New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-03

10 which have referred have received the OF
the Government liberal and beneficial Construction MOI
Onvhave lighthouses uoys and beacons been established
aud floating lights maintained but harhcrs have been clear
ed and improved piers cunaruced and even
for the sseY OF shipping and walls 10 protect hirbors
from being sled up md rendered useless by the action OF
he Oeeap have been ut very great 6ense And this
construction othe Constitution appears the saonabe
from the consideration that these works, of such evident
importance ard utility are not 10 be accomplished by Con
gress they be accomplished ALL b. tile adoption
Of the Constitution the several States voluntarily parted
with the power Of collecting duties OF impost Ia their
purts and net be expected that they should
81 of iha commerce tie revenues derived from which do
not, either whole in part 20 into their treasures
Nor do perceive any difference between The power OF
Congress 10 make appropriations for objects OF ms hd GA
The and the power make appropriations Tor similar
objects lakes and nyers, wherever they are large
enough bear their an extensive traffic. The
magnificent Mississippi aud lis tributaries, and he vas!
iaAt Vi we o ~ ~ Gu o y i.4a - % ~ a. - -. 49,.
expenditures 1dciously made for these objects as ePen
duTes for local purposes The position, ste Of The
ship canal the falls OF Mary than nile in
length, though local in us construction, would yetoe na
only Obstruction to & Of more man Thousand
sons with Canada So TOO the breakwaer at the mouth
of the Delaware erected for the benefit OF
the States bordering the bay and Of thai name but
for that Of the whole coasiwse navigation OF the United
States, and considerable extent also, OF foreign
mere If shin he lost on The bar al the entrance of
southern port or sufficient depth OF water is
ny IN me- mari If the Mississnn ON account ef i Ian
mel not having been properly cleared OF distractions
ray be n boat belonging either OF eight States.
NAV add az somewhat rtnnrk abIp hat antouy MI the
thrtV-ouc States there that not 10 greater or
less extent bounded the the Guf Of Mexico,
or of the great lakes or some nayigabie river.
In fulfilling constitutional duties fellow citizens this
subject carrying into effect all ohs powers conferred
by The Constitution, should consider ourselves us Glib
Grating and acting ana the country. and bear
constantly in mind that regard aud our duty are due
MOTTO particular part only but 10 the whole.
therefore recommend that appropriations De made Tor
completing such works have been already begun, and
for commencing such others may seem 10 the wisdom OF
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The difficulties ard delays incident 10 Ihe settlement oil
nriyate CLAIMS Of Congress- amount IN many
denial OF Justice There Epprehend thai many
unfortunate creditors OF the Government have laereoy
been unayoldably ruined Congress mas so mncn ousi-
ness of public character, that IL S lmposslole II
should give much attention TO mere private claims,
and their accumulation is now go srea' that many
hearing. 1t may well be doubted whether Congress,
from the nature of its orsanzanon Is plope[y constitutes
her should the merits of every claim on winch ne
compelled to voe and itls prepostefous 70 ASK llase
cieions may and frequently must, do injustice either
10 the claimant or the Government and perceive
no better remedy for his growing evil than the
| establishment OF some tribunal sdjudicate upon
such claims beg leave, therefore, most respectfully, to
recommend that provision be made by law Tor the ap
ponlment of commission 10 settle AL private claims
against the United States and as an parte hearing must
in All contest cases be unsatisfactory also recon-
mend the appointment OF Solicitor whose duty snail be
10 represent the Government before such commission, and
protect against all illegal fraudulent or unjust Claims
! which NAV be presented Tor their adjudication.
This District which has neither voice nor vote IN your
commend all lis wants 10 your favorable considerations
with fn confidence that you will meet them not only win
justice but with h6erally IL should De oorhe IA nu a
in this city, laid by Washington, and consecraIed by
his name is located the Capitol Of our nation the emblem
also are situated all the public buildings necessary for
lne use - VI , ,ne ,o'II ba he nr5a IF
Americans TO render This place attractive to the
he Transaction Of the public business and the preservation
Of me public records The Government should therefore,
bear liberal proportion of The burdens OF all necessary
and useful Improvements. And, es nothing coud CON
tribute more 10 the health comfort am safely OF me cy,
and the security the public buildings and records than
an abundant supply of pure water respectfully recon-
. ae as in your wisdom Won may deem proper
The ac passed your last session. making certain pro-
positions TO Texas settling the disputed boundary bet
that State and the Territory OF Ne"-Iexlco was
immec lately its passage transmitted by express TO the
Governor OF Texas 10 Dc aa oy MN peioe .ae 0eerni
Assembly for lis agreement thereto us receipt was duy
acknowledged, but no Official information tes yer beeh re-
celyed OF Tue acuon OF me 1eneai Assembly lhefeon; !!
may however be very soon expected as by lle terms Oh
the propositions submitted they were to hive been acted
upon on or before the hrst day OF me present nonth
twas hardy 70 nave oeen eHPeeea nay e sele 81
measures passed at your las session WIN tle we" OF
healing the sectional qeences %Gh naa sPIhg rom Ie
ed heir benefcent purpose All mutual concession N The
nature OF u COMPROMISE mus a1u9saay oc 1870 &
10 ie ot l,n,;nn could M, be We been nr,ned
concessions our Consutao. coa noi ne, peeu o'
and cannon DO petn9aeiy sus,asea' Si we nv gee
o. The Republic II REQUIRED many months OF discussion
atd deoeutoi 10 sccuFe ' J m ~ iajU d
Conetess N e , iGv"l L. W g sna1se 's a' d
been received WIN ullnedlute appreciation oy peope auu
safes Pe9d,cea ai saeu ~ m cI bs u,
5lts OF tht II rep % o i ,i,,n IS
nave been required by me circumstances atd coauIloh Oh
the country ocltEe Hey were ueteisa'y 10 a,sy %
IcIi!'4es hir i s,o1bar dinI i,sIrnVfn, i,sa
iaera sentiments winch are Inc strongest supports Of
| the Colisululon. hty we're hnppeo III ule siliit
Of cancellation, and ior he purpose Of concl!ailon,
le believe tgal great ia""y o o[ e s ~ b
sylnpt!%e IN lnH. PILL nl ,a ~ ,sc, or, ~ ,i VIC
main approve and are prepared IN all respects 10 SUSTAIN
these enaclmens cannot deq9 thal Inc American PEG
pie hound iogelef ny huafeu oooa aio common ,fau a.
uols, sun cle'lrn lhlaiiouH lesbLd luI tlt Culo VI
ter dhers and thai they are really to re0lke any at
@ enased urde Dr it, aa@ry ''' ' 'a' ~ ~
earded by ME settlement, in principle ana substance