Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-12-04


the local authorities.
LII any good reason exists why we should
persevere in Withholding our recognition OF
| the independence and sovereignty OF Hayt
and Liberia, am unable to discern it; un-
willing however, to inaugurate a novel pol
icy in regard to them without the apProba-
ton of Congress, submit for your consid-
Grafton, the expediency OF an appropriation
for maintaining a Charge d'Affaires at each
OF these 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 adj
iournment, have been conducted with sig
nal success. The patriotism of the people
has placed at tht disposal of the Govern
ment, the large means demanded by the
public exigencies. Much of the National
Loan has been taken by citizens of the in
dustrial classes, whose confidence in their
country's faith, and zeal for their country's
deliverance from its present peril, have in
| duced them to contribute to the support of
| the Government the whole of their limited
acquisitions.
| This fact imposes peculiar obligations to
economy in disbursement and energy iE ac-
ton. The revenue from all sources includ-
| ing loans for the financial year ending Both
June, 1861, was $S6,635 900,27 and the ex.
penditures for the same period, including
payments on accounts of the public debt,
were S94,578,034; leaving balance in the
treasury on the LIST of July, of$2 ,257 ,065,9 80.
For the first quarter of the financial year
ending Both Sept. 1861. the receipts
| from all sources including the balance
from July LIST, were $IO2,552, 508,27,
and the expenses sos, 239, $1,000. Leav-
ing balance on the lst of October 1861 i,
of S4,292,776,18.
Estimates for the remaining three quar-
tiers OF the year, and for the financial year
of 1863 together with his views of the ways
and means for meeting the demands coDtem-
plated by them will be submitted to Con-
gress by the Secretary of the Treasury.
1t is gratifying to know that the expen-
SEES made Necessary by the REBELLION, are
not beyond the resources of the loyal peo-
pie, and to believe that the same patriot
ism which has thus far sustained the
Government will continue to sustain it till
peace and union shall again bless the land.
[ respectfully refer to the report ofthe Sec
rotary of War for information respecting
the numerical strength of the army, and
for recommendations having in view an
increase Off efficiency, and the we'll being
OF the various branches of the service en-
trusted to his care. It is gratifying to
know that the patriotism OF the people is
equal to the occasion, and that the number
of troops rendered greatly exceed the force
which Congress authorized me to call into
the field.
refer with pleasure to those portions of
his report which makes allusion to the
creditable degree of discipline already at
tanned by our troops, and the excellent
sanitary condition of the entire army. The
recommendation of the Secretary for an
organization of the militia upon uniform
basis is subject of vital impo rtance to
| 4Lo f,+,--n safatu IF tho n,,'atry, and is
| Congress.
A large addition to the regular army 10
| connection with the detection that has so
considerably diminished the numbers of its
officers, give peculiar Importance to his
recommendation about increasing the corps
of cadets to the greatest capacity of the
Military Academy.
By mere omission, presume Congress
has failed to provide Chaplains for the Hos
pitfalls occupied by volunteers. This subject
was brought to my notice, and was in
duced to draw up the form of letter, one
copy of which, properly addressed to each
oil the persons, and at the dates respectively
named and stated in schedule containing
also the form of the letter, marked "A" is
herewith transmitted.
These persons 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 chaplairs
to serve at hospitals as well as with reei-
ments.
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 admin
istration and the results of measures to
increase its efficiency and power.
Such have been the additions by construc-
tion and purchase, that it may almost be
said that a navy has.been created and brought
into service since our difficulties com
menced. Besides blockading our extensive
coast, squadrons larger than ever before,
assembled under our flag, have been put
ahoat and performed deeds which have in
creased our naval renown.
| would invite special attention TO the re-
commentator of the Secretary OF the
Navy for more perfect organization of the
Navy, by introducing additional grades in
the service. The present organization is
defective and unsatisfactory, and the sug-
gestions submitted by the Department, will,
it is believed, if adopted, obviate the diff
culties alluded to, promote harmony, and in.
crease tine efficiency of the Navy.
| There are three vacancies on the bench
of the Supreme Court. Two by the de-
cease of Justices Daniels and Mclean, and
one by the resignation Of Justice Campbell.
| have so far forborne making nominations
to fill these vacancie-, for reasons which |
will now state.
Two the outgoing Judges resided with
IN the States now overrun by revolt, so
that ii successors were appointed in the
same localities, they could not serve upon
their circuits, and many of the most com
petent men there probably would not take
the personal hazard of accepting to serve
even here upon the Supreme Bench.
have been unwilling to throw all the ap-
pointments Northward, thus disabling my
self from doing justice to the South on the
return of peace. Although, | may remark,
that to transfer to the North one which
has heretofore been in the South, would not,
with reference to territory and population,
be unjust. s5a taa eouAs14s -.
During the long and brilliant judicial ca