Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-18


should be communicated through the Mexican
Minister here
Since that time, an Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenpotentiary has been accredited to
this government by that of the Mexican Republic.
He brought with him assurances Of II sincere
desire that the pending differences between the
two governments should be terminated in man
ner satisfactory TO both. lie was received with
reciprocal assurances; and hope was entertained
that his mission would lead TO n speedy, satislac-
tory and final adjustment Of all existing subjects
of complaint A sincere believer in the wisdom |
of the pacific policy by which the United States
have always been governed in their intercourse
with foreign nations, it was my particular desire,
from the proximity of The Mexican Republic, and /
well known occurrences Of our frontier, TO be in !
strumental in obviatng all existing difficulties |
with that government, and in restoring TO the in |
ercourse between the two Republics that liberal
and friendly character by which they should al
ways be distinguished regret, therefore, the
more deeply, to have found in the recent commu-
ncations Of that Government so little reason 10
hope that any future efforts of mine for the ac-
acknowledgement of those desirable objects would
be successful.
Although the larger number, and many Of them
aggravated cases of personal wrongs, have been
now for years before the Mexican Government,
and some of the causes Of national complaint,
and those of the most offensive character admit
| ted of immediate, simple, and satisfactory replies
it is only within few days past that any specific
communication in answer to our last demand
made five months ago, has been received from
the Mexican Minister. BY the report of the Sec
rotary of State, herewith presented, and The &C
companying documents, it will be seen, that for
not one Of our public complaints has satisfaction
been given or Offered; that but one of the cases
] al hos 4,
and that but four cases of both descriptions, out
of all those formally presented and earnestly
pressed have as yet been decided upon by the
Mexican Government
Not perceivIng in what manner any of the pow
ers given to the Executive alone could be farther
usefully employed in bringing this unfortunate
controversy to satisfactory termination, the sub
ject was by my predecessor referred to Congress-
as one calling for its interposton. In accordance
with the clearly understood wishes of the Legis-
ature, another and formal demand for satisfaction
has been made upon the Mexican government,
with what success the documents now commun-
Gated will show On a careful and deliberate ex-
animation of their contents, and considering the
spirit manifested by the Mexican government it
has become my painful duty TO return the subject,
as it now stands, to Congress, to whom it be-
longs, 10 decide upon the time, the mode, and
the measure of redress. Whatever may be your
decision it shall be faithfully executed confident
that it will be characterized by that moderation
and Justice which will, [ trust, under all circum-
stances, govern the councils of our country.
The balance in the Treasury on the first day
Of January, 1887, was forty five millions nine
hundred and sixty-eight thousand five hundred
and twenty three dollars. The receipts during
the present year from all sources, including the
II amount of Treasury notes issued, ale estimated
at twenty three millions four hundred and ninety
nine thousand nine hundred and eighty-one dol
= airs, constituting an aggregate of sixty-nine mill
VI ions four hundred and siXty-eight thousand five
: hundred and four dollars. OF this amount, about
;, thirty-fve millions, two hundred and eghty-one
: thousand three hundred and sixty-one dollars will
IS have been expended at the end of the year, OF
: appropriations made by Congress- and the residue
: amounting TO thirty four millions one hundred
o and eighty-seven thousand one hundred and forty
IS three dollars, will be the nominal balance in thu
N Treasury on the first of January next. But o
: that sum- only one million eghly-fve thousan,
four hundred and nnety-eight dollars is consider
d ed as Immediately available for, and applicable to
;, public purposes.
t. Those portions Of it which will be for som
e time unavailable, consist chiefly of sums deposi
10 ted with tho states, and due from the iorme
deposite banks. The details upon this subjec
g. will be found in the annual report of the Secreta
g, nv of the Treasury. The amount of Treasur
lie notes, which it will he necessary to issue durn
i the wear on account of those funds being un
l. available, will, it is supposed, not exceed fou
rs and half millions. 1t seemed proper, in tn
le condition of the country, TO have the estimates o
H. all subjects made as low as practicable, withor
v prejudice to any great public measures. TIL
L. Departments were, therefore, desired TO prepar
" their estimates accordingly; and am happy t
re find that they have been able to graduate theI
la on so economical a scale. In the great and oite
On unexpected fluctuations TO which the revenue
MS subjected, it is not possible to compute the receip
is beforehand with great certainty; but should the
We not differ essentially from present anticpatiom
n and should the appropriations not much excee
ng the estimates, no difficulty likely to happe
in defraying the current expenses with prompt
en- tude and fidelity.
u Notwithstanding the great embarrassment
he which have recently occurred in commercial d
,ss fairs, and the liberal indulgence which, in cons
of uuence of those embarrassmens, has been extel
ed ded to both the merchants and the banks, il
nd gratifying 10 be able to anticipate that the Urea
is ury notes, which have been issued during Il
of present year, will be redeemed, and that the r.
sources of the Treasury, without any resort
;,t loans or increased taxes, will prove ample 4
me- deilaying all charges imposed on 1t durir
- 1888.
nd The report Of the Secretary OF the Treasu
w. will afford you more minute exposition of {
matters connected with the administration Of Il
M finances during the current year; period whic
nc for the amount of public moneys disbursed al
III, deposited with the States, well as the fnanc
I,o difficulties encountered and overcome, has fe
in parallels in our history.