Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-12-14

have TO depend Tor Interpreters anu tran
siatorS upon natives of those countries
who know our language imperfectly, OF
procure for the occasion the services OF
employees in foreign business hours OF
the Interpreters to othel foreign minis
tiers. I would also recommend liberal
measures fer the purpose of aiding the
American lines Of steamers now playing
between San Francisco and Japan, China,
and the Australian line at most, our only
fines of ocean steamers and OF
increasing their service.
THE TARIFF AND REVENUE LAWS.
The National debt has been reduced to
the extent of eighty-six millions, fifty
seven thousand, one hundred and twenty
six dollars and eighty cents during the
year, and by the negotiation of National
bonds at a lower rate OF interest, the iE-
terest on the public debt has been So far
that now the sum to be.raised
for interest on that account is nearly $17,
00O, QUO less than on the 1st of Maj CHI,
1859 1t was highly desirable that this
rapid dlmuni.ion should take place, both
to strengthen the the credit of the coun
try and TO convince its citizens of their
entire ability to meet every dollar OF the
WliuOOt DQt
in view of the accomplishment of these
desirable ends, of the apid development
of the resources of the country, its in
creasing ability to meet the large de-
mands, and and the amount already paid
it is not desirable that the present re
sources Of the country should continue to
be taxed in order to continue this rapid
payment | therefore recommend a mod
ihcation of both tariff and internal tax
laws. recommend that all taxes from
internal sou.ces be abolished, except
those on spirituous, vinous and malt liQ
uors, and tobacco in its various forms
and stamps. In readjusting the tariff,
suggest that a careful estimate be made o.
the amount Of surplus revenue collected
under the present laws, after providing
the current eXpenceS of the Government
the in crest account, and Il sinking fund
and that this surplus be reduced in sach ;
manner as TO afford the greatest relief tt
the greatest number. There are MANY
articles not produced at home, such a,
medicine and and compounded essences
from which very little revenue is derived
but which enter into general use AL
such articles | recommend to be PLACED
on the free list. Should u further reduc
ton Prove advisable, / would recommend
it To be made ON these articles which can
be touched without disturbing home pro
duction or reducing the wages of Ameri
CAN labor. | have not entered into tig
ures, because to do SO woald be to repeat
that laid before you in the report of the
secretary OF The Treasury.
A NEEDED REFORM In THE COLLECTION
The present laws for collecting the rev
enue pay the Collectors OF Custom,
small salaries, but provide for shares in
all seizures which are made at the piinci
pal ports of entry, particularly to raist
the compensation of these afficials TO
large sum. 1t has always seemed to me
as though this system must ut times work
pernicously. 1t holds out an inducement
to dishonest men, should such get pos
session OF these offices, To be lax in theil
scrutiny of goods entered, to enable then
finally to make large seizure. You
il respectfully invited to thi:
subject.
A SPECIE BASIS.
The continued fluctuations in the valu,
of gold as compared with the nationa
currency has most damaging effect upor
The increase and development oI the coun
try, in keeping up the prices of ali article:
necessary in every day life. 1T fosters
spirit OF gambling in the national Imam
ces. If the question can be met as t,
how to get Il nxed value to our currency
that value constantly and uniformly ap
preaching par with speclc-a very desila
BILE object will be gained.
ARMY MATTERS.
For the operations of the army in thu
past year, the expense of maintaining il
aid the estimates for coniinueing the sea
coast and other improvements, conductc,
under the supervision of the War Depart
ment, | refer you to the accompanyin.
report of the Secretary of War. 1 cal
your attention to the provisions of tn,
act of Congress approved March 3, 1863
which discontinues prominent staff corp
of the army until provided for by law
recommend that the number of officer
in each grade OF the staff corps be nxed
and that whenever the number in any on,
grade falls below the number so liked
that the vacancy may be filled by promo
ton from the grade below. | also rec
ommend that when the office Of chief O
corps becomes vacant, the place may b
filled by selection from the corps il
which the vacancy exists.
TIE NAVY
The report ofthe Secretary of the Nav
shows an Improvement in the nunbe an,
efficiency of the naval force, without
material increase in the expense OF sup
porting it. This is due 10 the polio
which has been adopted, and is being eX
tended ds fast DIS our material will admit
of using smaller vessels as cruisers at TIL
several stations. By these means W
have been enabled to occupy at once
larger extent of cruising ground, TO visi
more frequently the posts where the pres
ence OF our flag is desirable, and generall
to discharge efficiently the appropriat
duties of the navy in time of peace, with
out exceeding the number of men or tn
expenditures authorized by law. Durin
the past year the navy has, in addition /
its regular service, supplied the men an
officers for the vessels of the Coast SUI
yey, and has. completed the surveys AT
thorized by Congress of the Isthmus G
Darien and Tehuantepec and under thei
authority has sent out an expedition
completely furnished and equipped, to e,
PiOiO tLC QhhhOh II OCCStu vi TIC NOTlQ,
The suggestions of the report as to th
necessity OF increasing and improving til
material of the Navy, and the plan re,
omended for reducing the personnel {
the service to a peace standard by til
gradual abolition OF certain grades of off
GERS, the reduction OF others, and the en-
ployment of some in the service of I'll
commercial marine, are we'll considere
and deserve the thoughtful attention
Congress. | also recommend that a
promotions in the navy above Captai
be by selection instead of by seniorit,
This course will secure in The hight
grades greater efficiency, and hold out a
incentive to young officers to improv
themselves in the knowledge OF their pr,
fession. 4<
The present cost of maintaining th
navy, its cost as compared with that {
the pre- ceeding year, and the estimates fo
the ensueing year are contained in th
accompanying report of the Secretary {
the Navy.
THE PosTOFFIcE DEPARTMENT.
The enlarged receipts of the Postof1c
Department, as shown by the accompany
inp r<snDrt of the Poc.mastor Gaporol q,