Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-16

, Mr. GIDDINGS again stated that the gentleman
from na had said that he intended 10 insult nun
| M WISE But he did not say until you caiiea
him back TO ask him.
The SPEAKER here called gentlemen to order, re-
marking in doing SO, that there was no motion oeo'e
the Honse a., c.,y,S mr. yTur
Tha ,.soluiion heretofore submitted by MIR. lolano,
calling for information with regard to the remoVa! OF
Jonathan Roberts, late Collector OF the port Of rn'ia-
d.lnhia. was announced as the unfinished business
Mr. WELLER moved to lay il on the table, oui 'he
motion did not prevail-yeas a., nays luz.
The resolution was then agreed To-
| On motion of Mr. CHARLES BROWN, It was re-
solved that the Secretary of the Treasury conmuncae
Ia this House copies Of all or any OF the charges
Calvin Blythe on le and the names OF those VINO pc
t,oned for his removal, ito make room Tor 1oha'huh
Roberls)
On motion of MIR. FILLMORE, the House resolVeo
itself into Committee of the Whole on the state OF
the Inion and proceeded to the consideration OF the
amendments of the Senate TO the bill making appro-
prations for the army
The third amendment was item approprialing
80, 900 to continue the meteorological survey uhoer
| The direction OF The Surgeon General. This item was
stricken out the original bill by the committee OF the
House and was rentroduced by the Senate
i conversation ensucd, in which Messrs CAV -
i JOHNSON, SMITH of Va, TlLLlNGHASI, NC
1 KEENAN,. CHAS BROWN and FILLMORE took
parl in the course of which, it stated that this ap
propriu,on was to enable The Government TO continue
the services of Mr. Espy, that the annual meteorolog
cal surveys now made, might be converted 10 some
useful purposes.
Mr. FILLMORE called upon the Clerk to read letter
from The Secretary of War, recommending this appro-
priation.
Mr.. SMITH Of Virginia, said he regarded this ap-
preparation but as the commencement oil new bureau
"a new Department Of this Government-the bureau
of storms He pointed TO the Patent Office, which had
gradually increased, and which would soon want tne
name and character of the State Department for the
Heme Department All new departments commenced
in this manner requiring but small sum at hrst, but
gradually enlargng, in eminent degree, the power
Of the Executive
The question was taken, and the amendment Of the
Senate non concurred Images 7G, noes a.;
After remarks from MIR. PhOfflI, the COM
mittee rose and reported progress.
II STATE OF THE FINANCES.
MIR. WISE then called for the reading OF the message
from the President, received in the course oil the morn
ing; and it was read as follows:
To The House Of Representatives.:
herewith transmit to the House of Representatives
a report made to the 9th inst, by the Secretary
of the Treasury the subec, Of the present ard pros
pectve condition of the finances.
You will perceive from it, that even if The receipts
from the various of revenue for the current
year snail prove not TO have been oVerrated and the
expenditures he restrained within the estimates, The
Treasury will be exhausted before the close Of The year,
be given the proper authority to reissue Treasury
notes But the state of facts existing at the present
moment cannot fail to awaken doubt whether the
amount of the revenue, for the respective quarters Of
the year will come up TO the estimates; nor is it en-
tirely certain that the expenditures which will be au.
lhorzed by Congress may not exceed the aggregate
sum which has hitherto been assumed as the basis Of
the Treasury calculations. OF all the duties of the
Government, is more sacred and imperative than
that of making adequate and ample provisions for full
..,l
maintaining the public credit inviolate. Amy failure
in this respect, not produced by unforeseen causes,
could only be regarded by common constituents as
serious neglect Of the public interests. feel IT,,
therefore, be indispensable obligation, while SO
much OF the session yet remains une1pended as to ena-
BILE Congress TO give TO the subject The consideration
which its great importance demands, and most earn
estly TO call its attention to the poprety of making
further provision for the public service OF the year
The proper objects of taxation are peculiarly within
the discretion of the Legislature while il the duty
of the Executive keep Congress duly advised of the
of the Treasury, and 10 admonsh of any danger
: which there may be ground to apprehend of failure
in the means of meeting The expenditures authorized
by law
/ ought not therefore, TO dissembe my fears that
there will be serious falling off in the estimated pro.
ceed both of the customs and the public lands regard
the evil of disappointment in these respects altogether
too great to be risked if by any possibility 1t may be
J entirely obviated.
While am far from Directing, under present circum'
stances The recommendations of the Secretary, that
authority be granted him to re treasury notes
lie has made this subject yet appears to me 10 be
worthy of grave consideration whether permanent
and certain supplies ought not to be provided The
OF one note in redemption of another is not the
payment of debt; which must be made in the end, by
!, some form Of public taxation.
cannot forbear TO add that, in country as full Of
resources-of such abundant means, if they be but jul
dicously called out-the revenues of the Government
its credit, and its ability to fulfil all its obligations ought
not TO be made dependent temporary expediens OF
:. on calculations.
The necessity of further and full provision for sup
plying the wants of the Treasury will be the more
urgent Congress, at the present session, should
j. adopt plan for facilitating the financial operations
of the Government, and improving the currency Of
the country. BY the aid Of wise and efficient me a
Of that kind not only would the internal bust
u ness and prosperity of the country be revived and
nvigora,ed but important additions TO the amount Of
e revenue accruing from impor,atons might also be
E expected. Not only does the present condition oil
things in relation 10 the currency and commercial
exchanges produce and distressing embarrass
mens in the business and pursuits Of individuals
but s obvious tendency IS To create also necessity
for the imposition of burdens of taxation in order
10 secure the Government and the country against dis
credit from the failure of means TO fulfil the public
d engagements. JOHN TYLER.
: Washington, Feb IS, Ia43.
TaEAsURY DEPARTMENT, Feb. O. 1643
Pursuant your direction have the honor submit
view of the prospective condition Of this Department for the
rent year:
The balance in the Treasury the LIST Of January
y last, appears well az can be ascertained al this
8 time, 10 have been Sa,s4O0ll ::
The estimated receipts during the year ls43 are
as follows:
Customs, s3,O0O0G0 90
Lands, 2,500GO 10
j.. Miscellaneous sources, 100000 90
Loan and Treasury notes 4se3 35S Sc
y --saO, 4s3 35s 81
n Aggregate of means So, 1923 400 Os
The estimate of expenditure during the year
follows:
Civil and miscellaneous, Si,ii5,laa 90
Military services, &C. 9,2s6f2e 90
Naval service, rs, a9 90
Interest loan and Treasury notes, Zoo 10
---s22 $50 773 OF
Estimated balance on sl January, 1914. S390,627
II will this estimate makes provision for the
may required the appropriations fol
pirate b objects beyond the official estimates
for the redemption of Treasury notes. of which there Sill
reeemabe during the Si OF
these the WHOLE except 800 So carry interest after
y and will probably presented for redemption. But the