American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-12-06
Iellor Citizens Of the Senate


and of the House Of Representatives:
The aasembage of the Representatives of our
Unlon in both Houses OF Congress at this time oc-
ours under circumstances calling Tor the renewed
homage of our grateful acknowledgements to the
Givsr OF all Good, With the exceptions incidental
TO the most lecilous condition OF human existence,
We continue TO be highly favored in all the elements
which contribute to individual comfort and 10 ma.
tional prosperity. In the survey OF our extensive
country, we have generally TO observe abodes OF
health and regions OF plenty. In our civil ard po-
ii,ical rclaons, have peace Without and randuil-
lity within, our borders. We are, as people, ins
creasing with unsbateG rapidly in population wealth
and national resoui ces; and whatever differences
ui opinion exist among US, with regard 10 the mode
and the means by which we shall turn the bench
cence OF Heaven to the improvement OF on? own
condition, there is yet spirit, anln'atinG us all,
which will not suffer the bounties OF Providence to
be showcred upon in vain, but Will receive them
with grateful hearts, and apply them with unweari-
ed hands, TO the Announcement OF the general good
Olthe subjects recommended 10 the consideration
Of Congress at their last Session, some were then
defnitivcly acted upon. Others left unfinished, tut
partly matured vii TO your attention, without
needing renewal Of notice from me. The purpose
OF this communication will be, to present 10 your
view the general aspect oil our pubic affairs at this
moment, and the measures which have been taken
to carry into effect the Intentions OF the Legislatures
as sgniFied by the laws then and heretofore en-
az ted
/ In our intercourse with the other nations Of the
earth We have sull the happiness OF enjoying peace
and general good understanding qualified howev-
er, in several important instances by collisions OF
interest, and by dissatisfied claims OF Jusuce 10 the
settlement OF which, the constitutions inerposl'on
oil the legislative authority mey become uIl''ha'ey
! indispensable.
I By the decease Of the Emperor Alexander Of
| Russia, which occurred coemporaneously with the
commence ment oil the last Session OF Congress, tie
United States have been deprived OF long tried,
steady and faithful friend Born TO the nheiitance
of absolute power, and trained III The school Of ad
Versitv, from which power on earth, however
absolute. is exemp', that monarch, from his youth
had been taught 10 lee The force and value II public
,ninion end 10 be sensible that the interests OF his
own government would best be promoted by hank
and friendly intercourse With this republic, those
81 his people would be advanced by liberal com
mercial intercourse with our county. A candid and
confidential interchange oil sentiments between HIM
and the Government OF the United States, upon The
affairs OF Southern Ametica, took place at period
not long pl eceding his demise, and contributed 70
tx that course Of policy which left to The other
Governments oil Europe no alternative out that or
sooner or later recognizing the independence oil our
southern neighbors, OF which the example had, by
the United States, already been set l he ordinary
diplomatic commune ationS oeI"teh MS suS|es s"
the Emperor Nicholas, and the United States have
suffered some interruption by the Illness, departure,
and subsequent decease 81 his minister residing here.
who enjoyed, he merted. The entire confidence
oil his new sovereign, as he had emnehty RESPOND
ed to that oil his predecessor But we nave had the
mast satisfactory assurances that the sentiments OF
The reirnine Emperor lowardsthe United States are
Eato.vther ronIormebe 10 those which had SO long
aud constantly anmsIed his imperial brother; and
we ha, reason hope that they will serve to cement
the, harmony and good understanding between the
two nations, which, founded in congenlal ln's'e +,
cannot hut result in the advancement OF NE "eiLis
AND prosperity of both
4 Our ,eis.ious uf con mefce and navigation with
France AZ, bv 'he operation Of the C0nvsniion O!