The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-12-12

Gers commanding on that frontier to consi.
der the Mexican territory and its inhabitants
as equally with our own entitled to their
protection; and TO make all their plans and
arrangements with a view to the alta inment
of this object. Instructions have also been
given to tho Indian commissioners, and a.
mong these tribes in all lres ties to make the
clauses designed for the protection OF our
own citizens apply ais" to those OF Mexico
have no JASON to doubt that these inslruc.
tons have bern fully carried into effect
Nevertheless, 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 the depredalions BY the In.
dams.
TO the difficulties of defending our own
territory, as above mentioned, arc supered-
ded. in defending that of Mexico. those that
arise from its remoteness, from the fact we
have n" right to station our troops within
her limits and that there is no efficient mill
lary force IN the Mexican side 10 Chopper
ate with our own. So long as this sha u
continue to be the case, the number and &C.
'viry of our troops will rather increase than
diminish the evil. as the Indians will natur.
ally turn towards that country where they
encounter the least resistance. Yet these
troops are necessary to subdue them. and 10
compel them to make and observe treaties.
Until this shall have been done, neither
country will enjoy any security from their
attacks.
The Indians IN California, who Ind PEE
viously appeared Of peaceab'e character.
and disposed to cultivate the friendship Of
the whites, have recently committed sever
oil acts Of hostility. As O large portion OF
the felnforcemcnts sent to the Mexican
frontier were drawn from the Pacific, the
military force now stationed there is consl-
dered entirely inadequate to its defence. II
cannot be increased. however, without. an
increase of the army; and again recon.
mend that measure as indispensable 10 the
protection Of the frontier.
invite your attention to the suggestions
on this subject. aud on others connected
with his Depa r,ment. in the report Of the
Secretary of War.
The appropriations for the support Of the
army during the currcn fiscal year ending
80 b June next. were reduced far below the
estimate submitted by the Department. The
consequence of this reduc ion IL n considers
able deficiency, to which invite yuur ear
y attention.
The expenditures Of that Department.
for the year ending Both Jnne last. were
$4,000 26' 50. The es,im'tes for the
year commencing 1t July next and ending
June 30. 1853. are 81 1913 775 So; showing
a reduction of $l. lGl ,492 Is.
The Bonrd Of Commissioners. to whom
I.l e In NJ IL
,ary Asylum created by the act of 3rd Of
March last was entrusted. have selected o
site for the establish, ncnt of an Asylum in
the vicinity Of this city, which has been
, approved by me, SUBJECT TO the production
of n satisfactory title.
The report of the Secretary of the Navy
will EXHIBIT The condition of the public
service uEdtr the supervision Of that Do.
purtment. Our naval force uhoat during
The present year, has been actively employ.
ed in giving protection to our widely ex'
tended and increasing commerce and inter-
esls in the various quarters Of the globe
and our flag has every where afforded the
security and received The respect inspired
by the justice and lberaliiy Of our inter
3 course and the dignity and power Of the
, nation.
The expedition commanded by Licuten-
8 ant De Haven, despatched in search OF the
British commander. Sir John Franklin, ant
his companions in the Arctic Seas, returned
= to New York in the month Of October, afte
S having undergone great peril and suffering
{ from an unknown onG dangerous navisa
= ton. and the rigors Of a northern climate
0 without any satisfactory information OF tn
I.l -x,c hi. .,k, bat I'll,
r tributions to science and navigation from
:, the unfrcquenlcd polar regions. The otfi
e GERS and men Of the expedition. having beef
all volunteers for this service, and havin!
d so conducted it as to meet the entire appro
0 baton of the Government, it is suggested
as an act of grace and generosity, that tn
e same allowances Of extra pay and emolu
= ments be extended to them. that were mad
# to the officer. aud men Of like rating in tn
d late exploring expedition to the South Seas
: | earnestly recommend to your attention
= the necessity Of r. organizing the Nuva! Is'n
e b'lshmeEt, appcrti'ning end fixing the mum
= Der of officers IN; ca CHI grade, providing som
!. mode OF promotion to the higher grades q
}. the navy, having reference to merit and ca
s paciiy, rather than seniority or date of en-
n lry into the service, and for retiring fror
the effective list upon the reduced pay ,hos
}. who may be incompetent TO the performanc
e of active duty. Asa measure Of econom
o as well ns Of efficiency in this arm Of tn
l. service, the provision last mentioned is EN-
n inen,ly worthy Of your consideration.
e The determination Of the questions of re
a,ive rank between the sea officers aud CT
i wi officers of the army and navy, in the va
), rious grades Of each. will also merit you
:, attention. The failure to provide any sui
, sIi'ute, when corporal punishment wa
81 abolished for offences in the navy, has &C
II cssioned the converting Of numerous cou'
n martials upon the arrival of vessels in por
,e and is believed TO have had an injurious ef
% feet upon The discipline and efficiency of III
i service. To moderate punishment from on
d grade to another is among the humane re
r forms of tho age; but TO abolish ono of 81
l. verify, which applied so generally TO offer
h ces on ship board, and provide nothing
A its stead, is to suppose a progress Of i'm
IS provemcnt in every individual among ses
70 men which is not assumed by the Legisls
o ture in respect to any other class OF men,