THE LATE MESSAGE.
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The following is the Message OF MI. fo'K !"
relation to the necessity for an increase OF 'ne
[ and and Naval forces, sent to the Senate.
To the Senate Of the United States;


In answer to the inquiry of the Senate, con.
tanned in their resolution OF the l7th instant,
whether, in my "judgment, any circumstances
connected with, or growing out Of, the foreign
relations of this country, require at this time an
increase of our naval or military torce.' and if
so, "what those circumstances are," have to
express the opinion, that wise precaution de-
mands such increase.


In my annual message of the Cd December
last, recommend to the favorable considera-
tion Of Congress an increase of our naval force,
especially OF out steam navy, and the raising Of
40 adequate military force to guard and protect
such OF our citizens as might think proper to
emigrate to Oregon. Since that period, have
seen no cause TO recall or modify these recon.
mendations. On the contrary, reasons exist
which, in my judgment, render il proper not only
that they should be made for the public 6s.
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| The consideration of such additional provt.
sion was brought before appropriate committees
of the two houses OF Congress, in answer to
calls made by them, in reports prepared, with
my sanction, by the Secretary of War and the
Secretary of the Navy, on the 29th of Dec. and
the 9Th OF Jan. last !; mode of communication
with Congress no, unusual, and, under existing
clrcumst ances, believed to be most eligible
Subsequent events have confirmed me IN the
opinion that these recommendations were pro.
per as precautionary measures.


It was a wise maxim of the Father OF his
Country, that "to be prepared for war, is one
of The most fficlent means ofpreserving peace;'
we should remember, also, that timely dis
bursements to prepare for danger, frequently
prevent much greater disbursements to rePe
It," The general obligation to perform this du
ty is greatly strengthened by facts known TO the
whole world. controversy respecting the
Oregon territory now exists between the Untec
States and Great Britain and while, as far a
we know, the relations of The latter with all Eu
ropean nations are of most pacific character,
she is making unusual and extraordinary arma
ments and warllke preparations, naval and mill
,ary, both at home and in her North American
possessions,


1t csnno, be disguised that, however sincere