Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-07
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
TO tAs Senate aad

II any People ever had render up thanks the
them in all the trial. and difficulties which they have
from time To- time exposed, certainly that People
From the first settlement OF forciaicrs ihs cohaen
Though the dangers attendant upon the occupation of
savage wildcness-through long period Of Colonial de.
Pendenee-hrough the Of the ReVou,ion-iu the Wis
dom which led To the adoption of the existing Republican
forms Of GoNernmcnt-in the hazards incident
soquenty wsgci with of the powerful nations
the ch-n the increase Of our popuatonin the spread
OF the arts and sciencesand in the strength and durability
conered political nsiitstons cmanatng from the PEG.
pie and sustained by their willihc superintendent OF
oNeuuinS providence has been plainly visible. As Ppsra-
tory therefore, Ia entering upon the high duties
of legislation IL becomes us humbly
pendcneo upon Him guide and protector and im.
porc continuance at Ills parental watchiunoss
beloved country We have for the expression
o our gratitude in the of the health ic
lweiizens, with partial and local exceptions during
the past sessonor the abundance with which the earth
has yielded ups fruits to the abors ri the husbandman
Tor the renewed activity which has been impaired
mcfce--ior the revival OF trade in all its depaIimcnor
the increased rewards attendant the exercise OF the
mechanic aftsior the continued growth ut population
and the rapidly evving prosperity ct the whole country.
shall be permitted To exchange congratulations with YOU,
gentlemen Of the Houses Congress- these auspcous
circumstances, and to you, advance ready
disposition To with YOU in the adoption OF all such
measures a. shall be calculated the happiness
OF our constituents and advance the glory OF
country.
Since the last adjournment of Congress tho Executive
has relaxed effort render ndesrucnbc the relations
OF any which happily exist between the United States
aud other Countries Tho treaty lately concluded with
derstandug which reciprocity OF calculated
encourage. and is most ardently be hoped that nothing
may irnnsPe 70 interrupt the relations u aniy which ~
30 obviously the policy OF both nations - cultivate.
question OF much importance still remains be ad.
Jused between them. The territorial limits OF the two
countries IN relation what commonly known the
Oregon territory, still remain in dispute The United
States would be at all times indPosed sggrandre them
selves at the expense Of any other naon but while they
would be restrained by principles of honor which should
govern the conduct OF nations well a. that OF individuals
tor setting demand toJ territory which does belong
To hem they would as unwIngy consent to surrender
OF their rights Alter the rigid aud far practical
bic, unbiased examination vt the subject the United
states have always commended that then rights apperan
the entire region OF country lying the Pacific and Gun
hIaced within the tnrtysCcond and ftty.ourth TO-
ct North latitude. This claim being coniruyertcd by
Great Britain, those who have preceded tue present
Executive, acuard doubt by an earnest desire
TO adjust the matter upon terms mutually satisfactory both
countries, have caused to be submitted to the British Gov.
cnmen', propositions Tor settlement aad final adjustment
which, however have proved here acceptable To IT,
Our Minister London has, under instructions again
brought the subject the consideration that Governments
aud while nothing will be done compTom the rights or
honor OF the United States every proper expcdcnt will be
resored 10 IN order TO bring the negotiation the pro-
sress OF resumption 10 speedy and happy termination
In the meantime II is proper 10 remark that many OF
cLens are either already established IN the territory
on their way hthcr for the purpose OF forming permanent
settlements, while Others preparing Olow--and in
view of these lGcts, must repeat the recommendation con-
tanned an previous for the establishment, Of mill
iary posts, at such places, the line Of travel will fur.
nh security and protection TO hardy Adventures against
Oar Laws should also follow them, modified the
eunIsances OF the may require. Under the
influence OF our free system OF government republics
are destined 10 spring distant day, the shores
the Pacific similar policy and In feeling TO those exist
ing on this side Of the Rocky Mountains and giving WI
der and more extensive spread Ia the principles OF civ, and
religious liberty.
am happy inform you that the cases which have ans
en- from time time OF the detention Of American vessels
by British cruisers the ct Africa, under preence Of
being engaged IN the slave trade, have been placed ia
tram OF adjustment. Ia the ct the William & Francis
iu satisfaction will he allowed: In the cases of the Tvr
and Seamcw, the British Government admits that satsa,
ton Is due. In the OF the Jones' the sum accrIn from
the sale Of that vessel and cargo will be paid TO the owners
while cannot but attcr myself that iu Naturalization
viii be all damages sustained by the detention Of
the Nes-cad IN the case OF the Douglass, her MaestTs
Government has expressed is determination make nde
MITIGATION. Strong hopes ar e therefore entertained that
most it all OF these will be speedily adjusted
No new cases have arisen the ratification OF the Trea
~ oi Washington; and, It u Inienty anticipated that
'le slave trade under the operation of the eighth article Of
that treaty, will be- altogether suppressed.
The occasional interruption experienced by our fellow
cLous engaged IN uc fisheries the ncshbonr cosst
OF Nova Scotia, has not failed to claim the the
Executive. Representations upon this subject have been
tauons has been received from the British Government
other subjects OF comparatively minor importance
but nevertheless o TOO much consequence he neglected
Tcunn sI TO be adjusted between the two countries By
tn treaty between the United States aud Great Britain Of
July 49, tits provided that higher duties shall be lie.
'ed N either country articles imported from any other
place. In 1896 rough rcc By OF Parliament was adj
United from the of Africa into Great Britain on tine
payment OF duty ot penny quarter while the same
article from all other countries, Including the United States
was subjected to the paynento duty Of twenty shings
quarter. Our Minister London has from time IL time
b'ougt sugect1 the consideration of the British SOW
eminent, but far witou, success He IL instructed 10
renew ms representations upon ..
some years since claim preferred against the Bi /
ush Government on The part OF certain American ncr.
chants, Tor the return OF export duties paid BY them on
shipments 81 wooen goods 10 the United States, after the
duty On similar Articles exported othc. countries had
been repealed and consequently IN cVutavcnton of the
commercial convention between the nations securing
- Us equality IN such The principle which the
claim las long been virtually admitted biz Great
britain but obstacles To settlement have from time 10
time been inSrp,sed, that large portion of the amount
claimed has not been refunded Our Minister now
engaged IN the Prosecution OF the claim and cannot bur
persuade myself thai the BRUSH Government sill no Longer
delay is adjustment
am happy be able say isr nothing las occurred
u disturb IN any degree the O amiy which exist
between the Jniied States and France Austria srd Rus.
rs well a. with the other Powers # Europe since h, sd
Journnent Of Congress. Spain hls been ayaioi with in
Nrua couVu,-iorH g.. ycafs The effects of ,
tl1 - De- hoped sic fdeuncd speedily 10 recoserwb,n
"'u'' more Hb'Tal System OF commercial policy on her
paT our trade win her may lg1n I'll IT, old and ~ Tor AZ
her continental possessions concerned ls almost for
saNen ehonne- ieroby adding to the mdgn prosperity Of
tue TWO counin,s
Tie Gcrmanic Association Of Customs and Commerce.
Which, since ~ establishment n SOB has been steadily
growing IN power aud importance and at this time
o. more uln "ehy German Sintes. nni embraces p0pu.
lau"n % 2'OO0,OOU OF people united Tor al purposes of
commercial intercourse with each other aud With foreign
states, oilers % the latter the most valuable rXclaures ana
principles more liberal Than offered la ie fiscal system
q" any other European power Fiom IT. origin the npof
ilce e The German Union has been los by the
United states. The industry, morality and other valuable
qualities oi tue German nation, have always been well
known and appreciated. Ga this subject invite the attsn
non OF Congress 10 tie report u the Secretary of State
from wh.hit will be- That while our cotton Is admitted
free Of duty, and the duty has been much reduced
which i1s already led 70 greatly increased consumption
strong disposition has been recently oynccd by that great
BODY % reduce, upon certain condition. their present duty
upon tobncco TINS being to r-t inlimuton o q conces
zion on his interesting subject made by any European
power came" but regard itas we'll calculated
hcony impairment which has for existed the most
liberal commercial intercourse between and them ln
i' view, our Minister 20 Berlin who has here olorc in
dnseu-y pursued the subject. haa been instructed
upon toe negotiation U commercial treaty, which while
o. w open new advantages O. the agricultural Interests Of
u' United States and lfoo and expanded field Tor