Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-12-05

as lossule. villa tnis ProNlsiun W fuo He"'!.
lrrs have seea sivea ,a lss off ERE COMA ming
on that frontier 10 eossidss lis MekHsn terfii ~
and is inhabitants as ,qualiy with our avn enti-
tied To their projections; and 10 make all their plans
and arrangement. with view 10 the attainment
of this object Instructions have also been given
to the Indian commissioners aud agents among
these tribe, in all tisalics, 10 make The eauses de-
signed for tbs protection # our own eiizens apply
also To those of Mexico. have no reason t. doubt
that these Instructions have beon fslls carried il'
10 effect Nevertheless, il is prob bla that in spite
II all our efforts, SONS Vt The neiahuorns s.a,es
of Mexico may have suffered, as ous OVID hsvo,
irlni lep,edsiions by the Indians.
10 The d.ihcullcs Of defending our o~n territory.
as above mentioned, are superadled, IN defending
that of Mexico, those that arise from is rennic-
ness, from tho fact that have no right to station
our iriops within her limits end that there Ia nu
efficient military forcs on tho Mexican side to Co.
operate with our own. So long NJ this shall con
inue 10 he ihc case, the nunbeE snd activity el
our troops will rather Increase than deninisa The
evil, as the Indians will naturally turn towards
that country wheIs hsy enc ,unier the least ress-
lance. Yet these troops necessary to subdut
them, and to compel ia u, 10 make and observe
treaties. Uuiil this Aha have heen tlons neilhss
country will enioysany security nom their attacks.
Tho Indians in Cal,tornis, WIN had previously
appeared Of i,cacesble character, and disposed 10
cutivaie he enlship OF the whites, have recent
~ COMMITTED scvcral acss Of hostility. As large
portion OF tho rcinforcenen,s sent IN Tho Msx'esn
ioniior were drawn from the Pacific, the military
lforce now stationed thcre is considered eniiiely
inadequate tn liza defence 1t cannot be Increased,
however, without an increase of the army; and
II assin recommend ihsi measure as Indispensable
To the protection Of the frontier.
invite your attention 10 the suggestions on
this subject. and on others connected with his d.
Iparincn,, in the report u tbs Secretary of War.
The appropriation for rho support Of 'hr army
during The current i-esl year ending 30th June
flnest, were reduced far below the estimate submit
ted by tho Department. The consequence uf this
reiuction is a considerable deficiency, 10 which
Invite your early attention.
Tbs expenditures OF that Department, for thu
wear ending jOlh Of June last, were $H,U0O,cbS 5S.
lTho estimates for the year commencing Isl OF lu-
ly next and onding Juns 3Oth, 1858, ars s1,S9s.-
l775 50; showing a reduction of Si,lol ,492 rs.
The board Of Commissioners, 10 whom the
management Of the ufIairs OF the Military Asylum
lcrea,ed ly The ae, 81 March LAST was entrusted
lhave srlpesod siia for the establishment Of an
Asylum in the vicinity OF this city, which has
lbeen approved ny mo, subject to tho production s
satisfactory title.
Tbs rrpor, of The Secretary n the Navy viii
lexhbit the condition If tbs public sarvieo undei
ths supe, vision Of that Department Our nsva
lforce nhoai during the present year has bean ae
lively and usefiiliy employed in giving projections
10 ouI widely and increasing comnerc'
and inleresis in the various quarters Of The eob'
and our d,g has o,srywhere afforded the securlt,
and received tho respect inspired by the justice
and lihefality Of our intercourse. and the dignity
asd pawsr Of tbs nation.
The erpedition commanded by Lieutenant d.
: Haven, dcepsched in search Of the British com
IN snder. Sir John franklin. and his companion
I, in the Arctic Sens, returned tn New York in thu
month Of October, and having Undergone grea
peril snd suffering nom an unknown and danger
ass nsvgafion and tbs risors of northern eli
mate, without any satisfactory information of I'll
objects Of their search. but with contribution
10 sceBss and navigation from the unfIequrnie'
polar rpqiona. The officers snd nen Of the er
psdition, having been s VOLUNTEERS fer ths service
' aud having so sontresd It 90 TO meet the enlir
sporoh-';s,i af the Government, "A rs suggested
.i-i an act Of grace and generosity. that abs sam
A allowances af -rtr~ paw and emolumenss be ex
tended 10 theta that we're made 10 the onieo's -
mon Of like rating in the late exploring espediio
, 10 tho Buuih Seas.
. estnes,ly recon- mend to your attention tho n,
4 ocssiiy Of rsorssnizing tho Naval Establishment
= apportioning and fixing the number Of officers
saeh grade. providing some nnle Of promotion
!. ,hs higher grades Of tho aavy, having rcierent
: 10 merit and capacity. rather than seniority
duto of entry into The service, and for retiring fro
1.-The effective list upon reduced pay those who mi
= Inc incnnp etenl 10 the performance Of active dut
II As measure OF economy az well ss Of efficiency
This arm of the service. The provision lssi me
=. toned is sminsnily worthy of your eonnderalio
=, The dissemination Of tbs question: Of rcati
- rank betweea the officers and civil officers
" shs navy, and betw~en officers Of the arny al
navy, in the various grades Of each. will slso me
=. YOUR attention. The failure 70 provide any su
s,itute, uheu corporal punishment wss sbolish
lior offences in the navy. hiss oeeasionsd the co
lssnins of numerous courts-maTlisl upon the arr
=, al OF yessels 10 port, aud is believed to have b
= Ian injurious effect npon hedisciplinc aud otfics
|. lev Of tho service. To moderate punishment fro
. one grade 10 another Is among the humans reforf
I. of the age out TO abolish u severity, viii
:. applied 20 generally TO offences on shipbosrj, 81
= nrovide nothing in It's stead, Is 10 suppose q pr
;, sress Of improvement 10 every individual smo
a seasaen which is not assumed by Me Leglsstu
liz respect 70 any other class Of men. 1t is hop
a. that Congress, in The ample opportunity AFFORD
By the present session. will thoroughly invss,g'
I. luis important subject, and establish such mot
~, of determining guilt, and such srsd,tions Of pr
II, lishmsui as sre consistsn, with humanity and I
on personal rights Of individuals, and at the ss
lime shall ensure the most energetic aud effir
n. performance OF duty and the suppression Of cri
's, La our ships Of wsr.
d Inc stone dock Ia me navy ysto az Nos
Ian which was len yesrs in process Of construction
boon so far finished Re be surrendered up 70
,.,. authorities Of tbs ysfd. The dry dock at rh
ldelphia s reported complssei, and is sxpee
soon TO be Tasted and delivered over TO the age
~ lof .hs Government That q, Portsmouth, n
'inh ampshire is also nearly ready for delivery;
- Ia conirsct has been concluded, ssrssably to
Avn, act Of Congress 81 lis lass session. for fosi
=. l.setloasl dock tho Bay Of SHn Franeiscs.
20 invite your aitention TO the Recommendation Of
NJ, Dspsi tmsnl touching the establishment Of n
,,o iysrd in combustion with this dock on The Psr
nn, Such station il highly necszsary 10 The cow
ence and effectiveness Of our heei In that oo,
,;,h which must be expected to ncrssse with the gro
srs Of commerce, and the rapid extension Of eur vi
ava fisheries over its waters.
I'M Tho Naval Academy al Annapolis, under q
,,lv Sised and improved system Of regulations, now
fords opportunities Of education and instruction
the pupils quite equal II is believed, for profess
.r 81 improvement, 10 those enji ysd by the cadet
,ss tbs HILLARY Academy. A large class Of se'
ID midshipmsn was received al the commencement
,on the lsst scsdsmie term, and practceship
~ been attached .o the institution, 10 afford The
an pless means for fsgslst instruction In sesmsns
ma. IS we'll rs for cruises during the vacations Of u
a or four months IN each wear.