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In reviewing the above statistics, we find that
the capital invested in sail and steam vessels, and
the value OF property transported therein, is ap-
preaching near to one hundred millions annually;
and yet this immense business, nearly equang
the whole foreign export trade of the United
Staies seems but little to employ the attention OF
Congress. BY private expenditure alone, has the
public comfort and safety been provided for,
while the dilapidated unfinished harbors around
Lake Erie afford but little protection to the great
business doing there. Let Congress, then, while
she provides literally for the navy, seaport for,-
ications, brcak-water, light houses, &C., paid for
in part by the western States, for the good Of
ocean commerce, also use the constitutional
power to regulate trade between the several
States, and provide for the general welfare" By
making suitable appropriations for the improve
ment Of western harbors, and the advancement
oflake commerce.