The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-31
From the ~ Y. Argus.
NAVY-WANT OF MEANS.

NAVY AN Of uChIvO.
The best mode that could be adopted by President
Tyler would be cause the discharge of every naval
officer and every seaman, and burn and destroy every
| frigate and man-ofwar belonging to the U. States
then should hear more Of the despcabe cry OF
GRANT of means" The frigate Raritan at Philadel-
pha could not be launched for want of means to fl
| her out after being launched; want of means has
caused the Secretary of the Navy to order the Pha-
delpha Naval Rendezvous to be closed. Oh, Uncle,
Uncle SAM take our Navy from us let US have none,
that the Department may be disgrace instead
of chief pride and glory do this or find means to
keep and support it creditably.
The difference between and the English Is, that
they pay taxes to support their Government-we pay
double the amount in the way of rent to landlords,
| and leave our Government without necessary means
| TO move. p
We say it is time to cry out for reduction OF rents
and increase of taxes; to give our Government
somewhat higher standing among the nations OF the
earth.
lords for when five per added to his share, he
caps twenty-five his tenant; therefore it will be
better to pay the other twenty to the u g. Govern
ment for the support of the Army and Navy.
Something must be done to save our Navy
from entire destruction what with the passing of the
"Napy Bill, /" aud the "aDant Of means there is no
hope unless Immediate and decided step be
taken.
We beg, in conclusion, to call attention to the re-
trenchment resolutions, and ask those who possess
calculated stepsone to weaken if not destroy our
democratic government
!. Resolved That it is expedient to require the
President of the United States in all of reno
val from Office to communicate the for
| each removal to the Senate.
2. Resolved That il 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 as they employed in the examination
of claims accounts otherwise accounting agen
| cles cOnnexlOn with the Treasury.
g. Resolved That it is expedient to abolish the Of
| fee Of the Board of Navy Commissioners.
4. Resolved That it is expedient to abolish the Of
| flee of the Commissary General of Purchases.
l. 5. Resolved That it is expedent to abolish the Of
| fee OF the Solicitor of the Land Office.
| 6. Resolved, That it is expedient to abolish the Of
| fee of the Recorder of the Land Office
7. Resolved, That it is expedient repeal much
OF the act Of the Sd March, 1885, authorizes Off
GERS 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
a reduction in the number and salaries Of clerks en-
ployel in the Departments at the seat of Govern
| ment.
9. Resolved That it is expedient to reduce the
number of clerks attached 10 the Office of Commits
sioner of Public Lands that they shall not exceed
sixty.
TO- Resolved, That the number of clerks attached
admit of reduction not to exceed eight,
with proper attention the anearages of business
and accounts can be brought up.
Why did the COMMITTEE not add one more2
Resolved, That as we cannot find out the mode Of
supporting the Government in a somewhat creditable
manner it is earnestly recommended by the committee
that we have no Government at ALL