The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-12-11

lows. The important power Of taxation, which,
when exercised in its most restricted form, is a
burden on labor and production, is resorted TO,
under various pretexts, for purposes having no
affinity 10 the motives which dictated its grant,
and the extravaganee Of Government stimulates
individual ex~travaganse, until the spirit of a wild
and ill-regulaied speculation, involves one and
all in ifs unfortunate results, In view of such
fatal consequences, it may be laid down as an
axiom, founded in moral and political truth, that
no greater taxes should be imposed than are ne
cessary for an econamical administration of the
Government; and that whatever exislo 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 arti-
Icles to be taxed, which a due regard 10 the pub
lie veal would at all times suggest to the legis-
latlve mind. 1t leaves the range of selection I'M
defined; and such selection should always be
made with an eye 10 the great interests of the
country.-Composed as is the Union, of sepa-
rate and Independent States, a patriotic legisla-
ture will not fail in consulting the interests oil
the parts, to adopt such course as viii 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 adj
vance the public prosperity are vain and fruit.
less. This great and vitality important task rests
with Congress; and the Executive can do no
more than recommend the general principles
which should govern in its execution.
refer you to the report of the Secretary OIL
war, for an exhibition Of the condition ofthe ar
my; and recommend to you, as well worthy youl
best consideration, many of the suggestions it
contains. The Secretary in no degree oxagge-
rates the great Importance, of pressing forward,
without delay, in the work of erecting aud fin
ishing the Notifications, TO which he particularly
alludes. Much has been done towards placing
our cities and roadstends in a state of security
against the hazards of hostile attack, within the
last four years; but considering the new eIe-
ments which have been, Of late years, employee
in the propelling of ships, aud the formidable
implements Of destruction which have beer
brought into service, we cannot be TOO active o.
vigilant in pFeparing and perlecting the means
of defence. | refer you, also, 10 his report lol
a full statement of the condition Of the Indian
tribes within our jurisdiction.--The Executive
has abated no effort in carrying into effect the
eil-establlshed policy of the Government
which contempla'es a removal of all the tribe
residing within the limits of the several States
beyond those limits; and it is now enable tc
congratulate the country at the prospect Of al
early c%onsummation Of this object, Many orthC
tribes have already made great progress in tho
arts OF civilized life; and through the operation
oftbc schools established among them, aided b!
the efforts of the pious men Of various religion.
denomjnations-who devote themselves TO the
task Of their lmprovement--We may fondly hope
that, the Temlins of the formidable tribes which
were once masters of this country will, in then
transition from the sauage state, TO a condition
Of refinement and cultivation, add another bright
tropoy to adorn the labors off WeIl-directed phi
lanthropy.
The accompanying report of the Secretary o
the Navy, will explain to you the situation o
that branch of the service. The present organ
lzatlon of the Department, inparts tolts opeta-
tons great efficiency; but | concur fully IN the
proprlety Of adivision Of the Bureau Of Construc
lion, Equioment, and Repairs, into two BureanX
The subjects, as now arranged, is incongruous
and require, TO 4 certain extent, information and
qualifications altogether dissjn:lar.
The operations of the squadron on the coas
Of Africa have been conducted with vii due al
~tention TO the object which led 10 lis organiza
ton and | am happy to say that the officers ant
crews have enjoyed the best possible health, un.
der the-systern adopted by the officer in com
mand. Ii is believed the United States is tho
only nation which has, by It's laws, subjected tc
the punishment of death, as pirates, those who
may be engaged in the sluAe,trado. A simila
enactment on the part of other nations wouIl
not fail to be attended by beneficial results.
In consequence Of the difficulties which have
existed i'll tie way of securing titles for the ne
cesslry grounds, operations have not yet beef
commenced towards jthe establishment Of thl
Navy Yard at Memphis. So soon as the title il
perfected, no further delay will be permiHed tt
intervene. 1t is we'll worthy Of your c0nsidera
ton, whether Congress should not direct the es
tabljshment of a rope-walk, in connection will
the contemplated Navy Yard, as a measure no
only Of economy, but as highly uneful and ne
ccssary. The only establishment Of the sor
now connected with the service is located u Bos
ton; and the advantages Of a simeral establish
ment, convenient to the hemp.growing region
must be apparent 10 all.
The report Of the Secretary presents othe
matters 10 your consideration, of an importan
character in connection with The service.
In referring you to the accompanying report 0
the Postmaster General, it affords me continued
cuuse of gratifcationto be able to advert TO tn,
fact thar, the affairs of the Department, for the
last four years, have been so conducted as, from
its unaided resources, TO meet its large expendi
lures. On my coming iuto Office a debt ofnear
ly 100000 existed against the Department
which Congress discharged by an appropriation
from the Treasury. The Department, on tn,
18th of March next, will be found, under thc
management of its present efficient head, free o
debt or embarrassment, which could only have
been done by the observance and practice of the
greatest vigilance and economy. The lawshavt
contemplated, throughout, that the Department
should he seltsustaiued; but it may become ne