The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-12-15

OF NE, may oe FORMED into soldiers CON-
petent to cope with, and vanquish veteran
troops, which will not be lost upon the ma.
tons Of the world. The annexation of
Texasw a magnificent achievement, add.
ing greatly to the territory of the Union,
as well as to its wealth and prosperity. He
speaks in GLOW ing terms Of the acquisition
of California, and OF her mineral riches
as developed in the recent discoveries, and
recommends the establishment of branch
mint IN the vicinity Of the gold mines. -
lie expresses The belief that the ACQUISITION
OF New Mexico, California and Texas,
will add more wealth and strength to the
Union, andconduce more to its rapii march
IN lis onward career Of greatness aid pow.
er, than any event since the formation of
the Constitution. The provisions adopted
BY the Executive for collecting the reve.
nue. IN the new Territories are referred TO,
as well as the establishment Of Post Offices
therein, and he strongly recommends the
speedy adoption of measures by Congress
for the formation of Territorial Govern.
men,s for New Mexico and California, as
well as Minnesota and Nebraska. UPWARDS
OF four columns Of the Message are De.
voted to Mexico, Texas, California, &c.
l he President expresses the opinion that
Congress has no right to interfere with the
question Of slavery in The Territories, as
this is matter solely pertaining TO the in.
dividual States, and with which they alone
have right to NEEDLE. He thinks that
the Constitution does not warrant the in.
reference of Congress with private or in.
dlvldual rights over properly. He strong.
" recommends compromise of the con-
fiicting views upon this momentous qucs
ton BY the adoption Of the Missouri Com.
promise line of Sc 30 from our Western
boundary to the Pacific Ocean. This
middle ground is the most likely TO satisfy
all sections of the Union, and is most com.
patlble with the rights AMI interests Of the
parties concerned. The slavery question
he considers as the only dangerous one in
our path, and he warmly urges upon Con.
gress its amicable adjustment. He recon.
mends the adoption Of measures for the
survey Of the rich mineral lands Of New
Mexico and California, so tina, they n,ay be
brought into the market. lie advises that
provision be made for the adjustment OF the
nnliquidated claims of our Citizens upon
Mexico not exceeding three ard a quarter
millions of dollars. He recommends the
adoption Of conciliatoTy and peaceful
policy towards the Indians of Oregon, as
by honorable dealings their friendship will
be the mote certainly secured.
The imports from foreign countries into
The Union during the fiscal year ending the
3Oih Of June last, amounted TO Slj4 g77..
100 Of which were re.exported s2l,l23,.
100, leaving sl33, $40 900. The value
't our exports during the same period was
upwards of Sl50,000,OO0. The receipts
INTO the Treasury during the same period
we're S3l AGO ,0O0, Of which S3l,1J0 coo
were derived from duties on imports
The expenditures during the fsca! wear,
the war with Mexico, and eyclu.
'lve OF the payments for the principal and
interest Of the public debt, were Sl2,.
siI.91O.
The operations Of The present tariff arc
cgarded as highly favorable to ,h3 fiscal
interest Of the Government, and the Con.
ti'ulsondl Treasury his with slight eScep.
ion worked admirably. and lis beneficial
;ilects have been Illustrated BY The com.
oaratlsely slight embarrassment felt inlhs
country during The political and CONNER.
ia commissions Of Europe. The resources
ii the Government are believed TO be am.
Die 10 meet the expenditure of The next
lscal year without resort to further loans.
lie recommends the establishment Of a
Branch Mint at New York and refers 10
he admirable manner in winch the cpcra.
ions Of the War and Navy Department,
ave been conducted. The rcceipts Of
he Post Office are increasing largely over
he expenditures, ahd future notifications
u The present rates Of postage are recon
nended, and an opinion expressed ayora.
lie to cheap postage. An elaborate arcu.
nent IS gone INTO against the estab ishment
Il the United States Bank, which The
resident believes would be the first step
owards the creation Of a moneyed arl,.
ncracy similar to that which is now nar.
Is sing the energies Of the masses in the
Countries Of Europe. Over three columns
i the message are devoted to he discus.
ion OF this subject and protective Tariff
IN opinion Is expressed in favor Of the OK.
reese OF the veto, as highly conservative.
he President closes by alndinr 10 the
ilghIy eventful character Of the admins.
ration, asserting that all us measures were
prompted by regard for the honor and
interests Of the country. and inyokes the
Blessings Of tie Almighty on is future ca
eer.
We have had no time 10 give the Mes
age a pefusal, and even if we had, il j.
oubnuI whether We could have cou6oed
ur attention long enough TO accomplish the
ask. Even the House Of Representatives
'as tired, and the reading would have been
isPe1sed with, but courtesy TO the Pres.
eni prevented il. We give belo, the re.
larks Of The Editors OF the National Intel.