Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-03

been taken to enlarge our friendly relations and
our commercial intercourse with other States The sy:
TEN we have pursued OF aiming at no exclusive advanta
Ses, OF dealing with all terms of fair and equal recpro
city, and of aherng scrupulousy to all engagements
Is well calculated to give to efforts intended to b.
mutually beneficial.
The wars, ofwhch the Southern part of this continen
was SO long the theatre, and which carried on ehe
by the mother country against the States which had for
mer!y been her colonies, by the States against eacf
other, having terminated and their civil dissensons hav
ing SO Tar subsidized, as with few exceptions, longer
disturb the public tranquility, is earnestly hoped those
States VIII be able to employ themselves without Interrupt
olt IN perfectng their institutions cutvatng the arts
peace, and promoting by wise counsels and able exer
uons the public and private prosperity which their pa
trotlc struggles so well entitle them TO enjoy.
Wth those States relations have undergone but
little change during the present year No reunion hav
ing yet taken place between the States which composed
the Republic OF Colombia, our Charge dAffarcs at b.
gotta has been accredited 10 the Government of New
Granada and we have therefore diplomatic relations
with Venezuela and Equator, except they may be in
Guided in those heretofore formed with the Colombian
Republic 1t IS understood that Representatives from
the three States about assemble Bogota
Ter on the subject of their mutual interests particularly
that OF their union; and if the result should render
cessary measures will be taken part to preserve
with each that friendship and those liberal commerce al
connexions which it has been the constant desire of the
United States to cultivate with their sister republics of
this hemisphere Until the important question of remi-
shall be settled, however, the different matters which
have heen under discussion between the United States
and the Republic of Colombia, either of the States
which composed it, not likely to be brought
tsfactory ISSUE.
In consequence of the illness of the Charge dAres
appointed to Central America at the last Session of Con-
gress he was prevented from proceeding his mission
until the month OF October 1t is hoped however, that
he sby this time at his post, and that the official inter-
course unfortunately long interrupted has been thus
renewed Oh the part of the two nations amicably and
advantageously connected by engagements founded
the most enlarged principles of commercial reciprocity
1t is gratifying to state that since my last annual mes
sage, some of the most important claims of fellow
citizens upon the Government of Brazil have been salts
hctorly adjusted, and reliance is placed on the friendly
dispositions manifested by it that justice will also be done
in others. No causes of complaint have arisen and
the trade between the two countries ourishes under the
encouragement secured to by the liberal provisions of
the treaty.
tits Cause of regret, that, owing probably to the civil
discussions which have occupied the attention of the
Mexican Government, the time fixed by the treaty of
limits with the United States for the meeting Of the Com
mssioners to define the boundaries between the two
tions has been suffered to expire without the appoint
ment Of any Commissioners the part of that Govern
ment. While the true boundary remains in doubt by
either party, il is difficult TO give effect to those
which necessary to the protection and quiet of
numerous citizens residing that frontier The sub
ect is Of great socude 20 the United States, and
will not fail TO receive my earnest attention.
Senate at last session, also ratified by the Gillian
Government, but with certain additional and explanatory
articles Of nature to have required it to be again sub
mcd to the Sentc. The time limited for the exchange
of the rticaois, however, having since expired, the
action of both governments the treaty will again be-
come necessary.
The negotiations commenced with the Argentine Re-
public, relative tche ourages committed vessels
engaged in the fiherics at the FakandIsands by per-
sons acting un the color of its authority well as
he ti.c mat or
vernmens have cen suspended by the departure Oh lhe
Charge dAifaira of the United States from buehoS
Avres 1t is unt,rstood however, that Minister was
subsequently, apTined by that Government torenc~ the
negotiation in tie United States but though daily ex-
pectcd he has nj yet arrived in this country. .
With Peru II, treaty has yet been formed, and w'!h
Bolivia diplomatic intercourse has yet been es'aoisl
ed. 1t will be my cndcayor to encourage those sehu-
ments of amty md that liberal commerce when peohs
to the relations which all the independent States OF hs
continent stand pwards each other.
deem proTer recommend to your notice the re-
vision OF our consular system This has become an nm
portan branch Of the public service, nasnuch as II IS
Intimately connected with the preservation OF our h'-
onal character abroad with the interest OF our cizens
in foreign countries, with the regulation and care OF our
commerce, andwhh the protection OF our scahen. y,
the close of the last session Of Congress communicates
report from The Secretary of State upon the suDec,
to which now refer, containing information wheh
may be useful any inquiries that Congress may see III
to institute wia view to sa'ary reform OF the SYSTEM
1t gives great pleasure to congratulate 20" upon
the prosperous condition of the finances OF The country,
as will appear from the report which the Secretary OF
the Treasury WILL in due time, lay before YOU The re,
ceips into the Treasury during the present year VIII
amount than tirtytwo millions OF dollars. lie
revenue derived from customs will it is believed De
more than tweny-eght millions, and public lands VIII
yield about three millions The expenditures within the
year for all objects, including ST. SO on account
of the public debt, will not amount to twentyh mil
lions: and large balance will remain III The treasury
after satisfying all the appropriations chargeable on the
revenue for the present year.
The measures taken by the Secretary OF the Treasury
will probably enable him to pay off, in the course OF the
present year, the residue of the exchanged four anu
half per stock rcdeemabe the first OF January
next 1t has, therefore, been included in the estimated
expenditure Of this year, and forms part OF the sum
above stated have been paid account OF the public
debt. The payment of this stock will reduce the whole
debt of the United States funded and ununded, 70 The
sum of 81, 760,0S2 08. And provision has already
been made for the four and half per cent aoovemen
toned and charged in the expenses OF the present
the last stated is all that remains of the nauona
debt; and the of the coming year. togetner WIN
the balance in the Treasury, will be sulnclen 10
discharge it, after meeting the current expenses Oh tne
Government. Under the power given to the Comm's'
soners of the Sinking Fund.- it will have no oouo'' DC
purchased on favorable terms within the year
From this view of the state of the finances, and te
public engagements yet to be fulfilled you will perceive
that if Providence permits to meet you at anotner
el,an h,,a krh