The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-11
The Presidents Massage.

The following synopsis of the Presidents message
we find in the Montgomery Journal of the 9TH inst
BALTIMORE, Dec. 5, Is49.-The Presidents
message was delivered to-day TO the two Houses OF
Congress at II NJ. 1t commences by invoking
Providence-alludes TO European powers and their
troubles, and the condition of commerce in conse-
quence. Contrasts the peace and prosperivin Amer
lea since the ratification Of the treaty of peace with
Mexico, with the instability Of Europe declares that
our war with Mexico affords demonstration of our
military strength to the whole world. Regards the
annexation Of Texas a magnificent achievement.
adding wealth, territory and numerous other advan-
ages TO the country. Speaks glowingly of Calilor-
mia gold mines Recommends Government to es-
tabiish Branch Minis in California. Believes the
acquisition Of New Mexico, California and Texas,
will add more to the wealth of the nation than
anything since the formation Of the Constitution.
Provision has been made for collecting revenue
from new territories-reeommends speedy forma-
ton of Territorial Governments over New Mexico
and California
Four columns Of the message are filed about
Mexico and California.
The President thinks Congress has no right to
interfere with slavery-believes it matter belong
ing 10 individual States to settle Observation-Disclosures
the Constitution did not warrant interference with
private rights, with individual property-and
recommends that the compromise be extended on
the parallel Of $50, extending New Mexican and
Texan boundaries thus TO the Pacific Ocean.
This middle ground may satisfy all sections of
only dangerous one in our path, and invokes Con-
gress TO adjust il amicably.
He recommends the establishment of SURVEYS
over the gold mine regions, and the bringing the
lands into market, and suggests that provision be
made TO adjust unlquidated claims Of our citizens
against Mexico, except the three and quarter
millions
He recommends conciliatory, peaceful and hon
orable dealings with Oregon and otheF Indian tribes
The imports of the fiscal year ending 30th June
hundred and twenty-seven thousand dollars; of
which were exported twenty-One millions one hun
dred and twenty-eight th0usand-eaving on hand
thirty-three millions. We presume this should be
l33000000 instead of $4,000, G00.-Eds JournaLl
The value of our exports for the same period was
over ifty-four millions. One hundred and fifty
four millions, prObably-Eds. Journal
REvENUE.-The receipts into the Treasury for
the same period, S35, 400 000 of which derived
from customs S3l, 100000, from public lands nearly
Sl,500,000.
The expenditures during the fiscal year, includ
ing the war, and excluding principal and interest
on the public debt, were 1881 $40
The tariff, he says, operates favorably. The
Constitutional Treasury is highly praised for its
beneficial effects.
The estimated expenditures for the next fiscal
year believed 10 be ample
He recommends the establishment of Branch
Mint in New York.
favorable view is presented of the War De-
partment and of the necessity of armies henceiorth.
PosToFFICE DEPARTMENT.-The receipts of
the Postoiiice are increasing largely beyond expec
tatiOns-reeommends minor notifications in the
present law-believes the cheap postage system
the best.
He opposes the U. S. Bank-believes it the first
step towards establishing aristocracy like that
of Great Britain.
Three columns Of the message are devoted to an
argument against such system of banking and
against high protective tariff and in favor of the
use of the veto power, and concludes by SAYING,
his administration has been an eventful one-that
he did all for the BEST and he invokes the blessing
of the Almighty on our future.
The whole message fills tlDelUe columns of the
Union closely printed