Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

ton Of our extensive and valuable commerce,
in the Eastern seas especially, it seems to me
that it would also be advisable to authorize
the commanders of sailing vessels to recap
ture any prizes which pirates may make of
United States vessels and their cargoes, and
the consular courts established by law in East
ern countries to adjudicate the cases in the
event that this should not be objected to by
the local authorities.
RECOGNITION OF HAYr AND LIBERIA.
If any good reason exists why we should
pcrsevere longer in Withholding our recogni.
ton Of the independence and sovereignty of
Hayt; and Liberia, am unable to discover it.
Unwilling, however, to inauguratc novel
policy in regard to them, without the appro-
baton of Congress, submit for your consid-
Grafton the cxpediency of an appropriation for
maintainE a Charge de a fairs near each OF
those States. 1t does not admit of doubt that
important commercial advantages might be
secured by favorable treaties with them.
OPERATIONS OF THE TREASURY.
The operations of the Treasury during the
period which has elapsed since your adjourn.
ment, have been conducted with signal sue.
cess. The patriotism of the people has placed
at the disposal of the Government the large
means demanded by the public exigencies.-
Much of the National Loan has been taken
by citizens Of the industrial classes, whose
confidence in their country faith and whose
zeal for their country's deliverante from its
present peril, have induced them to contribute
to the support of fhe Government the whole
of their lirrildd acquisition. This fact i'm
poses peculiar obligations to economy in dis
bursement and energy in action.
RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES.
The revenue from all sources including
loans, for the financial year ending on the
3Oth June, 1861, was $S6,s35, ,9OO27; and
the expenditures for the same period, incu-
ding payments on account of the public debt,
were 81 SIS, ,O34 "a, leaving balance in the
treasury on the 1st of July Of s., ,257, ,O65 80.
For the first quarter Of the financial year
ending the 3Oth September, 1861, the re-
ceipts from all sources, including the balance
from July ist, were 100, $50, ,5O927, and the
expenses $9S,239, 733. 90, leaving balance
on the lst Of October, 1861, of 81 ,292 49,
1S. .n.t ... .t...'
Estimates for the remaining three quar-
ters of the year, and for the financial year of
1868, together with his views Of the ways
and means of meeting the demands contcm-
plated by them will be submitted to Con-
grcss by the Secretary of the Treasury 1t
is gratifying to know that the expenses made
necessary by the rebellion are not beyond
the resources Of the loyal people, and to be-
lieve that the same patriotism which has
fhvS far koss, mt
tinue to sustain it till peace and union shall
again bless the land.
TIE WAR DEPARTMENT.
l respectfully refer to the report OF the Sec
rctary Of War for information respecting the
numerical strength of the army, and for rec
concentrations having in view an increase of
its efficiency, and the well being of the va
rious branches of service entrusted to his
care. 1t is gratifying to know that the pat
riotism of the people is equal to the occasion,
and that the number oftroops rendered great
ly exceeds the force which Congress author
lied me to call in the field. refer with
pleasure to those portions of his report which
make allusiOn to the creditable degree Of dis
cipline already attained by our troops, and
the excellent sanitary condition of the entire
army. The recommendation by the Secre-
tary for an organization of the militia upon
uniform basis is subject of vital importance
to the future safety of the country, and is
commended to the serious attention of Con-
grcss. A large addition to the regular army
in connection with the detection that has so
considerably diminished the number of its
officers, gives peculiar Importance to his rec
ommendation for increasing the corps of ca
diets to the greatest capacity of the Military
Academy.
CHAfLAINs FOR TIE ARMY.
BY mere omission, presume, Congress
has failed TO provide Cbaplains for the hos
pitals occupied by volunteers. The subject
was brought to my notice, and was induced
to draw up a form of letter, one copy of
which properly addressed to each of the per-
sons and at the dates respectively named and
stated in schedule containing also the form
Of the letter., marked "A," and herewith
transmitted. These gentlemen. understand,
entered upon the duties designated at tho
times respectively stated in the schedule, and
have labored faithfully therein ever since
therefore recommend that they be compen-
sated at the same rate as Chaplains in the
army. | further suggest that general pro-
visions be made fer Chaplains to serve at
hospitals, as well as with regiments.
TIE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
The report Of the Secretary of the Navy
presents in detail the operations of that
branch of the service, and the activity and
energy which have characterized its admins
tration and the results of measures to in
crease its efficiency and power. Such have
been the additions, by construction and pur-
chase, that it ,s,ny almost be said navy has
been created and brought into service since
our difficulties commenced. Besides blocka-
ding our extensive coast, squadrons larger
than ever before assembled under our flag
have been put afloat and have performed
deeds which have increased our nationa. re-
nown. l would invite special attention to
the recommendation of the Secretary of the
Navy for a more perfect organization of the
navy by introducing additional grades in the
service! The present organization is defec-
tive and unsatisfactory, and the suggestions
submitted by the department will, it is be-
lieved, if adopted, obviate the difficulties al
luded to, promote harmony; and increase the
Of the navy.
REORGANIZATION OF THE SUPREME COURT,
There are three vacancies on the bench of