The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-10
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
April l6, l645.

Sin: The following resolution adopted at the
first session Of the 18th Congress-;
Rsorsd That the Secretary of the Treasury be- and he
Is hereby authorized to transfer from office or offices
in his opinion be dispensed WITH three clerks to
be employ ed under his direction in collecting arranging
and classifying such statistical Information be
cured showing tending to show each year. the cond
ton Of the agriculture monactuss domestic trade
ted States"
BY direction of the late Secretary Of the Treas
ury, the duty Of carrying the objects of the
| oluton assigned to the Register of the Treas
ury, and subsequently, reassigned by my predeces-
sor to his own department. In compliance with
that direction the Register, the 25th July last,
issued circulars calling for the information desired,
to various State and federal officers; and regret to
learn that but few, comparatively, responded to the
respectful request which he made for their coopera-
ton II is probable that the short space of time in
which those who solicited to collect the infor-
| nation were restricted, was one of the principal
operating adversely 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 to this important
and interesting subject
In some ofthe States, steps taken periodically,
by their respective authorities, to ascertain directly
or incidentally the condition 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 department
the information collected under the operation oflaws
| enacted for that purpose. In other States, where
similar measures have not been adopted it is not
pected that those whom address should make
domciliary visits for the purpose of obtaining the
information; but, upon consultation with intelligent
men--men presumed to have considerable knowl-
edge of the condition Of the subjects herein mem
tioned-a close approximation TO the truth might be
arrived at. In all cases, how ever, where estimated
results are forwarded the department let that fact
be communicated; so that, in making my report to
Congress, the actual and estimated results may be
clearly designated. The subjects to which your at
tenon is called are, the agriculture manufactures,
and domestic trade in the county where you reside.
The meaning of the two first subjects, you can
readily comprehend. In regard to the last, will
explain what may be considered its meaning, as the
resolution Of Congress does not particularly specify
what is to be embraced under that head You will
ascertain, if practicable, the quantity of produce,
live stock and merchandise, semi and received from
your county TO and from another State or Territory,
Cor the District Of Columbia according TO the table
herewith enclosed upon that subject well upon
the subjects of agriculture and manufactures.
In your inquiries for obtaining the information
desired you will bear in mind that it is the condi-
ton Of the respective subjects they existed be-
tween the LIST Of June, 1874, and the LIST of June,
l845; and whatever information you may procure,
would thank you to forward to this department by
the lst of October next or sooner If practicable
As Congress made no appropriation to pay for
the collection Of statistical information, am,
quently, not authorized to compensate any who
may deem it expedient to aid in collecting II; but
as information upon the subjects herein mentioned
would be agreeably received by persons Of every
condition, patriotism should be an nducement the
part Of those whom address, to make some exeron
for the accomplishment of a work capable Of being
rendered satisfactory and useful to the people Of the
United States.
have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
r. ]. WALKER,
Secretary Of the Treasury.