Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-16

defeat their end and object, not only by exciting in
the public mind an hostility 10 the manufacturing in
tefcs's, lutby inducing system Of smuggling on an
extensive scale, and the practice Of every manner OF
fraud upon the revenue, which the utmost vigilance OF
Government cannot ulectually suppress,
An opposite course of policy would he attended by
results essentially different Of which every interest o.
society and none more than those Of tile Innnu'ac-
turcr, would reap important advantages Among the
most striking Of its benefits would be that derived
from the general acquescence Of the country in is
support and the consequent pcrinanency aad sab'Il-
~ which would be given to all the operations Of in
dHstry 1t cannot be too often repeated that no sys,
tenn of Legislation can be wise which is 1uctunne and
uncertain No interest thrive under il. Theprn-
dent capitalist will never adventure his capital in man
uiactnring establishments, or in any other leading
pursuit OF life If their exists state Of uncertainty as
TO whether the Government will repeal Tomorrow
what il has enacted to-day. Fitful profits however
high if threatened with ruinous reduction BY vacl
aling policy on the part of Government. will scarce
ly tempt hun TO trust the money which he has ac-
qured BY life Of labor, upon the uncertain ndven.
tute. l. therefore, in the spirit of Cancellation, and
influenced by no other desire than to the great
interests OF the country from the vortex of political
concn,lon and in the discharge Of the high and SOL
cnn duties Of the place which now occupy. recon-
mend moderate duties imposed with wise dscrlnn-
alton as TO there several objects as being not only
most likely to be durable, but most advantageous TO
every interest of society.
The report of the Secretary of the War Depart
ment exhibits very full and satisfactory account
OF the various and important interests committed to
the charge OF that officer II is particularly graiiiy
ing TO find that the expenditures for the military ser
vice are greatly reduced in amount-that strict sys-
ten OF economy has been introduced into the service
and the abuses OF past years greatly reformed. The
foricaons on our maritime frontier have been pros
ecutcd with much vigor and at many points our de-
fences are IN very considerable state Of forwardncss
The suggestions IN reference to the establishment OF
means OF communication with our territories on the
Plcc, and to the surveys 80 essential TO knowledge
the m Tho ,ta
tied to the most favorable consideration. While
woni propose nothing inconsistent with friendly me-
goi1ons TO settle the extent of our claims in that re-
glon yet prudent forecast points out the necessity
of su II measures as may enable us to MAINTAIN our
rights. The arrangements made for preserving our
neutral relations on the boundary between us and
Texas, and keeping in check the Indians in that quar-
ter will be maintained so long as circumstances may
require.
For several years angry contentious have grown
out of the disposition directed by law to be made Of
the mineral lands held nv the Government in several
of the States. Tho Government i. constituted the
landlord and the citizens of States wherein he the
lands are lis tenants. The relation is an unwise one
and it would he much more conducive to the public
neres' that sale of the lands should he made than
that they should remain in their present condition.
The supply of the would be more abundnntly and
certainly frn he'd when 10 be drawn from the enter
prise an the industry Of the proprietor, than under
the present system.
The recommendation of the Secretary in regard 10
the Improvement OF the Western waters and certain
prominent harbors on the lakes, merits. and doubt
not wi! receive, your serious attention. the great
Importance of these subjects 10 the prosperity of the
extensive region referred to- and the security OF the
whole country in time of war; cannot escape obser-
walton. The losses of life and property which an
nually occur in the navigation of the Missipp alone
because of the dangerous distractions in the river,
make loud demand upon Congress for the adoption
of efficient measures for their removal.
The report of the Secretary of the navy VIII bring
you acquainted with that important branch Of the
public dciences. Considering the already vast and
daily increasing commerce of the country apart from
the exposure TO hostile inrood of extended sea-
board, all that relates 10 the Navy is calculated TO
excite particular attention. Whatever tends to add
to its efficiency, without entaing unnecessary char
yes upon the Treasury, it is well worthy Of your
ious consideration 1t will be seen that while mn ap-
preparation exceeding by less than million the np-
preparations Of the presen. year is asked by the Sec.
retarv vet that in this is proposed to be included
500 900 for the purchase of clothing, which, when
once extended will be annually reimbursed by the
sale of the clothes, and will thus constitute perpe-
ua fund, without any new appropriation 10 the same
object To this may also be added $50 600 to cover
the arrenges ofpast years. and $3.50 900 IN order to
| MAINTAIN competent squadron on the coas. Of Az
RIGA all ofwhich when deducted will reduce the
pendltures nearly within the limits Of those of the
current year. While, however the expenditures will
thus remain very nearly the same as of the antece-
dent year, it is proposed TO add greatly to the opera
tons Of the Marine, and in lieu Of only IS ships in
commission, and but little in the wav Of building. Ia
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and to build twelve sings of a small class
strict system If accountability is established
AMI great pans are taken 10 insure industry, fidelity
and economy, in every dopnrtmen, vfduty. Exper
in,ens have been Instituted 10 test the quality of var
ious materials particularly copper iron and coal, SO
TO prevent fraud and imposition.
1t will appear by the report Of the Postmaster Ten
eral that the great point which for several years has
been 50 much desired, has, during the current year
been fully accomplished. The expenditures of 'hs
Department. for the current yenr, have been hroueh
fulness. There has been increase Of revenue eqna
TO Sl66 900 for the year 1912 over that of lS4 with
out 1t is believed, any addition having been n,adt
to the number of letters and newspapers TRANSMITTED
through the mails. The Post Office laws have beer
hpDcsily administered and tdeli'y has been observ
ed in accounting for, and paving over by the suhor
dlna'cs Of the Department, the moneys which have
been received For the details of the service, refe
/ you TO the repori.
/ ha,ter myself thnt the exhibition thus made o.
the con1llion Of he public administration will serve
To convince you that every proper attention has beer
paid to the interest of the country by those who hnv
been called to the heads Of the different Departments
The reduction in the annual expenditures of the Gov
eminent already accomplished, furnishes sure ev
| dence that economy in the application of the public
moneys, is regarded as paramount duty.
| At peace with all the w0rld-ihe personal libcrt
of the citizen sacredv maintained and his rights Sc
cured under political institutions deriving all their au
tn ,r'tv from the direct sanction OF the peope-witl
a soil fertile almost beyond example; and conntr,
iion what remains 10 be done in order to advance IN
happiness and prosperity of such n people? Unde
ordinary circ instances this inquiry cond readily b.
answered. The best that probably could be done fol
people nhabilng such a country would he 10 for,i
fly their peace and security in the prosecution of hei
various pursuits, by guarding them against invasion
from without, and violence from within The rest
for the greater part might be left 10 their energ,
and enterprise. The chief embarrassmenis which a
the moment exhibit themselves have arisen from over
action and the most difficult task which remains Il
be ACCOMPLISHED is that Of correcting and overcom
ing its effects
Between the years 1883 and 1889, additions wer
mad" to bank capital and bank issues, in the form o
notes des gned tor circulation, extent enormous
iy great. The question seemed to be- not how III
bcstcurrency could be provided, but IN what manne,
the greatest amount oil bank paper could be put il
| circulation. Thus vast amount of what was caet
monoy-snce for The time being it answered TN
purposes of monpy-was thrown upon the country
| an over issue which was attended, as a necessar,
consequences, by an exrava9ant increase of the price
of all ARTICLES of properiy, the spread of speculative
mania all over the country. and has finally ended il
general Indebtedness on the part of States and ndi
vdnas, the prostraon of public and private credit
depreciation in tho market value ofreal and per son
al estate, and has left large districts Of country slmos
entirely without any circulating medium. In view
of the fact that in $780, the whole bank note circu,a
ton within the United States announced TO but Sc
J,,r 81, 1raao ON