The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-07

engaging IN the transportation Of coolies 70 any
class.
OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES.
Upon my assuming the responsibilities OF Chief
Magistrate OF inc Unitef States IL was with the con-
vcuon tnat .nre things were essential TO is peace
prosperity ana fullest development. First among
these ID strict integrity in fulfilling all obliga-
tions to secure protection 70 the person and
property OF tue citizen OF the United States In each
and every portion OF our common country, wherever
he may choose 70 move, without reference to origl
ma o on cSqf Of c
spect Tor tne rights Of others: third union OF all tho
States with equal rights, indestructible by any
these Congress has taken TWO essential steps-nrst
In declaring by joint resolution that the public debt
should 90 paid, principal and interest," in coin; and
second, by providing the means for paying. Pro-
vidlng me means, however, could not secure the
object desired without proper administration OF
economical disbursement Of them. To this subject
the administration has most earnestly addressed
country. There has been no hesitation In changing
0mcias 10 order TO secure an eniclent execution OF
ns laws; sGme Sa TO- where IN mere party
follow, nor any hesitation IN sustaining efficient
ofhcials against circumstances wholly political.
II may be well TO mention here the embarrassment
the so.caiied Tenare Of once scs" and q earnestly
besn the intention Of the trainers Of the constellation
when providing that appointments made by the
that the latter should have the power 70 retain IN
against she VA Of me President; Tho law i incon
OF the government. what faith can an Executive
put IN 6ficias forced upon him; in those, too whom
cislS bs likely to serve an administration which
they know does not trust them. For the sec
Und .nS r@ bS oup Tn sna
ing laws, amended from time 70 time "a Chey may
prove ineffective or harsh ana unnecessary are
not be obtained by special legislation but must be
regarded as fixed by the constitution itself and grad
ualiy scQuiesced In BY force Of public opinion.
From the foundation OF the government to the
present the management Of the original inhabitants
Of embarrassment and expense, and has been
attended with continuous robberies, murders and
wars From my own experience on the frontiers
ana In lndlan countries, do not hold either the
legislation or the conduct Of the whites who COME
most IN contact with the Indian blameless for these
and the question must be met Is We now find it. 1
have attempted new policy towards these wards OF
the nation-they cannot be regarded In any other
and which, hope win be attended ultimately with
great success the Society Of Friends is wen known
dams in the early settlement Of Pennsylvania, while
their white neighbors Of other sects In other sec
tl0ns were constantly embroled. They are also
known Tor their opposition TO all strife, violence ana
war; ana are generally noted for their strict integrity
and fair dealing. These considerations induced me
Indians to them, and to throw the burden OF selec-
ton OF agents upon the society ITSELF Inc result
has proved most satisfactory i VIII be found more
fully set forth in the report OF the Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs. For superintendents and Indian
agents not on the reservations officers Of the army
Where Indian agents are sent there or near there
troops must be sent also. The agent and the COM
msndsr o. are q sc T
the government. Inc army ofncer holds .
position for NE; the agent one At the
sonally interested In living In harmony with
the Indian and In the establishment Of q per-
manens peace: 70 tne ena snas some portion q ns
society. The latter has no such personal interest
Another leasonis 40 economic one, and still another
oicer to secure faithful discharge Of duties in car
rying out given policy. The building OF railroads
ana the saey g sne 70 Ell s
bringing civilized settlements into contact with all
the tribes Of Indians No matter what ought to be
the relations between such settlements and the
abortgines, the fact 10 they do not harmonic WELL
and one or the otner has to give way IN the end.
A system which looks to the extinction Of race is
too horrible Tor nation to adopt without entaillng
upon itself the wrath Of al! Cnristendom and enRen
derng In the citlzen disregard for human life and
the rights OF others dangerous to society," see nc
substitute for such q system except In placing all
the Indians on large reservations a. rapidly as can
as a. are
induced to tage their lands in scveraty and set up
For full details on this subject call your specia
attention 70 tne report OF the secretary o. the Int
rior and the Co'nmissloner Of ludian Affairs.
The report Of the Secretary OF war shows the ex
penditures Of the War Department for the year end
Ing the 18th OF June, 1862 TO be $50 OF which
e23 49, $40 was dlsDursed in the payment OF debts
contracted during the war and IL not chargeable "a
current army expenses HIS estimate OF $34 63l 031
for the expenses OF the army for the next sca
ID low IL Ia believed be relied The estt
mates or bureau onices nave been carefully scru-
i'm god M "a haQu AT
practicable. IT, however, the condition OF the coun.
Try should be such Dy the beginning Of
concentration Of troops the appropriation asked
for Will not be expended. The appropriations
r or rver ana Sa ao
ever amount Congress may deem proper to appr0-
pirate for these purposes Will be expended. The
appropriations be made for the forts at Boston,
Portland New York, Philadelphia, New Orleans and
also also sss your Special attention to tie
ton Of the General commanding the military divi-
sion OF the Pacific for the sale OF the seal islands OF
St. Paul and ST. George, Alaska Territory, and sug-
gest that Il either be complied with or that legsla-
ton be had for the protection OF the seal fish
The report OF the secretary Of war contains synop
sis OF the reports OF the heads OF bureaus, OF the
commanders Of military divisions and the districts Of
Virginia, Mississippi and Texas, and the report OF
the General OF the Army In full the recommends
tons therein contained have been well considered,
and are submitted for your action. however, call
special attention the recommendation OF the Chief
OF Ordnance for the sale Of arsenats and lands no
longer OF use to the government; also to the recon-
mendaon OF tine secretary Of War that the OF
Sd OF March, 1859, prohibiting promotions ana ap-
pointments on the stan corps OF the army be re-
peaed. The extent OF the country to be garrlsoned
the number OF military posts to be occupied il
the same with q reduced army as with q large one.
The number OF star officers required is more depend
ent upon the latter than the former condition.
THE NAVY.
The report Of the Secretary OF the Navy, accom-
panyng this shows the condition OF the navy when
this administration came into ONCE and the changes
made since. Strenuous efforts have been made to
place as many vessels IN commission or render them
1T for service if required % possible and TO suosl
tute the sail for steam while cruising, thus mate
rally reducing the expenses OF the navy and adding
greatly to its efficiency. Looking to our future,
recommend q LIBERAL though not extravagant policy
towards this branch OF the public service
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.