Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-12-16

ding and paving the streets aud avenues and enclosing
and ebeiiishing the public grounds within the city Of
Washington.
commend all these objects, together with The char
liable institutions Of the District, your favorable
gard.
Every effort has been made 10 protect our frontier,
and that of the adjoining Mexican States from the in
cursions Of the 1ndnn tribes. OF about 900 men Of
which the army is composed nearly 5000 nrc employ
ed in the defence of the newly acquired territory lin
GLIDING Texas,) and Of emgrants proceeding thereto
am gratifed say that these efforts have been unu-
sually successful With the exception of some partial
outbreaks ia California md Oregon and occasional dep
rotations portion Of the Rio Gande, owing il is be-
eved to the disturbed state Uf that border region the
nronds Of the Indians have been cectuny restrained
Experience has shown however, that whenever the
two races are brought into contact, collisions will irev
itnby occur To prevent these collisions the United
States have generally set apart portions of their terri
tory FOR the exclusive patton of the Indian tribes
difficulty occurs however, in the application of this
policy to Texas By the terms of the compact by which
that State was admitted into the Unon she retained
the ownership Of all the vacant lands within her limits
The Government Of that State It is understood has u.s.
signed portion Of her territory to the Indians; but
as fast as her settlements advance lays off into
ties and proceeds to survey and sell it. This policy
manifcsty tends not only to alarm and irrae the In
dinns but to compel them to plumber for sub
sstence. 1t also deprves this Government of that in
hucnce aud control over them without which no durable
peace can ever exist between them and the whites 1
trust therefore, that due regard for her own inter
ests apart from considerations Of humanity and JUS
tce, will induce that State to assign n small portion
of her vast domain for the provisional occupancy of
the small remnants of tribes within her borders sub
ect Of course to her ownership and eventual urisdic-
ton Ii she should fail to do this, the fuflment of
our treaty spulations with Mexico, and our duty to
the Indians themselves will il is feared become n sub
ject of serious embarrassment to the oyenment II
Is hoped, however, that timely and lust provision by
| Texas may avert this evil.
No appropriations for Notifications were made at the
two last sessions of Congress The cause Of this oms
sion is probably to be found in growing belief that
the system Of Notifications adopted in 1896 and here
tofore acted on, requires revision.
Ihe subject certainly deserves full and careful nves
legations but II should not be delayed longer than
be avoided. In the meantime there arc certain works
which have been ccmmenced-some of them nearly
compleed-designed to protect principal seaports
from Boston to New Orleans, and few other important
points In regard to the necessity for these works. it
Is believed that little difference of opinion exists among
military men. therefore recommend that the appro-
\ priations necessary to prosecute them be made.
invite your attention to the remarks on this subject
and on others connected with this Department. con-
tanned in the accompanying report of the Secretary of
War.
Measures have been taken to carry into effect the
law OF the last session making provision for the i'm
proremcnt of certain rivers and harbors and it is be-
heved that the arrangements made for that purpose
will combine efficiency with economy. Owing chiefly
to the advanced session when the act was passed little
mas yet been done in regard to many Of the works
beyond making the necessary preparations. With re-
spect to few Of the improvements the sums already
appropriated will suffice to complete them but most Of
them will require additional appropriations trus,
that these appropriations will be ag, and that this
wise and benifcent policy, 50 auspiciousy resumed
VIII he continued Great care should be taken. how.
ever to commence work which is not Of sufficient
Importance to the commerce of the country to be viewed
as national i'll its character. But works which have
been commenced should not be discontinued until COM
pleted as otherwise the expended will, in most
cases, be lost.
g The report from the Navy Department will inform
you OF the prosperous condition Of the branch of the
public service committed to its charge. 1t presents to
your consideration many topics and suggestions Of
winch ask your approval. 1t exhibits unusual de-
gree OF activity in the operations of the Department du
ring the past year The preparations for the Japan ex
petition, to which have already alluded: the arrange
mens made for the exploration and survey of the Chi
ma Seas, the Northern Pacific and Behring's Straits:
the lncipient measures taken towards reconnaissance
OF the continent of Africa eastward Of Liberia; the pre-
paratlon for an early examination of the tributaries
u the river La Plata. which decree of the pro
visona chief OF the Argentine Confederation has OPEN
ed to navigation: all these enterprises and the means
by which they are proposed to be accomplished, have
commanded my full appreciation, and have no doubt
. MIL be productive of most useful results.
Two officers Of the Navy heretofore instructed
to explore the whole extent of the Amazon river from
the confines Of Peru to its mouth The return of one
of them has placed in the possession of the Government
an interesting and valuable account of the character
and resources Of country Astounding in the material:
oil commerce and which if opened to the industry Ct the
report Of this exploration will be communicated to you
/ as soon as ii is completed.
Among other subjects offered to your notice by the
secretary Ut the Navy, select for special cOmmenda
non IN view Of its conneXOn with the interests Of the
= Navy, the plan submitted by him for the establish
ment Of permanent corps Of seamen and the sugges
tons he has presented for the reorganization If the Ma
D val Academy.
In reference to the first Of these take occasion Il
say that think it will greatly improve the efficiency
of the service, and that regard it still more entitled
to favor for the salutary influence it exert upon
the naval discipline, now greatly disturbed by the in
creasng spirit Of characterization, resulting from ouI
present system. The plan proposed for the organza
non OF the seanen furnishes uliciou substitute
for the law OF september, 1850, aboshng corporal Dun
lsment and satisfactorily sustains the policy of that
act, under conditions well adapted to maintain the au
thorty Of command and the order and security Of ON
ships. 1t Is believed that any change which propose.
permanently todspense with this mode Of punishment
shon!d be preceded by n system Of enlistment, which
shall supply the navy with Of the most merito
rous class, whose good deportme and pride Of charac
ter may preclude all occasion for resort to penaltie
of harsh or degrading nature. The safety Of shin
and crew Is often dependent upon the immediate ODE
dience TO Il commando and the authority to enforce i
must be equally ready The arrest OF refractory sea
man in such moments not only deprives u ship Of in
dispensabe aid. but imposes necessity for double ser
vice others whose fidelity their duties may be
lled upon IN such an emergency. The plan nov
suggested is designed to promote condition Of servc
in (which this objection will no longer exist. The de
talls Of this plan may be established in great part
not altogether, by the Executive, under the authort
of existing laws; but have thought it proper in &c
corance with the suggestion of the Secretary Of tn
Navy, to submit it to your approval.
The other proposition Of the report to which hay
referred-the reorganization Of the Naval Academy
recommend to your attention q project worthy o
. your encouragement and support. The valuable ser
vice already rendered by this institution entle it
the continuance of your fostering care.
Your attention is respectfully called to the report
the Postmaster General for the detailed operation o
his Department during the last fiscal year. from whic
It will be seen that the receipts from postages 70
that time, less by 81 43l go than for the pre-
ceding fiscal year, being decrease Of about % pc
0 cent.
This diminutOn is attributable to the reduction
the rates Of postage made by the of March 1851
which reduction took effect at the commencement Of tn
: last fiscal year.
Although in its operation during the last year. tn
act referred to has not fulfilled the predictions Of il
friends by increasing the spondence of the counr
in proportion to the reduction Of postage, should ne
vertheless question the policy Of returning highe
rates. Experience warrants the expectation that tn
community becomes accustomed 10 cheap postage col
i respondence will increase. 1t is believed that fror
this cause, and from the rapid growth Of the country
in population and business the receipts Of the Depar
men must ultimately exceed the expenses, and that til