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FREDERICK 8. FELL df CO. '
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CONGRESS.
YeateriUv Heins; the day appointed by
the constitution for the animal meeting «•:
congress, the members of Vitli houses as
scmhled at the capitol towards-'midday,
and both houses organized themselves, anil
adopted the usual preliminary rules of bu
sinews.
IN THE SENATE,
At 12 o’clock. Mr. Gaim.ard, (tlie pre
sident pro tempore nt the time, the senate
last adjourned) took the chair.
On calling over the list of senators, it
appeared that the following members were
present, viz:
Trim Mms.tfimpthire, Messrs. Miifril and Scor
er. from Rh de Island, Mr James Iliimlljr j from
Connrc'icut, Mr l)a< id Daggett; frm Vermont
Mcrsr,. James Fisk and Isaac Tiehenof; from Mtne
York, Mesars. Itiifus Kin, ami Nathan Sanlor ;
from Mmo-Jci y, Messrs. James J WiUnn anil
Muldnn Dickerson; fr-.m Rennsylvaniu Mc-*r.
Abner Lacuck and Jonathan H .birts; from V.r-
ffinta, Messrs James Ilarbmr. John W K|> e»;
from Morth- Car»k*a. Mr. Natluoiel them; from
Georgia, Mr. Oharles Tails from A' mucky, M -
John J. Criltender; from Te-metrce. Mr John Wil
liams; from O do. Mr. Benjamin Riiggles; irom /»-
tCitna M ssrs. Waller Tai lor and James Noble;
from .If •nnipfii, Messrs. Thomas II. Williams an.t
Waller Uake.
The new members present having been
qualified, (with the exception of the sena
tors from Mississippi, which state is not
yet recognized i»y the congress) the tisua.
rules of procoeding and arrangement were
adopted. A committee was appointed to
Wait on the president jointly with sue,,
committee as the other house should ap
point. And the senate adjourned.
IN DIR (DUSE OK REPRESENT ATIVKS
The house was called to order by tli
clerk to the last congress, (Mr. Thomas
Doughf.rtt) and, on calling over the roi.
of representatives, it appeared that a larj
majority of m-mbers were present, viz:
Fr >m IVnr Utmpshire, Messrs. Jo." fall Butji
Uhfnm ClnggcU,, alma Hale, A ilinr Livermore,
John F. Parin' , Na'haniel Uph.im
From. Mastaci.iscits. Messrs. Benjamin Adam
Jamucl O Allen, Wal er Folger jr. Joshua Gag-
John Holmes, Marcus Morton, Jeremiah Nelson
IK-njimiuOrr, Albion K. Parrs. Naihanit lit :gglc»
Z bd.rl Sampson, llenry Shaw. Nathaniel Silsbci,
Solomon strong, Ez< Icel Wh.teman.
I‘r m Rhode hied. Mr. John l>. Ros;, jr.
Fop Connecticut .-.Messrs. Uriel Holmes, Ebe
IH'/er Hunting l'in, Jonathan O. Mostly, Timothy
Pi'km. Samuel B Sherwood, Nathaniel Terry
Thomas S Williams.
Fnm Vermont, Messrs lleman Allen, Samiirj
C. Cral’t". William il'inter, Orxsmu., C. Merri .
Chari 's Ud>, Mark Richards.
From . Wo-Foot, Messrs Oliver C. Comstock
Daniel Cruder, John P Cualimsn, John K Drake,
U< njamin f.llicott, Josiali ilasbrouck, Julio icrki-
tnrr. Tuoinas II. Hubbard, William Irving, D irac,
Kirtland. Thomas lawyer, John Palmer, J im,.
Port r, John Ss.ag , Philip J. Sehut ler, Trcdwell
Scolder, John C. Spencer, Henry H. Slorrs J unes
Tallmadgc. jr J tin W. Tty lor, Caleb Tompkins,
George Townsend, Peter U. Wendovrr. Itenscl.
lear w.rerlo, Junes W Wilkin, Isaac Williams.
F 'om t em-J,rj y, Messrs, fteiijamio llennet*
Joseph llloo nfi. Id, Charles Kinsey, John Linn,
II nry Southard.
From t’ennsy vwva. Messrs. Wm. Anderson
Andre* linden, I<aac Darlington, Joseph lliester.
Joseph Hopkinson, Samui l II Ingham, William P
M'clay, David Marchand, Kooert Moore. J.-m
S! irray, Thomas Patterson. Levi Pawling, Alla;.
Sevoert, Jacobs .angle.-, Christian Tarr, James M
Wallace, J. In Wiiitesid . Wm Wilson.
From Del.tit,ar, Mr. Louis M Lane.
F.oai .)/•<' y/iind.Messrs Thomas Cutbreth. Join
C Herbert. P> ter Little, Geo Peter. Phdi • Bee..
Samuel Ringgold, Samuel Smith, Ph.lip Stuart
Pro.n Virginia. Messrs. Wm. Lee, Ball, Philip
p Harbour, durwell Basset Wm. A. Iturwell, Ed.
ward Colston, Roberts GiructG Wm M*Coy
Ciiarle, P Mercer, Hugh Nelson,Thomas N< wion.
Janies find,II, Jamc; Pleasants, .Alexander Smyth.
G .o F Strother, Henry St. George rocker, John
Tyner.
From M-rth-Carolina. Messrs. Daniel M For
ney, Thomas II Hall. George Mumforil, Jams
Owtii. Ir nmel Sawver, Thomas Settle, Jesse Slo
cumb.J ft Smith Felix Walker, Louis Williams
presentntives were charatterwed byanun-
orccedentcd unanimity, highly flattering,
it particulars to the Speaker and Clerk «»f
the House, whose stations are enviable, bat
•vlio yet were not opposed.
Among the members of both houses
were tube seen very many who were stran
gers to those bodies ami in each other; but
What was particularly rein rked, was the
the number of highly respectable members
of Congress anterior u* tlie last Congress,
wliii have returned, by recent elections, to
public life.
M. Hydk. de Neuvillr, the Minister
vf France.has taken up iiis winter residence
in this city.
It is not so generally known as it ought
tu be, that the lands appropriated for inili-
tary bou'itir*. are, according to the requi-
Mitler, Sfc ling Tucker.
From Georgia, J>e| , bbott, Thomas W. Cobb.
Z idock Cook, Joel Crawford, John Forsyth, Wm
Terrt |
From Xcnucko, Kidvu-d C. Anderson, jr. Henry
Clay, Jose.di Desha Ririurd M. Johns ,n. A:)'-
thony New, Tun-tall Q i .rles . jr. George Robert-
son Thomas Speed, David Trimble, ILv ul Walker
From Tenucttet, Mc.-iin William G. Hlom.t
Frincisjuii s George W L. Mar.-. John Rhea
From Oh;\ Messrs Levi Barber, Philemon
Beecher, John W. Campbell, Samuel Herrick,
Wtliiam II. Harrison.
Frrm I.ottisi.na, Mr. Thomas B. Robertson.
From Indiana, Mr William Hendricks.
Th6 house then proceeded to tne choice
of A speaker. On counting the votes, it
appeared that of 147 rotes given in, there
were for llenry Clay, 145,
for Samuel Smith, G,
blank, i,
So that Air. Clay was declared to be du
ly elected speaker; and, being conducted
to the chair, the usual oath was adminis
tered to him, by Mr. Bassett—when the
speaker made his acknowledgements to
the house.
The members having been severally
qualified by taking the oatb to support the
constitution, tlie house [•roceetleu to elect
a clerk. On counting the ballots, it ap
peared that 144 votes were given in, all of
which were for Thomas D:vghutt, who
resumed his place a* clerk of tlie house.
TiiomasTC^laxton w«« then re-appointed
door-keeper, Benjamin- Bihch assistant-
door-keeper,, apd. Thom as Dunn sergeant
•sarins, without oppocit ion.
, After the jetral incipient proceedings,
t And ihtsrchanging messages with the sen
ate, the house adjourned to twelve o'clock
to-morrow—.Va/. InteL 2d inst.
" • ' mm ; r
The Congress met yesterdav, wmler
auspices as fajrooblc^pnfitical anti person-
al,** could be wished by the most sanguine
Triend to (he national interests and the
Willi
siton of the act of .day 6, 1812, “ fit far
for activation.”’ We are informed, that
flic whole survey for military bounties, in
lUiuni*, exceeds five millions five hcx-
okedtbousand acres. From tins liuve been
-elected, by the surveyor general, William
•lector, esq. the three millionfive hundred
thousand acres appropriated by Congress.
The area of thin survey is greater than that
of Massachusetts Proper, Vermont, or New-
.Iainpsiiire. It is to be regretted that the
hraveaud faithful s ilflier is nut taught tu
estimate properly, die value of the reward
which his country lias giveu him lor his
courage a id fidelity. „
The President of the United States,
with the Secretary of War, Generals Por-
t'-r, Swift, uud Lynn, Colonels Armistcad,
Uomford, otlier olficcrs, Judge Nelson, &c.
we learn, visited on Saturday forenoon
the station anil progressing fortifications
of Fort Washington; being tlie last military
-tation wliiclt Hie President had to visit
md review in hjs extended detour throug
the north, rn division of the Uuitcd States.
The detachment -tationed there were re
viewed, with deserved commendation, up
in a new and commodious parade ground
■:te Uiirivai.ed sciteof which, aspossessin
a bird’s eye view of the Potomac from tin
ity and lurtlier<listancc,aud down the ri
ver, with its sundry inlets, promontoiie.
ravines, etc..could not but be admired.—
After partaking »f the accustomed liospi
tality of Mr. JJi-iges, at the old family
mansion at Warburton, the president, aim
those with him, returned to tlie city in the
Washington steam boat.
By a:i oiheial statement of the number of
banks, their capital, etc. iu the state o
lliode-lsland, it appears there are in tlia
-tate no fewer than seventeen banks, the
aggregate amount of whose capital
J,td)J,<)00 dollars. Five of tlie banks have
i capital of only 50,000 dollars each, anil
two others of less than 100,000. The spe
eic deposits are smaller than we should ex
pectin a commercial state,amounting only
to about to oue-cighth of the amount ul
ihc capita) stock
William Creighton, formerly arepre
sentative in congress, from Ohio, lias been
lecled president of the Branch Bank ol
the United States, at Chiiicothe.—.Vat ion
Intelligrucer, 2d ins!.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
F om he JWuiuual InitUigcuce>' Extra, 2d in.<t.
This day at 12 o’clock, the President of
the United States transmitted, to bot
houses of congress, the following message
by Mr. Joseph Jones Monhoe, his secre
tary:
t'elbnc'.Ciiizent of the Senate,
and of the Huune of Ref esentativett:
At no period of our political existence
ofttl we so much cause to felicitate our
selves at the prosperous and happy comli
tion ol our country The abundant fruits
■»f the earth have tilled it with plenty. An
extensive and profitable, commerce has
greatly augmented our revenue. The pub
lic credit lias attained an extraordinurv
elevation. Our preparations .for defence,
in case of future wars, from which, by the
experience oi all nations, we ought nut t
commissioners acting under the other ar
tides of the treaty of Ghent, for the set
expect to be exempted, arc advancing, uu-
der a well digested system, with all the
despatch which so important a work will
F-oui Rouih.C.,rolina. Messrs. Joseph Bellinger, admit. Our free government, founded on
Midd,e “ m > Stephen l> the interest and affections of the people.
has gained, and is-daily gaining, strength.
Local jealousies are rapidly yielding to
nore generous, enlarged and enlightened
views of national policy. For advantages
so numerous, and highly important, it is
iur duty to unite in grateful acknowledge
neii ts to that omiiipotentBeing,from whom
they are depvcd, ami in unceasing prayer,
that He will endow us with virtue and
trengtn to maintain and hand them down,
in their utmost purity, to our latest pus
erity.
I have the satisfaction to inform you.
• hut an arrangement, which had been com
menced by my predecessor, with the Bri
tish government fur the reduction of the
naval forre, by Great Britain and the
United States, on the lak-s, has been con
cluded: by which it is provided, that nei
ther party shall keep in service on Lake
Champlain more than one vessel; on Lake
Ontario, more than one; and on Lake Erie,
and the upper lakes, more than two; to be
armed, each, with one tannon only; and
that all tlie other armed vessels, of both
parties, of which ao exact list is inter
changed, shall be dismantled. It is also
agreed, that the force retained shall be re
stricted, in'iu duty, to the internal pur
poses of each party; and that the arrange
ment shall remain in force until six months
shai! have expired, after notice given by
one of the parties to the otlier of its desire
that it should t-rminate. By this arrange
ment, useless expense, on both sides, and,
what is of still greater importance, the
danger of collision, between armed vessels,
in those i.iiaud waters, which was great,
is prevented.
1 have the satis faction also testate, that
the commissioner.-, onder tlie fourth article
of the trraiy of Ghent, to whom it was re
ferred to decide, to which party tlie sever
al islands iu the bay of Passamaquoddy be-
onged under Lie treaty wf one thousand
have
tleineut of boundaries, .have also been cn
■raged in the di-charge of their respective
duties, but have not Vet completed them.
’The difference which arose 'between the
two government? under that treaty, re
spccting the right of the United States to
take anil cure fish on the coast of the Ilri
tish provinces,north of our limits, which
had been secured by the treaty of one"thou
sand set en hundred and eighty-three,
still in aegficration. The proposition made
oy tiiis government, to extend to the colo
nies of Great Britain the principle of tin
convention of London, by which the com
inerre between the ports of the United
States and British ports in Europe had
liecn placed on a footing of equality, ha:
linen declined by the Hntiidi government
This subject having been thus amicabl
discussed between the (wo governments
and it appearing that the Britisli govern
incut is unwilling to depart from its pro
sent regulations, it remains for congress t<
decide, whether tiicy will make anyoth
er regulations, iu consequence thereof, for
the protection and improvement of our ua
vigation.
The licgociation with Spain, for spoiia
lions on our commerce, and the settlement
of boundaries, remains, essentially, in tlie
state it held, by the communications tiiat
were made to congress by my predecessor.
It has been evidently the policy of the Spa
nish government to keep tlie neguciatiun
suspended, md in this the United State;
have acquiesced, from an amicable disp
sition towards Spain, and in tlie expecta
lion that her government would, Irom i
sense of justice, finally accede to such an
arrangement as would be equal between the
parties. A disposition has been lately
shewn by the Spanish government to move
in the negociation, which has been met by
tiiis government, and, should the concilia
(oryand friendly policy, which has invar
ibly guided our councils, be reciprocated
aju.-tand satisfactory arrangement may
be expected. It is proper, however, lo re
mark, that no proposition has yet been
made from which such a result can be pre
sumvd-
It was anticipated, at an early stage
that the contest between Spain and the co
Ionics would become highly interesting to
the United States. It was natural that
our citizens should sympathise in events
which affected their neighbors. It seemed
probable, also, that tiie prosecution of the
conflict, along our coast, and in contiguous
conntries, •eutilil occasionally interrupt
our commerce, and otherwise affect tlie
persons and property of our citizens.
These anticipations have been realized
Such injuries have been received from per
-oils acting under the authority of both the
pai ties, and for which redress has, in most
instances, been withheld. Through every
stage, of the conflict, the United States
have maintained an impartial neutrality,
giving aid to neither of the parties in men
money, ships o>- munitions of war. They
nave regarded tlie contest, not in the light
of an ordinary insurrection or rebellion,
out as a civil war between parties nearly
equal, Having, as to neutral powers, equal
iglits. Our ports have been open to both
I iTT/ intercourse. The attendance seven hundred and eighty-three.
was unusually ard agreed in a report, by which 111 time
if the industry of our citizens, which ei-
her was permitted to take, has been equal-
y free to the otlier. Should the colonies
stabiish their independence, it is proper
iow to state, that this government neither
seeks, nor would accept, from them any
advantage, in commerce or otherwise,
which will not be equally open to all other
nations. The colonies will, in that event,
become independent states, free from any
obligation to, or connexion with, us, which
it nmy not then be their interest to form
oil the basis of a fair reciprocity.
In the summer of the present rear, an
expedition was set on loot against Last-
Florida, by persons claiming to aft under
the authority of some of the colonies, who
took possession of Amelia Island, at the
mouth of the St. Mary’s river, near the
boundary of the state of Georgia. As this
province lies eastward of the Missis
sippi, and is bounded bv the United States
and the ocean on every side, and has been
a subject of negociation with the govern
ment of Spain, as an indemnity for Josses
*»y spoliation, or in exchange lor territory,
of equal value, westward of the Mississip
pi, a fact well known to tlie world, it ex
ited surprise, that any countenance
huuld be given to this measure by any of
ie volumes. As it tvouiil be difficult to
euncile it with the friendly relations ex
isting between the United States and the
coiooies, a doubt was entertained, whether
it had been authorised by them, or any ol
ilicm. 1 his doubt has gained strength,
oy the circumstances wit ch have unfolded
locinselves in the prosecution of tlie enter-
pirse, which luive marked it as a mere pri
vate, unauthorised adventure. Projected
anil commenced with an incompetent force,
reliance seems to have becu placed on what
might be drawn, in defiance of our laws,
from within our limits: and of late, as tlieit
resources have failed, it has assumed a
more marked character of unfriendliness
to us; tlie island being made a channel for
tiie illicit introduction of slaves from Afri
ca iuto the United States, an asylum for
fugitive slaves Irom tlie neighboring states,
and a port for smuggling of every kiud.
A similar establishment was made, at an
earlier period, by persons of tlie same des
cription in the Gulf of Mexico, at a place
called Galvezton, within the limits of tlie
United States, as we contend, nuder the
cession of Lontsiana. This enterprise has
been marked, in a more signal manner, by
all the objectionable circumstances which
characterized the other, and more particu
larly by the equipment of privateers which
Imve annoyed our commerce, aud by smug
gling- These establishments, if ever sanc-
tioccd by any authority whatever, which
The imperious consideratibn* which pro
duccd this measure will be explained to
the parties whom it may, in any degree,
concern.
. To obtain c -rrect inform tion on every subject
in which tlie U. States are interested; to iiuplrc
just ser.;i:nen‘a in all persons in au'hurity. oil ei
ther side, of r-ur friendly disposition, so far so it
may comport with an impartial neutrality; and to
secure proper re«pcct lo rair commerce in every
should the oitnost httMitich, skill, and bbtft>, i| : ^
bestowed.
A considerable And rapid augmentation m the 1
value of ait the public lands, proceeding from
liirse and other obvious causes, may henceforward,
lie expected. The difficulties attending early emi-
irruliona, will be dissipated even in the most re
mote pains. Several new state, hare bei n admit
ted into rur union, to the west and son'll, and ter
ritorial governments, happily organized, establish-
ed over every other portion in w hich there i- va-
port, and froi&erer}-flag, it has been iftqught pro-1 cant land fur sale. In terminating Indian Itos-
per to rend aTbip of war, with three dirtinpushed I tilities, as must soon be done, in a formidable
citizens, along the southern coast, with nut rue- I ^, a[ . c at t eak t, the emigration, whith has hereto,
tion to touch at such ports as they may find most I f ore been great. Will probably increase, and the
expedient for these purposes With tlie existing I demand for land, and the augmentation in its ral-
aulliordies, with those in ihg possession of, and ex
erci-imj the so-eriegntr. must tlie communication
he held; from them alone can redress fir past in-
tie. be in like proportion
our
T 1
. . The great increase of
ur population throughout the union will alone
iroduce an important effect, and in nb quarter
juries, committed by persons acting under thrm, will it be so sensibly felt as in those in contcmpls*
be obtained; by them alone can me commission of I t i on . The public lands are a public stock, which
the like, in future,be prevented. 1 ..... ......
Cur r< 1*> ions with the other power, of Europe
have experienced no essential change since the last I
ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for
the nation. The nation should, thereforr, derive
the profit proceeding from the continual rise iir
session. In our intercourse with ear.li, due atten
tion continues to be pa : d to the piutcction of our
commerce, and to every other object in which the
U. States are interested A strong hope is enter
tained, that by adhering to the maxims of a just, _
a candid, and fri n !ly policy, we may long pre-1 derive *11 l!^ benefit incident'to their“shnerior
serve amicable relations wnb all tlie powers of I wealth, under&ny mode of sale which may be ad*
Europe, on renditions advantageous and honor*-1 „pt e d. But if, looking forward T» the me& tfte'
ble t<> otir country. 1
Willi tlie Barbary states and the Indian tribes
our pacific relations have been presen ed.
In calling your attention to the internal con
cerns of our country, the view which they exhibit _
is peculiarly gratifying. ’I lie pavments which have | «nd it dement i'ntuch a manneras thiir opm'ion'of’
their value. Every encouragement should be giver*
to emigrants, consistent with a fair competition be*
tween them, but that competition should operate
in the first sale to the edvantage of the natiotv
rather than of individuals.- Great capitalists will
value of the public lands, they should have the op*
portunity of amassing, at a low Jirice, vast bodietf
in their hands, the profit will accrue to them, ati<>
not to the public. They would also have tlid
power, in that degree, to control the emigration
been made into the treasury show the very pro
ductive state of the public revenue. After satis,
tying the appropriations made by law for tlie sup
port of the civil government, and ol the military
and na 'al establishments, embracing suitable pro-
vision fur fortifications and for the gradual increase
of tlie navypaying tlie interest of the public debt,
an J extinguishing more than eighteen millions ol
the principal, wi'hin the present year, it is estima
ted tiiat a balance oi more than six millions < f dol
lars will remain in the treasury on the first day oi I happiness depend, we cannot fail 1 (o entertain a
their respective interests might dictate. 1 submit)
tiiis subject to the consideration of congress, lhAt'
such furt rer provision may be made in the tale of
the public lands, with a view to the public interest,
should any be deemed expedient, as in their judg
ment may be best adnpteu to the object
When we consider the vast extent of territory
within the U. States, tlie great amount and value
if its productions, the connection of it* parts, and
titer circumstances, on which their prosperity and
Januray applicable to the current service cf the eir
.uing year.
The payments into the treasury during the year
one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, on ac
count of imposts and tunnage, resulting principal
ly Irom dunes which have accrued in the present
tigh sense of the advantage to be derived from the
facility which may be afforded iu the intercourse
between them, by means of good roads and Canals.
Never did a country bf such vast extent oiler
equal inducements to improvements of this kind,
ior ever were consequences of such magnitude
ar. may be fairly estimated at twenty millions of invMvcd tU-m. JuTlS rahjm ^ acta^n to
illais: internal revenues, at two millions five Inin. Ii ‘ . J
lollais; intemafrevenues, at two millions five liui
tired 'bcusanel; public lauds, at one million liv
hundred thousand; bank divielcnds anil incidental
receipts, at five hundred thousand; making in the
congress at the last session, and there may be a
el ^position to revive it at the present, I bare
brought it into view, for the purpose of commu
nicating my sentiments on a very important cir-
whole, twenty-four millions and five hundred thou-1 cumstance connected with it, trith that freedom
sand dollars. 1 , I|( j caIK l or which a regard for the public interest,
and a proper respect for congress, require. A dif
ference of opinion has exiett d, from the first form
ation of our ecu Simmon tt- the present dine,
smongotir most enlightened and virtuous citizens,
respecting tiie right of congress to establish such
a system of improvement, 'taking into view the
trust with which I am now honored, it would be
mpn per, after u bat has passed; that this discutsi-
iii should be revived, with an uncertainty of my
opinion respecting the right. Disregarding early
impressions, I have bestowed on the subject all the
sand di> liars.
The annual permanent expenditure for the sup
port of tne civil government, and of the army and
•lavy, as now established by law, amounts to ele
ven millions and eight hundred thousand dollar.-;
anil for the sinking' fund, to ten mitlioas; making
>. the whole, twcuty-ooe millions and eight hund
red thousand dollars; leaving an unnnal excess hi
revenue beyond the expenditure of two million:,
and seven bundled thousand dollars, exclusive of
the balance estimated to be in the treasury on tin
fir.t day of January, one thousand tight hundred
uml eighteen,
, ,T. . . . C , . . I deliberation which its groat importance,- and a just
In the present state of the treasury, the wlioli J sense of my duty, required—and the result is, a
of the Louisiana debt may be redeemed in the year 1 --* * ' ’
one thou .and eight hundred aud nineteen; after
which, if the public debt continues as it nuw is
bovc par,tl.ere will be annually about five millious
t the sinking fund unexpended, tin.'il the year on'
iliuusnnu eight hundred and twenty-five, when ill
loan of one thousand eight hundred and twelve
ina the stock created by funding treasuiy notes
Will be redeemable.
It is also estimated that tlie Mississippi stock
ill be di charged during the year one thousam.
eight hundred and nineteen, from the proceeds of
tl>e public lands assigned lo that object, after
which the receipts from those lands w ill annually
add to the public revenue the sum of one million
five hundred thousand dollars, making the pel man
cut annual revenue amount to twenty-six million.,
of dollars, andAeaving an annual excess of reven
ue, after tlie year one thousand eight hundred ami
nineteen, beyond the pe.mnnent authorised expen-
wu ‘ r; 13 "'"'e ut r'" "P e « w ooin, diture, of more than four millions of dollars.
‘!. ,c, . c v. e ry article, the fruit of our soil, or lly; the last returns from the Depaitmcntof War
the militia force of the several states may be esii
mated at eight hundred thousand men, infantry
artillery and cavalry. Great part of this force :
armed, and measures are taken to nfm the whole
An improvement in the organization and disc.,- -
line of the militia, is one of the great objects wind,
claims the uoremitted attention of Congress.
The regular force amounts nearly to the num
ber required by law, asd is stationed ajong ;he At
lantic and inland frontiers.
Of the naval force it has been necessary to main
tain strong squadrons in tiie Mediterranean and .i,
he gulf of Mexico.
From several of the Indian tribes, inhabiting th.
country bordering on Lake Erit, purcuasi-s lia- >
been made of lands, on conditions very favorabi,
to the United States, and, as it is presumed, not
less so to the tribes themselves. By these pur
chases, the Indian title, with moderate reservations,
lias been extinguished, to the whole of she land
within tlie limits of the state of Ohio, anil to ;
great part of that in the Micoigan territory, and c
he state of Indiana. Fv m tlie Cherokee tribe a
act has been purchased in tiie st .teof Geuigsa,
mdan arrangemuit m-de, by which, >n excbangi
for lands beyond the Mississppi, a great part, it
out the » hole of the land belonging to hat tnht,
eastward of that river, in the states of Nortli-Car-
oiina, G -ory ia and Tennessee, and in the Alabama
rritory, will soon be acquired By these acqinsi
ns, and others that may reasonably be expected
soun to follow, we shall be enabled to extend uur
settlements from the inhabited parts of the state
of Ohio, along Lake Erie into tbe Michigan terri
tory, and to connect our settlements by degree.*
through the state of Indiana and the Illinois terri-
tory, to that of Missouri. A similar and equally
idv-antageous effect will soon be produced lo the
"Utii, through tlie whole extent of die states ami
te rritory which border on tlie waters emptyin
to the Mississippi and the Mobile. In tbiK
gres«, which the rights of nature demand, and
mgcan prevent, marking a growth rapid and gig
antic, it is our duty to make new efforts for the
preservation, improvement and civilization of the
native inhabitanis. The bunter state can exist on
ly in the vast, uncultivated desart. It yields to tht
more dense and compact form, and greater force,
of civilized population; and of right it ougiit to
yield, for the earth was given to mankind to sup
port tlie greatest number of which it is capable,
and no tr.be or pec pie have a right to withhold
from the wants of omen more than is necessary
for their own support and comfort. It is g.at.fy
in? to know, that the reservation! of land made by
'he treaties with tlie tribes cn Lake Ene, were
made with a view to individual ownership among
them, and to th: cultivation of the coil by ail, and
that an annual stipend has been pledged to supply
theirother wants. It will merit the convideratr n
of congress, whether other provi-ion, not stipulat
ed by the treaty, ought to be made for the>e mb s
and for tlie advarcetnent of the liberal and humane
pol cy of the United States towards all the tribes
within our limits,and more particularly for llitir
improvement in the arts ofcivilized hie.
Among the advantages incident to these pur
chases, and to those which have preceded, the
security which may thereby be afforded to ourin-
land frontiers is peculiarly important. With a
strong barrier, consisting of our own people thus
slanted on the Lake*, tlie Mississippi and the Mo
tile, with the protection to be derived from tlie rs-
gqlar force. Indian boatillitiet, if they do not al
together cease, will henerfonh lose their terror
Fortifications in those quarters^ any extent, will
not he necessary, and the expence attending them
may he saved. A people accustomed to the u*s
islands of tlie United States rc
that they
is not believed, have auused their ® re -* nB *“l** “ «* are, will
and forfeited all claim to consideration.— un
A just regard for the rights and interests
even moderate works, which are defended
by cannon. Great fortifications will, therefore, he
requisite only, in future, along the coast, and at
some points in the interior, coimccb d with it. On
eltlcd conviction in my mind, that congress do
not possess the right. It is not contained in any
“f the specified powers granted to congress—
nor can 1 consider it incidental to. Or a ne
cessary means, viewed cn tlie most liber,
al scale, for carry ing into effect any of the powers
which arc specifically granted In communicating
this result 1 cannot resist the obligation which I
fed to suggest to congress the propriety of recom-
>.ending to the states the adoption of a atnind-
ment to the constitution, which shall give to con
gress the right in question. In Cases of doubtful
construction, especially ol such vital interest..It
Comports with the nature and origin of our in-
vtitutions, and will contribute much to presen-e
thtm. to apply to our constituents tor an explicit
<rant of the power. We may confidently rely,
hut ;f it ;q pears to their satisfaction, that the
power is necessary, it will always be granted. In
his easel am happy to observe, that experience
has afforded the most ample proof of its utility,
and that the benign spirit of conciliation and har
mony, which now manifests itself threughout our
union, promises to such a recommtdation the mpst
irompt and favorable result 1 think proper to
uggestalso, in case this measure is adopted, that,
’■ be recommended to the dates to include, in the
amendment ought, a right in congress tn institute,
likewise, seminaries of learning, for the all import
ant purpose cf diffusing knowledge among our
fVlicw-citizcns throughout the United Slates.
Our manufactories will require the continued at
tention of congress. 1 he capital employed in them
is considerable, and the knowledge acquired in the
machinery and fabric > f ail the most useful manu
factures, is of a great value. Their preser-ation,
which depends on due encouragement, is connect
ed with the high interests of the nation.
Al hough the progress of die public buildings
has been as favorable as circumstances have per
mitted,it is to be icgretted that the Capitol is not
yet in a state to receiveou. There is good caus/b
to presume, that the two wings, the only part £»
J fc t commenced, will be prepared for that purpose
.t the next Session. The time seems now to have
arrived, w hen this subject may be deemed worthy
:he attention of Congress,’on a scale adequate to
national purposes. The completion of Hie middle
ouifdii.g wiil bo necessary to the convenient ac-
commnda'ion of Congress,of the Committees, and
vari «jh offices belonging to it It is evident that
ihe other public buildings are altogether injtifpo.
cn nt for the accommodation of several executive
department?, some ol whom are much crowded,
and even -.objected to tlie necessity of obtaining fc -
;n private buddings, at some distance from thf
head of the department, and with inconvenience:
to the management of the pubiir business. Most
nations liave taken an interest and apridein the im
provement and ornament of their metropolis, and
-.one were more conspicuous in that respect thy;
the ancient republics. The policy which dictated!
the establishment of a permanent residence Tor thp. .
national government, anu ifie spirit in %hich jt> I
was commenced and lias been prosecuted, ih.-w
that -ueb improvement, was theitght worthy the at*,
tcotion of thus nation. Its central position, be.
tween tlie northern and southern extremes of uog
union, and its approach to the west, at the head »f
a great navigable river, which interlocks with the
western waters, prove the wisdom of the councils,
which established it. Nothing appears to be.
more reasonable and proper, ihai^that convenien;
accommodation should be provided, on h well Ur
ge* ted plan, for the heads of the several depart
ments, and for the attorney-general; and it i> be,
lieied that the public ground in the city, applied
to these objects, will be found amply sufficient. J
submit this subject to the coin.deration ,.f Con
gress, that such further provision may be made in
it, as to them may- seen proper.
In contemplating the happy situation of the
United States, our at.emion is drawn, wi’h tlie pe,
collar interest, to the surviving officers and sol.
diet? of. ur re volutionary army, who so eminently
contributed, by thnr services, to lav its foundation.
Most of those very meritorious citizens have itatd
the debt of nature am) gone to repose. It b be- ‘
breed, that among the survivors there are some
not provided for by existing laws *4* are tedue.
cd lo indigi nee. and even to real distress. Thera
uien liave a claim on the gratitude of their Coen,
try, ami it will do honor lo their ehentrv to
provide for them. Tiie lapse of a ft* y cere
more, and the opportunity will be tor ever lewt:
indeed so kmg already has keen tlie interval, that
the number |o be benefit! d by ape ptovisirat
which may he made, will not be great.
It appearing in s setWfoeUty nisenrrtKt- tbfi
support ei the r.vil Ip-vernmenv, »>f
Hie present mUitnnr *nd naval • i».>h*hiwento nv*
eluding the mutual aujittiihtaiwit ul the
payment <