New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-12-03

I, source of revenue for general purposes except for
short period during the iast w" VIII ufeat brtah nor
shoud ever become charge on the general treasury
IS (nrrass shall adhere TO this principle. as think they
ought il will be necessary either to curail The present
hi service go as reduce the expenditures
nofv the act OF the third OF March last 10 improve
Tho extension of the mail servcc and the sddtiona.
facilities which will be demanded by the rapid extension
and increase population western frontier will
not admit of such curtament will materially reduce
the present expenditures. In the adjustment of the
tariff of posages the interests OF the people demand,
that the lowest rates be adopted which will produce the
necessary 10 meet the expenditures OF the de-
partnent invite the attention Of Congress 10 the sug
resions Of the Postmaster General this subject
the belief that such modification OF the late law may
be made will yield sufficient without further
calls the treasury and with very little change in the
prcsent rates OF postage.
Proper measures nave been taken in pursuance ofhe
of The third of March last for the establishment OF
lines OF mai steamers between this and foreign coun
tries The importance of this service comments iisei
strongly 10 favorable consideration
With the growth OF country, the pubic business
which cevO!ves the heads OF the several Executive
Departments has greatly increased In some respects
the distribution OF duties among them seems 10 De IN
con-ruous and many these might be transferred from
one 10 another with advantage 10 the pubic Interests Il
more ausuciou time for consideration of this sub
ect by Congress- with view to system IN the oTganiza-
lion OF the several departments and more appropriate
division of the public business will not probably occur
The most important duties OF the State Department, re-
late to our foreign affairs By the great enlargement OF
the family OF nations the increase OF our commerce, and
the corresponding extension OF our consular system the
business Of this department bas been greatly increased
In it, present organization, many duties OF domestic
nature and consisting OF eais are devoved on the Sc
creary OF State, which do net appropriately belong 10
the foreign department OF the Government and may pro-
perly be transferred other department. One OF
these grows OF the present state OF the law concern
ing the Patent Office which, few years since. was
subordinate cerkshp but has become dstlncl bureau
OF great Importance.
With M excellent internal organic it IS st connect,
ed with the State Department In the transaction OF lis
business questions much importance inventors and
IN The Community frequently arise which, b. existing laws,
referred for decision TO board OF which the Secretary
of State is member These questions legal, and the
coruexion which exists between the Safe Department
and The Patent Office may, with great proPrley and ad-
van,ara be transferred TO The Attorney. General.
In his ast annual messageto Congresi Mr. Madison invited
attention 10 prorer provision for the AorneyGenera az
an important Improvement in The executive estansnnenl
This p-ated by some OF his succes-
sors The official duties of the Attorney General have been
much increased within few years, and his office has be-
Of great importance His duties may be SIN
ur.her vi advantage the public interests. As
an executive officer his residence and constant attention at
The OF government are required Lega! questions IN
vo"iug important principles, and large amounts OF public
money, constantly referred TO nm by Inc and
executive departments for his examination ana decision
The public business under his official management before
the judiciary has been augmented by the extension OF our
territory and the acts OF Congress authorizing SUITS against
the United States for large bodies oil valuable pnoc lands
as greatly 10 Increase Lis labors ard responsibilities
therefore recommend that the Attorney General be paced
on thu footing with the heads OF the other executive
Departments with such subordinate officers, provided by
required 10 discharge Tue
additional duties which have been or may be devoved upon
him.
the District CT Coumhis and commend the Interests OF
lis inhabitants favorable consideration The people
OF this District have legislative body OF their own and
mus, coufide their local well rs their general interests 10
representatives whose election they have voice and
over whose Official conduct they have no control Each
member of the National Legislature should consider himself
As Their immediate representative, aud should he the more
ready give attention 10 their interests anG wants because
ne il moi responsible them recommend t'st liberal
spirit characterize their measures IN re-
them. shall be disposed TO show proper
regard ter wishes; and. within constitutional limits,
shall al all times cheerfuy cooperate with you for the I'D
vancemeut of Their welfare
trust may be deemed inappropriate 10 the occasion
for cwcll for moment on The memory OF the n0st
eminent citizen o our country, Who curing ne summer
ha cone by has descended the tomb. The enjoyment
contemplating the advanced OF near four score
wears The happy condition OF his country cheeed the last
hours Andrew Jackson who departed this iie IN The
Tranquil hope OF blessed Immortality. His death was
happy his life had been emineny useful He had an un-
erng confidence the virtue and capacity OF the people
and the pcrmHneIce OF that free government hen ne
had LARGELY contributed establish and defend. His great
deeds had secured him tie affections OF his teow-clzens
and was his happiness witness The growth and glory ol
hi. country which he loved we'll He departed amidst
benedctOns Of millions OF ireemen The nation paid us
tribute his memory his tomb. Coming generations VIII
learn from his example the love OF country ard the gh OF
mail In his Language similar occasion 10 the present.
" now command YOU ielowcizens, to Tie guidance oi
Almighty God. with full reliance His mercliu provl-
dcce for the maintenance OF free Institutions aud With
suppcaiion, that whatever errors II may be my
lot TO commit in discsrgns thu aduous duties which have
devoved me- viii find remedy in Tie harmony and
wisdom OF your counses." JAMES N. fOLh
WASHINGTON, December ?, 1915.