Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-19
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


of the Message, in condensed form, while at the
same time it enables us to gvc read rs the usc-
al quantum of general information.
The Message opens with the usual congratulate
W paragraph; in this instance we think Of unusu'
al warmth. The situation Of the country in Is fo-
reign relations is most happy, and over its domestic
interests the invaluable blessings Of health, plcay
and peace have been cast. The outstanding ques-
iions with foreign powers nearly oil adjusted
and the few that remain open are in fair way of
amicabe settlement. Our relations with all the
powers of the world are those Of honorable ace
though the clouds of war hover other lands;
and the Message repeats that necessity of being pre-
pared for any accidental collision which may grow
out Of the shocks Of contcnding empires.
The controversy with Great Britain in relation
TO the North Eastern Boundary is stated as esent-
ing phases which indicate that favorable period is
approaching for its fnal adjustment. The answer
of the British Government to certain propositions
submitted by ours, and stated in the last annual
message, has been received; and an answer from
our gov, rnmen has been returned, agreeing to some
Of the British propositions, and dissenting from
thers speedy reply to this communication is
confidently expected; and the character of the
points still in dispute is regarded not Of nature
to impede the final settlement No answer has been
received to the proposition of the United States Go
vernmcnt 10 adjus, the North Western Boundary
Question.
The other foreign relations Of the United States
briefly reviewed, and stated to be in condition
highly satisfactory. The boundary with Texas has
been adjusted; and an agreement, has been procu-
rcd with Chill for the indcmnifc4ton of American
claims. The claims upon Mexico are under the
consultation Of mutual commissioners, except some
points not embraced in that convention, with form
the sui ject of negotiation in the usual manner.
The President says that upon The sound condi-
lion Of their finances, and the success with which
pmbarrassments in regard to them have been over
come, the people of the United States may well con.
graduate themselves. He enters into review of
the occurrences relative TO fiscal dfflrs, from the
date of his entrance into Office to the resen, tine
The distribution of the surplus revenue, aud tie fre.
quently mooted questions of banking and finance
discu ,scd in about two columns, which it is use
less 10 condcnse, as those interested will find the O..
rsinal sufficiently brief The president says thai,
every demand upon the government has been
promptly met; and that the expenditure, Of the ad-
min straton have been annually reduced in the last
four years, till those Of 1910 fell millions below
those Of the last year of Gen. Jacksons adm nistra
tion; and causes are in operation which will still
further reduce them. The twenty.four millions in
deposte with the states is spoken of as the proper
" of the United States; point seldom alluded TO-
The balance of Treasury notes outstanding, does
not exceed four and half mil ons and is compo.
sed Of such notes are not due, or have not been
presc ted. The available balance in the Treasury
is estimated at million and half. The ,tft,t Of
The reduction Of tic tariff has been the loss Of t~,
millions and half fiom the revenue and the i'm
portaton of railroad non free has affected i, a.
much more.
The Independent Treasury system has been il.
operation months The president says tha
although upon such limited experience it may b,
premature to form definite opinion, it is but righ
10 say, that nothing has occurred in the prarca
operation of the system TO weaken in the slightes
dgree, but much TO strengthen, the confident anti
cpations of its friends. In respect to the facility and
convenience it gives to the public service, the pre-
sdent can ray with confidence that the apprehen
sons of those who felt it to be their duty TO oppos,
il, have proved unfoundej.
The president says that two contested question;
Of poicy--a national debt and q national bank, a,e
the origin Of most the political contests with which
the country has been ogi'ated and that he clme into
office the declared enemy of both. He argues a.
gains, them at some length reviews and defends hi
policy in relation to those subjects, and recommend
the system 'now in successful operation" in lieu o
dependence upon Banks of any description. III
says the attempt has been male, thus f.r success
fully, TO demonstrate to the people of The United
States, that national bank, and ma 'iona debt ar,
not only unnecessary, but in cadly hostility 10 III
principles of their government.
Nothing is said of Bankrupt law. A portion
Of the Message is devoted TO the condemnation &
any effort OF the General Government TO repair pri
yate losses sustained by reverses in business havn
no conneXion with the publ service, either by d
rect appropriations from the trea 'uy, or ly sPecid
legislation designed to secure exclusive privilege
and mmunities TO individuals classes in prefer
ence to, and at the expense of the great msjorii
necessarily debarnd from any anticipation in then
This may refer to Bankrupt Law-to h revisio
OF the iarii-to the endorsement Of the State debt
TO internal linpro'esnents or TO something els
Tous it is not clear at frsi sight
The president arows himself so far Slate Rich,
man that he saws he has avoided teconn,o,J;r