Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-12-23

nual appropriations. The interests VIII ich are tnvol-
we'd Of too important character to lead TO the re-
commentator OF any other than liberal policy
Adequate appropriations ought BIS made to enable
the executive fit all the ships that now IN
Of building, tina, require ropars. Tor active
service in the short, possible time should any onor-
gency require it. An efficient navy, while it is the
cheapea means Of public defence, onliss in its sup
uort the feelings of pride and confidence which bril-.
liant deeds and heroic vaor hnyc heretofore served
to strengthen and confirm.
refer you particularly to that part OF the secreta-
ry's rapport which has reference 10 recent experiments
in the application of steam and in the construction OF
war Steamers made under the superintendent OF
distinguished officers Of the navy. In addition TO
other manifest improvements in the construction OF
the steam engine and application Of the motive pow
er, which has rendered them more appropriate 10 ine
OF ships of war; of those officers has brought
into use power which makes the steam ship most
formidable either for attack defence. cannot
too strongly recommend this subject to your conside-
ration, and do not hesitate express my entire
victon OF its great Importance.
| call your particular attention also TO that por-
ton Of the secretarys report which hos reference to
the act Of the late session of congress which prohibit
led the transfer Of any balance of appropriation from
other heads of appropriation to that Tor building,
equipment, and repair. The repeal Of that prchibi
ton will enable the department TO give renewed en-
poymen, TO large class Of workmen "! have been
necessarily discharged in consequence Of the want Of
means TO pay them-a circumstance attended, espe-
cialy at this of the year, with much privston
and suffering.
!
OF the steam ship Missouri, by FIRE. in the bay of Glib
rater, where she had stopped to renew her supplies
OF COAL on her voyage to Alexandria, with Mr.. Cush.
| ing, the American minister TO China on board
There is ground for high commentator OF the off,
GERS and men, for the GOODNESS and intrepidity and
pcriec, Submission to discipline evnced under the
most try ing circumstances. Surrounded by raging
fire, which the utmost exertons could not subdue,
and which threatened momentaIily the explosion Of
her well supplied magazines, the officers exhibited
no signs OF fear, and the men obeyed every order
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CLEAN Of hope of saving her had expired It is well
worthy of your consideration whether tho losses sus-
aimed by the officers and in this unfortunate
affair should no, be reimbursed 10 them.
| cannot take leave of this painful subject without
adverng to the aid rendered upon the occasion, by
the British authorities at Gibraltar and the command
err. officers and Of the British chip of the line.
the Maabar which was lying at the time in the bay.
Every thing that generosity or humanity could die
tate promptly performed. II is by such acts Of
good will by to another Of the family Of nations,
that fraternal feelings nouiished and the bess-
ings OF permanent peace secured.
The rel port Of the postmaster general will bring yon
acquainted with the operations of that department
during the past year, and viii suggest to you such
notifications Of the existing laws as in your opinion
the exigencies of the public service may require
The change which the country has undergone of ate
years in the mode of travel and transportation, has
afforded So many facilities for the transmission of
mail Of the regular mail, 10 require tho
greatest vigilance and circumspection in order TO
enable the officer at the head of the department to
restrain. the expenses within the income. There IS
also too much reason to fear that the ranking prvi
lege has run into great abuse. The department.,
vertheess has been conducted with the greatest Wig
or, and has attained the least possible EXPENSE all
the useful objects for which it was established.
In regard to all the departments, am quite happy
in the belief that nothing has been left undone which
was called tor by true spirit OF economy, or by
system OF accountability rgdly enforced. This 10
in dee apparent from the fact, that the gov
eminent has sustained loss by the default Of any
of its agents. In the complex but at the samo time,
beautiful machinery OF our system OF government II
is not matter of surprise, that agency ay have
failed for instant fulfil it's desired Office; but
feel confident in the assertions that nothing has
Cured TO interrupt the harmonious action Of the gov
eminent itself, and that while :he laws have been
executed with efficiency and vigor, the rights neither
Of states individuals have been trainpled or
dsregarded.
In the mean time the country has been steadily sd-
vancng in oil that nributes to national greatness.
The tide of population continues unbrokenly to flow
into the new states and terroree, where refuge il
found not only for native born fellow citizens, but
for emigrants from all parts of the civilized world,
who come among US to paTtake OF the blessings OF
our free institutions, and to aid by their labor TO swell
] the current of our weight and pewOr
1t is due to every consideration Of public policy
that the lakes and rivers Of the west should receive
stitution will enable it to bestow. Works in favora-
Bile and proper situations on the lake would be found
to be as indspensably necessary, in Of war,
carry safe and successful naval operations for
tifcations the atlantic seaboard. The appropria-
ton made by the last congress for the improvement
of the navigation of the Mississippi rver has been
e diligently and efficiently applied ne.
e cannot close this communication, gentlemen,
without recommending to your most favorable con-
sldera,ion tho interests Of this district Appointed
l., by the constitution its exclusive Legislators, and
forming, in this particular, the only anomaly in our
stem of government-that OF the legislative body
being elected by others than those for whose advan-
tage they to legslateyou will feel superadded
obligation to look we'll into their condition, and TO
: leave for complaint regret. The seat OF
government OF cur associated republic cannot but be
= regarded as worthy of your parental care.
In connexon with is other interests, as well a.
$ those IF the whole country, | recommend that, al
your session. YOU adopt such measures IN or
der TO carry into effect the Smithsonian bcques,. al
/ in your judgment will be best calculated TO consuR
= mate the liberal intent of the testator
9 When, under u dspensation of Divine Provi
dence | succeeded 10 the presidential ofhce, :th
- of public affairs was embarrassng)and critical
a ing controversy with one oil the most powerful ma
tOns of modern times, involving not only question
of boundary, (Which. under the most favorable cir
I cumstances, are always embarrassing,) but at tn
e same time, important and high principles of mari
l. time law, border controversies between the citizen
l. and subjects oil the countries had engendered
& Of feeling. and of conduct which threatened
l. the calamtous consequences. The hazards in
l. ciden this Of things greatly heightened
by the and imprisonment OF subject OF Grea
!, Britain who acting, (as was alleged as part
II military force, had aided in the commission Of
yoiGtve of the territorial jurisdiction Of the Uni
d ted States. and involving the murder Of citizen o.
a. the state of New York. A large amount of elaine
y against the government of Mexico remained unsd
IT usted and Of several years continuance with
Or the savage tribes OF Florida still prevailed, attended
with the desoatiOn Of large portion OF that beouti