to the War Depart
ment, so far they employed in the examination
of claims accounts otherwise accounting agen-
| ces in connexlon with the Treasury
3. Resolved That it is expedien to abolish the Of
flee Of the Board of Navy Commissioners.
4. Resolved That it xpedent to abolish the Of
fee of the Commissary General of Purchases.
+ s. Resolved That it is expedient to abolish the Of
flee OF the Solicitor of the Land Office.
6. Resolved That it is expedient to abolish the Of
flee of the Recorder of the Land Office.
T. Resolved, That it is expedient to repeal much
OF the act Of the Sd March, 1885, authorizes Off
of the Navy temporarily performing the duties
belonging TO those of higher grade to receive the
compensation allowed to such higher grade
8. Resolved That the public service will admit of
reduction in the number and salaries of clerks
poyed in the Departments at the seat of Govern
ment.
9. Resolved, That it is expedient to reduce the
number of clerks attached TO the office of Commits
sioner of Public Lands that they shall exceed
sixty.
TO- Resolved, That the number of clerks attached
to the Office of Commissioner of Indian Affairs will
admit of reduction not to exceed eight SO soon
with proper attention the arrearages of business
and accounts can be brought up.
Why did the COMMITTEE not add one more2
Resolved, That cannot find out the mode of
supporting the Government In q somewhat creditable
manner, it is earnestly recommended by the committee
that we have no Government at all.