Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-09-30
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From the Mai nal Journal, Septsm5er %.
Address of the President OF the United States OF
Mexico TO the two houses of Congress, at tic open
ins OF their extraordinary session, on The 4th da :
of August, 1925.
GENTLEMEN You are convened by that arti-
Gle of the constitution which authorises the iresi-
dent, when necessary call extraordinary sessions
of the Congress. congratulate myself, be nation,
and you, that no difficulties have occurred for the
serious consideration ofthis body ofthe gov ern
mcnt council; and that you required TO pro-
vide against alarming dangers from the coast or
," .a e.! TO loriiS any Msaks OF our nstit
! tempest OF tumultuous PASSIONS.
| YoI gentlemen, will commence your lahors al
time yhen the republic, prosperous and al peace,
advances unobstructed, in her political career.
have desired to CRAFTY my and the earnest
wishes IF the nation that the benefit OF social or
der, which begin to be developed, should be full IN
their effect and lasting III their duration The au-
hors of the constitution fulfilled their important rus
| admirably, aid without transcerdins their powers
] they have leii an "''' ''''>
felow-citizens, the nation, which is alyvav.
Just, expresses its gratitude for your useful and IA
Van'a5eous employment OF The FIRST constitutional
period; and expects that the work of wisdom will
De perfected by the councils of your prudence
The questions 10 be submitted for your delibero-
ton viii he approved OF by you, as of immeiiat.
and great Importance. In the complicated move
ments OF The political machine, the absence OF one
"hee "iIi suspend iis motion, or, perhaps cause il,
70 retrograde; and when resistance is great. n ner
ect and harmonious system alone will preserve
vl5or and order among the various orders Of So
clety. 90
acknowledge that were it not for your coon
eraiion, should be unable TO discharge the du,ie
oil my office satisfactorily, and TO overcome ,n.,
endorsements which the want of certain laws and
my pr oiolnd respect for the saulary division and
independence OF the powers, have opposed 10 the
exercise OF the authority confided TO me nv tha
nation. ~ ''s
Inc repositories of power which watches over
''e acS ana conduct of the highest f,inconares az
the republic, and which, as a visil,ut sentinel o..
the use Oh our respective trusts, should ever he nre
pared TO punish the guilty and absolve the inno-
cent, VIII NOT be responsible whilst there is mo Law,
regulating The duties OF their office; nor i'll the ia.
sign OF the constitution be Accomplished y,Lo
confederation, without tribunals, will he disorder
anu confusion. In relation TO this subject, gentle
men, no'hins mas been done In TIE territories q 4
the union, the administration of Justice is NOT We,
organized (; and the precious guarantees of soc;si
man demand that II be secured to him
more salulary provisions MAJ still be made re-
SuIatlhg the lnesimable liberty of the press
Inc national treasury, which gives susten,nce IN
me state, demands reforms and ad itionaI regnl,
'ions Attention TO the public credit will, placs ~
w an equality with those nations, whose scrpn,
ious obser ance OF their engagements has forever
secured their existence.
lhe morals OF the army demands legislative con-
suefdon that the character and habits acouirsd in
w" may be rectifed Maxims, no less fatal to
commerce. Than 10 the recognition of our rights.
nave, moreover, Prev, lied, from the clarnors OF the
people aSalns' the absolute thrones of Europe Die.
cpIlnc aud the perfect organization Of our land and
'Svai forces, VIII protect u against the macbna,ion
ana aggre5sions OF the whole world if consnir.J
or our destruction The government ia ana.rsd
u system OF defence The republic is iovine;p,ra
Us sons, with the universal appreciation of free,ne
VII bravely defend the rights of their country
This rich market, which the Jealous sn,t b..a
government OF Spain had reserved for IFS own o.
ressive speculations, having been opened 70 mo-
anule nations, we are now prepared to conclude :
Testies lor the protection OF our commercial iner
sts Numerous events, in which our coun,,v T.
eepiy Interested, have occurred in rapid sncces- .
ION; and 10 relation 10 matters of such importance
our powers are not limited. Curiosity, enternr;se
u tne mildness OF our laws, and geneness of o,r
lsnners the lame OF Mexican opulence, all have :
o'no'nec to attract TO our shores an innunersbs
oncourse OF strangers. Sor their admission. free
usage ana residence in the states and territories =
'ne confederation, there are positive laws Of no
co securing our safety, with the good conduct ofl
'osc VINO VISIT orr country. To exclusive n,i,; ,
ges, you sill give the consideration thev ne,i,