The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-12-05

Mr.. CUSHING, tbs American Minister TO Chm
on board There Is ground for high comnsndali
OF the ofiicers aud men, for the GOODNESS and in repi
a'y ana perfect submission 10 discipline eynced un
uer thS most Trying circumstances. Surrounded by
raging lire, which the utmost exertions could moi
subdue, and which threatened momentarily The ex
posions Of her we'll supplied magazines the officers
exhibited signs OF fear, aud the men obeyed ever,
order with aacrity. Nor was she abandoned unit
the last CLEAN Of hope of saving her had expired i
is well worthy Of your consideration whether III,
losses sustained by the officers and in this unor
tunate affair should not be reimbursed to them
cannot take leave Of this painful subject without
adverting 10 the aid rendered upon the OCCASION by
the British authorities at Gibraltar and the comman
der, officers and Of the British ship Of the line
''fhe Maabar" which was lying at the time in the
bay. Every thing ths, generosity or humanity could
dictate, was promptly performed. II is by such acts
OF good will by one 10 another Of the family Of ma
tons, that fraernal feelings nourshed and the
blessings OF permanent peace secured.
The Report Of the Postmaster General will bring
you acquainted with the operations Of that Depart,
ment during the past year, and will suggest to you
such notifications Of the existing laws in your
opinion the exigeneies Of The public service may
quire. The change which the country has undergone
Of late years in the mode of travel and transport alton
has afforded many facilities for the Transmission
of mail matter out Of the regular mail, 10 require
The greatest vigilance and circumspecton in order to
enable the officer at the head OF the Department TO
restrain the expenditures within the income. There
is also too much reason TO fear that the franking
privilege has run into great abuse. The Department
nevertheless has been conducted with the greatest
vgor and has attained at The least possible expense
all the useful objects for which il established
In regard to all the Departments, ] am quite
happy in the belief that nothing has been left undone
which was called for by true spirit Of economy, or
by system Of accountability rigdy enforced. This
Is IN some degree apparent from the fact, that the
Government has sustained no loss by the default of
any OF its agents. In the complex, but at the
time, beautiful machinery of our system of Govern
ment il is not matter OF surprise, that remote
agency may have failed for AN instant TO fulfil its de-
sired Office but feel confident in the assertion, that
nothing has occurred TO interrupt the harmonious
ton Of the Government itself, and that while the
laws have been executed with efficiency and yigor,
the rights neither Of States individuals have been
trampled on disregarded.
In the mean time the country has been steadi-
ly advancing in all that contributes to national
greatness The tide of population continues
brokenly to flow into the States and territories,
where refuge is found not only for our native born
but for emgrant from all parts Of the
civilized world, who among us 10 partake of the
blessings of our free institutions, and to aid by their
labor to sw ell the current of wealth and power
1t is due to every consideration Of public policy
that the lakes and rivers Of the West should receive
all such attention al the hands Of Congress a. the
Constitution will enable it to bestow Works in fa-
yorable and proper situations on the lakes would be
found TO be indspensably necessary in of
10 carry safe and successful naval operations as
on the Atlantic sea board The appro-
priaion made by the last Congress for the improve.
ment Of the navigation of the Mississippi river has
been diligently and efficiently applied
cannol close this communication gentlemen,
without recommending to your most favorable
the interests Of this District. APP
pointed by the Constitution its exclusive legsla-
tors and forming in this particular the only anomaly
of off e I l.t.v odv
being elected by others than those for whose advan
tage they to eglslate you will feel superadded
obligation to look well into their condition. and 70
leave no cause for complaint or regret The Seat
Of Government Of our associated Republics cannot
but be regarded as worthy Of your parental care.
In coDnexion with its other interests as well as
those Of the whole country, ] recommend that at
your present session you adopt such measures, in
der to carry into effect the Smithsonian bequest as
10 your judgment will be best calculated TO consum
mate the liberal intent OF the testator
When, under dispensaiion Of Divine Provi-
ience, succeeded to the Presidential Office the state
81 public affairs was embarrassing and critical. To
add TO the irritation consequent upon long standing
controversy with one OF the most pow erfu nations
of modern times, involving moi only questions of
boundary which under the most favorable circum-
stances are always embarrassing but at the time
important and high principles OF maritime law--border
controversies between the citizens and subjects of the
wo countries had engendered state Of feeling and of
conduct which threatened the most calami,ous conse-
iuenecs The hazards incident to this st te Of things
we're oIratlv haohiensl hr the and i'm nrisan-
nent OF subject of Great Britain, who acting as il
vas alieg' as part of military force had aided in
he commission of act violave Of the territorial u-
sdotion OF the United States and in diving the muir
her of a citizen Of the State of New York A large
mount OF claims against the Government Of Mexico
emained adjusted, and war OF several years con-
inuance with the savage tribes Of Florida still pre-
led, attended with the desolstion Of large portion
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many valuable lives. To increase the embarrass
ncnts OF the Government indv dual and State credit
lad been nearly stricken down. and confidence in the
Teneral Government was so much impaired that
oans oil small amount could only be negotiated at
considerable sacrifice. As necessary consequence
# the blight which had fallen on commerce and me-
hanics industry, the ships of the one were thrown
'ut OF employ ment, and the operations Of the other
lad been greatly diminished Owing 10 the condition
u The currency exchanges between different parts Of
ne country had become runousy high, and trade had
o depend on appreciated paper currency in conduct
Dg its transactions shall be permitted graf uiate
he country that under overriding Providence peace
vas preserved without sacrifice OF the nstiona honor
he war IN Florida was brought TO speedy termina-
ion large portion Of the claims on Mexico have
,cen fully adjudcatcd and are in course OF pay
nent while justice has been rendered TO in other
matters by other nations confidence between man
md man IS in great measure restored, and the credit
II this Government fully and perfectly re-estsblshcd
commerce u becoming more ana more extended
IN its operations, and manufacturing and mechanical
industry once msre reap the rewards OF skill and la
Dor honestly applied. The operations OF trade res,
Dp sound currency, aud the rates OF exchange are
reduced to their lowest amount In this condition Of
hings have felt IL TO be my duty TO bring 10 your
favorable consideration matters OF great interest in
heir present and ultimate results and the only desire
which feel IN connection with the future is, and
viii continue TO be, TO leave the country prosperous
and It's institutions uniml'sred.
JOHN TYLER.
Wasmseros, December, lsi3.