New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-06-13

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barrassed American commerce: and justly ex-
cited the resentment OF the people OF the United
States. This state of public feeling IN America
was increased BIZ belief that the Indian war
which then desolated the western frontiers was
also encouraged If rot insdgsted by the British
in CanaGa The circumstance OF peace hav-
ing been brought about b. The British between
Portugal and Ayers. 10 1888, added still farther
70 the public excitement in this country agains;
Great Britain. In consequence Of this terrIl.na
ten OF war between Portugal and -Algiers.
waic!l mad existed ioT many years, the .hgcrnc
cruisers were permitted TO pass from the MedIter-
-aacan INTO the Atlantic, instead of beng con-
voved 10 the former sea by a Portuguese feet
Several American vessels were captured bp the
Alpe-incs and thor crews doomed 10 slavery.
The British Minister, Gren7ilie, disavowed any
intention to iniure the United States. but he and
his colleagues IN the Cabinet must have foreseen
that tins measure, in It's immediate consequences.
would be fatal TO American commerce IN the A.
Ian.c: and that hundreds OF American seamen
must necessarily be consigned TO slavery. What
ever were the real views OF Portugal, she was
known to be too dependent on Great Britain to
refuse ratification OF the treaty. The Aneri-
cans were very justly ncensed that their property
should be thus exposed to Algerine rapacity, and
Their fellow citizens carried INTO cruel captivity
without the least warning.
In this state Of public affairs, both at home
and abroad the President met Congress IN De
cember. 1893 Never, since the period OF the
American Revolution had the affairs OF the I'M
ted States been IN more critical and delicate
situation or presented greater difficulties TO those
entrusted with the administration. On the Sd Of
December al noon, President Washington 40.
dressed both Houses in the Senate Chamber. n a
moderate. firm, dignified. andinterestng speech.
He commenced By abiding to his own reelection
in thu following words =
" Since the commencement Of the term for
which have been again called into Office, no ut
occasion has arisen for expressing TO my fellow
citizens at large. the deep and respectful sense
which feel of the renewed testimony of public
appreciation. Whiic on the one hand 1t awakened
NV gratitude for I'll those instances Of affection
atc partiaIity wit, which have been honored by
my country: on the other, II could not prevent
an earnest wish for that rot!rerAent. from which
no private consideration should ever have tom
me. But influenced By the belief that my con-
duct would be estimated according TO It's real mo-
tiYcs and that the people, and the authorities dc
rived from them. would support eXertlons having
nothing personal for their object, have obegcd
the suffrage which commanded me TO resume the
Executive power; and | huubiy lmplorc that
Beng on whose will the fate OF nations depends,
10 crown with success our mutual cndcavors for
the general happiness.
He then passed to those measures which had
been adopted by the Executive for the regulation
OF lis conduct toward the bcllgcrcnt nations, IN
cIu1nc the proclamation OF neutrality; and sug-
rested those legislative provisions this subject,
the necessity Of which had been pointed out by
experience. Congress were also recommended to
place the nation IN condition OF complete de
fence, that it might be known that VIC are, at all
times. ready for war. After referring to COM
municaton to be subsequently made, for occur
rcnces relative 20 the conncxion OF the United
States with Europe and reviewing Indian affairs,
the President particularly addressed the House OF
Representatives on the subject of the public debt
and The revenue. Although the revenue had been
as productive as was anticipated some auxiliary
provisions were deemed necessary to render 1t
commensurate with all the objects winch were
now suggested.
The speech was concluded with the following
impressive exhoFtaton -
. The several subjects TO which | have now
referred, open wide range to your deliberations,
and involve some OF the choicest interests OF our
common country. Permit me to bring TO your
remembrance the magnitude OF your task. With
out an unprejudIccd coolness the welfare OF the
Government may be hazarded without harino-
ny, as far as consists with freedom of sentiment,
It's dignity may be lost But, as the Legislative
proceedings OF the United States will never |
Trust be reproached for the want OF temper or OF
candcr, so slallnot the public happiness languish
from the want OF my strenuous and warmest CO.
OPERATION
The day succeeding that on which this speech
was delivered. a special Message Was sent to
both Houses, containing some of the promised
communications relative TO the connexion OF the
United States with foreign powers.
The answer 10 the speech OF the President BY
the House of Representatives, wore no tinge OF
that malignant and furious spirit which had IN
fused itself INFO the publications OF the day
Breathing tue same atfecllonate attachment TO
his person and character which had been pro-
essed in other times and beng approved by eve
~ part OF the House, II indicated that the leaders
at least, still vcnoratcd their Chief Magistrate,
and that no general intention as vet existed 10
involve him III the obloQuy directed against his
measures. On the part of the Senate. also, the
answer TO the speech was unicignedly affection
ute. Ia warm terms they expressed the pleasure
which the reelection Of the President gave them.
The proclamation Of neutrality they declared to
be :. a measure wcli-tned and wise manifes.inr
a watohful solicitudc for the welfare of the na-
ton, ard calculated 10 promote it, AnShGHJ
On referring 10 the journal of the House, we
find that OF the la5 members elected, st were
present or the FIST dav OF the session. when
quorum was formed. and Democratic MAJORITY
OF ten votes appeared the election of Nh Nun
lenbcrg as Speaker, over Air. Sedgwick, who was
supported by the Fejerali<ts. When the House
was iuii. II was near!y equally divided on great
questions Measures deeply affecting the perma-
men, interests OF the United States might be SET
tied BY maionties no! exceeding FIVE. In the Sc
nate, the Wee Pfesiden; John Adams, had, re-
Peatedly. 10 settle the most important questions
By his casting vote. Resolutions 70 cmt of com.