Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-12-19

nre, which the utmost exeriions could
not subdue. and which threatened mo>
'msntarIly the explosion Of lei wei sup
Piled magazines, The oficers sxhibibd 10
signs of fear, and The men'obeyed every
order with alacrity. Nor was she aban.
doned until the last CLEAN Of hope of
saving her had expired, It is we'll lwor-
lhy'ot your consideration whether the
losses sustained BY the officels and crew
in this unfortunate aifair should not be
reimbursed 10 them.
| cannot take leave Of this painful snb
ject without adverting 20 the aid rehder-
ed upon the occasion, by the British au-
thorities at Gibralter, and the conaman-
der, officers and crew Of the British ship
Of the line, "The Maabar !" which was
tying at the time in the bay. Every thiag
that generosity or humanity could die.
late, was promptly performed. 1t is by
such acts Of good will by one TO another
Of the family Of nations, that fraternaI
feelings are nourished and the blessings
Of permanent peace secured.
The report Of the Postmaster Gen. will
bring you acquainted with The operations
Of that department during the psst year,
and will suggest 10 you such modi6cas
tOns Of the existing laws as in your opin,
ion the exigences Of the service may
require. The change which the cohn-
try has undergone of late years ia the
mode of travel and transportation has afs
fOrded so many facilities for the trans,
mission OF mail matter out Of the regu-
lar mail, as TO reqnire the greatest vigi-
lance and crcumspection in order TO en-.
able The officer al til head of the Depart
ment to restrOin the expenditures within
the income. There is also too much
reason to fear that the fTanking privilege
has run into great abuse. The depart
ment nevertheless has been conducted
with the greatest vigor, and has attained
at the least possible expense, all the use.
ful objects for which il was establish
ed.
In regard TO all the Departments, am
quito happy in the belief that nothing has
been left undone which was called for
by a true spirit Of economy, or by sys-
tenn Of accountability rigidly enforcsd.-
This is in some degree apparent from
the fact, that the Government has sus.
tanned no loss by the default of any Of
its agents, In the complex, but at the
same time, beautiful machinery of our
system of Government, it is not a matter
Of surprise, that some remote agency may
have failed for an instant 10 fulfil It's de-,
sired Office; but feel confident
in the assertion, that nothing has
Occurred9 Ito interrupt the harmoni-
GUS action of The Government itself,
and that while the laws have been exc
cuied with efficiency and vigor, the rights
neither OfStates nor individuals have
been trampled on or dsregarded. II
In the mean time the country has been |
steadily advancing in all that contributes
TO national greatness. The tide Of pop.
ulation confines unbrokenly TO flow into
the new States and Territories, where
refuge is tOnnd not only for our ma
born fellow. citizens, but for emigrants
from all parts Of the civilized world, who
come among US TO partake of the bless
iHgs sf our free institutions, and TO aid
by :heir labor to swell the cnrrent of our
wealth and power.
1t is due to every consideration of pol>
icy that the lakes and rivers of the west
should receive all such attention at the
hands OF Congress, as the Constitution
will enable it to hestow. Works in case
of war to carry on safe and successful
naval operations, as notifications on the
Atlantic seaboatd. The appropriation
made BY the last Congress for the i'm.
provsment Of the navigation of the Miss.
issppi river, has been diligently and eff
cieRtly applied.
| canOt close this communication, gen.
tlemen, without recommending to your
most favorable consideration, the inter.
ests OF this district. Appointed by the
Constitution its exclusive Legislators, and
forming in this particular the only a.
nomaly in our system of Government of
the Legislative body being elected bv
others than those for whose advantage
tLay are 10 legislate, you will feel sI-
peraded obligation to look we'll into their
condition, and to leave no cause for com.
plant OF regret. The seat Of Govern,
nent orour associated Republics cannot
'ut be regarded az worthy of your parsn,
al care.
In connexion with lis other interests
Is we'll as those of the whole country, /
ecommend that at your present session
'ou adept such measures, in order 10
larry into effect theSmithsonian bequest, i
Is in your judgmnnt will be best calcu-
a'ed to consummate the liberal intent of !
he testator.
When under disponsation of Divine C
trovidence, ! succeeded to the Presiden. 4
i'al OttiCe, The state Of public affairs was ii
embarrassing and critical. To add toI
ne Irritation consequent upon q lone Il
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