The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-04

tribes residing within the limits the several States be-
yond those limits and 1t Is now enabled TO congrasuas
the country at the prospect of early contamination
of this object Many Of the tribes have already
made great progress in the arts Of civilized ie and
through the operation of the schools established among
them aided by the efforts Of the pous OF various rel
gious devote themselves 10 the task
Of their may fondly hope that the re-
mains the formidable tribes which were once the mas
of this country will in their transition rcm the go
wage state to condition OF refinement and culiyation
add another bright trophy to adorn the abors OF well
altogeth philanthropy. III
The accompany report Of the Secretary Off Navy
will explain to you the gituatioA Of that branch OF the
service The present organization OF the Department,
impats to its operations great EMERGENCY but concur
% - Inc py o. ReDa ne we
The Subjects arranged are ncongruous and re-
qure to certain extent, Information and qualifications
The operations of the squadron the coast of Africa
have been conducted with all due attention to the object
the officers and crews have enjoyed the best possible
health under the system adopted by the ocer IN com.
which has, by its laws, subjected to the punishment OF
DEATH pirates those who may be engaged in the slave
trade similar enactment on the part OF other nations
would not fail to be attended by beneficial results
In consequence of the difficulties which have existed in
the way Of securing titles for the necessary grounds op
eraons yet been commenced towards the estab
hment of the Navy Yard at Memphis. SO soon as the
title perfected, further delay Will be permitted 10 IN
teryene 1t is well worthy Ct your consideration whe-
her Congress should not direct the establishment Of
ropewaik, in connection with the contemplated Navy
Yard az measure net only Of economy, but as highly
useful and The only establishment OF the sort
connected with the Is located at Boston and
the advantages Of similar establishment convenient 10
The report Of he Secretary other matters to
your OF On important character in eonnec
ton with the service.
In referring you to the accompanying report Of the
Postmaster General it affords continued cause OF gra
tcnon to be able to advert to the fact, that the afara
Of the Department. for the last four years. have been 30
conductei irom it's unaided resonrcss to meet fs
large expenditures. On my coming into cfice debt Of
nearly 100000 existed against the Department. which
Congress dischargedb by appropriation from the lrea
sury. The Department, the Atm Of March next VIII
be found under the management Of the present efficient
head Of debt embarrassment, which could only
have been done by the observance and procce OF the
vigilance and ne LAWS nave .ho0s
be selfsustaired but may become necessary, WIN
the wises! regard to public interests to introduce amend
ments and alterations in the sysem There is strong
desire manifested in many quarters, so to alter the tariff
OF letter postage as to reduce the arnonnt of tax at
present imposed Should such he carried into
effect the full extent desired, it well be doubt
ed but that Tor the first years its operation diminish
ed revenue would be collected, the supply, Of which
would necessarily constitute charge upon the Treasu
ry. Whether such result would be desirable, II will be
for Congress- in its wisdom, to determine l. may in gene
raj be asserted that radical alterations in any system
should rather be brought about gradually than by sud-
den changes and by pursuing thus prudent policy in the
sustain Itself through the revenue which will accrue by
the increase Of letters The state and condition OF the
public Treasury has, heretofore been such as to have
precluded the Recommendation O. any material change
lie difficulties upon this head have, however, ceased
and large discretion is now left TO the Government.
the establishment OF line Gf steamships regularly TO ply
between this country ard foreign ports, and upon our
waters for the transportation OIL the mail The ex
ann 10 OF the British Government is well worthy Of mta
lion in this respect The belief is strongly entertained
that the emolnmens arising from the transportation OF
mail matter foreign countries would operate OF itself
cause individual enterprise TO undertake
that branch the task and the remuneration Of the Gov
would consist TIE addition readily made to
navy Of emergency by the ships SO employ
ed Sou!d this suggestion meet -FOUR approval the pro
prey Of placing ships under the command of expe
cd of
ton. The application Of steam 70 the purpose OF naval
warfare, cogeDy recomme nds an exten s.. am marine
important in estimating the deences OF the country
Fortunately this may be attained by us TO great extent
without mourning any large amount of expenditure
vessels b. engaged In the transportation Of the
mails on our principal lakes and parts OF
our coast could be constructed to be efficient
constitute formidable force in order to repel attacks from
abroad We cannot be blind 10 the fact that other nations
already added large numbers OF steam ships to their
naval ornaments and that this new and powerful agent Is
destined TO reyoutcnze the condition Of the world II
the United States therefore, looking to their
viii enable them to do so at small Comparative cost
take the greatest p asure in bearing testimony to the
zeal and unrng industry which has characterized the
conduct the members Of the Executive Cabinet Each
his appro pirate sphere has rendered the most t
Gent cauy the Government end it will not,
trust appear place for to bear this public s-
mony The cardinal objects which should ever be held
view by those entrusted with the administration OF
% aIo to interpret The national VIII expressed in the
laws, that injustice should be done TO nonejus-
tce to all This has been the rule upon which they have
wherein felow-citizens, who from time to time
have been drawn to the Seat Of Government for the
settlement OF their transactions with the Government
have gone away dissatisfied Where the testimony has
been perfected and esteemed sat siactory, their
claims have been promptly audited and TINS 70 The 40
which Ia not just to its own people, can neither claim
their Affection nor the respect Of the world At the
the closest attention has been paid TO those
matters which relate Immediately to the great con
Germs Of the country. Order and efficiency in each
branch OF the public service have prevailed acconpa
MED by system Of the most rigid responsibility The
part of the receiving and 6isbursing agents. The fact
illustration ofhe truth of this remark deserves 10 be
noticed, that the revenues Of the Government amount
ing the last four years upwards Of $500 600 have
been collected and dsbursed through the nu nervous Go
vernmenla agents, without the loss by DEFAULT OF any
amount worthy Ct serious commentary
The appropriations made by Congress for the improve
ment OF the rivers of the West and Of the on the
lakes are in a Of judcious expenditure under
suitable agents and destined Is TO be hoped TO
aize all the benefits designed to be accomplished by
Congress cannot, however, sufficiently impress upon
Congress- great Importance of Withholding sppropr
atoms from mpro emens which not ascertaned by
sheter and protection Of trade from the dangers Of storms
and empests Without this pecaution the expenditures
are but too apt to enure to the benefit OF individuals
without reference to the only consideration which can
render them constitutonothe public interests and the
general good
cannot too earnestly urge upon you the interests Of
this District which, by the Constitution, Congress
has exclusive Jurisdiction II would be deeply to be
GREETED should there be- at any tme ground to complain
u
as IL is IRON the parental Of the States Of Virginia
and Maryland only expect aid from Congress- as is
local Legislature Amongst the subjects which claim
your attention, is the prompt organization Of an asylum
Tor the insane, who may he found from time 10 time
journing within the District. Snch is also lie
mandcd by considerations which apply to branches Of the
public service For the necessities IN this behalf in
wife your particular attention to the report OF the secre
tary Of the Navy.
1 have thus, gentlemen OF the two Uouscs Of Con.
gress presented you true and faithful picture OF the
condition OF public affairs both foreign snd domestic.
If Ha Wiz To
and matters Of ordinary importance urged upon
your consideration. Shall not be permitted 10 congra-
uate you on the happy auspices Under which you have
assembled and the mporsnt change in the condition
of things which has occurred in the last three yearsl
During that period questions with foreign powers,
Of vital importance 10 the peace OF country,
have been settled and adjusted. A desolaing and
wasting with savage tribes has been brought to
a close The internal tranquility OF the country,
threatened by agitating questions has been preserved
The credit OF the Government which had experienced a
temporary embarrassment has been thoroughly restored