Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-27

.h ,ory sfhe United states, from the navisabe wa:
tiers on the Atlantic the Gulf ct Mexico 70 the racine
Opinions as elected and expressed os TWO iafge
and respectable Conventions lately assembled al
st Louis and Memphis, point to Rail Road as that
which, if practicable, will best meet the WISHES ahc
wants of the country. But while tins, II In success
full operation, would be work of great national
importance, aud of the value to the country which
it would be difficult to estimate, it ought also 10 De
regarded as an undertaking Of vast magnitude ana
expens &C. and one which must, If II be indeed prac-
ticable, encounter many difficulties IN MS con-
sruction and use; therefore, to aVoid iaiiure ana
disappontment, and to enable Congress TO Judge
whether in the condition Of the country, through
which it might pass, the work be feasible, and II II
be found so, whether it should be undertaken as
national improvement or left to individual enter
prise; and in the latter alternative what aid II any
ought to be extended to it by government. rec
ommend as preliminary measure, a carefulrecon
noisance Of the several proposed routes ny seen
tiic corps, and they report as to the practlcabty
of making such road, with an estimate Oh us con-
struction and support. For further views on these
and other matters connected with the duties OF the
Home Department, refer you to the Report Oh the
Secretary of the Interior.
I recommend early pproprations for continuing the
the River and Habor mpro vements which nave been al
ready begun and also tor the construction OF those or
which estimates have been made as well as Tor sHamha
tons and estimates preparatory 10 the commencement
operations the of the country and espe-
caly the advance OF our population, OF our new dstrios
and tie extension ofeommerce may render necessary
Estimates OF amount when can De ca
pended within the next fiscal year under the direction OF
the Bureau Of Topo graphical Engineers, the
Report ofthe Secretary of War, to which respectfully IN
vi,e the attention of Congress.
The cession of Territory made by the late Treaty
with Mexico has greatly extended our exposed
frontiers and rendered defence more difficult. That
treaty has also brought under obligations to
Mexico, to comply with which, militafyestabhsh-
nient is not materially changed as to its efficacy
from the condition in which it stood before the
commencement of the Mexican War. Some addition
to it will therefore be necessary, and l recommend
il to the favorable consideration oil Congress. laso
recommend an increase OF the several departments
of the army, at our distant western forts as propos-
ed in the accompanying Report of the Secretary OF
War. Great embarrassme has resulted from the
effect of the honorable rank Ill the Army heretofore
has been given to brevct and staff commits sions.-
The views Of the Secretary of War on this subject
are deemed important, and if carried into effect will
it is believed, promote the harmony of the service.
The plan proposed for retiring disabled officers and
providing an asylum such Of the rank and file as
from age, wounds and infirmlties, occasionea by
service, have become unfit to perform their re-
spcctiye duties, is recommended as means OF IN
creasng the efficiency of the Army and an act OF
justice due from grateful country to the faithful
soldiers.
The accompan Report ofsecreary oftho Navy pre-
SCENTS faithful and satisfactory account OF the condition
and operation of Naval Service during the past year.
citizens engaged in the legitimate pursuits OF Com
me.c have enjoyed its benefits wherever national
have been received with respect Our officers have
been res ted will kindness and courtesy, aud they have
on all occ pursued Of strict neutrality
cordance with the policy Of our government
The naval present IN Commerce, Is as large as
is admissible, with the number OF men authorized by Con.
rress to be employed invite your attention to the
atoms of The Secretary OF the Navy the sub
the gnten of the Navy IN lis various grades OF
officers, and the establishment OF retired list Tor such OF
the officers disqualified Tor active and elective SER
vice. Should Congress adopt some such Us v re-
comm ended il will gre atty the efficiency OF the
Navy and reduce its expenditures also ask your aten-
ton the by him in reference to the en-
Mt pI Steam N
for for United states mall and the opera
ton of system upon the Navy.
BY an act OF Congress. passed Aug. II, lSdS, pro-
vision was made for extending the Post Office and
mail accommodations to California and Oregon
Exertions have been made to execute that law, but
the limited provisions OF the act the inadcquaCy Of
the me ans 1t authorizes, the low pay for services
allowed by those laws mlared with the prices of
labor and rents in California;, renders their exer
tons in great degree inetfectual. More particu-
lar aud efficient provision by law is requested on
this subject.
The act of 1915 reducing postage, has never by
its operation during four years. produced the
suits fully showing that the income from such re-
ducton of postage Is sufficient to sustain the whole
expense on the service OF the Post Office Depart
ment. Not including the cost of Transporting in
mail steamers from the lines from New York to Cha
gres, and from Panama to Astoria, which have not
been considered ~ Congress, as properly belong
ing TO the mail service.
II is submitted to the wisdom Of Congrc IS. wheh-
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recommend such n reduction. Should Congress
prefer to abolish the Thanking system-it is in
probahle that no demand on the Treasury would
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