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time iemov.inj ilie most plausible ground (Hi v hicit intrusion are excused, unci adopting more effi cient means lo prevent ihem here after, appear lo me the most judi t ions disposition which can be made of this difficult subject. The limitations and restrictions to guard against abuses in the exe cution of a pre-emption law, will necessarily attract the careful at tention of Congress; but under no circumstances is it considered ex pedient to authorize floating claims mi any shape. They have been heretofore, and doubtless would be hereafter, most prolific sources of fraud and oppression, and in stead of operating to confer the favor of the Government on in dustrious settlers, are often used oidy to minister lo a spirit of cu pidity at the expense of the most meritorious of that class. The accompanying report of the Secretary of War will bring to your view the state of the Army, and all the various subjects con fided to the superintendence of that officer. The principal part of the Army has been concentrated in Florirki, with a view and in the expectation, of bringing the war in that terri tory to a speedy close. The ne cessity of stripping the posts on the maritime and inland frontiers of their entire garrisons, for the purpose of assembling in the field an army of less than four thousand men, would seem lo indicate the necessity of increasing our regular forces; and the superior efficiency, as well as greatly diminished ex pense of that description of troops, recommend this measure ns one of economy as well as expediency. 1 refer to the report for the rea sons which have induced the Sec retary of War lo urge the reor ganization and enlargement of the staff of the Army, and of the ord nance corps, in which I fully con cur. it is not, however, compatible with the interest of the people to maintain, in time of peace, a regu lar force adequate to the defence of our extensive frontiers. In pe riods of danger and alarm, we must rely upon a well-organized tnililia; and some general ar rangement that wilr render this de scription of force more efficient, has long been a subject of anxious solicitude. It was recommended to lb-- first Congress by General Washington, and has been since frequently brought to your no lice, ami recently its importairce strongly urged by my immediate predecessor. The provision in the Constitution that renders it necessary to adopt an uniform system of organization for the mi litia throughout the United Stales, presents an insurmountable obsta cle lo an efficient arrangement by the classification heretofore pro posed, and I invite your attention to the plan which will be submit ted by the Secretary of War, for the organization of volunteer corps, and the instruction of mili tia officers, as more "Simple and practicable, if not equally advan tageous, as a general arrangement of the whole militia of the U. States. A moderate increase of the corps, both of military and topo graphical engineers, has been more than once recommended by rny predecessor, and my convic tion of the propriely, not to say necessity, of the measure, in order to enable them to perform the va rious and important duties impo sed upon them, induces me to re peat the recomtneydaiion. The Military Academy contin ues to answer all the purposes of its establishment, ami not only furnishes well educated officers to the army, but serves to diffuse throughout the mass of our citi zens individuals possessed of mili tary Knowledge, and the scientific attainments of civil and military engineering. At present, the ca det U bound, with consent of his Parents or guardians, lo remain in service five years from the period bis enlistment, unless sooner "'Charged; ihus exacting only one year' service in the army af education is completed, mis does not a-.near to mP ovcriniKMit ought to com mand for a longer period the ser vices of those, who are educated at the public expense; and I re commend that the time of enlist ment be extended to seven years, and the terms of the engagement strictly enforced. The creation of a national foun dry for cannon, to be common to the service of the army and navy of the United States, has been heretofore recommended, and ap- miir t. Up renuired in order to place our ordnance on an etpia fooling with that of other conn tries, ami to enable that branch of the service lo control the prices of those articles, and graduate the supplies lo the wants of the Gov ernment, as well as lo regul their quality and ensure their uni formity. The same reasons in duce me to recommend the erec tion of a manufactory of small arms west of the Alleghany moun tains, upon ihe plan proposed by the Secretary of War, will contri bute to extend throughout thai country the improvements which i exist in establishments of a similar description in the Atlantic States, and lend to a much more econo mical distribution of 'lie arma ment required in ihe western por tion of our Union. The system of removing ihe In dians west of the Mississippi, com menced by Mr. Jefferson in 1804, has been steadily persevered in by every succeeding President, and may be considered the settled policy of the country. Uncoil uecltd at first with any well defi ned system for their improvement, ihe inducements held out to the Indians were confined lo the grea ter abundance of game to be found in the West; but when the beneficial effects of their removal were made apparent, a more phi lanthropic and enlightened policy was adnpied, in purchasing their lands east of the Mississippi. Lib eral prices were given, and provi sions inserted in all the treaties with iheni, for the application of the funds they received in ex change, to such purposes as were best calculated to promote their present welfare, and advance their future civilization. These mea sures have been attended thus far with the happiest results. It will be seen, by referring to the report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, thai the most san guine expectations of the friends and promoters of this .system have been realized. The Choctaws, (herokees, and other tribes that first emigrated beyond the Missis sippi, have, for the mosl part, a baudoned the hunter stale and become cultivators of the soil. The improvement in their condi tion has been rapid, and it is be lieved thai they are now fitted to enjoy the advantages of a simple form of government, which has been submitted lo them and recei ved their sanction, and 1 cannot too strongly urge this subject up on the attention of Congress. Stipulations have been made with all the Indian tribes to re move them beyond the Mississip pi, except with the band of the Wyandotts, the Six Nations in New York, the Menomonees, Mandaus and Stockbridges in Wisconsin, and Miamies in India na. W'nh all but the Menomo nees, it is expected that arrange ments for their emigration will be completed the present year. The resistance which has been opposed to their removal by some of the tribes, even after treaties had been made with them to that effect,' has arisen from various causes, opera they can be protected from those associations and evil practices which exert so pernicious and de structive an influence over their destinies. They can be induced to labor, and to acquire property, and its acquisition will inspire them wish a feeling of indepen dence. Their minds can be culti vated, and they can be taught the vahie of salutary and uniform laws, and be made sensible of the blessings of free government, and capable of enjoying its advanta ges. In the possession of proper ty, knowledge, and a good Gov ernment, free lo give what direc tion they please to their labor, and sharers in the legislation by which their persons and the profits of their industry are to be protec ted and secured, they will have an ever present conviction of the im portance of union, of peace among themselves, and of the preserva tion of amicable relations with us. The interests of the Uuiied Stales would also be greally promoted by freeing the relations between the General and State Govern ments from what has proed most embarrassing incumbrance, by a satisfactory adjustment of conflicting lilies to lands, caused be the occupation of the Indians, and by causing the resources of the whole country to be develop ed by ihe power of ihe Slale and General Governments, and im proved by ihe enterprise of a white population Intimately connected with this subject is the obligation of ihe Go vernrnent to fulfil its treaty stipu lations, and to protect the Indians thus assembled "at theifenew resi liences from all interruptions and disturbances from any other tribes or nations of Indians, or from any oiher person or persons whatso ever," and the equally solemn ob ligation to guard from Indian hos tility its own borller settlements, stretching along a line of more than one thousand miles. To enable ihe Government to redeem this pledge to ihe Indians, and to afford adequate protection to its own citizens, will require the con tinual presence of a considerable regular force on ihe frontiers, and ihe establishment of a chain of per manent posts. Examinations of the country are now making, with a view lo decide on the most suita ble points for the erection of for tresses and other works of de fence, the results of which will be presented to you by ihe Secretary of War at an early day, together with a plan for the effectual pro tection of ihe friendly Indians, and the pei manent defence of the fron tier Stales. hy the report of the Secretary (if the Navy, herewith communi cated, it appears that unremitted exertions have been made at the different navy yards to carry into effect all authorized measures for the extension and employment ol our. naval force. The launch ing and preparation of the ship of the line Pennsylvania, and ihe complete repairs of the ships of the line Ohio, Uelaware, and Co lumbus, may be noticed, as form ing a respectable addition to this important arm of our national de fence. Our commerce and navi gation have received increased aid and protection during the present year. Our squadrons in the Pa cific and on ihe Brazilian station have been much increased, and lliatinihe Mediterranean, althougl small, is adpquate to the present wants of our commerce in that sea. Additions have been made to our squadron in ihe West In- The naval officers engad up on our coast survey have render ed important service to our navi gation. The discovery of a new The safety of the public money i increased bytbis feature of ihe law, and there can be no doubt that its application to all officers entrusted with the collection or disburse ment of the public money, whal- channel into the harbor of New , "I lout d . nuVr I ever ,n.y be the ,em,re of .heir of SUDS maV naSS WlltlOUl uai,ri, .7 must afford important commercial advantages to that harbor, and add greatly to its advantages as a naval station. The accurate sur vey of George's shoals oil tue coast of Massachusetts, laty completed, will render" compara tively safe a navigation hitnerio considered dangerous. Considerable additions have f been made to the number ol cap- anders. lieutenants, snrrrpons. and assistant surgeons o , in th N-ivv. These additions fices, would be equally beneficial I therefore recommend, in addi tion lo such of the suggestions presented by the heads of Depart ments as you may think useful, a general provision, thalall officers of the Army or Navy, or in the Civil Department, entrusted with the receipt or payment of public money, and whose term of service is either unlimited or for a longer lime than four years, be required to give bonds, with good and suffi cient sureties, at the expiration of Ejcpre- rv.ail; UU, p.,,,-,,, , hcinding the Expunging resoC and, sundry petitions against the ' ' nexuiion oi 1 1 xas, &c. In the Houe of Ueprcscmatives resolution has been presonn-d repev ing the act to post none t!u 4-, ;liS.'1'" nu-nt of ihe deposites with ike S- " Several petitions for the alli'th,'. slavery in the District of VsAS have been pre.snUed, and ihcn,,,'s! firm r,f ihr'ir rv,.,. , .. the afurmative 144 to 6J. were rendered necessary, by thej every such peiiod. increased number of vessels put in commission, lo answer the exigen cies of our growing commerce. Your attention is respectfully A chancre in the period of ler- - - o minaling ihe fiscal year, from the first of October to the first of April, has been frequently recom- X7 We learn from the Wlnj- ,j the citizens of Wa.hilulon jj Gov. Dudley, and Messrs. M;,niv", Stone, of the Literary Board, t0 'u l take of a public dinner, on u;, . !" turn from inspecting the n'cJ' made in draininc Matt ,' "'"HlUfit Lake, and of viewing the Sw, lands of that region generally- wV-i invited lo the various suggestion; mended, and appears to be desira- n C ilia 5nrrrl :i r v. fur the imnrove- i bit ment of the naval service. r-js.Ti. c.,.. commence its winter terrii in -i-Cily on Monday t:-xf, W o-ir. insiaui. naitign itaudunl. The report of the Postmaster General exhibits the progress and condition of the mail service. The operations of the Post Office De partment constitute one of the mosl active elements of our national prosperity, and it is gratifying t The distrrssing casualties in steamboats, which have so fre quently happened during the year, seem to evince ihe necessity of at tempting lo prevent them, by means of severe provisions con nected with their custom-house papers. 1 ins sunjeci was suo- observe with w hat vigor they are J milted to ihe attention of Coo ting differently on each of ihem J dia station, where the large force In most instances they have been j under Commodore Dallas has instigated to resistance by per- i heen most actively and efficiently sons to whom the trade with them and the acquisition of their amiui t'ent. G ties were important; and in some by the personal influence of inte rested Chiefs. These obstacles must be overcome; for the Gov ernment cannot relinquish the ex ecution of this policy without sac rificing important interests, and abandoning the tribes lemaining east of the Mississippi to certain destruction. The decrease in numbers of the tribes within the limits of the States and Territories has been most rapid. If they be removed, ciujjiwjcu in Muieuuug our com merce, in preventing the importa tion of slaves, and in co-operating with officers of ihe army in carry ing on the war in Florida. The satisfactory condition of our naval force abroad leaves at our disposal the means of conve mentis providing for a homesqua dron, for the protection of our commerce upon our extensive coast. The amount of appropri ations required for such a squad ron will be found in ihe general estimates for the naval service for the year 1638. conducted. The mail routes ol the United States cover an extent of about one hundred and forty-two thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven miles, having been in creased about thirty-seven thou sand one hundred and three, miles within the last two years. The annual mail transportation on these routes is about thirty-six mil lions two hundred and twenty eight thousand nine humhed and sixty two miles, having been in creased about ten millions three hundred and fifty-nine thousand four hundred and seventy-six miles within the same period. The num ber of post offices has also been increased from ten thousand seven hundred and seventy to twelve thousand and ninety-nine, very few of which receive ihe mails less lhan once a week, and a large por tion of ihem daily. Contractors and postmaster? in general are rep resented as attending lo their du ties with most commendable zeal and fidelity. The revenue of the Department, within the year ending on the thir tieth June last, was four millions one hundred and ihirJy-seven thousand and fifty-six dollars and fifty-nine cents; and its liabiliiies accruing within the same lime were ihree millions three hundred and eighty thousand eight hun dred and forty-seven dollars and seventy-nve cents, me increase of revenue over that of ihe prece ding year was seven hundred and eight thousand one hundred and sixty-six dollars and forty-one cents. For many interesting details I referyoti to the report of the Post master General, with the accom panying paper. Your particular attention is invited to the necessity of providing a more safe and con venient building for the accommo dation of that Department. 1 lay before Congress copies of reports submitted in pursuance of a call made by me upon the heads of Departments, for such sugges tions. as then experience might enable them to make, as to what furlher legislative provisions may be advantageously adopted to se cure the faithful application of public moneys to the objects for which they are appropriated; to prevent their misapplication or embezzlement by those entrusted with the expenditure of them; and generally to increase ihe security oi me uoverument against losses in their disbursement, h is need less to dilate on the importance of providing such new safeguards as are within ihe power of legislation to promote these ends; and Thave little to add lo ihe recommenda tions submitted in ihe accompany ing papers. By law ihe terms of service of our most important collecting and disbursing officers in the civil de partments are limited to four years, aud when re-appointed, iheii bonds are required to be renewed. gress uy tne secretary oi me Treasury in bis last annual report, and will be again at the present session, with additional details. It will doubtless receive that early and careful consideration which its pressing importance appears to require. Your attention has heretofore been frequently called to the af-fairs-of the District of Columbia, and 1 should not again ask it, did not their entire dependence on Congress give ihem a constant claim upon its notice. Separated by the Constitution from ihe rest of the Union, limited in extent. and aided by no Legijdature of its own, it would seem lo be a spot where a wise and uniform system of local government might have been easily adopted. This Dis trict, however, unfortunately, has been left to linger behind the rest of the Union; its codes, civil and criminal, are not only very defec tive, but full of obsolete or incon venient provisions; being formed of portions of two Stales, discre pancies in ihe laws prevail in dif ferent parts of the territory, small as it is; and although it was select ed as Ihe seat of the General Go vernment, the site of its public edifices, the depository Tits ar chives, and the residence of offi cers entrusted with large amounts of public properly, and ihe man agement of public business, yet it has never been subjected to, or re ceived, that special and compre hensive legislation which these circumstances peculiarly demand. 1 am well aware of the various subjects of greater magnitude and immediate interest that press them selves on ihe consideration of Congress; bul I believe ihere is not one that appeals more directly lo its justice than a liberal, and even generous, attention lo the interests of the District of Colum bia, and a thorough and careful revision of its local government. M. VAN HUREN. Washington, Dec. bth, 1837. Bank of Newlem Thisl,. stiiutiou has made a final divi.W of its capital, of $10 25 u sharp mid will ritmliino . . i w. , i". ui H'UCtffl its iotes till ihe Jirst t 'Januari I Sob, at j eivbern.ib. From the Charleston Vat. DtC jo Latest from Fbjr'uk.v learn iroin a passenger m the schooner bmpire, from Si. A iju line, that a letter received in city from Genera! Jcsup, rim iiiciivjii, siiiiLs u?.i .HianO' py, Cloud, Jumper, Ociiuhiola, several other chick, and ;ib ui a r it . or 4U warrior?, mm come in a C H 1 - I I .. .. .1 r u.i itieiiuu. n:?u, u tippue oi ;?am Junes, unrgmg a messag; from bun, staling li. u lie wouk come in and surrtnJer if Cm i ii . . i ii jeMtp w onui irtai ui:.i well an. apologise for having used the L- dians as cowards. Gci. Hernaa dez had just arrived al St. Augu line from an expedition south: I. discovered no Indians, tic Jesupv. as momently expected . St. Augustine. r. . ..ii I ..vvMW'K. 1 . SATURDAY, DEC. 23, 1837. sl merry Christmas. Christmas occurring next week, we shall issue no paper in order that we may have an opportunity to participate in the customary festivities, and also to make some contemplated additions and improvements to our establish ment. Our next number will appear on Friday ihe 5th January, nhich will be hereafter our day of publica tion, as it better suits ihe present ar. rangement of the mails. Congress. In ihe Srnatc, bill has In en iutp.dured iuppicsMiiij t!" The Hail Road .Jaidcnt-IQI briefly stated in our i.Jif aul serious accident which occime on Sunday last, on the Portsiuoi, and Koanoke hail unui, a;i have since been eu ibieti lo sta the following pai ticul.Ub : 1; train was on us way dowu ; Portsmouth with ibree v;iei cars, in which were 25 or 30 sous, aud nine litmU r tars i with cotton. h had pasted Uochelle depot about a ini'ea;: a half, when a wheel of the tng : struck against the end l olt the iron rails which hein? 'J: had sprung up to an elevaliOii 10 or 12 inches. Tlietrciw" inslautly thrown from the ihe water tpndi'r nnd. and 1 Ihree passengers cars, sucttfii' precipitated with leaiM u!ot upon it, were crushed tn pi""5 one common'mass of ruin:! the passengers either iLrowim violence from them, -or i'E with" their fragments in ihe ful crash. The scene as liftf' lO lie line ili.trntsiil' III l',e ' trcme. The few vho wereunu immediately sel about exinc1, ibeir uufoi innate companions 1 tbe pile of broken cars, m n!' work of mercy they were'Sat for nearly an hour lt-ire tC' were wounded four, we learn shockingly mangled tf,al cannot survive; aud HMdio were possible to preserve"; would be worse than lit;1'" have not heard all d.eir na ihose reported to "8 vvtfl'1'' ,' Bryant, .Mrs. Nb'l Miss hlow and .MissSir or Keau, (ihee were l,e hurt) Col. Uochelle, M'' Miss Simmons-all of ion; Mr. (..'rocker of Jl(!s,n " C.) Mr. Noe of N,UV Mills Lawrence of hie ' Mr. Nelson Hodges v . (n. c.) Mr. i Mr. Bloiker,and Mr train agent. The Inst car was colored persons, in ' 1 i n-ii of Col. PreMon s e K..ii, ..f .. tit eie " jortt- ... . .... - .l-t-Llb I1 "l lorn. ii't'v:
The Tarborough Southerner (Tarboro, N.C.)
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