Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-05

course OF our eAIenSlFe lrdUS Win tudt tu-
pire.
By the act of the 9th of August last, Con-
greSS 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 protection of our
extensive aud valuable commerce in the east,
ern 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 the United States vessels
and thei: cargoes, and The consular courts es
tabliShed by law in eastern countries to adju-
dicate the cases in the event that this should
not be objected to by the local authorities.
RECOGNITION OF HAYTI AND LIBERIA.
If any good reason exists why we should
preserve longer 10 withholding our recognition
of the independence and sovereignty OF Haytl
aud Liberia, | am unable to discern it. Un-
willing, however, to inaugurate novel policy
ia regard to them without the appreciation OF
Congress, submit for your consideration the
expediency of on appropriation for maintaining
g Charge d. Atfaires near each of these new
States 1t does not admit of dOubt that i'm
portant commercial advantages might be Sc
cured by favorable treaties with them.
THE TREASURY.
The operations Of the Treasury during the
period which has elapsed since your adjourn
ment, have been conducted with signal sue
cess The patriotism Of the people has placed
at the disposal of the government the large
means demanded by the public exigenceS.-
Much of the national loan has been taken by
citizeus Of the industrial classes, whose coni-
dence in their country's faith and zeal for their
countGy's deliverance from its present peril,
have induced them to contribute to the sup
mort of the government the whole of their limit
ed acquisitions This fact imposes peculiar
obligations to economy in disbursement and
energy in action.
Estimates for this remaining threequarterS
of the year. and for the financial year OF 1862
together with his views of the ways and meaus
for meeting the demands contemplated by them
will be submitted to Congress by the Secretary
of the Treasury. 1t is gratifying 10 know that
the expenses made necessary by the REBELLION are
nOl bevond the resources fthe loyal PSopis, and
to believe that the same patriotism which has
thus far sustained the government will con-
tinue to sustain it, till peace and union shall
again bless the land.
THE ARMY.
l respectfully refer to the report of the Sc
cretary of War for information respecting the
numer ical strength of the army, and for re-
concentrations in view OF au increase OF It's et'
fciency and the Well-being of the various
branches of the service entrusted to his care
Ii is gratifying to know that the patriotism of
the people has proved equal to the occasion,
and that the Dumber Of troops rendered great
ly exceeds the force which Congress author
ized me to call into the field. | refer with
pleasure to those portions OF his report which
makes alluson 10 the credta lie degree of dis
cipline already attained by our troops, and
in the excellent sanitary condition of the en-
tire army.
The recommends ion of the Secretary for
an organization of the militia upon uniform
basis, is subject of vital Importance to the
future safety of the country, and is commend
ed to the serious attention Of Congress. The
large addition to the regular army in conneC-
ton with the detection that has so conSidera-
bly, diminished the number of its officers, gives
peculiar Importance to his recommendation for
increasing the corps of cadets to the greatest
copacity of the Military Academy By mere
omission, | presume, Congress has failed to
provide chapIaIna for the hospitals occupied
by the volunteers.
This subject was brought to my notice, and
/ was induced to draw up the form of letter,
properly addressed, has been delivered TO each
of the persous, and at the dates respectively
named anG stated in a schedule containing also
the form Of letter marked A, and herewith
transmitted. These gentlemen, | understand,
entered upon the duties designated, at the
times respectively stated in the schedule. and
have labOred faithfully therein ever since. l
therefore recommend that they be compeDsa-
ted at the same rate as chap ius in the army.
further suggest that general provisions be
made fer chaplains to serve at the hospitals
we'll as with regiments.
TIE NAVY.
The report Of the Secretary of the Navy
presents in detail the operations of that
branch OF the service, the activity and energy
which have characterized its administration
aud the results Of measures TO Increase its ef'
fciency and power. Such have been the ad,
ditions by construction and purchase that ii
may almost be said a navy has been created
and brought into service since our difficulties
commenced.
Besides bockading our extensive coast
squadrons larger than ever before assembled
nnder our flag have been put afoat, and per-
formed deeds which have increased our uava
renOwn.
would invite special attention to the re-
commendaton of the Secretary for a more
perfec: organization Of the navy by introduc
ing additional grades in The service The pre-
sent organization is defective and unsatsfaCto
ry, and the suggestions submitted by the de-
partment will, it is believed, if adopted, obvi
ate the difficulties alluded to promote harmony
and increase the efficiency of the navy.