The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-12-07


menl; and that whatever exists bpyond
should be reduced or modified. This doc
trine does IN no way conflict with the exer.
Use OF a sound discrimination in the seIec
ZION Of The articles to be taxed, which due
regard TO the public veal would at all times
suggest 10 the Legislative mind. II leaves
the range of selection undefed; aud such
'election should ways be made with an
Eye 10 the great interests of the county. -
Composed as is the Uuon. OF separate and
nee pendant States. patriotic Legislature
viii not fail consulting the interests of the
parts, TO adopt such course as will be bes,
calculated TO advance the harmony Of the
whole and thus ensure that permanency in
he policy of The Government without which
Ill efforts TO advance the public prosperity
IRE vain and trulless, This great and
vltaI)y important task resls with Congress
&the Executive can do no more than recon
mend the general principles which should
govern in its execution.
| refer you to the report Of the Secretary
of war, for ar exhibition of the condition
OF the army and rec ecomend.to you, ,'as well
~orthey your best consideration, many of
the suggestions i, contains. The Secretary
IN no degree exaggerates the great mpor
lance, Of pressing forward, without delay
in the work of erecting and finishing the
Qualifications, lc which he particular aludes.
Much has been done towards placing our|
cities and roadseadS in state of security
against the hazards of hostile attack, with.
IN the last four years; bu, considering the
new elements which have been, Of late
years, employed in the propelng Of ships
and the formidable implements of destruc
llon which have been brought into service
We cannot be too ac;lve or vgilanl in PIE
pairing and pertecung the mans of defence
| refer you, also, To his report for a full
statement of the condition Of Il eIndian tribes
within our Jurisdiction. The Executive
mas a6ated no effJrt in carrying into effect
'he well established policy of the Govern
nent which contemplales "A removal OF all !
The tribes residing within the limits off
he several States. beyond these limits; and
1t is now enabled TO congratulate the coun
Try ct the prospect of an early eonsuma
pon of this object Many of The iflbes
lave already made grea, progress in the
arts of civilized life and through the opera
lion of the schools established among them
aided by the efforts of the pious men of
vrioua religious denomina'ion-who de
vote themselves TO the task Of their i'm
we may iOndIy hope that, the |
'emalns of the formidable tribes which were |
'nce masters OF this country will, in their
ransilion from the savage state, to a cou
illlon OF refinement and cultivation, ado |
mother origin rophv 10 adorn the labors
IT well directed philanthropy.
The accompanying report Of the Secre
ary OF The Navy, will expIant TO you the
'iluaton of Ina, branch of the service
The present organization of The Depart
nent, imparts to It's operations great
efficiency; but concur fully in the propri /
ly Of division Of the Bureau of Cunsruc
ION, Equipment, Repairs, in,o two Bureaux
Fhe ~ ec's, as now arranged are sncon
,ru0us, and require, to certain extent |,
Information and qualifications altogether
Ilssmllar.s
Tine operations of the squadron on the
ossi Of Africa have been conducted with
Il due attention 10 the object which led
. US orgsnzlliun; and | am happy to say |,
ha, the officers and crews have enjnyed
he hes, possible hea,h, under the system
doped by the olli:re In command. 1t is Il
ell-ved the United States is the only nation
'hIch has by its laws subjected to lht
II shment ol death, as pirates, those whcl
ray be engaged IN the slave trade. A sim Ii
ar enactment on the part Of other na
Ons would not fail 10 be attended by bene v
clal results.
In consequence of the difficulties which T.
ave existed in the way of securing titles
'r the necessary grounds. operations have c
Ot yel been commenced towards the eslab | :
shmen, of the Navy Yard at Memphis
o sson as the title is perfected, no further G.
clay will be permitted to intervene. lis !
ell worthy Of your consideration, whether y
ongress should not direct the establish n
ent of rope-walk, in connection with Ct
he contemplated Navy Yard, as a measure o
OF only of economy but as highly uselu tu
ld necessary. The only establishment e
the sort now cOnected with the service ~
located at Boston; and The advantages is
similar establishment, convenient 10 lhr
lie hemp growing region must be apparent in
all. IN
rhe report of the Secretary presents other
alters to your consideration of an import :,
nj character IN connection with The ser II
re. n
In referring you 10 the accompanying IN
port of the Postmaster General, il afford, 81
e continued cause of qualification to bt NJ
Die 10 advertio the fact that the affaiIs ol ~
le Department, for the last -four years have D