The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-04-07
CONGRESS-.
Correspondence Of the Express.
WASHINGTON, March "a.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE
Observation-Disclosures OF THE
ARMY AND NAVY ASKED FOR.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM IHE
PRESIDENT-INC OF THE
ARMY AND NAVY ASKED FOR.
The President sent in a very. important
communication to-day. 10 the Senate, where
in he cites his message Of December recon-
mending generally an increase of the deien-
ces, and especially the construction of a
Steam Navy. Since December, he says, he
has seen no reason TO change his opinion in
regard to the Importance of the subject. 10
December las, he had caused communica-
tons TO be made as to the increase necessary
at that time and his views were unchanged in
reference 10 these recommendations.
Preparation for war in time Of peace is al
SO recommended as the most eifeciual mode
of preserving peace.
England is also arming at all points and
rupture may ultimately grow ont Of the Ore
gon question. To case of a rupture with the
British government this increase would be
used against US.
The speech from the throne and the letter
from Sir Rober; Peel are referred TO as facts
proving that England is armiug for an emsr-
gency.
The President therefore, says he cannot
doubt the propriety Of increasing our forces
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still the increase would be unnecessary, for an
exhibition of determination on our part TO
maintain our national rights, while if war
should Gene il viii be needed for the defence
Of the country.
The notice is again recommended az provi-
ded for by the treaty of 1927, and the Presi
dent says the giving ofthe notice cannot be
construed into war measure.
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! Mexico also warrants an increase of the Ar
my, and states that the last advices our mill
ister had not been received at Mexico.
Two-ihirds Of The Army are now in Texas.
owing 10 the threatening aspect of our affairs
in that quarter. Towards Mexico he desires
10 act in an amicable manner and fDr the
maintenance Of an honorable peace, but
whatever measures may be necessary fo- the
vindication of the rights of the nation will be
executed with determination.
Mr.. Polk having referred 10 the fact oflay-
Ing estimates before the Committees in Dec.
last Mr.. Webster wished TO know what they
we're. Mr.. Benton, from the Military Com
mit.ce) did not regard them as altogether
proper TO communicate in public session, anG
Mr.. Fairfield, from The Naval Committee,)
was SO much at fault as hardly to remember
The message was ordered to he printed.
General Scott in his annual report to Con-
greSs as commanding general Of the army,
recommended. rs permanent increase OF
the army, either one new regiment of artle-
ry. or three new regiments of infantry, which
would require l42 officers and 2,1I4 enlisted
men--or the addition of ten privates TO each
company of Dragons, now fifty privaies
ear tn arh nv
of artillery and infantry, now 40 privates
each. This, for the 20 companies of dra-
goons, 40 of artillery. and so of infantry.
would add 1900 privates, without non-com-
missioned officers.
The Peace establishment Of the United |
States is now smaller than it has been for
many years previously.
From 1903 to 1912 it numbered 9.l29
1915 10 1921 it numbered 1896
In 1912, when reduced, 1l,510
Since 1912, 1888
From the report Of the Commanding Gen
eral of the Army. as not undressing TO the
times, send you the following extract, which |
is the basis Of demand foi an increase OF
the army:
ITO supply the troops sent into Texas,
many Of cur principal frontiers, Atlantic ard |
INLAND, have been disfurnished in the whole, !
or in great part, ofthcir usual peace garri-
sous. For example, from Lake Champlain,
around by the Saint Johns and Passama-
quoddy. TO Newport, Rhode Island, not
company has been left, and single regiment
(thc I'd Infantry has been extended from that
lake TO Copper HaIbor, half way up Lake
Super;Or-a distance. following the frontiers,
gilmore than 1900 miles"
Mr.. Johnson of La. presented resolutions
from the Legislature of Louisiana. asking
Congress in view OF our foreign relations, to
take measures for the protection of New Or
leans.
OREGON DEBATE.
Mr.. Allen desired that some day should be
named for closing the debate upon the Ore
gon question. Ii was forty five days since
the notice was reported to the Senate and
the debate commenced. There were many
reasons, which could not now be named, why
the debate should be closed al an early day.
lie should suggest Saturday mex; rs the day
for the vote TO be taken.
Mr.. Morehead said he did not know wheth-
er the Senate would sanction the views of
the Senator from Ohio. As one of the hum
blest Senators, however, he desired TO be
heard upon this question before the final vote
was taken.
Mr.. Allen said he aimed merely to direct
the Senate TO the subject, in order that some
day might be named for closing the debate.
The debate was then resumed upon the
main question by Mr.. Chalmers of Mass, in
favor of notice in a moderate form.
Something was said pro and con upon the
fishery bouniies, and their proposed repeal
during the morning hour by Mr.. Benton and
Mr.. Fairfield. A memorial from Maine re-
against the repeal OF the boun-
lies. was ordered to be printed. The Senate
closed with an executive session.