The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-26
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The Administration

All time in the history OF this country has the gen
era government been burdened with such numerous and
various duties a. at the present time As our population
increases and Our territory is extended, the dues OF the
several departments OF The government are multiplied.
and increased in magnitude and responsibility. a
Take for instance, the Post Office Department A third
OF century ago the mail routes bu, few thou
said miles In extent all inland the contracts simple, and
principally with stage companies; and then the demand
for the speed in forwarding The mails which dsngu
this fss, age was unknown The duties OF the Post
master General then rrhng compared with bis du-
lies now, when the mail routes extended ,enfod, the
number OF poslnssts increased 6veold; foreign and
California mail lines. and lines by land and sea csab.
shed and mails BY railroads, siesmers aud all the
rapid modes OF conveyance that send INTEL gence,
and vast quantities OF written and printed matter for
taeniy Eve millions OF people whole continent,
and TO foreign lands. The duties Of this department, Of
the public setyica now FIVE times great as they
were tweniy-hy years ago.
A Third Of a century ago this nation had intimate for
egh relations with but few OF the nations OF The earth
Now. wide is the range OF commerce, that
even, happen IN any part Of the world in which
this county no, Interested and to which the attention
aud OF the STATE Depamen, OF the government is
not required.
third OF a century ago our revenue was some fifteen
million dollars Now, i, is about four times tina, sum ;
and requires OF the Treasury Department four times The
laboT IN It's CoiltCton ulkDufstfnfnt ne same
OF the Departments Of War, Navy Interior, and At
torrey General As the population, territory, commerce.
wealth. business, and various relations OF The country
increase the duties aud OF the government
increa-e And ii may, believe, be safely asserted.
that 10 this country labor diligently moe
earnestly. and under oppressive oil respon-
sby Than the President and heads OF the several de-
partments OF The government, at the present time
Added to the pressure OF the numerous and compli-
Gated duties OF the several departments there is con.
slant pressure OF applications IRON office seekes that
cupy much time OF the President and cabinet otcers. /,
would be in vain 10 attempt describe all the calls upon
the time and attention OF the members OF the adnins,ra-
lion and yet, under all these abors and cares and
oyances, these gentlemen must receive calls innumera
bic from those having business, and motive but
curiosity. Such some OF the penalties OF high
ton and empencc in our national government. Yet all
who have seen President and his Secretaries de-
lighted with their urbany and poli,enese, their diligence
in business and the devotion to the arduous task they
have assumed
Mr.. Dobbn. Sece,ary OF the Navy. SCENE TO be winning
golden opinions from all quarters lie is the true type
OF asouthern gentleman easy courteous, social, and
obsipE yet despaiohing the business OF his department
with grea, prompness and to the entire satisfaction Of
the county. y ,..afa
10 fact, Of all the cabinet officers The same may be
said They in the prime Of life of well-knovn
and distinguished ability and integrity and men 10
whose hands may be safely nirused the great inter
est. and adaoos dutie. OF the government Of the re-
public.