The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-12-12

connected with our foreign relations, TO
which deem it necessary TO call your at
tentioD. Our policy is not only peace
with all, but good will towards al the
Powers of the earth. While we are just
TO ALL we require that all shall be Just to
us. Excepting the differences with Mex,
leo and Great Britain, our relations with
all civilized nationt, are of the most salts
factory character. 1t is hoped that in
this enlightened age, these differences
may be amicabiy adjusted.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in his
annual report to Congress, will communi-
cate full statement of the condition Of
our finances. The imports for the fiscal
year ending on the Both of June last, were
of the value of one hundred and seventeen
million two hundred and fifty four thou
sand five hundred and sixty four dollars,
of which the amount exported was fifteen
millions three hundred and forty six thou
sand eight hundred and thirty dollars
leaving balance of one hundred and one
millions nine hundred and seven thousand
seven hundred and thirty four dollars for
domestic consumption. The exports for
the same year were of the value of one
hundred and fourteen millions six hundred
and forty six thousand six hundred and
six dollar; of which, the amount of dom es-
tic articles was ninety nine millions tw o
hundred and ninety nine thousand seven
hundred and seventy six dollars. The re,
celpts into the treasury during the same
year were twenty nine millions seven
hundred and and sixty nine thousand one
hundred and thirty three dollars and fifty
SIX cents; Of which, there were derived
from customs, twenty seven millions five
hundred and twenty eight thousand one
hundred and twelve dollars and seventy
cents; from sales of public lands, two mill.
ions seventy seven thousand and twenty,
two dollars and thirty cents; and from in
cidental and miscellaneous sources, one
hundred and sixty three thousand nine
hundred and ninety eight dollars and fifty
SIX cents. The expenditures for the same
period were twenty nine millions nine
hundred AMI sixty eight thousand two
hundred and six dtllars and ninety EIGHT
centsi of which, eight mill ;oas FIVE hun ired
and eighty eight thousand one hundred
and fifty seven dollars and sixty two cents
were applied 10 the payment of the pub
lie debt. The balance in the treasury on
the lst of July last, was seven millions
six hundred and fifty eight thousand three
hundred and six dollars and twenty two
cents.
The amount of the public debt remain
ing unpaid on the fist of October last.
was seventeen millions seventy five thou,
sand four hundred and forty FIVE dollars
and fifty two cents. Further payment Of
he public debt would have been made,
n anticipation Of the period of SITS reim-
oursement under the authority conferred
lpon the Secretary of the Treasury BY
he acts of July 2lst, 1s4l, and of April
9th ls42, and of March 3D., lS43, had
rot the unsettled state of our relations
With Mexico menaced hostile collision
With that power. in view ofsuch a CON
ingency, it was deemed prudent to retain
n the treasury an amount unusually large
or ordinary circumstances.
A few ahn al |
ebt growing out ofthe Revolution and
he war Of 1879 with Great Britain was
and we presented to the
World the rare and noble spectacle of
reat and growing people who had fully
i>charged every obligation. Since that
lme, the existing debt has been contrac.
ed; and small as it is, in comparison with
he similar burdens Of most other nations,
should be extinguished at the earliest
period. Should the state Of
ne country permit, and especially if our
'reign relations interpose no obstacle.
is contemplated 10 apply all the moneys
The treasury as they accrue beyond
hat is required for the appropriations
= Congress, to its liquidation. ! cherish
le hope of soon being able TO congratu-
tie the country on its recovering once
ore the lofty position which il SO re,
emily occupied. Our country, which ,
Shibts to the world the benefits of self.
'vernment, IN developing all the sources
national prosperity, owes TO mankind =,
le permanent example OF nation free
ON the blighting influence of pnblic
,bt,
The attention Of Congress is invited TO 4.
e Importance Of making suitable medi6. /,
atoms and reductions Of the rates of duty
nposed by our present tariff laws. The
'Jeot of imposing duties on imports =.
ou!d be 10 raise revenue to pay the me- !;
sssary expenses of government. Con- |;
'ess NAV, undoubtedly. in the exercise