Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-18
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10 the CHtSenS composing The Congressional District
m the counties Of Harrison, MOHongatiG, Preston,
OHIO, Brooke and Tyler.
The period for which was called by the indulgence
and friendship OF my iellow-cltzens having expired
may be permitted to express TO them my profound ac-
for the honorable trust reposed in me;
and TO express hope that upon review OF my opin-
IONS proceedings and votes uponthe great measures
National Policy, not only much will be found (mak-
ing due allowances Tor the iraes of human nature)
TO approve Of but convince my respectable constituents
that have at least aimed to comprehend and promote
their true interest.
The relations of the United States with foreign ma
tons, upon the most friendly and pacific footing
The successes of the Southern republics of this CONT
nent, in the achievement of their Independence our
recognizing them the great family of nations has
inspired such confidence IN their stability, to secure
tor them the favorable feelings Of England, and their
noble struggle for liberty may be considered sue
cesslully settled With these Republics we have, and
are about to enter into very valuable commercial en-
gagements by which the products of our soil and
manufactures will find valuable market. Our Navy
IS regularly increasing and useully employed. That
IN the Mediterranean is engaged to protect COM
merce from the depredations OF the Algerines-whst
on the African coast it Is viglantly employed sup
press the lnhuman traffic in slavery. The fur trade
and commerce along the Pacific Ocean, as well as the
protection of the West India trade, has also claimed
and received our undated attention.
The Army is reduced to the lowest admissible num-
Der, considering the extent OF our maritime coast and
frontier borders, it is in admirable state of efficient
organzation to skill and disclpline-rIgd economy
and accountability in expenditure.
Our coasts and borders have been explored and sur
veyed by the most skilful engineers Notifications
and all the means of defensive war, are erecting; SO
that we are, Judicousy, In time OF peace preparing
tor the eXgences OF warsknoWiag that nations, how
ever correct, mild and peaceabe their policy cannot
at all times escape from its ravages.
Post Roads and POST Offices have been established
all over the Union wherever wanted; by which faciIi~
ties afforded every citizen to communicate receive
intelligence and De enlightened upon the subjects of the
day. and the manner in which the public functionarjes
q q a rms of tharn off
The indians are educated and instructed In the great
truths OF the Christian Rellgon-in the practices of
farming and OF the mechanic arts and are there.
by enticed from savage to that OF civilized life
Our territory has been enlarged by peaceabe and
tar purchases OF them, and they in the true spirit
OF philanthropy invited to emigrae to the west of the
Mississippi, and establish themselves into social COM
munities aud governments by which, with our assis-
lance, their condition will be improved and their race
perpetuated
The purchase money of the Floridas has been paid
We are extending our territorial boundaries, and sur
veylng our public landslide prices reduced-and
offices opened and the emigration of the surplus
population OF the East, and the oppressed of the Old
World, encouraged.
err Of the government in relation 10 INTERNAL,
has been Sc tied
The appropriations have been made, directing sur
veYs to be made OF all the prominent routes
the Eastern and Western waters. In the location of
military and post roads, LARGE SUMS HAVE BEEN AU-
THoRIZED TO EXTEND THE CUMBERLAND ROAD FROM
KEELING TO ZANEsv lille, TO improve the navigation
OF the Ohio river by removing snags, saWyers &c in
which all the district is concerned but more especially
the counties of Tyler, Ohio and Brooke. Stock HAS
BEEN SUBSCRIBED TO THE DELAWARE AND CHEsAPEAKE
CANAL
The connection OF the Eastern and Western waters
by the way OF the Potomac and the MonoDgahela, has
been pronounced on examination to be paclicable at
an expense not exceeding five and half millions OF
dollars. The celebrity of this connection as a Iiga-
ment to bind the Union, to increass commerce and
trade, promote social intercourse need al present no
comment-it will be all important 10 this district in
de ed the making OF it is easily comprehended It is
due to myself to say, that have interested and ac-
quainted myself with this subject, have had full and
free conversations with the principal OF the Gov
and have agreed to accompany the Engineers
next Summer in exploring the Cheat Route which
am friendly to, and shall all proper means eonsis.
tent with national good to have the location made on
that Roue.
have by, conversation and explanation gotten the
thing IN such train that soon the people residing
in the South part OF the district viii agree on route
there Is lair prospect OF obtaining the patronage of
the government in the construction of A GREAT
ROAD through this quarter to the Ohio, Important
roads have been authorized to be opened through the
several Territories, one OF which will extend through
the Arkansas to the confines OF New Mexico which
will open to the enterprlslng citizens OF the West
valuable inland trade with the rich country of the San
ia Fe.
am pleased to be able to inform you that the site on
the Valley river was among the numb Der the commits
soners named as eligible Tor the location of the Ma.
next nearest 10 us are those on the Youghiogany and
Beaver rivers the latter which is opposite the North
end of Brooke county. L am decidedly in favor of
that on the Valley liver which will be determined on,
the next Congress- and although some objections were
urged by the commissioners against that site think
they can be removed by proper explanations
Due and mutual protection has been afforded to
Commerce, Agriculture and Manufactures. Believing
it right to encourage home Industry to be independent
OF foreign nations, to encourage an AMERICAN
SYSTEM, it by so DONG the revenue would be
JraH IauAF sun
in other words to infant struggling manufactures and
am happy to say, the result proving the correctness
oil the measure tor the revenue has and will increase.
Manufacturing estab shments are sDrnging up and the
produce OF a farmer is finding demand in a home
market
Notwithstanding much is doing to secure respect
and power abroad, put down HUMAN TRAFFIC. sup
press praces, protect trade tortltY and ex
posed frontier to muse science and skill in the army
administer justice, cvze and prevent the extinguish
ment Of the Indians, populate the wilderness Of the
West, THE FOUNDATION OF A GREAT SYS-
TEN OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS, pro-
vide for the war-worn soldier OF the Revolution, &C.
feel Infinite satisfaction in the fact that the public
debt created by the Revolution and late war, is rapidly
dmln lshing. large portion has been paid the last
two years, leaving balance to be paid OF EIGHTY-sx
MILLIONS, and the means provided to discharge that
IN the course OF ten years 1t reflect upon the fact
that no internal involuntary tax has been mposed
that the revenue derived from commerce has been
sufficient to do so much towards deaying the expen.
oil the Government, we have abundant cause to con
6tCu otloT Oh our prosperity, and
our thanks to the author OF all good Tor His kind and
protecting Providence.
In consequence of no one of the Presidential candi-
dates receiving majority of all the electoral votes
the duty of choice deyoved upon the House of Re-
representatives.. The three highest were Gen Jackson.
Mr. Adams and Mr.. Crawford Mr.. dams was cleo
ted-my VOC was given to Gen. jackson. 1t is known
that Mr.. Clay was my first choice, but when | was
satisfied that Gen Jackson the choice of the peo-
ple felt it my duty as faithful public servant to
vote correspondingIy, That Gen. Jackson is disln-
gulshed for vigour of Intellect great discrimination
OF human character, the purest patriotism and the
most gallant services, Is unquestoIabe. Mr., Adams
is however, deserving of the high office conferred on
hlm and will no doubt do honor TO the station. On
tins question as 'oeH the Iarf it was my lot to vote
differently from my colleagues, and by some it was
urged as objection to me. Whilst was always
gratiied to be found voting along side of my
worthy and able associates, felt myself at liberty,
chose TO exercise 1t INDEPENDENTLY to vote according
to the dictates of my conscience and udgment-agree-
ably to the wishes ct my constituents the best inter.
ests of the district, and the sound policy of The ma
t5OD