Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-12-12

IV been her colonies, or by the States against
each other, having Terminated, and their civil
dissentiOns having so far subsidized, as. with
few exceptions, no longer to disturb the pub
lie tranquility, 1t is earnestly hoped those
States will be able to employ themselves with
out interruption IN perfectng their institutions,
cultivating the arts "f peace, and promoting,
by wise cOunseis and able exertions, the pub
lie aud private prosperity which their patriot
ic struggles SD well enttle them to enjoy.
With those States relations have undergone but
little change during the present year. No reunion
having yet taken place between tue States which
composed the Republic of Colombia, Charge d..
ptrs at Rogoia has been accredited 10 the Govern
menI Of New Grenada and we have therefore no dI-
pIomatic relations with Venezuela and Equator, ex-
cept they may be included IN those heretofore form
ed with the Colombia Republic. Its understood that
Representatives from the three States were about to
assemble at Bogola tn confer the suffice! Ut their
mutual interests particularly that Of their WniOn and
i the result should render necessary, measui es will
be taken on part preserve with each that friend
ship and those liberal commercial connections which
it been the desire of the United States TO
cultivate with their sister Republics Of this hemisphere.
Until the important question Of re-unOn shall be set
iled however, the different matters which have been
under discussion between the United States and the
Republic Of Colombia or either OF the States which
composed il, likely to be brought 10 saisfac-
| tory tissue.
In consequence Of the illness ofthe Charge fairs
appointed 10 Central America at the las session OF
l Congress, prevented
mission until the month Of October. lis hoped, how
ever THAT he ia by this time at his post, and that the
official intercourse unfortunately 80 long interrupted,
has been Tins renewed the part OF the two nations
amicably and advantageOusly connected ny engage
mens founded on the most enlarged principles ocom-
mercial reciprocity.
II is gratifying 70 s,a.e that, since my last annual
message, OF the most important claims OF our TEL
owciiizens upon the Government Of Brazil have been
satisfactorily 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
hourishes under the encouragement secured TO by
the liberal provisions ofihe treaty.
Ii is cause ofregret, that, owing probably TO clvh
disseniions which have occupied the attention o the
Mexican Government, the time fixed by the treaty oil
limits with the United States for the meeting OF the
Commissioners to define the boundaries between me
two nations, has been suffered To expire without the
appointment Of any Commissioners Old the part Of tha
Government. While the true boundary remains I'm
doubt by either party, is dlfcuh TO give ehect 70
those measures which necessary to the proection
and quiet of our numerous citizens residing near that
frontier. The subject is Of great soci'ude TO tile
United States and will not fail to receive my earnest
attention.
The treaty. concluded with Chill and approved by
the Senate al it's last Session. also ratified by the
Chlan Government, but with certain add'uonal ana
explanatory articles oil nature 10 nave required = 20
be again submitted 20 the Senate. The time limited
for the exchange ofthe Publications, however, having
since expired the action Of both Governments on the
treaty will again become necessary.
Republic relative TO the nutrages commlited on our
vessels engaged in the fisheries ofte Falkland Islands
by persons acting under the color OF Its authority as
well as the other matters 70 the confoyersy INV M
parture Of the Charge dARairs Of the United states
from Baenos Ayres. Il 10 understood, however, that
minister subsequently appointed by thai uovern-
ment to renew the negotiations IN the United States
but though daily expected, hc has not yet arrived 10
this country.
With Peru no treaty has yet been formed, and with
haas af
shed. 1t will he my endeavOr to encourage those
sentiments of ami,y and that liberal commerce. whcl,
belong the relations in which a the independent
States OF this continent stand towards each other.
deem IL proper to recommend 70 your notice the
| revision Of our consular system. This has become
an important branch Of the public service, nasmuch
as il is intimately connected w''h the preservaoo %
our national character abroad with the interests OF
citizens in foreign countries with the regulations
and Of our commerce, aad with the protection o.
seamen. Athe close Of the last session OF Congress
coinmu ncated a report from the Secretary OF STATE
upon the subject which now refer, az containing
Information which may be useful IN any inquiries mat
Congress may see fit to institute with view 10 saiu'
ta.y reform the system.
It gives me great pleasure congratulate you upon
the prosperous condition Of the finances OF the coun
try, will appear from the report which the Secreta-
nv Of the Treasury will in due time lay before you.-
The receipts inio the Treasury during the present
year will amount than thirty-two millions OF
dollars. The derived from customs will
believed he more than tweniy-eigh. mi'ons and the
endtures within the year for all objects, including
240 SO on account Of the public debit will no.
amount to twenty-five millions; and a large balance
will remain in the Treasury after satisfying all the APP
preparations chageaoe the revenue for the present
year. T.,
The measures taken by tic Secretary ofthe Treas
uvy will probably enable him to pay OF IN the course
ofhe present year the residue Of the exchanged four
aud half per cent. stock, redeemabe the FIRST OF
January next. II has therefore been included in the
estimated expenditure Of THE year, and forms part Of
the above stated have been paid on account Of
the public debt. The payment Of this stock will re.
duce the whole debt Of the United States funded and
unfunded, 10 the sum Of %, Gag o. And as pro.
per cents above mentioned and charged in the expen
Of tie present year, the last stated is all that
remains ofihe national debt; and the revenue Of
the coIaing year, together with the balance now in
the Treasury will be sufficient TO discharge il, afer
meeting the current expenses Of the Government.-,
Under the power given 10 the Commissioners OF the
Sinking Fund, ii WILL have no doubt, be purchased
on favorable terms within the year.
From this view Of the state Of the finances and the
public engagements yet to be ful6lled, you will per-
ceive that, il Providence permits me 10 meet yon at
another session. shalt have the high qualification
Of announcing 10 you that the national debt is ex-
tingaished. cannot refrain from expressing the
pleasure feel at the approach Ofthal desirable
event. The short period Of time within which the
public debt will have been discharged 10 strong exi-
and al the prudence and economy with which the
GoSernmrnt has heretolore been administered. We
have waged two wars, since we became natoW.
with one OF the most powerful Kingdoms in the world,
both Of them undertaken in defence Of OUR dearest
rghis-bo,h successfully prosecuted and henorahly