Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-04
CIRCULAR.


TREASURY DEPARTMENT., April 16, 1845.
STA: The following resolution was adop
ted at the first session Of the 28h Congress:
Resolved, That the secretary OF the
treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to
transfer from any office or offices OF the
treasury department from which their ser.
vices may, in his opinion, be dispensed
with, three or more clerks, to be employed,
under his direction, in collecting, arrang-
ing, and classifying such statistical informa.
ton as may be procured, showing, or ten
ding 10 show, each year, the condition o.
the agriculture, manufactures, domestic trade,
currency, and banks, of the several states
and territories of the United States"
By direction OF the late secretary Of the
treasury, the duty of carrying out the OBJ
jects of the resolution was assigned to the
Register of the treasury, and subsequent!
reassigued by my predecessor to his own
department. 10 compliance with that di
rection, the register, on the 25th July last,
issued circulars, calling for the information
desired, to various states and federal officers;
and regret to learn that but few, compar-
a,ively, responded to the respectful request
which he made for their CO. cooperation. ltis
probable that the short space Of time in
which those who were solicited TO collect
the information were restricted, was one OF
the principal causes operating adversely to
the attainment Of the objects contemplated
by the federal government. That cause, at
the present moment, is, in great measure,
obviated, by the ample time now given to
all whom | now address, in relation 10 this
| important and interesting subject.
In some Of the states, steps are taken per-
iodicaly, by their respective authorities, to
ascertain, directly or incidentally, the con-
dition of the agriculture, manufactures, and
domestic trade. Where such is the action
Of The legal authorities, no difficulty should
be apprehended by those whom | have the
honor to address, in furnishing TO this de-
partment the information collected under
the operation Of laws enacted for that pur-
pose. In other states, where similar meas
ures have not been adopted, it is not expect
ed that those whom ! address should make
domiciary visits for the purpose OF obtain.
ing the information; but, upon consultation
with intelligent men-men presumed to
have considerable knowledge Of the condi-
ton Of the subjects herein menlioned-a
close approximation TO the truth might be
; arrived at. In all cases, however, where
estimated results are forwarded to the de.
partment, let that fact be communicable so
, that, in making my report to Congress, the
actual and estimated results may be clearly
designated. The subjects TO which your
attention is called are, the agriculture, man
| utdctureS, and domestic trade in the country
, where you reside. The meaning Of the
| two first subjects, you can readily compre
bend. In regard TO the last, | will explain
what may be considered its meaning, as the
resolution o! Congress does not particular
~ specify what is to be embraced under tina
: head. You will ascertain, if practicable
$ the quantity of produce, live stock, anc
, merchandise, sent and received from you
county 10 and from another state or terrific
: ry Tor the District of Columbia,) according
TO the table herewith enclosed upon tina
t subject, as well as upon the subject Of 0gri
e culture and manufactures.
In your inquiries for obtaining the infor
nation desired, you will bear in mind tina
it is the condition of the respective sub
jec!s as they existed between the LIST o
n June, 1874, and tee LIST OF June, l845; ant
o whatever Information you may procure,
= would thank you to forward to this depart
ment by the LIST Of October next, or soone
n if practicable.
e AS Congress made no appropriation II
). pay for the collection OF statistical informa
ton, am, consequently, not authorized t,
compensate any one who may deem it ex
e pedent to aid in collecting it; but as inlor
Il nation upon the subjects herein mentionet
would be agreeaby received by persons o
every condition, patriotism should be an in
- ducement on the part of those whom ad
dress, to make some exerlion for the accom-
h pIishment of a work capable of being rem
n dered satisfactory and useful to the peopl
!. of The United States.
II have the honor to be, your obedient ser
. want.
IS X. ]. WALKER,