Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-12-11


protection Of the Southwestern frontier and
OF the adjacent Mexican States against In
dian tribes within our borders has claimed
my earnest and constant attention. Con-
grcss having failed at the last session 20
adopt my recommendation that an addition
ri Regiment Of mounted men especially
adopted TO the service, should be raised, al
Iihat remained to be done was TO make the
best use of the means at my disposal. Ac-
cording'y all the troops adapted to its SER
vice, that could properly be spared from 9TH
or quarters, have been concentrated on that
frontier, and officers Of high reputation Sc
'coted TO commend them. A new arrange
mcnt Of the Military posts has also been
made. whereby the troops are brought near
cr to the Mexican frontier, and TO the tribes
they arc intcnted 10 overawe.
Sufficient time has not yet elapsed to realise all
the benefits that arc expected to result from these
arrangements. but have every reason 10 hope they
will ciectuav check their marauding expeditions.
The nature OF the county which flu ni'hes little
or no food for an army, and abounds in places
Of refuge and concealment is remarkably well
adopted to their predatory warfare. We can
scarcely hope that any military force can entirely
suppress II.
BY ihe treaty Of Guadaloupe Hidaigo, we are
bound 20 project the territory Of Mexico against
the ncursions of the savage tribes within orr Dor
dcrs, with equal diligence and energy as if the
same was within our own territory, against our
citizens. | have endeayorcd TO comply with the
provisions OF die treaty. Orders have been given
10 The Officers commanding on that front 10 con-
s'der the Mexican frontier and its Inhabitants as
equally with our own entitled 10 their protection.
and TO make all their plans and arrangements with
a view TO The attainment of that object Instrtlc-
lions have also been given 10 the Indian Commiss-
toner's and agents among these tribes in all treaties
10 make the clauses designated for the protect on
of cur own citizens, apply also 10 those Of Next
CO. | have no reason 10 doubt that these nstruc-
tons have been fully carried into effect.
Nevertheless ii is probable that in spite Of all
our efforts. some of the nejglboring States of
Mexico may have suffered as our own have, from
derIadatiols from the Indians. To The difficulties
of defend NJ our own territory, os above meu-
toned, are surcradded, in that Of defending Next
leo, those that arise from its rcmoCeneSs--lrom the
fact that had no right 10 station troops with
in her mt7that there is no military force Oh the
NJ XiCan side and so long as this shall continue TO
he the case, the number and activity Of or troops
viii rather increase than diminish the evil, as the
Indians will naturally turn towards that country
! where they encounter the least resistance. Vet
those troops are necessary TO subdue them, and TO
! cCmnel them to make and observe treaties Until
this shall have been done. neither country win en-
! enjoy any security from their attacks. The In
| dams in California who had previously anpCa ed Of
pcaccable character, and disposed 10 cultivate tho
| friendship OF the whites, have rCce.tiy committed
several acts Of hostility. As a large portion OF
| the reinfOrcements 10 the Mexican frontier were
drawn from the Pacific. the military force now
stationed there is considered entirely inadequate 10
! its defence II cannot be increased however. with
out an increase of the army, and again recon-
mend that measure as indispensable 10 the protec-
ton OF The frontier. | invite youT attention 10 the
subject. and on others conuecied with the depart
Iaent. in the repo Of the Secretary OF War. Tao
expenditures Of that department for The year ending
the Seth of June last, were S9O62 $50. The Csii.
mates for the year commencing the III of July
next. and ending June 3Uth, 1883 are 1895 III
SO. showing reduction Of 81 al .I0l -. The
Board of Commissioners to whom the manage
ment of the military asylum, created by act OF
March Sd last, was entrusted, have selected site
for the establishment of an asylum in the vicinity
of this city, which has been approved by me, sub
icct 10 The production of a satisfactory title.
The appropriations for ,hc support of the army
during the current fiscal year, ending the 3Oih o.
June next, were reduced far below the estimai,
submitted by the department. The consequence Of
!, this reduction is a considerable deficiency to whicl
/ invite Your early attention.
The rcpOlt OF the Secretary Of the Navy vii
exhibit the condition Of public service under tn,
: supervision of that department. Oar naval fore
ailoat during the present year has been actjyei,
and uscfuIly employed in giving protection 70 on
wide extended aud increasing commerce and inter
ess in various quarters OF the globe; and our IA
has every where afforded security, received tn
. respect inspired by line justice and hbg,aiity o
our intercourse, and the dignity and power of TIA
nation.
: The expedition commanded by Lieut.. Deliver
/, despaichtd in search of the British commander s
> John Franklin, and his companions on the Arct.
: ocean. returned TO Now York IN The month Of OctC
i her, after having undergone great peril and suite
: ing fIuA an unknown aad GangU. Gus nav gatIOI
! and the r.IO-s OF the northern climate without an
Leaf If al he
search, bal with new contributions TO science Al.
u navigation. TIE officers and men Of The cNPcd
Il ton, hay ilg been all Volunteers N the service, al
having o conducted It 10 meet the entire appIt
baton OF the government ii IS suggested, as an a
Of grace and generosity, that hc same a!lo%au,
= and eniOUmcEts be extended TO them that we
made 10 The officers and men of Ike rating in [.
: late exploring expedition 10 the Sonth seas.
., earnestly recommend 10 you the necessity OF Il
-. o-garlZatlon of the navel establishment Of al
d po-toning and fixing he number of Offices in cal
eradC; providing some mode OF promotion 70 Il
J. higher grades OF The navy having reference 10 m
r., r and capacity, rather than seniority or date OF e
try IN the service; and for retiring from the effect
> list, upon reduced pay, those who may be mcomp
e tent 10 The perio nance OF active duly. As me
-I sure Of economy, as well as Of efficiency in Il
81 arm Of the service, the provision last mentioned
d worthy of your consideration. The determnGtt
> OF The question OF relative rank between the sea
~ fcers and civil officers of The navy, and between
;
, each VII also merit your attention. TIE fiiu
' 10 provide any substitute when corporal pun.s
ment was abolished FOR offences in the navy, h
n occasiouod the converting of numerous cou.t-m;
m tails upon the arrivals OF vessels IN pot, and II
'e believed 10 have had an injurious effect upon
r discipline and efficiency Of the service Modegi
I'd punishment, from one grade to another, Is aino
,d the humane reforms Of government To aboi
,o one OF severity, which applied so generally to
" fences on shpboord, and provide nothing in
IL stead, is 10 suppose progress and improvement
e. every individual among seamCn, which is not
he sumcd by the Legislature in respect 10 any od
e- he opportunity afforded by the present sess.
he WIN ito ouciy investigate this subject, and est
Ity such modes Of determining guilt, and snch graf
,r- t.ons Of punishment as are consistent with hum
Lo ity and ,he rights Of individuals, and at the sa
llr zinc shall insure the most energetic aud cii!c
nj performance of dulyj and the suppression
he crimes on our ships OF war.
Tie stone dock in the Navy Yard at New Yo