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| We regret that the narrow limits Of newspaper
column preclude us from giving this interesting state
ment In details
No. 9.-Ertraci from Mr.. MadisOn's Pscial Message
The utility Of canal navigation is universally ad-
mitted II is not less certain that scarcely any
country offers more extensive opportunities for that
branch of improvements than the United States and
none, perhaps, inducements equally persuasive, to
make the most Of them. The particular undertake
ing contemplated by the Stale OF New York, which
marks An honorable spirit of enterprise, and COM
prises objects of national well as more limited I'M
portance will recall the attention OF Congress 70 the
signal advantages TO be derived to the United States
from general system Of internal communications
and eonveyances, and suggest TO their consideration
whatever steps may be proper, on their part, to-
wards its Introduction and accomplishment. As
some of those advantages have an intimate connex-
security, it is at period calling for these, that the
merits Of such system will be seen in tho strongest
ghts.
No I0-Ernact rom Mr.. .HadisonS sepenia annual
message.
Among the means Of advancing the public inter-
est the occasion is a proper one for recalling the
attention of Congress to the great importance Of
tablishng throug hout our country the roads and
canals which best be executed under the nation
al authority. No objects within the circle Of po-
litcal economy, so richly repay the expense be-
slowed upon them; there are none the utility Of
which is more universally aseertained and acknowl-
edged, none that do more honor 10 the government
whose wise and enlarged patriotism duly appreciate
them. Nor is there any country which presents a
Sal xuhsra ar he Of II
complete her own work for his accommodation and
benefit. These considerations are strengthened
moreover by the political effect Of these facilities
for intercommunIcatIon in bringing and binding
more closely together the various parts Of our ex-
tended confederacy. Whilst the States individual
ly, with lsudabIe enterprise and emulation, avail
themselves of their local advantages by new roads,
by navigable canals, and by improving the streams
susceptible Of navigation, the general government is
the more urged TO similar undertakings, requiring a
national jurisdiction and national means, by the
prospects of thus systematically completing so ines
unable work. And 1t Is happy reflection, that
any defect of constitutional authority which may be
encountered, can be supplied in a mode which the
constitution itself has proyidently pointed out.
No ll-Ertraet from Mr. .Honroes Inaugural ad-
dTe..
Other interests Of high importance will claim at
tention; among which, the improvement Of our
country by roads and canals, proceeding always
with a constitutional sanction, holds distinguished
place. BY thus facilitating the intercourse between
the States we shall add much 10 the convenience
and comfort of our feow-citizens, much TO the or
nament of the country, and what is Of greater inn
portance, we shall shorten distances; and, by max
ing each part more accessible 10 and dependent on
the other we shall bind the Union more closely to-
gether Nature has done so much for US, by inter-
secting the country with many great rivers bays,
and lakes, approaching from distant points SO near
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work seems to be peculiarly strong. A more inte-
resting spectacle was, perhaps, never seen than is
exhibited within the limits of the United States;
territory so vast and advantageously situated, con-
tanning objects so general useful, SO happily con-
nected in all their parts.
No. l2-Ertract from Mr.. yuonroes first annual mes
sage.
When we consider the vast extent of territory
within the United Staes the great amount and value
Of its productions, the connexioa cf SIS parts, and
other circumstances on which their prosperity and
happiness depends, we cannot fail to entertain high
sense of the advantage to be derived from the faci
" which may be offered in the Intercourse between
them, by means Of good roads and canals Never
did country of such extent offer equal induce
ments to improvements Of this kind, nor ever were
consequences Of such magnitude involved in them.
Disregaring early impressions, have
bestowed on the subject all the delberation which
required and the result ia settled conviction in my
mind that Congress do not possess the right 1t is
not contained in any of the specified powers granted
to Congress, nor can consider 1t incidental to, or
necessary means, viewed on the most liberal
scale, for carrying into effect any of the powers
which are specifically granted In communicating
this result, cannot resist the obligation which
feel to suggest to Congress the proprety of recon-
mendng to the States the adoption of an amend
ment to the constitution, which shall give to Con-
gress the right in question. In cases of doubtful
construction especially of such vital interest," it COM
ports with the nature and origin Of our republican
institutions, and will contribute much to preserve
them, to apply to constituents for an explicit
grant of the power. We may confidently rely, that
IL it appears to their satisfaction that the power is
necessary, it will be granted.
Eriraci from Mr.. .Monros's sepenth annual message
Many patriotic and enlightened citizens, who have
made the subject an object of particular nvestiga-
ton, have suggested an improvement of still greater
importance. They are Of opinion that the waters
of the Chesapeake and Ohio may be connected to-
gether by one continued canal, and at an expense
far short of the value and importance Of the object
to be obtained. If this could be accomplished, 1t is
impossible to calculate the beneficial consequences
which would result from it. A great portion Of the
produce of the very fertile country throug which
il would pass, would find a market through that
channel Troops might be moved with great facili-
ty in war, with cannon and every kind Of muni-
ton, and in either direction. Connecting the
Atlantic with the western country, in line pas
sing through the seat of the national government, it
would contribute essentially to strengthen the bonds
of union itself. Believing, as do, that Congress
possesses the right to appropriate money for such
national object, (the jurisdiction remaining to the
States through which the canal would pass,) sub
nit it to your consideration whether it may not be
advisable to authorize, by an adequate appropria.
ton, the employment of a suitable number of the
officers Of the corps Of engineers to examine the un-
explored ground during the next session, and to re-
port thereon It will likewise be proper to extend
their examination TO the several routes through
which the waters Of the Ohio may be connected,
by canals, with those of Lake Erie.
As the Cumberland road will require annual re-
pairs, and Congress have not thought II expedient
to recommend to the States an amendment to the
constitution, for the purpose of vesting in the Uni
ted States power to adopt and execute system of
internal improvement, it is also submitted to your
consideration whether it may not be expedlent to
authorize the Executive to enter into an arrange
ment with the several States through which the
road passes to establish tolls each within its limits
for the purpose Of defraying the expense of future
repairs and of providing also by suitable penal