Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-12-16
Message.

exchange COnditluns.- Com: Times.
Presidents Message.
The Presidents Message was delivered
to day to the two Houses of Congress NJ
~ NJ, II commences by invoking Provi
dencc-nIlndes to European owcrs ant
their troubles, and the condition of com
mctce in consequence. Contrasts the
peace and prosperity in America, since the
ratification Of the treaty of peace with
Mexico. with the instability Of Europe,
declares that our war with Mexico ollOIds
demonstration Of our military strength to
HE whole world.-llognrds the nnuexation
OF Texas rs a magnificent achievement,
nddinE wealth, territory and numerous
other advaota gos 10 the country. Speaks
gIowiugly Of California Gold Mines. Rec
commends Government 10 establish Branch
MINIS in C"Jifol MIA. believes tho acuuisi
ton of New Mexico. California and Texas.
will add more to tn" wealth of the nation
than any thing since the formation of The
Constitution.
Provision has been made for collecting
Revenue from new NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
tncnds speedy formation Of territorial 20
vernmcnis over New Mexico, California
and other provincrs.
-Four colums of The Message arc filed a.
bout Mcxlco aud Californm.
The President thinks Congress has no
right to interfere with slavery-bclieves it
a matter belonging TO individual States to
settle hCmsclycs-thinks tn constitution
did not warrant into r~Iercnce with private
rights with individual property-and re.
commcnds that The compromise be extended
on the parallel of SO degrees, extending
New Mexican and Texas boundaries thus
to the Pacific Ocean.
This middle ground may satisfy all sec
tions Of the Union. The slavery question
he regards rs the only dangerous one in
our path, and invokes Congress 10 adjust
it amicabIy.
He recommends the establishment of
surveys over the Gold Mine regions and
tho bringing the lands into market and
suggests that provisions be made to adjust
unl1qnidatcd claims of our citizens against
Mexico, except the three and a quarter
millions.
lie recommends conciliatory, peaceful
and honorable dealings with Oregon and
other Indian tribes.
The Imports Of the fiscal year ending
30th June last were one hundred and ffy
four millions, nine hundred and twenty
seven thousand dollars; of which were cx-
port Iweniy-one millions one hundred and
twenty eight thousand-leaving on hand
.'hirty-threc millions. eve rerst1me this
be l33,OO0,OOO, instead of $4,000.
000'-Eds. Jom.)
The value OF our exports for he same
period was over fifty four millions. (Ono
hundred and fifty four millions probably
Eds. Jour.)
kEvENuE.-The receipts into the Urea.
sury f the same period, $35, 46O.O0u Of
which derived from customs $3l,75O,O00,
rom public lands nearly 81, 100000.
The expenditures during the fiscal year
including the war, and excluding principal
md interest on the public debt were $42,
1000.
The Tariff, he says, operates favorably
The constitutional Treasury is hiphly I
for its beneficial effects.
The estimated expenditures for the next
fiscal year believed to be ample
lie recommends the establishment of a
Mint in New York.
A favorable view is presented ortbe War
Department. and the necessity of armies
lencei0rlh.
PosT-OFFICE DEPARTMENT.-The re-
of the Post flee are increasing |
arEely beyond expectations--recommends \
amor notifications in the pesentila W +
the cheap postage system best :
lie opposes the United States Bank
believes it he first step towards establish {
ng an arlstocracy like that of Great !
Britain.
Three columns ofthe Message are devo. E
to an argument against such system of !
}ankin4, and against a high Protective J
and in favor Of the use Of Veto +
'ower, and concludes by saying his ad- G
ninstration has been an e~ventful one- !
he did all for the best and he invokes |
he blessing ofthe Almighty on our fl- y
are. =
me whole message fills twelre columns {
f the UNION closely printed. u
ourRal. :
EXECUTION OF amos NoRTHRoP.-This d
IAN suffered the penalty of the law on the )
st inst in White Plains, N. Y, for the o
lard r Of a young girl TO whom he was
ngaged to be married, but who afterwards Y
on account of his drunkenness. |
here was about two thousand persons =