The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-12-11
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last communication the survey OF the line had
been made thence westward about one hun
dred and fifty miles to the neighborhood of
the copper mines.
The commission on our part was al first Or
ganizcd on a scale which experience proved
TO be unwieldiy and attended with unneccssa-
ry expense. Orders have, therefore, been is
sued for the reduction of the number of per-
sons employed within the smallest limits, coz
sisient with the safety OF those engaged in
the service, and The prompt and effieienl exc
chlion OF their important duties.
Returns have been received from all the
officers engaged in taking The census in the
States and Territories, except California. The
superintendent employed 10 make the emu
meration in that State, has not yet made his
full report from causes, as he alleges, beyond
his control. This failure is much TO be re-
gre,ted, as il has prevented the Secretary OF
the Interior FROM making the decennial ap-
poriionmeut oil representatives. among the
States, as required by the act approved May
23d, 1850. Il is hoped, however, that the re-
turns will soon be received, and no time will
then be lost in making the Necessary appor-
sionment, and in transmitting the ceGficales
required by law.
The Superintendent OF the Seventh Census
is diligently employed, under the direction of
the Secretary of the Interior, in classifying
and arranging in tabular form, all the stalls-
tical Information derived from the returns o!
the marshals, and il is believed lha: wher the
work skall be completed, il will exhibit a
more perfect view of the populations wealth,
occupations, and social condition OF a great
country has has ever been presented TO the
world The value of such work, as the ba.
sis of enlightended legislation, can hardly be
ovcr.cslm a.ed and | earnestly hope that
in, n.,lyi f,a
appropriations necessary 10 complete the
classifica,ions, and to publish the results in a
style worthy ofthe subject and OF our national
character.
The want of uniform fee bill, prescribing
ahe compensation 10 be allowed district attor-
neys, CLERKS, marshals, and commissioners IN
civil and criminal cases is the cause OF much
yexation, injustice, and complaint. i would
recommend thorough revision OF the laws
on the whole subject, and the adoption Of
tariff Of fees which, as far as practicable, should
be uniform, and prescribe specific compen-
faxion for every service which The officer may
be required TO perform. This subject will be
fully presented in tue report OF the Secretary
of tie Interior
In my last annual message gave briefly
my reasons for believing that you possessed
the constitutional powor 10 improve the har-
navigation OF our principal rivers, and recon-
mended that appropriations should be mads
for completing such works as had already
been coin mmenced, and for commencing such
others as might seem TO the wisdom OF Con-
gress 10 be OF public and general importance.
Without repeating the reasons then urged, |
deem it my duty again 10 call your attention
TO this important SUBJECT. The works on ma
NY of the harbors were left in an unfinished
state, had consequently exposed to the action
OF the elements: which is fast destroying, them.
Great Numbers OF lives, aud vast amounts OF
properly are annually lost for want of safe and
convenient harbors on the lakes. None but
those who have been exposed TO that DANCE
Ious navigation can fully appreciate the inn
portance OF this subject. The whole norlh-
west appeals 10 you for relief, and trust their
appeal will receive due consideration at your
hands.
The same is in measure true in regard TO
somo of the harbors and inlets on the sea
coast
The unobslmc,ed navigation of our large
rivers is OF equal importance. Our settle
menis are now extending TO the sources oil the
great rivers whieh empty into, and form part
of The Mississippi, aud the value oil the public
lan1s in those regions would be greatly eu-
hanced by freeing The navigation OF these wa
lhis great interest, deem j, my duty again 10
urge upon Congress to make such appropria-
tions for those improvements as they may
deem necessary.
The survey OF the Delta of the Mississippi,
with a view 10 the prevention ofthe oyeritows
that have proved so disastrous 10 that region
of country, have been nearly completed, and
the reports thereof are now III course OF prep.
aration, and will shortly be laid before you.
The protection Of our Southwestern frontier,
and of the adjacent Mexican States, against
the Indian tribes within our border, has claim
ed my earnest and constant attention. Con-
gress having failed, al the last session, 10 a.
dopt my recommendation that an additional
regiment of mounted men specially adapted
TO thai service should be raised, all that re-
manned TO be done was TO make the best use
of the means of my disposal. Accordingly,
all the troops adapted 10 that service that
could be properly spared from other quarters
have been concentrated on that frontier, and
officers of high reputation selected 10 com
mand them. new arrangement oil the mill
tary posts has also been made, Shcreby The
troops are brought nearer 10 The Mexican
frontier and 10 the tribes they are intended to
overawe.
Sufficient time has moi vet elapsedto realize
all the benefits that are expected 10 result from
these arrangements, but nave every reason
20 hope that they will elTeciually check their
maiauding expeditions. The nature of the
country, which furnishes little for the support
of an army, and abouds IN places Of refuge
and concealment, is remarkably well adapted
90 This predatory warfare and we can scarce.
1y hepe that any military force combined with
ihs greatest vigilance, can entirely suppress
IL.
BY the treaty of Guadalupe Hilalgo we are
bound to project the territory OF Mexico against
the incursions of the savage tribes within our
border "wilh equal diligence and energy" as
if the same were made within our territory or
against our citizens. have endeavored TO
comply, as far as possible, with this provision
of the treaty. Orders have been given TO the
officers commanding on that frontier to con-
slider the Mexican territory and its inhabitants
as equally with our own entitled TO their
protection; and 10 make all their plans
and arrangements with view TO ,he
attainment Of this OBJECT Instructions have
also been given 10 the Indian commissioners
and agents among these tribes and agents
ia all treaties, to make the clauses designed
for The protection ofour own citizens apply
also 10 those of Mexico. have no reason 10
doubt that these instructions have been fully
carried into effect Nevertheless il is proba-