The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-12-11
course of our extensive trade with that

commanders of suitG bic vessels TO defend
themselves against and TO capture pirates.
This authority has been exercised in single
instance only. For the more efectual pro-
te ion of our extensive and valuable COM
rec in the Eastern seas, especially, L seems
to me that it would also be advisable to aU
tkorize the commanders of sailing vessels to
recapture any prizes which piraseS may make
of the United States vessels and their cargoeS,
and the Consular Courts established by law
in Eastern countries to adjudlcate tie cases,
in the event that this should not be objected
| to by the local authorities.
| If any good reason exists why we should
/ persevere longer in Withholding our recogni-
/ tion of the independence and sovereignty OF
/ Hayti and Liberia, am unable to discern it,
/ Unwilling. however, to inaugsrate novel
policy in regard TO them without the appro
baton of Congr submit for your consid-
Grafton the expediency OF an appropriation
/ for maintaining Charge d Atfaires near each.
of these new States. 1t does not admit Of
doubt that important commercial advantages
might be secured by favorable treaties with
/ them.
The operations Of the Treasury during the
period which has elapsed since your adjourn
ment have been conducted with signal sue
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 conf
dence in their counlry's faith, and zeal for
their country's deliverance from its present
peril, have induced them to contribute TO the
support Of the Government the whole of their
limited acquisitions. This fact imposes pecu-
liar obligations to economy in disbursement
and energy in action.
/ The revenue from all sources, including
loans for the financial year ending on the
Both Of June. 1861, was SSG,835 900 81, and
the expenditures for the same period, includ-
ing payments on accounts of the public debt,
were $S4, ,578, 034 Al, leaving balance in the
Treasury on the lst Of July OF S22J ,065 so
for the first quarter of the financial year end
ing on the 30th Of September. 1851. The re-
ceipts from all sources. including tie balance
Of July /, were Sl02, So, ,5Q9 -, and the ex-
ipenses S9S, ,239, ,T33 90, leaving a balance on
the lst Of October, 1861, Of 81 242,776 Is.
Estimates for the remaining three quarters
Of the year, and for the financial year Of 1863,
together with his views of the ways and means
for meeting the demands contemplated by
them, will be submitted to Congress by the
Secretary of the Treasury Il is gratifying to
know that the expenses made necessary by
the rebellion are not beyond the resources OF
the loyal people, and to believe that the same
patriotism which has thus far sustained taq
Government viii continue to sustain il till
peace and union shall again bless the land
/ | respectfully refer to the report of the Sec
retary Of War for information respecting the
numerical strength Of the army, and for re-
Communications having in view an increase OF
its efficiency and the well-being Of the various
branches Of the service entrusted to his care.
, 1t is gratifying to know tnat the patriotism OF
the people has proved equal to the occasion,
: and that the number CT troops rendered great
" exceeds the force which Congress author
lied me to call into the field. | refer with
pleasure TO those portions OF his report which
make allusion to the creditabIe degree of dis
cipline already attained by our troops, and to
the excellent sanitary condition Of the entire
army. The recommendation OF the Secretary
for an organization of the militia upon a uni
form basis is subject of vital importance to
the future safety OF the country, and is com.
mended to the serious attention of Congress.
The large addition TO the regular army, in
connection with the detection that has so con-
/ siderably diminished the number ofits officers.
gives peculiar importance to his recommend
alton for increasing the corps of Cadets to the
greatest capacity Of the Nil tarv Academy
By mere omission. presume, Congress has
failed to provide Cbaplains for the Hospitals
occupied by the Volunteers This subject
was brought to my notice, and was induced
to draw up the form of letter, one copy of
| which, properly addressed, has been delivered
TO each of the persons and at the dates re-
spe;tively named, and stated in schedule
containing also the form of the letter marked
/ A, and herewith transmitted. These gentle
men, understand, entered upon the duties
designated at the times respectively stated in
the schedule, and have labored faithfully
therein ever since. | therefore recommend
/ that they be compensated at the same rate as
/ Chaplains in the army further suggest
/ that general provision be made for chaplains
/ TO serve at hospitals as well as with reg
iments.
The Report of the Secretary Of the Navy
! presents in detail the operations ofthat branch
| of the service, the activity and energy which
/ have characterized its administration. and the
results of measures to increase its efficiency
and power. Such have been the additions,
/ by construction and purchase, that it may
almost be said Navy has been created and
brought into service since ouI difficulties
JUiliDeuSCu. DESluCc DlDChSQlD- our eALel-
siEe coast, sguadrons, larger than ever before
assembled under our flag, have been put
afoat, and performed deeds which have in
creased our naval renown.
would invive special attention to the re-
commendation of the Secretary for the Elore
perfect organization Of the Navy, by introduc-
ing additional grades into the service. The
present organization is defective and unsatis-
factory, and the suggestions submitted by the
Department will, it is believed, if adopted,
obviate the difficulties alluded to, promote the
harmony and increase the efficiency of the
Navy.
There are three vacancies on the Bench of
the Supreme Court, two by the decease of
Justices Daniel and Mclean, and one by the
resignation of Justice Campbell have so
far forborne making nominations to fill the
vacancies for reasons which ! viii now state