The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-10
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warfare; and we can scarcely hope that
any military force, combined with the
greatest vigilence, can entirely suPpressi II.
By the treaty OF Guadalupe Ilidalgo We
are bound TO protect the territory Of Mex.
leo against the incursions Of tho savage
tribes within our border, "with equal dill.
gence and energy" as if the same were
made within our territory or against our
citizens. have endeavored 10 comply, as
lar as possible, with this provision Of the
ire atty. Orders have been given to the
officers commanding on that frontier 10
consider the Mexican territory and its in
habitants as equally with our " entitled
to their protection; and to make all their
plans and arrangements with a view 10
the attainment of this object. Instructions
have also been given to the Indian COIN.
missioners and agents among these tribes,
in all treaties. TO make the clauses design.
ed for the protection OF our own citizens
apply also to those of Mexico have no
reason 10 doubt that these instructions have
been fully carried into effect. Neverthe-
less. it is probable that. in spite OF all our
efforts, some of the neighboring States Of
Mexico may have suffered, as our own
have, from depredations by the Indians.
TO the difficulties of defending our W
territory. as above mentioned. are super
added. in defending that Of Mexico, those
That arise from It's r%emoteness, from the
fact that we have no right 10 station our
troops within her limits, and thai there is
no efficient military force on the Mexican
side to co operate with u own. So long
as this shall continue to be the case, tho
number and activity Of our troops will
rather increase than diminish the evil. as
the Indians will naturally turn towards the
country where they encounter the least
resistance, Yetthese troops are necessary
to subdue them. and compel them TO mako
and observe treaties. Until this shall have
been done, neither country will enjoy any
security from their attack.
The Indiansin California, who had pre-
%vionsIy appeared Of a peaceable character,
and disposed W cultivate the friendship OF
the whites, have recently committed sever.
al acts Of hostility. AS a Iargssportion OF
the reinforcements sent to tle Mexican
frontier were drawn from the Pacific, the
military force now stationed there is
considered entirely inadequate to its de-
fence. ID cannot be increased, however
without an increase of the army; and |
again recommend that measure as indis-
pensable 10 the protection Of the frontier
| invite your attention to the suyges-
lions on this subject, and on others con-
nected with his Department., in the report
Of the Secretary Of War-
The appropriations for the support Of
the army during the current fiscal year,
ending 30th June Hexi, were reduced far
below the estimate submitted by the De-
~partnleni, The consequence OF this reduce
lion is q considerable deficiency, 10 which
! invite your attention.
The expenditures OF that Department,
for the ycarendiDg 30pb June last, were
S 5000, 1868 So. The estimates for the
year commencing LIST July next and end
ing June 80. 1858, are S7,898.77 49,
showing a reduction Of S1,l6i, 492 rs.
The Board OF Commissioners, TO whom
the management Of the affairs Of Inc Mill
tary Asylum created by the aea Of 81
March 1851 was entrusted, have selected
a site for the establishment Of an Asylum
in the vicinity of this city, which has been
approved by me. subject 10 The productions
OF a satisfactory title.
The repor, o! the Secretary Of the Navy
will exhibit the condition OF the pubic SER
vice under the supervision OF iha, Depart
ment. Our naval force alioat during the
present year has been actively and useful
ly employed in giving protection TO our
widely extended and increasing commerce
and interests in the various quarters Of the
globe, and our flag has everywhere afford.
ed the security and received the respect
inspired by the justice and liberality Of our
intercourse, and the dignity and power Of
the nation.
The expedition commanded by Lieut..
De Haven, dispatched in search oil the
British commander, Sir John Franklin,
and his companions in the Arctic Seas,
returned to New York in The month of
October. after having undergone great peril
and suffering from all unknown and dan.
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northern climate, without any satisfactory
information Of the objects Of their search,
but with new contributions to science and
navigation from the ~unfrequented polar
regions. The officers and men of the ex
petition, having been all volunteers Tor
this service. and having so conducted it as
to meetthe entire appreciation OF the Gov
eminent, it is sugg sted, as an act Of grace
and generosity. that the same allowances
oil extra pay and enolum 'nts be extended
to them that were made 10 the officers and
men Of like rating in the late exploring
expedition to the South Seas.
earnestly recommend to your attention
the necessity Of recognizing the Naval
Establishment; apportionipg and fixing tho
number Of officers in each grade; proyid.
;pr Gonna rpoIo of pron,0t;nn 10 xh, h:,k~.