Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-16

The Department has collected anew the Rail-
way Capital and Debt of the country. These
amount in
Capital $49l, ,66l
Debt, 4l7,243. 664
Total S9O8, CTS, 1926
The annual Income is reported at 81, 400, 1885,
Interest on the Debt, So, 093, sOa.
Report of the Secretary of War. Mr.. Floyd.
The army consists of nineteen regiments, divided
into ten of infantry, four of artillery, two of dra-
goons, two of cavalry and one of mounted rifemen.
The whole strength of the army, as posted, consists
of about II 1884 men; and the actual strength on
the LIST of July last 764. In addition to the
movements which the troops have been called on to
make this year. this force is called to garrison 68
permanent forts and to occupy 20 posts spread over
an area of about ,000, 600 square miles. The Sec
rotary of War thinks that to render governmental
protection to our vast frontier and emigration per-
feet, a very large augmentation of the army would
not be required five additional regiments will an
suggests the proprety of asking from Congress this
increase.
The army has been constantly and actively engag.
ed. The Indian war in Florida claimed the attention
of strong force; exigent affairs in Kansas demand
ed the presence there of two regiments; and finally,
the movement Of troops to Utah was most serious
and important undertaking.
The Secretary of War reviews the present condi-
ton of the Mormons-their disregard of the civil
authorities of the United States-and allndes to the
prevailing belief that they nstgated the Indians to
hostilities against citizens. Nevertheless it has
always been the policy and desire of the Federal
Government to avoid collision with this Mormon
community. 1t has borne with their insubordina-
ton until, at length, they stand like lion in the
pathway that leads from the Atlantic States to the
Pacific seaboard. 1t was hence thought expedient,
during the past summer to send body of troops to
Utah with the civil officers recently appointed to that
Territory. As the intention then was merely to es-
tablish these functionaries in the offices to which
they had been commissioned and to erect Utah into
a geographical military department. the force then
dispatched and now en- route to the Territory, was
thought to be amply sufficient for these purposes
Supplies were abundant the position was favorable
for holding the Indians in check, and it was hardly
within the line of reasonable probability that the
people could put themselves beyond the pale of re-
Cancellation with the Government by acts of unpro-
voked rebellion. This, however, they have DONE
Great care was taken, in preparing the march to
Utah, that nothing should seem to excite appre
hension The instructions to the commanding officer
were not to allow any conflict between the troops
and the people of the Territory, except only in
he should be called on by the Governor for soldiers
to act posse eonsitatus in enforcing obedience to
the laws In conformity with this sentiment an &C.
tive, discreet officer sent in advance of the army
to Utah, for the purpose of assuring the people of
the Territory of the peaceful intentions of the Gov
eminent This officer found that the deluded people
were determined to resist by force if necessary the
entrance Of the army into the valley of Salt Lake.
Supplies OF every sort were refused him, and the
day after his departure Brigham Young issued his
proclamation substantially declaring war against the
United States In view of this menacng attitude of
affairs in Utah, and of the importance Of promptly
suppressing the spirit of rebellion there the Secre-
tary repeats his recommendation for the immediate
addition of at least five regiments to the SER
vice.
The Secretary expresses the opinion that in the
formation OF Railroad between the Pacific and the
valley OF the Mississippi the route by Ell Paso would
be chosen. Until then, other military roads require
special opening and occupation for the passage and
protection of emgrants, and for the transportation
Of military stores. The military roads already in
charge OF the Department are progressing satsfac-
torily.
Two expeditions have been fitted out expressly to
explore tracts of country hitherto wholly unknown.
The first was sent to the northwest beyond the wa
tiers Of the upper. Missouri, towards the "Black
Hills, and will no doubt bring valuable information
The other is engaged in exploring the Colorado Of
the West Of which, to this time, nothing scarcely
mas oeen accurately known The latter may proba-
oily result IN discovering the best means by which
the transportation of army stores can be effected to
the Interior of New-Mexico and Utah.
The Secretary makes fresh allusion to the i'm.
portance OF establishing national foundry. The
report of the Chief of the Ordnance explains in de-
tail the condition of that branch of the public ser.
vice. Its general operations have in the main, been
satisfactory. The manufacture of small arms at the
two national armories continues with yery much the
same results as before
From The Chief Engineers report it appears that
the National searcoast defences are gradually but
certainly, advancing towards completion. and when
nn'sneo VIII constitute system of maritime defen.
ces formidable in extent and of great magnitude -
New York will be considered impregnable when the
iorthcahons now in progress shall be finished The
Notifications will be better the guns heavier and
more numerous than those of Sebastopol. The Sec.
Rotary, in concluding his observation on this nont
owelis upon the importance of sea.coast fortifica
uons and their perfect capabilities for defence against
any heet that could be brought against them.
Report Of the Secretary of the NAVY. Mr..
TOucey.
Inc report of tile Secretary of the NAVY ia n COM
menoaoiy brief and business-like document. We
must AWARD 10 Mr. Toucey all the credit of emitting
r,s report al needless and speculative discussions
Inc Home Squadron, under the flag of Capt. Paul.
ong' mas consisted OF the frgates Wabash and Roam.
and the sloops- of-war Saratoga and Cyane, with
tue war'steamers Susquehanna and Fulton s ,...e
force, both in the Atlantic and Pacific h.n
uest central America, account of the uns.t;sf.c
Tory state Of affairs in that part of the world Tn
~. VI the commander of the Roanoke in br;noins
nom nun tne remnants of Walkers army from Asn;r
+hS wltnout order. is justified by the Secretary q,
rS sSore OF its being ian act of humanity.n A,
pp,uopr'anon 10 recommended to nav fcr th.;
'"''e' medicine. &C., while on shp6osrd amount