Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-12-27

govo rnment, and either turn them out Of their
homes, or exton irom them, recording 10 their
ability 10 pay, double or quadruipe the amoun.
paid for them 10 the government. II is to the en-.
ierprise and perseverance of The hardy pioneers
OF the west, who penetrate the wilderness with their
families, suffer The dangers the prvutions, and
harjshps attending the settlement of new country
ndprepare the way Tor tho body ofemigran,s who,
IN the course ofa few years, usually follow them.
that we are, in great degree, Indebted for the
pd extension and aggrandizemeEt of our country.
Experience has proved that no portion ofour pop.
ulaon are more patriotic than tho hardy and bravo
men OF the frontier, or moro ready to obey the
cail Of their country and TO defend her rights and
her honor. whenever ami by whatever ensmy as
seilcd. They should be protected from the grasp
ing specculator, and secured at the minimum price
of the public lands, in the humble homes which
they have improved by their labor. with this eni
in vie%, all Sexatons or unnecessary restrictions
imposed upon thnm by tho.exsling pre.cmption
laws, should be repealed or modified. II is tho
true policy Of the government, to afford facilities to
its c.zcns to become the ow ners of small portions
Of our vast public domain, at low and moderate ra.
les.
He next adyerts 10 the management Of tho min.
eral lands, M"ch is not of sufficient importance 10
the people of this State now to claim our space.
! lie then speaks of the ordering of our troops
Int Fexas. and solics compensation for the vol.
untecrs who have been called cut by the officers.
and also, mentions the excurso hs ofthe first regi-
ment OF DRAGONS 10 the Indian country. and
thinks that beneficial results will arise from it.
Our Indian relations next claims hi, attention,
and he speaks as follows:
"Our rolalios with the Indian tribes of
favorable character. The policy Of rernoYing
them to country designed for their permanent
residence, ives; of tho Mssippi. and without the
limits of the organized States aud territories, is
better appreciated by them than it was few
years ago; while education il now attended to, and
tho habits of civilized He are gaining ground
among them.
Serious difficulties OF long standing continue 10
distract the several parties into which the Chero-
KEGS divided. The efforts Of the government
tc adjus, tho difficulties between them have hilh
erlo proved unsuccessful; and there remans no
probability that this desirable object can be uc-
complished wou, the aid If further legislation
by Congress-
| | will, at an carly period of your session, pre-
sent the subject for your consideration, accompan-
led with an exposition OF the complaints and
claims of the several parties INTO which the ma.
ton is divided. with view TO the adoption of such
measures by Congress may enable the E%ecu.
i've to do Justice to them reSpeclivn%, and 10 put
Fan ond If possible, 10 the HissonSions which have
/ !ong prevailed, and sill prevail aiiioug them.
b lle3next mentions The Nsyy6f which he speak,
highly, and reco p,nends he p r'lruar Sttc nd
Tor ,egress, TO he Report ofhc Secre9sy Of lbai
/ Department. s. 8k#E Hs5 q,
K rho Pos, Office DsP0rt,@il i bis nsxl VI 81
and ,ssSIe; ~, rQmtis nisss,is llt., rsl nds.
of that dcrsAneM, under qePte-sl! sssteIls g
will fall ,hortdfi,s expenses obom tsep fpnspf,
dollars The Post Master iencrai. advises son,cel
alterations, and the cur,aimento tho mail service
The remondc, is sdeyo.ed to tho office Of Auor.
ney General, which we shall be compelled to pass
over for7want ofspace.
He concludes as follows:
81 trust it may not be deemed inappropriate
TO tho occasion for me to dwell for moment on
the memory of the most eminent citizen Of our
country who, during the summer that is gone by,
has descended to the tomb. The enjoy ment of
contemplating at the advanced age of nearly four
score years. the happy condition OF his country,
choered the last hours of Andrew Jackson, who
departed ,hs life in the tranquil hope OF blessed
inmortaly.s His death was happy. as bis life
had been cmnenlIy useful. lie had an uufn'icr-
ihp confidence in the virtue and capacity oi the
beop'e and in the pcrmanence of that free govern,
,pent which he had largely contributed to Establish
and defend. His great deeds had secured 70 hin /
tho affections ofhis lelow.ci.lzons, and ltwas ms
boppiness to witness the growth and glory Of bis
co ntry which he !cyed well. He departed
omids, the beuediciions OF millions of freemen.-
The nation paid its tribute TO his memory at his
tomb: Coming generations will learn from his eS'
nmnle The oSe Of country and the rights of man.
In his language on similar occa'ion 10 the pre-.
sent ri now commend ton. fellow citizens, to the
Guidance of Almighty God; viii a ful reliance on
His mofcifal providence for tho maintenance OF
our free institutions, and with I'm earnest supplica'
,;;;;n. tba, whatever errors ii may 10 my lot TO
commit in discharging tho nrduous duties which
hove deyolyed on me will find a remedy III The har'
monv and wisdom Of your counsels"
'''"' JAMES K. POLK.
V,sz,,aTox, December. .. 1912.
NOTICE.
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