The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-12-11

General PRINCIPLES which should govern
in its execution.
refer YOU to the report of the secre-
tar, of war, for an exhibition Of the con.
dition of the army; aud recommend &c
YOU. as well worthy of your best consid-
Grafton. many Of the suggestions it con-
taius. The Secretary in no degree ex-
agerates the importance of pressing Tor
ward, without delay, in the work OF cree
ting and finishing the Notifications to
which he particularly alludes. Much
has been done towards placing our cities
and roadsteds in a state of security a.
gainst the hazards of hostile attack with
in the last four years /; but considering
the new elements which have been, Of
late yeats, employed in the propelling Of
ships. and the formidable implements of
destruction which have been brought in
70 service. We cannot be too active or vi
CLIENT in preparing or protecting the
means of defence. | refer you, also, to
his report for full statement of the con-
diton Of the Indian tribes within our ju-
risdiction. The Executive has abated
no effort in carrying into effect the well
established policy Of the Government,
which contemplates a removal of all the
tribes residing within the limits OF the
several States, beyond the limits, and it
is now enabled to congratulate the coun-
try at the prospect of an early consuma-
lion of this object. Many Of the tribes
have already made great progress in the
arts of civilized life; and through the op-
peration of the schools established among
them, aided by the efforts of the pious
men of various religious denominations
who devote themselves to the task Of
their improvement-we may fondly hope
that, the remains Of the formidable tribes
which were once the masters of this coun-
try will, in their transition from the savs
age state to condition of refinement and
cultivation, add another bright trophy to
adorn the labors of well-directed phil
anthropy.
The accompanying report of the Sec
rerary Of the Navy will explain to you the
situation OF that branch of the service.
The present organization of the depart
ment imparts to its operations great eff
cheney. but / concur fully in the proprie-
~ of a division of the Bureau of con-
struction, equipment and repairs into two
Bureaux. The subjects, as now arrang
ed, are incongruous, and require 10 GER
tain extent, information and qualifications
altogether dissimilar.
The operations OF the squadron on the
coast of Africa have been conducted with
all due attention TO the objects which led
to its organization and | am happy TO
say that the officers and crews have en-
loved the best. possible health, under the
system adopted by the officer in command.
1t is believed the United States is the on
" nation which has, by its laws, subject
ed to the punishment of death as pirates,
those who may be engaged in the slave
trade. A similar enactment an the part
Of other nations, would not fail to be at
tended with beneficial results.
In consequence of the difficulties that
have existed in the way Of securing titles
for the necessary grounds, operations
have not vet been commenced towards
the establishment of the Navy yard at
Memphis. So soon as the title is per-
fected, no further delay will be admitted
TO intervene 1t is well worthy your con-
sidera,ion, whether Congress should not
direct the establishment of rope walk
in connection with the contemplated Ma
w Yard, as a measure not only of econ
omy but as highly useful and necessary.
The only establishment Of the sort now
connected with the service is located at
Boston; and the advantages of similar
establishment, convenient TO the hemp
growing region, must be apparent TO all.
The report of the Secretary presents
other matters to Your consideration, of an
important character in connection with
the service.
In referring you to the accompanying
report of the Postmaster General, it affords
me continued qualification to be able to
advert TO the fact, that the affairs of the
Department, for the last four years, have
been so conducted as, from its unaided
resources, to meet IFS large expenditures.
On my coming into Office, debt of nearly
100000 existed against the Depart
ment, which Congress discharged by an
appropriation from the Treasury. The
Department on the 4th of March next,
will be found, under the management of
the present efficient board, free of debt or
embarrassment, which could only have
been done by the o0servanc and practice
of the greatest vigilance and economy.
The laws have contemplated thro'out that
the Department should be self sustained;
but it may become necessary, with the
wisest regard to pnblic intrest, to intro
duca amendments and altera,;one in ,ba