Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-01-03

Territory OF the United States, from the
navigable waters Of the Atlantic, or the Gul
Of Mexico, to the Pacific. Opinions, as
ELECTED and expressed by two large and res.
psctaele conventions lately assembled OF ST.
Louis and Memphis, point TO railroad as
that which, il practicable, would best NEE,
The wishes and wants OF the county; but,
while this, il in successful operation, would
be work Of greet National importance, and
oil value 10 this country which it would be
dfflcult 10 estimate, il ought also 10 be re.
gaIded as an undertaking of vast magnitude
and expense, and one which must, II il be
indeed practicable, encounter many difficult.
ties in its construction and use. Therefore.
TO avoid failure and disappointment; to ena.
BILE Congress TO judge whether, in The condi,
ton OF the country through which it might
pass, the work be feasible, and if il be so
found. whether il should be undertaken as a
National improvement, or be left 10 individ.
unl enterprise, and in this latter alternative,
what aid il any, ought to be extended 10 it by
Government. ] recommend, as prelmina.
ry measure, a careful reconnaissance OF the
several proposed routes by scientific corps,
and report as TO the prac'icabliiy OF making
such road, with an estimate OF the cos, Of
it's construction and support.
For further views on these and other mat
ters connected with the duties OF the Home
Depa r,menl, | refer TO the report OF the Sec
rotary for the Interior.
recommend early appropriations for con.
sinuns the River and Harbor Improvements
which have been already begun, and also for
the construction OF those for which estimates
have been made, as well as for examinations
and estimates preparatory 10 the commence.
ment OF such operations, as the wants OF the
country, and especially the advance OF our
population in orr new districts and the ex.
tension Of commerce may render necessary.
An estimate Of the amount which can be ADJ
vantageously expended within the mex, fiscal
year, under the direction Of the Bureau Of
d Typographical Engineers. accompanies the
report ofklhe Secretary Of War-,o which |
respectfully invite the attention OF Congress
The cession Of territory made by the late
treaty with Mexico, has greatly increased our
exposed frontier, end rendered its defence
more difficult. That treaty has also brought
Us under obligations 10 Mexico. 10 comply
with which military force is requisite: but
our military establishment is not materially
changed. as to its efficiency, from the condi.
sion in which it stood before the commence.
ment OF the Mexican War. Some addition
TO it will, therefore, be necessary. and rec
ommend 10 the favorable consideration OF
Congress an increase OF the several corps OF
OF the army, at our dis,an. Western Forts, as
proposed in the accompanying Report OF the
Secretary OF War.
Great embarrassment has resulted from the
effect upon honorable rank in the army. here.
,ofore given 10 brevet and staff commissions.
The views Of the Secretary Of War on this
subject, arc 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 for such Of. the rank and file as,
from age, wounds and other infrmite,, occa.
stoned by service, have become unfs to per.
form therfrespective duties, is recommended
as means Of increasing the efficiency oil
The army. and as an act Of justice due from
q grateful country to the faithful soldier.
The accompanying report Of the Sccrela.
~ OF the Navy presents faithful and salts,
factory account OF the condition and operas
lions Of the naval service during the past
yeor. Our citizens, engaged in the legiti'
mate pursuits. Of commerce, have enjoyed it:
benefits Wherever our national vessel.
have gone. they have been received with res
pect. Our officers have been ,rea ted with
kindness and courtesy, ard they have, on al
occasions. pursued course Of strict neutral
iIy, in accordance with the policy Of our Co.
veInment.
The Naval force at present in commission
is as large as is admissible with the number
OF men authorized by Congress TO be en-
ployed.
invite your attention 10 the recomme nda
lion OF the Secretary Of tho Navy, on TIT
subject Of reorganization OF the Navy in it
various grades OF officers. and the establish
ment Of retired list for such OF the officer
ss are disqualified for active and efIectv
service. Should Congress adopt some sucl
measures as is recommended. il would great
ly increase the efficiency OF the Navy an,