Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-05

it should give much attention private claims,
and their accumulation is great that claim
ants must despair Of being able TO obtain hearing
Ii may well be doubted whether Congress, from the
nature oil IT'S organization, properly constituted TO de-
eide upon ch eases Ii is impossible that each member
should examine the merits of every claim which he is
compelled 70 vote. And il is Heposterous to ask
Judge decide which he has never heard Such de-
cislons may and must do injustice either to the claim
ant or to the Government, and conceive better
edy for this growing evil, than the establishment OF some
tribunal to adjudicate upon such claims.
beg leave, therefore, most respectfully recon-
mend that provision be made by law for the appoint.
ment OF commissioner to settle all private claims
against the United States and an crparte hearing
must, in all contested cases. be very unsatisfactory
also recommend the appointment Of solicitor, whose
duty shall be TO represent the Government before such
commission, and protect against all Illegal fraudulent
or claims which may be presented for their adu
dication
This district which has neither voice nor vote in your
deliberations, looks to you for protection, and CON-
mend all its wants to your favorable consideration in
the full confidence that You will meet them not ony
with Justice, but liberalty
Ii should be borne in mind that in this city laid out
by Washington and consecrated by his name located
the Capital OF nation the emblem of our Union and
the symbol OF our greatness Here also, situated
all the public buildings necessary for the Of the gov
eminent, and all these exempt from taxation II
should be the pride Of Americans render this place
attactive to the people Of the whole republic, and
venient and safe for the transaction of the public bus
The government should therefore, bear liberal pro-
portion Of the burthens of all necessary and useful i'm.
provements. And as nothing could contribute to
the health comfort and safety Of the city and security
OF the public buildings and records, than an abundant
supply of water, I respectfully recommend that you
make such provision for obtaining the in your
wisdom you may deem proper.
The passed at your last session making certain
propositions to Texas settling the disputed boundary
between that State and the Territory Of New Mexico
was Immediately on its passage transmitted TO the Gen.
eral Assembly for its agreement thereto Its receipt
was duly acknowledged, but official information has
vet been received of the action Of the General Assembly
thereon. 1t NAV, however. he very expected, as
by the terms of the propositions submitted they
have been acted upon on or before the FIRST day oil the
present month
1t hardly to be expected that the series of
passed your last session. with view OF ha wing
the sectional difficulties which had sprung from the
slavery and territorial questions should, have
realized their benehcent purpose. All national conces
slons in the nature Of compromise must necessarily be
unwelcome persons Of extreme opinions; and though
without such concessions Constitution could not
have been framed and he permanently sustained
yet we have them made the subject Of bitter
troversy in both sections Of the Republic.
Ii required many months OF discussion and deberation
to the of a majority of Congress
their favor 1t would be strange If they had been
ceved with immediate appreciation by people and States
preiudced and heated by the excited controversies OF
their representatives believe those to have
been required by the circumstances and condition Of the
ties and animoses that rapidly alternating
ton of the from the other and destroying those
lraerna sentiments which the strongest supports o
the Constitution They adopted in the spirit Of
Cancellation.
believe that great majority Of our fellow citizens
sympathze in that spirit and that purpose, and in the
main approve and prepared in all respects to sustain
those enactmens.
cannot doubt that the American people, hound to-
cethcr by kindred blood and common tradition, still
cherished paramount regard for the Union Of their faith
and that they ready to rehuke any attempt to
violate its integrity to disturb the compromises upon
which il based violate the laws which have been
enacted under its authority.
The series of measures to which have alluded, are
regarded by me settlement in principle and SUBJ
stance and na OF the dangerous and exciting subjects
which they embraced. Most Of these Subjects indeed
are beyond reach as the legislation which disposed
of them was, in its character, final and irrevocahle
1t may be presumed, from the opposition which they
all encountered that Of these measures was free
from mperectons; hut in their mutual dependence and
connection, they form a system OF compromise the most
conclatory and best for the entire country that could
be obtained from conflicting sectional interests and
opinions.
For this reason recommend your adherence to the
adjustment established by those means, until time and
experience should demonstrate the necessity oil further
legislation o guard against evasion abuse
By that adjustment have been rescued from the
wide and boundess agitation that surrounded US, and
have firm, distinct and legal ground to rest upon
And the occasion. trust, will justify me in exhortine
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the best if the only of restoring peace
and quiet to the country and maintaining nvioate the
integrity Of the Union.
And now fellow citizens cannot bring this commu-
ncaton to close, without invoking you to Join me in
humble and devou thanks to the Great Ruler Of Ma
tons for the manifold blessings which He has gracousy
bestowed upon rs. His hand, often visible in our
preservation has stayed the pesence saved from for
eion wars and domestic disturbances, and scattered
plenty throughout the land.
Our liberties religious and civil have been maintained
The fountains Of knowledge have all been kept open and
the of happiness widely spread and generally en-
loved greater than have fallen to the lot OF Other
nation And, while deeply penetrated with gratitude
for the past let hope that His allwse Providence vii
guide councils that they shall result in giving
satisfaction to our constituents securing the peace Of
country and adding strength to the United Govern
ment under which we live.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 1850.