The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-11

main after satisfying the claims OF American
citizens against China pursuant to the awards
Of the commissioners, under the Act of the
Sd OF March, 1859. IT, however, it should
not be deemed adviable to carry that recon-
mendation into effect, l would suggest that
authority be given for investing the principal
over the proceeds of the surplus referred to,
in good securities, with view to the salts
J faction OF such other Just claims Of our citi-
zens against China as are not unlikely to a.
rise hereafter in the course Of our extensive
: trade with that Empire.
BY the Act of the 5th of August last,
Congress authorized the President to instruct
the commanders OF suitable vessels to defend
themselves against and to capture pirates.-
This authority has been exercised in single
instance only, For the more effectual pro-
lection OF our extensive and valuable CON-
merce, in the Eastern seas especially, it
seems to me that it would also be advisable to
authorize the commanders of sailing vessels
to recapture any prizes which pirates may
make OF United States vessels and their car
goes, and the Consular Courts now establish
ed by law in Eastern countries to adjudicate
! the cases in 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 sover ignty and independence Of
IIayti and Libe ria, am unable to discern it
unwilling, however, to inaugurate novel
policy in regard to them without the appro-
baton of Congress.
| submit, for your consideration, the expe.
diency Of an appropriation for maintaining
charge de. afl'uirs near each Of these new
| fat DE- J,,,it nf hot i'm
portant commercial advantages might be Sc,
cured by favorable treaties with them.
The operations of the Treasury during the
period which has elapsed since your adjourn
lnent have oeen conducted with signal sue
cess. The patriotism of the people has pla-
ced at the disposal Of the government the
large means demanded hy the public exigen-
cies Much of the National Loan has been
taken by citizens of the industrial classes,
hose confidence in their country's faith and
zeal for their country's deliverance from pre-
sent peril have induced them to contribute to
the support Of the government the whole of
their limited acquisitions. This fact impo-
ses peculiar obligations to economy in dis
bursement and energy in action.
The revenue from all sources Tor the fnan
cial year ending on the 3Oih Of June, 1861
was eighty six millions eight hundred and
thrty-fiye thousand nine hundred dollars and
twenty seven cents, and the expenditures for
the same period, including payments on ac-
count OF the public debt, were eighty-fou
million five hundred and seventy eight thou:
sand eight hundred and thirty four dollars
and forty seven CENTS leaving balance in
the treasury on the 1st OF July, Of two mil.
lion two hundred and fifty seven Thousand
and sixy.five olla,s and eighty cents. For
the frs, quarter of the financial year. ending
on the 30th of September, 1861. the receipts
| from all sources, including the balance of 1st
Of July, were one hundred and two million
five hundred and nine dolais and twenty
seven cents, and the expenses nlnty eight
million two hundred and thirty nine thou
sand seven hundred and thirty-three dollars
and nine cents, leaving balance on the 1st
OF Oct oil er, 1861, OF four million two hun.
dred and ninety two thousand seven hun
died and seventy six dolla-s and eighteen
cents.
Estimates for the remaining three quarters
Of the year, and for the financial year 1853,
together with his views OF ways and means
Tor meeting the demands contemplated by
them, will be submitted to Congress by the
Secretary Of the Treasury. 1t is gratifying
10 know that the expenditures made neces
sary by the rebellion are not beyond the re
sources Of tie lo,a people, and 10 believe
that the same patriotism which has thus Tar
sustained the government will continue 10
sustain it till peace and union Shall again
bless the land.
respectfully refer to the report of the
Secretary Of War Tor information respecting
the numerical strength OF the army, and for
Recommendations having in view an incr, ase
OF its efficiency and the well being of the va
rious branches ofthe service entrusted to his
care.
1t is gratifying to know that the patriot.
ism Of the people has proved equal to the
occasion and that the number OF troops ten
dered greatly exceed the force which Con
gress authorized me to call into the field. -
| refer with pleasure TO those PORTIONS Of his
report which make allusion to the creditable
degree oil discipline already attained by our
troops, and to the excellent sanitary condi
ton of,he entire army. The recommenda-
ton Of The Secretary for an organization of
the militia upon uniform asis is a subject
OF vital Importance TO the future safety
OF the country and is commen.
ded 10 the serious attention o! Congress.
The large addition to TIE regular army, in |
connection with the detection that has so |
considerably diminished the number Of its
officers, gives peculiar importance 10 his rec
ommendation Tor increasing the corps of ca
diets TO the greatest capacity CT the military
academy. b, mere omission, presume, !
Congress has failed to provide chaplains for
hospitals occupied by volunteers. This sub
iect was brought to my notice ard / was
induced to draw up the form Of letter, one
copy OF which, properly addressed, has been
de ivered to each OF the persons and at the
dates respectfully named, and stated in
schedule containing also the form ofthe let
ter marked A, and is herewith transmitted -
These gentlemen, understand, entered upon
the duties designated at the times respect
lively stated in the schedule, and have labor
ed faithfully therein ever since, and therefore
recommend that they be compensated at the
same rate as cbaplains in the army, and fur
ther suggest that general provision be made
for chaplans to serve at hospitals as well as
with regiments.
The report Of the Secretary OF tae NAVY
presents in detail the operations OF that
branch OF TIE service, the activity and ener.
| gy which have characterized its administra
ton; and the results OF measures to increase
| its efficiency and power. Such have been
the additions, by construction and purchase, (,
that II may almost be said navy has been
created and brought into service since our
difficulties commenced. Besides blockading
our extensive coast, squadrons larger than ev-
er before assembled under our flag have been
put afioat, and performed deeds which have
increased our naval renown.
Iwoald invite special attention TO the rec
ommendation Of the Secretary for more
perfect organization ofthe navy by introdu-
cling additional grades in the service. The
present organization is detective and unsat-
ishctory, and The suggestions submitted by