Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-30

recommended
The Importance and weight of these subjects NAV not
allow them to accomplish all that they wish during This
session. Their exertions will yet be used TO resolve
upon every matter proPosed that shall have the pref
renee which is OF present necessity to the nation
wv hen our system OF government shall be fully es->
taolished, the Mexican Republic gifted by nature with
superior advantages, WILL few years. rank as rich
ana powerful among the nations of the earth. 1t will
rival those most famed ancient history and success
fully compete with the most noursing of the present
age The Republic will, in future, command the es-
TEEN OF It's allies the respect of its friends, and the adj
miration of alp
The Congress, on the 9th of August, passed law
authorizing immediate survey for the permanent es-
tablishment of the port of Galveston in the state of
Coahuila Texas.
Translated for tte National Journal from The erican
"Et SoE' Of august 9th, 1895.
Address OF the President of the United States of
Mckee, TO the two Houses of Congress- at the openno
OF their extraordinary session, the 4h day of August
1896
GENTLEMEN: You are convened By that article of
the Constitution which authorizes the President when
necessary, TO call extraordinary sessions of the Con-
gress congratulate myself the nation, and you that
no difficulties have occurred for the serious consldera
ton of this body, of the Government CounciL and
that you are not required to provide against alarming
dangers from the coast the interior TO fortfy anv
weakness OF our Institutions, 10 stay some desolapgr
evil, or TO calm the tempest of umuuous passions.
You, Gentlemen, will commence your labours at a
time when the Republic, prosperous and at peace adj
yances, unobstructed, in her political career. have
desired to CRAFTY my own and the wishes of the
natlon that the benefits of social order which begin 10
be developed, should be full in their effect and lasting
their duration. The authors of the Constitution f
hed their important trust admirably and without trans
cending their powers; they have left edice whose
stability and beauty must be the result of your coutinu
ed labour and anxious care.
Fellow citizens, the nation which is ALWAYS lust ex
presses its gratitude for your useful and advanapeouS
employment of the first constitutional peIod and e-
poets that the work OF wisdom will be perfected by the
counsels of your prudence.
The questions to be submitted for YOUR deberation
will be approved by YOU of immediate and great i'm
portance In the complicated movements of the polit-
cal machine, the absence of wheel will suspend lis
moon, perhaps to Tetrograde; and when re-
sstance great perfect and harmonious system alone
vii! preserve vigOr and equilibrium among the various
orders of society.
acknowledge that were it not for your co-opera-
ton, should be unable to discharge the duties of Inv
ONCE satisfactorily and to the embarrassment
which the want OF certain laws and mn profound res
The Satuary dcision and independence ofte po-
hcdt Po'cefS, have opposed to the exercise of the au
tiorlty contlded In me by the nation.
The repositories of power which watches over the
acts and conduct of the highest functionaries of the
Rcpubc, and which, vigant sentinel over the use
OF our respective trusts should ever be prepared to pun
sh the guilty and absolve the Innocent will net be res
Ponsble whilst there is no law regulating the duties OF
their Offices will the design of the Constitution be
accomplished. The confederation, without tribunals
VIII be disorder and confusion in relation TO this sub
b
tories of the Union the administration of Justice is not
yet organized; and the precious guarantees of social man
demand that it be secured to him.
More sautary provisions may still be made regua-
ting the inestmable liberty of the press.
The national treasury, which gives sustenauce to the
state, demands reforms and additional regulations At
tenon to the public credit will place us on an equality
with those nations, whose scrupulous observance of
their engagements has forever secured their exis-
tence.
The moral Of the army demands legislative considers
alton, that the character and habits acquired in war
may be reCtifed. AIaxms, less fatal to commerce.
than to the recognition of rights, have, moreover
prevailed, from the clanors Of the people against the
absolute thrones Of Europe Discipline, and the per-
feet organization of land and naval forces will pro
tect against the Vaccinations and aggrcssons of the
whole world, if cOnspired for destruction. The go
verDment is engaged in system Of defence. The Re-
public IS lnyncibe its sons, with the universal appro-
baton of reenen will brayey defend the rights of their
country.
This rich Market which the Jealous aud base govern
ment of Spain had reserved for lis own oppressive spe
cuiaIons, having been opened to mercantile nations we
are now prepared TO conclude treaties for the protection
OF our commercial interests Numerous events in
which our country is deeply interested have occurred
IN rapid succession; and in relation to matters Of such
Importance, your powers are not limited. Curiosity
enterprise, the nldness of laws and geneness Of
our manners, the fame of Mexican opulence, all have
combined to attract to shores innumerable
course of strangers For their admission free passage
and residence IN the states and territories THE ceDede
ration, there are positive laws OF police, securing
safety, with the good conduct of those who visit our
country To exclusive privileges, you will give the
consideration they merit.
These subjects Of acknowledged importance, and
others ofnot less consequence in The pubic adnstrs-
ton, are submitted for the deliberation Congress;
which, in perfect consonaDce with the views Of the go
vernmeDt will opportunity relieve the public necessi-
ties
Whilstyou, gentlemen, are about to commence new
iabours, III the service Of country of which you are
the support at once and the ornament it maintans in
It's progressive career, dgnihed place among the ma
lions OF the globe 1t is pleasing reflection fellow
citizens that you ct the head Of nation which in
ITS infancy, has already conciafed the respect and The
admiration of the world. Mexico with sentiments Of
goodwill and friendship, desires peace and free com
InunIcation with all Datonr; powerful and opulent
she rePoses her existence and security on her on