The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-04

NlOuS laIL3, ana Us fttStASt
requires that we should commit no betligereut act
not founded in strict right, Us sanctioned by public
law, recommend that an appropriation be made
to satisfy the reasonable demand Of the owners OF
the vessel for her detention.
SURPLUS or CLAIMS AGAINST CHINA.
repeat the Recommendation Of my predecessor,
in his annual Message to Congress In December
last, in regard to the disposition Of the surplus
which will probably remain after satisfying tie
claims Of American citizens against China, puIsu.
ant to the awards Of the Commissioners under the
act of the Sd Of March, 1859. II, however, it
should not be deemed advisable to carry that
recommendation into effect, would suggest
that authority be given for investing the prin-
cipal over the proceeds of the surplus referred
to in good securities, with view to the saiisiac-
ton of such other just claim Of our citizens against
China as arc not unlikely to arise hereafter in the
course Of our extensive trade with that empire.
PROTECTION oy COMMERCE ON THE ssAs FROM
PIRATES.
BY the act OF the 9Th Of August last Congress
authorized the President to instruct the command
ers of suitable vessels to defend themselves against
aud to capture pirates. This authority has been
exercised in single instance only.
For the more efectuai protection Of our
extensive and valuable commerce, in the
Eastern seas especially, 1t seems to ME that
ii w0uld also be advisable 10 authorize
the commanders Of sailing vessels to recapture any
prizes which pirates may make Of the United States
vessels and their cargoes and the Consular Courts,
established by law in Eastern countries to adjudi-
cate the cases. in the event that this should not be
objected to by the local authorities.
RECOGNITION or THE soLEREIaNTY or HAyu AND
LIBERIA.
II any good reason exists why we shoald per-
severe longer in Withholding our recognition
Of the independence and sovereignty Of Hayli
willing, however, to inauguratc novel
policy in regard to them without the appreciation
of Congress. ! submit for your consideration the
expediency Of an appropriation for maintaining
Charge dAfaires near each of those new States.
1t does not admit Of doubt that important CONNER
cial advantages might be secured by favorable
treaties with them
THE TAKING IL or THE NATIONAL LoAH.
The operations Of the Treasury during
the period which has elapsed since your
adjournment have been conducted with sig
nal success. The patriotism of the people has
placed at the disposal of the government the large
means demanded by the public cxigcncies Much
of the national loan has been taken by citizens
of the industrial classes, whose confidence IN their
countrys faith, and zeal for their countrys deli.
verance from its present peril, have induced them
to contribute to the support of the government
the whole of their limited acquisitions. This
fact imposes peculiar obligations to econo-
my in disbursement and energy in action.
THE REVENUE RECEIPTS TO JUNE LAST.
The revenue from all sources, including loans,
for the financial year ending on the SOth of June,
1851, was eighty-six millions eight hundred and
thirty five thousand nine hundred dollars and
twenty seven cents, and the expenditures
for the same period, including payments on
account of the public debt, were eighty.fo mil
lions five hundred and seventy eight thousand and
thirty -four dollars and fortyseven cents leaving
balance in the treasury on the lst of July of two
millions two hundred and fifty-seven thousand and
sixty-fve dollars and eighty cents. For the first
quarter Of the financial year ending on the 30th Of
September, 1861, the receipts from all sources,
including the balance Of July /, were
Dne hundred and two millions five hundred and
thrty-two thousand five hundred and nine dollars
aud twenty-seven cents, and the expenses ninety
light millions two hundred ands fhirty-n,ne ynou-
sand seven hundred and thirty three dollars and
nine cents-leaving balance on the lst OF Octo-
ber 1861 Of four millions two hundred and ninety
two thousand seven hundred and seventy six dol
lars and eighteen cents.
THE ESTIMATES FOR THE FORTHCOMING YEAR. ETC.
Estimates for the remaining three quarters of the
year and for the financial year of 1869, together
with his views Of the ways and means for meet
ing the demands contemplated by them, will be
submitted to Congress- by the Secretary Of the
Treasury. 1t is gratifying to know that the ex.
penscs 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 the government will continue to sus
tain it till peace and union shall again bless the
land.
THE STRENGTH OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
respectfully refer to the report of the Secretary
of War for information respecting the numerical
strength Of the army, and for recommendations hay
ing in view an increase Of its efficiency and the well
being Of the various branches OF the service en-
trusted to his care. 1t is gratifying to know that
the patriotism OF the people has proved equal to the
occasion, and that the number of troops rendered
greatly exceeds the force which Congress author
lied me to call into the field. refer with pleasure
to those portions of his report which make allu.
sion to the creditable degree Of discipline already
attained by troops, and to the excellent sani-
tary condition of the entire army. The recon-.
mendaton OF the Secretary for an organization Of
the militia upon q uniform basis is subject Of
vital importance to the future safety of the
country, and is commended to the serious at.en-
ton of Congress. The 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 recon-
mendation for increasing the corps Of cadets to
the greatest capacity of the Military Academy.
MILITARY CHApLAfSs FOR HOSPITALS RECOMMENDED
by mere omission, ! presume, Congress
has failed to provide chaplains 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 rcspec-
lively named, and stated in a schedule containing
also the form Of the letter marked A, and herewith
transmitted. These gentlemen, l understand en-.
tered upon the duties designated at the times re.
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