Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-12-11


o'a'e, 1t is understood, has assigned no por-
uon OF her territory TO the Indians, but as
ias' as her settlements advance, lays it of
In,o counties, and proceeds to survey and
seii H. This policy manifeslly tends, not
,ony 10 alarm and irritate the Indians, but
10 compel Them 10 resort 10 plunder for SUBJ
sls'ance. 1t is deprives this government, of
Nhai influence and control over them without
wnich no durable peace can ever exist be-
tween them and the whites. trust, there.
lore, that due regard for her own interests,
ana from consideration of humanity and
justice, will induce that State TO assign a
small portion of her vast domain for the pro-
Vlsional occupancy Of the small remnants Of
tribes within her borders, subiec, of course
70 her ownership and eventual jurisdiction.
1T she should fail 10 do that, the fulflrnent
OF our treaty stipulatons with Mexico, and
our duty 10 the Indians themselves, will, il
Is feared, become subject of serious en-
oarrasment TO The Government. II is hoped
however, that timely ard just provision by
Iexas may avert this evil.
No appropriations for Notifications were
made al the two last sessions of Congress
ihe cause Of this omission is, probably, to
be found in growing belief that the sys-
tenn of Notifications adopted in 1916, and
heretofore acted on, requires revision.
The subject certainly deserves full aud
caretul investigation, but is should not be
delayed longer than can be avoided. In the
meantime there are certain works which
have been commenced-so Of them near
" mpleted-designed to protect onr prin-
;ipal seaports from Bosom TO New Ofleans,
md few other important points In re.
gard TO the necessity for these works, it is
believed that little difference Of opinion ex-
sis among military mCn. ! therefore re-
'oinmend that the appropriations necessary
prosecute them be made.
L invite your attention 10 the remarks on
. his subject, and on ohers connected with
Ils Department, contained in the accOmpa-
iyiug report of the Secretary Of War.
Measures have been taken 10 carry into
fleet the law of the last session making
rovisions for the improvement Of certain
vers and harbors, and it is believed that
ie arrangements made for that purpose will
ombiue efficiency with economy. Owing
liety 10 the advanced season when the act
as passed, little has yet been done in re-
ard 10 many of the works beyond making
le necessary ptep1rations. With respect
a view OF The Improvements the sums al
ady appropriated will suffice 10 complete
em, bu, most Of !hem will acquire addi-
DUAL appropriations | Trust these appro-
ialions will be made, and that this wise
ID beneiicIent policy, SO auspicuously ~
med, will be coHliru ii Grea, care
iould be taken, however, 10 commence no
ok which is not Of sufficient Importance
The commerce of the country to be view
as national in lis character Bat works
niGh have been commenced should not be
scoainued uulil completed, as otherwise
\ / sums expended viii, in most cases; be
y. /.
The report from the Navy Department
VIII inform you OF the prosperous condition
ui The branch OF the public service commit
ted 10 lis charge. 1t presents 10 your con-
sideIation taany topics and suggestions oil
which ask your approval 1t exhibits an
uuusus| degree OF activity in ,ha operations
tf the Department during the past year.
The preparations for the Japan expedition,
to which have already alluded, the ar
engagements made for the explorations and
survey OF the Cuba Seas, the Northern Pa
eI6c and Behring'S Straits, The inciPent
measures taken towards reconnaissance ot
n. continent of Africa eastward of Liber-
Ia the preparation ioI All early eXamna-
ion of the tributaries of the river Ia Plata,
which recent decree of the provisional
thief of the ArtsuIine Confederation has
opened to navigation all these enterprises,
aud the means by which they are proposed
% be accomplished. have commanded my
rulI appoballon, aud have no doubt will be
productive OF most useful results.
Two officers of The navy were heretofore
instructed 10 explore the hole extent OF the
Amazon river from the confines OF Peru 10
is mouth. The return Of one OF them has
)la ,ed in the possession oi the Government
m interesting anI valuable account OF the
haracter aud resorces Of country abound
NJ in the materials of commerce, and
Which, if opened to The industry Of the
world, will prove an ineXhaustlble fund of
veal Ii. The report of this exploration will
)e communicated 10 you as soon as il is
Completed.
.At?onS other subjects offered 10 your no.
ice by the Secretary OF The Navy. | select
or special comme"dation, in view of lis
:unuexion with the interests OF the navy,
he plan submitted by HIM Tor the establish
neal o9 permanent corps ol seamen, aud
he suggestions he has presented iorshe re-
,rganizalon of the Naval Academy.F
In reference TO the first of these, | take
occasion 10 say that | think it will greatly
improve the efficiency OF the service, and
hat regard ites still more entitled 10 favor
or the salutary influence il must exert upon
he naval discipline, now greatly disturbed
" the increasing spirit OF lnsuboTdI aion,
esnllug from our prcsen, system. The plan
lropUsed for the organization OF The seanen
FINISHES iudicious substitute for the law
+ September, 1850, aboishng copora. pun
SulnGul, anu SdAl>ldS|O'hl suH'ui'o 'iO pOii
OF that act, under condition well adapted
o maintain the authority OF command and
he orde: and security Of our ships. II Is
relieved that any change which proposes
permanently to dispense with this mode of
puniShmenl, should be proceeded by a system
{ enlistment which shall supply the navy
With seamen of the most mertorions class,
those good department and pride Of charac
nay preclude all occasion for a resort 10
penalties of harsh or degrading nature.
The safety of ship and her crew is often
dependent upon immediate obedience 10 Il
ommand, and the authority 10 enforce il
aust be equally ready. The arrests of a
efractory seaman in such moments, not
My depriees the ship OF Indispensable aid,
OF imposes necessity for double service
II olhers whose fidelity to their duties may
e relied upon in such an emergency The
xposure TO this increased end arauous labor
ince the passage of the az, Of 1850, has
Iready had, to most Observable and inju'
Gus extent, the effect of preventing the en-
stmeni OF the best seamen in The navy -
he plan now suggested is designed TO pro-
lote a condition of service in which this
bjeciion will no longer exist. The details
this plan may be established in great part