Smyrna times., 1856-12-10
S7l,s79,9s7
$3O,737,l29

Of this there has been paid, incu-
ding premium, 45,525.3ls
The amount still due is $30,737, ,l29
which could be paid once without clnbarrass-
ing the public service, but il is not yet due, and
only redesmabe at the option of the holder.
The expenses of the government, it IS be-
lieved, will be greatly reduced IN the ensuing
five years; while the income from ulhr sources
than customs will be augmented; a d thus
reduction of the revenue is suer ested as i'm.
t perailve, and again urged upon ongress.
| The army during the year has been busily
engaged in suppressng the ostilty and incur
sions of the Indians, and ith satisfactory re-
suits. Legislation for tho cure ofdefecis in the
organization OF the army is recommended.
The condition OF the navy is warmly approx.
ed, and in all the quait which impsrt etiicien
cy and vigor il has made great progress within
the last few years. The apprentice system i,
spoken Of nE highly serviceable. An increase OF
the nava force, suggested by the Secretary OF
Navy, is coHcurred in.
The sale OF public lands during the year has
amounted to 9,227, ,S7S acres, for which the sum
Ot Ss,S2l,4l4 has been received. There has
acen located in the same time, with military
scrip and warrants, 80. loo, ,230 acres.
rom the report OF the Postmaster General
il sppears that the expenditures for the last fs.
Cal year have amounted TO $l0.407. sos; and
'nd the gross receipts to $7,620,SOl exhibi.
ing a deficiency Of $2,757 .O67. The ubolI-
tion Of the frankng privilege is recommended
and other suggestions made TO remedy the de-
fee.
/. Our relations with Great Britain are present.
ed ia favorable aspect, and with the prospect
of an early adjustment Of all differences.
The question Of the sound dues, relating tc
{ Denmark. is still unsettled, but pending nego
tiatiOns are expected to be terminated in a sat.
, isfaclory manner.
The present state OF the international ques
lion respecting the sucurity of private property
In time OF war Is considered favorable to
conclusion in conformity with the proposition
of The United States.
The message proceeded to statement ofex
isiing relations with Mexico. Nicaragua, New
: Granada, and the condition of the lshmus o
e Panama, and his action in reference thereto.
@ The message concludes with an appropriate
summary OF our national condition, and graf
ulatory expression of sentiment upon the uni
o versal prosperity we enjoy. The dignity ant
: Importance of the United States are very han
PLY contracted with other nations of this CONT
c Bent and Europe while the dangers sgains
: which we must guard are briefly but emphati
), cally portrayed The President closes will
the acknowledgment due to the good Provi
dence which has brooded over aud promote,
the welfire and tranquility OF the Union.
SYNOPSIS or THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
REPoRT.-The report OF the Secretary OF tn
% Navy gives detailed view Of the operations q
/. the Navy during last year. aud it's prGsen
n strength.
Among his recomdations are the following
For another squadron in the Pacific, rendere'
- necessary by an extending commerce; tn
Is adoption of the English and French system O
!. gunnery on practice ships, and for the despatch
of small steamers 30 survey the Guano Islands
on which Commodore Mervine made an un
q satisfactory report. Iy.. -. ....
n The Secretary regards the construction O
!, the six war steamers as inaugurating nev
era In the Naval service. aud repeats his forme
c recommendation for building steam sloops.oi
i war OF small draft fe5s t......
|. | The sending out of seamen TO relieve dstan
crews is spoken of as an experiment, aud will
he continued if il shall work we'll.
Is The Secretary likewise recommends Assis
tsnt Pursers, with moderate compensation.