Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-12-04

whole export Of the Mississippi and affect the value Of the
agricultural products Of the entire valley Of that mighty liver and
II has been policy maintain large standing armies
10 time Of peace They are contrary TO the genius Of eo
dangerous to public liberty Our reliance for protection and de-
viii Be ever ready ,hsy hase ever Soen ready IN times p
% rush with aacn at the call Of their country to her defence
harbor aud inland protect the
or the lakes These must be protected by or navy.
Considering Increased naval force especially steam
vessels corresponding with growth and importance a
ton aud proportional 70 the increased and Increasing naval
power nations importance regards safety
and great growing interests be protected by H. re-
commend the subject TO the favorable consideration Of Con
gress.
The report Of the Postmaster General herewith communities.
ted contan detailed statement Of the operations Of his depart
postages will l short expenditures for the year between
and millions Of dollars This deficiency has been caused by
Of the 50 Of Mrch last No principle has been generally
aeqseseed ~ g e people than this department should sustain
soughtto make oreenue for general purposes
nor should ever become charge the general treasury "
Congress shall adhere this principle think they ought
will be necessary either cura the present mail service
70 reduce the expenditures TO modify the act Of the ID Of
March last as TO improve s revenues The extension Of the
ma service and the additional facilities which will be demanded
e The rapid extension and increase o. population on our western
frontier will not admit OF such curtailment will materially
duce the expenditures In the adjustment Of the tariff
Of posages the Of the people demand that the lowest
rates be adopted which will produce the necessary
Of Congress the suggestions Of the Postmaster General
this subject under the belief that such modification Of the late
calls the treasury, and with very little change in the present
rates Of postage.
81 Of March last Tor tho establishment Of lines Of mail
between this and foreign countries. The Importance of this
service eommcnds ilsetongy to favorable consideration
With the growth ofour country the public business which de-
wolves 90 the heads Of the several Executive departments has
among them would to be ncongous and many Of these
public suspicious time for the consideration
Of this subject by Congress- with view TO system In the organ
nation Of the several departments and appropriate dvs
o the public business, will probably
The most important duties Of the State Department relate
foreign affairs By great enlargement Of the family Of
nations the Of commerce. the corresponding
Htenson Of consular system the business Of this department
has been greatly increased In organization many
yolved the Secretary OF State which do appropriately
pery be transferred 70 some other department. One these
oat Of the present state Of the la" concerning the Patent
Office which, few years since, subordinate cerkshp,
but has become distinct bureau Of importance With
excellent internal organization Is still connected with the
S1e Department In the transaction OF M business questions
81 much importance INVENTOR and the community fire.
guspls s'e Which sssng Avs are eie1red To- decision
questions legal and tho eonneAien which exists be
tween me STATE department ana the fannt Oce nay WIN
great propety and advantage be transferred to the Attorney
In hs last annual message to Congress Mr. Madison invited
attention 10 proper provision for the Attorney General
important Improvement in the executive esablshmen TINS
official duties Of the Attorney General have been much nereas
ed within few years and his Office has been Of great i'm
poanee. His duties may be still further Increased with adan
age to the public interests As executive officer. his resi-
denee and constant attention at the seat Of government are
CURED Legal questions involving imort.nt principles and
large amounts Of public money arc constantly referred TO him
by the President aud executive departments for his examination
and decision. The public business under his official
ment before the Judiciary has been 80 augmented BY inc ehten
Of territory and tie acts Of Congress authorizing suits
against the United States for large bodies Of valuable public
lands greatly his lbors and responsibilities
therefore recommend that the Attorney General be placed on
the footing with the heads Of the other executive depart
men with such subordinate officers provided by Law for his de-
parneut may be required discharge the additional duties
which may have been OF be devolved upon him.
Congress the OF exclusive legislation the
District Of Columbia and commend the interests Of its nhab
tants your favorable consideration. The people Of this Dis
have legislative body Of their own and eonfde
their local well their general interests 10 representatives,
in whose election they have voice, and whose official
conduct they have no control Each member Of the National
Legislature should consider himself their Immediate repre-
sentative and should be the ready give attention TO
their and wants because he is not responsible them
recommend that liberal and spirit characterize
your relation them shall be disposed 70
show proper regard for their wishes and within constitution
al limits shall al cheerfny cooperate with you for
| the Advancement Of their welfare
may - deeused oiats the oueasioH M
dwell for moment the memory Of the most eminent
has descended the tomb The enjoyment OF contemplating
the advanced q four the happy cond
ton Of bis eheered the last hours Of Andrew Jackson
who departed this life In the Tranquil hope Of blessed mmor
ay His death happy, his life had been emineny
l lie had unaerng confidence in the virtue and capac-
~ Of the people, and in the permAnenee Of that free
which he had largely contributed establish and defend His
deeds had secured 10 him the affections OF his eowc-
and his happiness to witness the growth and glory
his country which he loved we'll He departed amidst the
benedctions OF millions Of eemen The paid It's tribute
20 his his tomb. Coming will learn from
his example the love Of country and the rights Of In his
language similar occasion to the present. ~ commend
you eowcrens the guidance Of Almighty God with
full reliance His merc providence for the maintenance
free institutions and with supple that what
may be my lot TO commit in disehargng the ardu
duties which have deyolyed will find remedy In
the harmony and wisdom Of your councils
JAMES X. POLK.
Washington, Dee 2, Is45