Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-12-15

tics Of tho times nave since OeCoHc
idy emerging from tho difficulties and embarTassmenis which
where surrounded IL In s4 cannot but think that IT'S
restoration TO sound and healthy conutoh WouG po sy "a
pedcd by resort to the expedent ~ Ooeo @ Of 1870 and
tho resolution o 1916 those laws have been administered
Spu So S Saps t Yielding 6ctc any distinct
expression opinion going to show that public Is a.
voec IN IN, plan either heretofore recommended to Congress-
or in modified om while my opinion in regard to re-
mains Unchanged should be very far from again presenting TO
your consdcraon lho government has originated WIN i
States and tho people, for their benefit and advantage ana
would be uyersve of the foundation principles OF the political
which they have reared in measure which,
their mature Judgments they had either cpudiaed or con,
be regarded the light to guide footsteps the true differ
between moharchico or oistocratc9 government ana
Republic beings that the FIRST the will Of the cw prevails over
the will of the many, while in the last the will OF the many
The report of the Secretary War will bring you acquainted
with the condition of that important branch of the public service
The army may be regarded in consequence oiho smu NUN
of rank file company and regiments as little
than nucleus around which to rally the military force OF
the country in of war and its services in preserving e
peace the frontier oa most important nature In al cascs
militia of the several States and it may well deserve the ae
ton of Congress, whether new and more perfect
might not be introduced looking mainly to the volunteer conpa
mics Of the Union for the present. ana oil easy appco " ~
great body ofthc militia in time ofwar - -, ...,,.
bly, reduced in the last two yeas contingencies however, may
mise, which would call for the filling up OF the iegmen.s WIN
Corps Of Dragons which, by an act OF the last Congress- was "
rocted o be dissolved,
refer YOU to the accompanying report Of the Secretary for r.
TJrmaton in relation navy of the United States While
ever effort has been and will be made to retrench all
porfcs and lon OFF all which from time to
may grown up, it has not been regarded as wise
prudent 10 recommend material change in annual nppopa
ons. which involved are of too important
character TO ood to recommendation OF any other man lp
policy Adequate appropriations ought TO be made 10 ehapc
Executive to fit out all tho ships that are now IN course o
possible time should my emergency arise which should require
IT, An efficient navy, while is the cheapest means OF public
defence nss support the feelings Of pride and confidence
which brilliant deeds and heroic valor have heretofore served "
Treer you particularly that part of the secciays Report
which has reference to recent experiments in the application OF
and the construction of war steamers made under inc
officers the In addition 10
other manifest improvements in the construction OF the steam
engine and application Of the motive power, which has rendered
them appropriate the of ships of war OF those
officers has broughtino which makes the steam
ship most formidable either for attack or defence cannot 700
strongly recommend this subject constellation and do not
hesitate express my crc conviction of its great Importance
call particular attention. also to tina, portion OF the sGc
rcars report which es reference to the act OF the late session
of Congress which prohibited the transfer of any balance OF M
popa om other heads of appropriation 10 that for build
Ing equipment and repair The repeal OF that prohibition will
class of who have necessarily discouraged in
qucnco Of the want of means pay hen circumstance ettend
cd especially this Oft with much pfivaon ana
gyes mo poat pain to announce syou the loss of the steam
ship Tho Nlssour by fire, the Bay e tihraar where she
had stopped supplies of co voyage to Al
oxanra with Mr. Cushing our minister China bond-
There is ground for high commentator of the officers and men
for the GOODNESS and ntcpdiy and perfect submission to dsc
pme evnccd under the most trying circumstances
by raging fire, which tho utmost exertons could not suOde
and which momcnory threatened the explosion OF her we
stored magazines officers exhibited signs of fear and the
every order with aacry Nor was she abandoned
until the last geum hope of saving her had expired IT'S wei
worthy OF your consideration whether the losses Wy m
officers and crew in this unfortunate affair should not be REIN
leave ofth pnn subject without advertng to
tho aid rendered upon the occasion by the British authorizes
the Britlsl
ship OF tie lno Tic Maabaf which lying the time il
the Bay Everything generosity humanity could dictate
promptly performed 1t is by such acts of good will by ont
o0nohc ohc family Of nations that fmtona feelings are nour
The report Of the Postmaster General will bring you acquante,
with the of that department during the past year, un'
your opinion the cxgcncics of the public service may require
The change vhch tn? country has UNDERGONE IN ne mode
travel and transportation, has afforded so many leee ior ,h
transmission OF mail matter out of the regular mall as to qu
the greatest vigilance and crcumspecon in order to enable th
officers At the head ofthe department to inc
within income. There is also too much reason TO lear TIM
nevertheless been conducted with the greatest vgor, an
has attained the least possible expense, all the useful object
In regard all the Departments, am quite happy in the be
lief that nothing has been left unione which was called Tor by
spirit of economy, by OF accountability su
enforced This in some degree apparent from the fact aG IN
has sustained no loss by the default any OF Its
the complex same time beautiful, machinery
yslcm Of Government, is not matter OF surprise, tina
some noe agency may fied for instant to a its Dc
sired oco bat ci confident il the assertions that nohing hs
itself and that while tho laws have been executed with eGen
cy and ygor the rights neither of states nor individuals hav
been tramped on disregardcd 80 .
In the time country has been steadily advancing
all that contributes to national greatness INC de OF popaao
continues unbrokeny flow into tho States aud territories
where refuge nd only for native born citizens, bu
mong paukc of the blessings of free institutions an
to aid by their labor to swell the current Of our wealth and
rivers of the West should receive all such attention at tn
hands of Congress us the Constitution allow it bcsow
Works in favorable proper the Lakes would
found as ndspersaby necessary to on sal
sea board The appropriation made by the last Congress for tn
improvement ayation OF tho Mississippi river has been oil
| gently and efficiently applied.
ciuno close this communication, gentlemen, without recon
mendng your most favorable consideration the interests OF TN
District Approximately the CONSTITUTE its exclusive legislator
forming in this particulars the only anomaly IN our system
those whose advantage they legate, you feel upe
added obligation to look well into their condition. and to eeye
cause COMPLAINT The of Government OF OF
associated Republic cannot but be regarded as worthy oil your
In connection with other interests, well those of Il
whole country, recommend that at your present session Y
boqest your Judgment will be best calculated to consu
mate the liberal intent of the testator ,
When under dPcns9'ion OF divine providence, succeed
presidential Office, the state of public affairs was embarra
and critical To add to the irritation CONSEQUENT upon 10
modern times involving not only questions OF boundary wc
under the favorable circumstances are always embr
ing but Mt the same time important and hgh principles oi nn
thine uwborder controversies between the citizens ana 81
conduct threatened the caomtous n'equenee!
The hazards incident to this state ofthng were greatly hc
subject Greht
aim who acting was alledged as part OF military lor'
had Gta Of nt ned a mud nvoIyng the murder
citizen of the State Of New York. large amount OF claims
gant the government of remained unaducd and
of years. continuance with the savage tribes of Flor
1t still prevailed attended with the dosoaton OF large portion
that beautiful territory and with the sacrifice OF many vaiu
70 increase the embnassments of the Government indiyid
and state nearly stricken down, and confidence
+, the General Government much impaired that loans
small could only be negotiated at considerable sac
As necessary consequence Of the blight which had fallen
commerce mechanical industry, the ships of the
greatly diminished Owing the condition of the curr
cy exchanges between different parts of the country had beco
unousy high and trade had to depend deprecated pa
;h currency in conducting its transactions.
n shall be permitted to congratulate the country that under
overriding Providence, peace without sacrc
the National the in Florida was brought to spe
termnaton large portion Of the claims Of Mexico have b.
he fully adiucatod of payment while just
rendered to other matters by other nations co
&C and man in great measure resioed
the of this Government fully and perfectly rccsablst
becoming and more extended its operate
and manufacturing and mechanical industry reap
OF rewards skill and labor honestly applied Tho operations
sound currency and the rates of exchange are
n their lowest amount In this condition of things,
~ felt be my duty to bring favorable consideration
10 of interest in their present and ultimate results,
us only desire feel in connection with the future is, aud
he leave the country prosperous and its inst
lo tons unimporcd. JOHN IfLEi
We WAsHNGToN December 8, 1873
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"a Monday, Dec. 4, 1913
SENATE.
its Willie P. Mangum, Senator from North Care
as ma, and president of the Senate pro tempore, &c
NIX tha chair nj 10 o'clock. and il aDDeared that