The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-04

establishments for the casting of ordnance,
cannon, shot and she'll, with the view 10 en-
courage the Manufacture of these articles so
indispensable for our defence. at as many
points within our territory as possible.
/ call yOar attention TO the recommendation
of the Secretary for the establish shnent of u
magazine and laboratory for preparation OF
ordnance stores, and the necessary appropria-
ton Tor that purpose. Hitherto such stores
have usually been prepared 1t the navy yards,
and no appropriation was made at your last
session for this object.
The Secretary also calls attention to the fact
that no provision has been made for the pay
nent of invalid pensions to our own citizens
Many OF these persons are advanced in life,
they have no means of support, and by the
secession of these States have been deprived
of their claims against the Government OF the
United states. l recommend the appropria-
ton of the sum necessary 20 pay these pen
sioners, as we'll as those of the army whose
claims can scarcely exceed seventy Thousand
dollars per annuTn.
The Postmaster General has already sue
ceeded in organizing his department TO such
an extent as to be IN readiness to assume the
direction OF our postal affairs, on the occur
renee OF the contingency con tenn plated by
the Act of 18th March, 1881, or even soon
er, If desired by Congress. The various
books and circulars have been prepared,
and measures taken 10 secure supplies
OF blanks, postage stamps, stamped en-
yelopes, mail bags, locks, keys, etc. He
presents n detailed classification anu arrange
inent of his clerical force. and asks tor its IN
crease. An auditor OF the treasury for thi
department is necessary, and plan is sub-
mitted Tor the orgaHiZa tion of his bureau -
The great number and magnitude of the ac-
counts OF this department. req uire an increase
OF the clerical force in the accounting branch
III the Treasury. The revenues OF this de-
partment are collee ted and disbGrsed in modes
peculiar to itself, and require q special bu-
reau To secure proper Accountability in the
admins tration of its finances.
call your attention to tue additional legis-
la fvaxl "a.
commentator tor changes in the law fixing
the rates OF postage on newspa pers, periodi-
Gals, and sealed packages OF certain kinds
and specially to the recommendation OF the
Secretary, in which l concur, that you pro-
vide at once for the assumption by him of
the control of our entire postal service.
In tho military organization OF the States
provision is made for Brig gtder and Major
Generals, but in the Army OF the Con federAte
states the highest grade is that of Brigadier-
General. Hence II will no doubt some times
occur that where troops of the Con nteGaraey
do duty with the militia, the General selected
tor the command, and possessed OF the views
and purposes OF this government, will BE- su-
perseded by an officer OF the militia not h ry-
Ing the same advantage. To avoid this con-
ungency In the least oblec tional manner re-
commend that additional rank be given 10 the
fenerat of the Con stier;tte te Army, and con-
curing in the policy of having bnt one grade
OF Generals Ia the Army of the Coufederacy
recommend that the law OF its organization
be amended, SO that the grade be that of Gen
eraI
To secure q thorough military education, it
is deemed essrnti tiai that officers should enter
upon the study of their profess ION ut an aarIy
period OF life and have elementary Instruction
in q military school. UNTIL such school shall
be established, 1t i5 recommended that cadets
be appointed and attached TO companies uutil
they shall have attained the age and acquired
the knowledge 10 fit them for the duties of
Lien tenants.
l shall cali your attention to an omission In
the law organizing the army, in relation to
military chapialns, and recommend thai nro.
vision be made for their appointment
In conclusion, congratulate you on the
fact that in every portion of our country there
has been exhibited the most patriotic devotion
to our common cause. TRANSPORTATION conn
panies have freely rendered the use of their
lines for troops and supplies The Presidents
of the railroads of the Con feceracy in
company with others who control lines
of communication with States that wa
hope soon to greet as sisters assembled
in Conven ton in this city, and not only
reduced largely the rate heretofore demanded
for mail service and conveyance of troops
and munitions, but voluntarily proffared 10
receive their compensation at these reduced
rates in the bonds of the Confederacy for The
purpose OF leaving all the resources of The Gov
ernment at It's disposal for the common defence
Req ulsitions for troops have been mot with
such alacrity that the numbers rendering
their services have, in every Instance great
ly exceeded the demand. Men of the highesL off
ctAl anu eoc2d position are serving as volunteers
In the RANKS. Ihe gravity OF age and ne zeai Of
youth rival each o. her la tha d--ire to be fore-
most Tor the punIlC dee0 and h1 ux az 10 Of
point than The one heretofore noticed have they
been stimulated by the excitement incident 10
actual engagement, and the hope Of distinction
for Individual ACHE emsnt. they have borne
what Tor new troops Is the most ray-re ordeal
patent toll and constant vigil, and all the ex-
posnre aud dlse"mf 'rt Of active service, with "A
resolution an fortitude such ~ 10 command an
probation and Justify the highest expectation of
tne'r condue' W htn active Val0r shall be- required
IN placa GF steady endurance
people thus united aGj resol we'd C annot shrink
from any sacrifice allen they may be Cal led on 10
make, nor can there be reasonable dou bt of their
hnai success, however long aud seVere may be
the test OF Their liberalization 10 main ain tbsi r
birth right of freedom and equality, a. "A trast
which 1t Is their first duty to ira nsmit diminish
ed 10 their p0-terity.
4 bounte0us Providence cheers us with tho
promise Of abundant crops The heids Of graia
which will within few weeks 10 ready for the
sickle, give assgrapce OF the ampIsst supply Of
fool for man whilst the corn cot0n and ofher
staple productions IL our soil, afford abundant
proof that up TO this period the season has been
propittous.
We feel that our csnse IL tHst and holy; we pro-
test s0i-lnaiy Ia thu iaes OF mankind that we de-
sire ptace ~ any sacriuee save tnat Of honor add
indereade ence; We seek no CONG uest, sggrau-
dlZemens, NO c 'HceshI0as 81 a4y kind from the
States with which We were lately cou federated /:
ali we ask Is 10 be let alone; III IL those who EeVer
Ii power over 10 shall not now a-iemp. ou
subjugat'on by arms. This we viii, th is We must
resist 10 the dir-st extremity. The moment That
this pretenson Is abaL ed, the ord Will drop
from "ur grasp, ana We sha II be ready 10 enter
luto trrailes Of amity and cummerce that cannot
DGt be mutually beneficial 30 long as this pre-
tension = mttntalLed, with nFm reiiance on ia q
Divi, Power whieh covers with its protection
the Just cause Wa will continue to struggle for
oar Inherent right to freedom, indepe ldenee and
seit-governIGeat. JSEE EkaON DAVIS,
-doatgOnieFy, April -, lsbl.