The Arkansas banner., 1844-12-18

estsemed satisfactory, their claims have been prd4ptlv audited; and this in the absence of allfavortism or partiality. The Government winch Is not just to its own People, can nei- ther claim their affection, nor the respect of the world. At the same time, the closest attention has been paid to those matters which relate more immediately to the great concerns Of the country. Order and efficiency in each branch of the public service, have prevailed, accompanied by system of the most rigid responsibility, on the part of the receiving and dlsbursing agents. The fact, in illustra- ton oi the truth of this remark, deserves to Dc noticed, that the revenues of the Govern ment, amounting, in the last four wears, to upwards of Sl20,000,000, have been col lected and disbursed, through the numerous Governmental agents. without the loss, by deiault of any amount worthy of serious commentary.
 The appropriations made by Congress for the improvement of the rivers of the West, and ot the harbors on the lakes, are in course ofJudicious expenditure under suitable agents; and are destined, it is to be hoped, to realize all the benefits designed to be accomplished by Congress. cannot, however, sufficiently impress upon Congress, the great importance oi Withholding appropriations from improve menls which are not otascertained, by previous eXalnnatlon and survey, to be necessary for the shelter and protection of trade from the dangers of storms and tempests. Without thls precaution, the expenditures arc but too apt to enure to the benefit of individuals; :; ! XUI tb ;lo.. which could render them constitutional-the public interests and the general good
 cannot loo earnestly urge upon you the interests of this District, over which, by the Constitution, Congress has exclusive iuris- dlction. It would be deeply to be regretted should there be, at any time, ground to com plain of neglect on the part of community which, detached as it is from the parental care of the States of Virginia and Maryland, can only expect aid from Congress, as it's ocallegislature, Amongst the subjects which claim your attention, is the p,ompt organiza- ton of an asylum for the insane, who may be found, from time to time, sojourning within the District. Such course is also demanded by considerations which apply to branches of the public service. For necessities in this behalf, invite your attention to the report of the Secretary of the Navy
 have thus, gentlemen of the two Houses of Congress- presented you true and faithful picture of the condition oi affairs, both foreign and domes- tic. The wants of the public service are made known 10 you; matters of no ordinary importance are urged upon your consideration. Shall not be permitted to congratulate you on the happy auspi- ces under which you have assembled, and at the important change, in the condition of things which has occurred in the last three years? During that period questions with foreign powers of vital i'm portance to the peace of our country. have been settled and adjusted A desolating and wasting war with savage tribes, has been brought to close The internal tranquility of the countIy threatened by agitating questions, has been preserved. The credit of the Government, which had experienced a temporary embarrassment, has been thoroughly restored. Its coaers which, for a season. were emp ty, have been replenished currency, nearly uni form in it's valuc has taken the place of depre- cated and almost worthless. Commerce and man. ufactures which had suffered in common with ey- cry other interest, have once more revived and the whole country exhibits aspect of prosperity and happiness. Trade and barter, no longer governed by wild and speculative mania rest upon solid and substantial footing and the rapid growth of our cities, in every direction, bespeaks most strong ly the favorable circumstances by which we are sur rounded. My happiness, in the retirement which shortly awaits me, is the ardent, hope which ex- perence that this state of prosperity is neither de- captive nor destined to be short lived and that measures which have not yet received its sanction. but which cannot but regard as closely connected with the honor, the glory, and still more enlarged prosperity of country, at early day, to receive the approval of Congress. Under these circum- stances and with these anticipations, shall most gladly leave 10 others, more able than myself the noble and pleasing task of sustaining the public pros perity I shall carry with me into retirement the gratifying reflection that my sole object through out has been to advance the public good. may not entirely have failed in accomplishing it; and this qualification is heightened in no small degree by the fact that when, under deep and abiding sense of duty, have found myself constrained to resort to the qualified Veto, il has neither been followed by disapproval on the part of the People, nor weak cned in any degre their attachment to that great conservative feature of our Government.
 JOHN TYLER.
 WASHINGTON, December, lS41.