Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-06

wise and prudent forecast to meet unforeseen
contingencies, the Legislature itself NAV
come TO be seized with disposition to in
duige In extravaganza appropriations to OBJ
Jects, many OF which may-and most pro-
badly would-be found to conflict with the
Constitution. A fancied expedency is ele-
waited above constitutional authority and a
reckless and wastefuI extravagance but too
certainly follows. The important power of
taXation, whlcn, when exercised in its most
restricted form, is burden on labor and pro-
ductlon; is resorted to under various pretexts
for purposes having no affinity to the motives
winch dictated Its grant, and the extrava-
gance OF Government stimulates individual
extravaganza, until the spirit of wild and
ill-regulated speculation, involves one and all
In its unfortunate results. In view ofsuch IA
tai consequences, it may be laid down as an
axiom, founded in moral and political trnth
that no greater taxes should be imposed than
are necessary for an economical administra-
ton of the Government; and that whateve,
exists beyond, should be reduced or modified.
This doctrine does in no way conflict with
the exercise of a sound discrimination in the
selection OF the articles TO be taxed, which
due regard to the public veal would at all
times suggest to the Legislative mind. It
leaves the range of selection underlined and
such selection should always be made with
an eye to the great Interests of the country
Composed as in the Uunion, of separate and
independent States, patriotic Legislature
VIII not fail In consu ting the interests of the
parts, to adopt such course as will be best
calculated TO advance the harmony of the
whole; and thus ensure that permanency in
the policy of the Government without which
all efforts to advance the public prosperity are
vain and fruitless. This great and vitality
important task reefs with Congress and the
Executive can do no more than recommend
the general principles which should govern
in its execution.
lrefer you to the report Of the Secretary of
war, for exhibition of the condition of the ar
my and recommend to you, as we'll worthy
your best consideration, many of the sugges-
lions 1t contains. The Secretary in no de-
gree exaggerates the greatimportance, of pres
sing forward, without delay, in the work of
srecting and finishing the Notifications, to
which he particularly alludes. Much has
been done towards placing our cities and
roadsteads in state of security against the
hazards of hostile attack, within the last four
years hut considering the new elements
which have been, of late years, employed
In the propelling of ships, utpe formidable inn
brought into service we cannot be too active
or vgilant in nreparlng and perfectng the
means of defence. I refer you, also, to his
report for full statement of the condition Of
the Indian tribes within our jurisdictions
The Executive has abated no effort in carry
ing into effect the wcll-established policy of
the Government, which contemplates re-
moval of all the trihee residing within the
limits of the several Stotes, beyond those lin
its ; and 1t is now enabled to congratulate the
count y at the prospect Of an early consum-
nation of this object. Many of the tribes
have already made great progress in the arts
of civilized life and through the operation of
the schools established among them, aided
by the efforts of the pous men of various re
ligious denominations-who devote them
selves 70 the task of their improvement-we
may fondy hope that, the remains of the
formidable tribes which were uuce masters OF
this country will, in their transition from the
savage state, to condition of refinement and
cultivation, add another bright trophy to a
dorm the labors of a well-directed philanthro-
Ply.
The accompanying report of the Secretary oil
the Navy. will explain to you the situation
of that branch of the service. The presen,
organization of the Department, imparts tc
its operations grea! efficiency but | concur
fully in the propriety of division of the Blu
, reau of Construction, Equipment, and Re-
pairs, into two Bureanx. The subjects, as
now arranged, are incongruous, and require
E to certain extent, information and qualiGca
2 tons altogether dissimilar.
4 The operations of the squadron on the coas
of Africa have been conducted with all du'
attention to the object which led to it's organ
ixation and am happy to say that the Off
: GERS and crews have enjoyed the best posi-
;; bic health, under the system adopted by tn
y officer in command. 1t is believed the Uni
'' ted States is the only nation which has, by 1t
:, laws. subjected to the punishment of death
- as pirates, those who may be engaged in tn
. slave-trade. A similar enactment on tn
part of other nations would not fail to be al
:, tended by beeficial results.
9 In consequence of the difficulties whic
,e have existed in the way of securing titles te
a the necessary grounds, operations have NJ
e. yet been commenced towards the establish
" ment of the May Yard at Memphis. S
a soon as the title is perfected, no further della
,e will be permitted to intervene, 1t is we
worthy of your consideration, whether Cor
a. gress should not direct the establishment OF
- rope-walk, in connection with the oonlemp
of ted Navy Yrrd, as a measure no. onlg OF
"a economy but as highly useful and necessaT.
* The only establishment of tine sort now col
n, ne~ted with the service is located at Bosto
ne and ne advantages Of a similar establishment
ne to conxenieat to the hemp-growing reglo
10 must be Apparent to all.
ing The report of the e;~retary presents 9TH
TO matters to your consideratIoi, IF an impo
the tant cheacter in connection with tno.--vic
are In referring you to the accompanying
the port Of the Postmaster General, it affords
les continued sause # gratifcation to be aO'g
INT, advert to the fact int the affairs of the l
ov- nartnoept. for the last Y,n, wears have be-
IeV- SO conducted as from its pnaided resource
by to meet it's large expenditures. On my co
the ing into Office debt of nearly 100000 ex
Jug I'd AGAINST the Denortment. weics Conpre