The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-06
TN CONGRESS- OF THE U. STATES.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 5. 1913.
Thlrtieth oomgress-seoond Session

SENATE
The Senate called to order by the VICE PRESI-
The following gentlemen, in addition to those whose
names published yesterday appeared in their seats
viz: Messrs. BRIGHT, DAYTON, MILLER, NILES, and
PEARcE -
On motion OF Mr.. KIM, the reading OF the Journal
was dispensed with.
Me- KING, from the Joint committee appointed on
Yesterday wait upon the President of the United States,
and inform him that quorum OF each House has assem-
be and that they ready to receive any communca
ton which he may be pleased to make reported that said
committee had performed the duty assigned TO them, and
that the President had sgnhed his intention transm
10 Congress message in writing at II O'Clock this day
MESSAGE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The following message received from the House
of Representatives by Mr. Campbell, their Clerk, viz
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have
passed Joint resolution providing that two chaplans of
different denominations be elected by Congress, one by
each house. during the present session, who
shal interchange weekly; which directed 10 ask
the concurrence OF the Senate
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
The Sergeant at arms of the Senate appeared in the
aisle with Mr. j. Knox Walker, the Presidents private
secretary and announced.
message from the President of the United States.
Mr. j X WALKER: Mr.. President, am directed by
the President OF the United States 10 denver 10 the Senate
message IN writing. 80
read by the Secretary as follows:
Felotc- citizens Of the Senate
and of The House of Representatives:
Under the bengnant Providence of Almighty God the
representatives of the States and OF the people are again
brought together to deliberate for the public good The
gratitude of the nation to the sovereign Arber OF all hui
events, should be commensurate with the boundess
blessings which we enjoy.
Peace, plenty and contentment reign throughout our
borders and beloved country presents sublime mo-
raj spectacle to the world
The troubled and unsettled condition of some of the
principal European powers has had necessary enden
Cy check and embarrass trade and to depress prices
tIoug hou all commercial nations; but notwithstanding
these causes the United States with their abundant pro
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country and all our great interests are still prosperous
and successful.
In reviewing the great events of the past year. and con
tasng the agated and disturbed Of other countries
with our own tranquil and happy condition. may
graduate ourselves that the most favored people
on the face of the earth While the people of other
countries struggling to establish free Institutions
der which man may govern hmse IT, we are in the actual
enjoyment of them-a rich inheritance from fathers
While enlightened nations of Europe convused and
distracted by civil intestine strife settle all
political controversies by the peaceful exercise of the
rights of freemen at the baotbox. The great republican
deeply engraven the hearts of our people, that
the will of the majority, constituonally expressed shall
prevail, is safeguard against force and violence
1t is subject of just pride, that fame and character
a nation continue rapidly TO advance in the estma-
ton of the civilized world To wise and free nsti-
utons it is be attributed that while other nations have
achieved glory al the price OF the suffering distress and
mpovershment OF their people, we have honor
able position IN the midst OF an uninterrupted prosperity
and OF increasing individual comfort and happiness
am happy to inform you that our relations with all
nations are friendly and pacific. Advantageous treaties
OF commerce have been concluded within the last
four years with New Grenada, Peru, the Two Sci
lies, Belgium, Hanover, oldenbufg, and MeckIenburg
Schwern, Pursuing our example, the restrictive sys
TEN OF Great Britain, our principal foreign Gus.
TONER has been relaXed more liberal commercial
policy has been adopted by other enlightened nations,
and our trade has been greatly enlarged and extended.
Our country stands higher in the respect of the world
than at any former period TO continue to occupy this
proud position It is only necessary preserve peace,
and faithfully adhere to the great and fundamental prn-
cpe of our foreign policy, of interference in the do
N notiA M nall
nations the rights which enjoy ourselves to change
and reform their political institutions, according their
own will and pleasure Hence we DO not look behind
authority. We recognise all such actual governments,
not only from the dictates of true policy. but from
cred regard for the independence of nations.
While this is settled policy it does not follow that
we can ever be indifferent spectators of the progress of
Liberal principles The government and people Of the
adjustment OF the French republic, we now hail the
Efforts in progress 10 unite the States of Germany in
confederation similar in many respects to our own fed
eral Union If the great and enlightened German States,
occupying, as they do central and commanding position
in Europe, shall succeed in establishing such confeder.
aled government, securing the same time to the c-
zens Of each State local governments adapted to the pc
Guitar condition OF each, with unrestricted trade and
intercourse with each other, it will be important era
IN the history of human events Whilst it will CONSOLE
date an strengthen the power of Germany, it must es-
sentialy promote the OF peace commerce, civza-
ton, and constitutional liberty throughout the world.
With all the governments on this continent rela
tons, 1t is believed, friendly and salts
factory footing than they have been at any former
period.
Since the exchange of Publications of the treaty of
peace with Mexico, intercourse with the government
OF that republic has been of the most friendly character
The Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoenary
OF the United States to Mexico has been received and
credtedi and a diplomatic representative from Mexico of
similar rank has been received and accredited by this
government The aucable relations between the two
countries which had been suspended have been happily
restored and destined, trust to be long preserved
The two republics both situated on this continent and
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PATTY and OF interest to bind them together perpetual
amity.
This gratifying condition of our foreign relations rem
des unnecessary for call your attention spe-
cltcally to them
1t has been my constant aim and desire to cultivate
peace and commerce with all nations Tranquility at
home and peaceful relations abroad constitute the true
permanent policy OF our country War, the scourge of
nations sometimes becomes inevitable bn is ALWAYS to be
avoided when be done consistently with the rights
and honor of the nation
One of the most important results of the war into which
we Were recently forced with neighboring nation, is
the demonstration it has afforded of the military strength
OF our country. Before the late war with Mexico,
European and other foreign Powers entertained i'm
perfect and erroneous views of physical strength
as nation, and OF ability prosecute war, and
especially war waged cut of our own country They
saw that our standing army the peace establish
nent did not exceed ten thousand men Accustomed
themselves to MAINTAIN in peace large standing ar
mes Tor the protection of thrones against their own
subjects, well against foreign enemies they had
not conceived that II possible for a nation without
such army, well disciplined and Of long service to
wage successfully. They held in low repute our
militia, and far from regarding them an effective
force, unless might be for temporary defensive opera
hons when invaded on own soil. The events of the
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