The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-25
MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT
OF T4e
u MI TED STAT ES.
EtlIow. eit.xens of the Senate and

.EtAo0 eittzens of the Senate aud
House Of Rsp,sssatanUss:-
Sixty years have lapsod since the ESTABLISHING ut Of
this government, and the Congress Of the United
States again assemblies To ltgisate for mpirs OF
feemen. The prediction. OF evil prophets who for
eriy pretended TO fretl the downfall Of our institu
tirns renem bered Only derided, and the
United States Of America a. this moment present to
the world the most stable and permanent government
on earth.
Such is the result Of the labors of tho.e who have
gone before us Upon Congress will emiDenty depend
the future maintenance Of system Of free govern
ment, and the transmission OF 1t unimpared, TO pos
ferity
at peace with sll the world and seek to main
tain cherished relations of amy with the rest Of
mankind. During the past year we have been blessed
by kind Providence with abundance of the fruits
of the earth and although the destroying angel Tor
time, visited extensive portions OF territory with
the ravages OF dreadful p0sti-nce yet the Almighty
has at length desned to his hand and to restore
the inestimabe blessing of general health TO people
who have acknowledged his power, deprecated his
wrath, and implored his ereiful protection
While enjoying the benefits II amicable intercourse
With foreign nations, we have not been insensibe to
the dttracions aud wars which have prevailed In
other quarters Of the world lt is proper theme Of
thank to Him who rules the dcstinies OF
that We have been able TO maintain, amidst all these
contests Independent and position wards
all beligei ent powers.
Our relations with Great Britain are of the most
friendly character In conrequepce of the recent al
Iteration of the Brith navigation acts British vessels
from British and other foreign ports will (uudvr
existing lsws) after the drs aas If January next be
admitted to entry In our ports with csrgoes OF the
growth or production Of any part Of the
void, the terms 20 duties. I'm DOets, aud
charges vessels Of the United states with eher
goesi aud our vessels will be admitted to the same Cd
yantsges in British ports, entering therein on the
terms a British vessels. Should order in
council disturb this legislative arrangement the late
act OF the British Parliament by whicnsG Brauis
brought within tbs proposed BY the act of Con-
gre.s Of the Let Of March, 1871 Is hoped will be pro-
ductive OF beneht to both countries
A slight interruption Of Diplomatic intercourse,
which occurred between this Government and France,
am happy TO cay, has been Terminated and our minis
ter there bas been received 10 therefore unneees
eary to refer, to the circumstances which led to
that interro ptiou need express to you the sin
cere satisfaction with which thau welcome the
arrival Of another Envoy Extraordinary aud Minister
Plenipotentiary from sister republic, to which We
have SO leng been, and still remain, bound by the
strongest ties of amty
Shortly after had entered upon the dischaye Of the
Executive duties, was sppfis.d that war steamer,
belonging TO the German pre, being fitted out
In the harbor OF New York with the aid OF come Of our
naval officers, rendered under the permission Of the
late Secretary OF the Navy. This permission was
granted during an armistce sstween that empire and
the kingdom Of Denmark, which had been engaged In
the Schlesvig Holstein war. Apprshebsive that this
act OF Intervention on eur part might be vie wet as
violation OF neutral obligations incurred by the
treaty with Denmark and Of the provisions OF the act
of Congress OF the 10th Of April 1913 directed that
further aid should be ndered by any agent or off,
Ger Of the navy; and instructed the Secretary OF
State to apprise the Minister u the German empire
credited TO this government OF deter nination to
execute the Law of the United States and TO maintain
the faith OF treaties with all nations The cores
pondence, which ensued between the Department OF
Stats and the Minister OF the Detnan empire Is here.
with laid before you. The execution of the la~ and
the OF the treaty deemed by me TO be
due honor Of the country well ~ TO the sacred
obig atoms Of the constitution shall not fall TO pur
sue the same course should smilar case arise With
any other nation. Having ayowsd the opinion, on
taking the oath Of Office that In disputes bst.een con-
ctiDg foreign governments IL h our interest not less
than duty. TO remain strictly neutral shall not
abaadon IT, You will perceive, from the correspon'
dance admitted to you In cOBnsxioD with this sub.
rect that the adop ed Ia this has been
psry regarded blythe belgerent powers interested In
Although a Minister Of the United States to the
German Empire appointed by my predecessor in
August, 1875 aud has Tor long time been In atten.
dance at Frankfort on. tho Maine; and although
Minister ap poiDtedto represent that Empire was re-
cved aud accredited here yet no such government %
that Of the German Empire has been dehnitivsy con-
ttitutsd Mir Donslson our representAtive at frank
fort remained there several months in the expecta-
ton that union Of the German states, under ons
contribution OF form Of goytrnment might at length
De organised IL IL believed, BY those we'll acquainted
with The existing relations bst~een Prussi. and the
States Of Grrmaey, that no such uu'on can De-
penty establishsd without her cooperation In the
event Il the formation Of such union aud the organ
ization Of central power in Germany, Of which she
drax our Minister at Beru, but while frussis exists
an independent Kingdom. sud diglomatc relsuons
are maintain I'd with her there can be no necessity Tor
tAe continuance OF the mission 20 FRANKFORT. have
therefore, recalled Mr. Donssoa aud directed the ar
cbvos a the legation AZ Frsnkot TO DO Transferred
TO che American l. cation at Betln
Having been appraised that considsrAble number OF
saventursrs we're engaged In httios oat m''sry az
petition, within the United siats sgsiost foreign
eeuptry: and believing from the best Information
could obtain that II vas detinss TO invade the isud
OF cuba deemed due to the friendly relations exist
Ing bet ween the United States and spain TO the treaty
between the two nations: TO ths lava OF the United
gates and above ALL to the American honor to exert
tha fui authority Of this government In uppressing
che expedition and preventing the invasion To TINS
end, . issued proclamation, snjoining " upon tne
ocers OF the United States, cv aud military, to use
sill lawful means within their power copy Of that
PROCLAMATION Ia berewth submitted. The expedition
been suppressed So long ne the act OF Consrs" OF
ths 10Th Of April 1918 vhcs ts existence TO the
law Of nations and to the policy CT washington MIN
self shall remaip on our statute book hold " 70 De
che duty Of the Executive faithfully to obey It's In
While this expedition was in progress was Informed
that foreigner who claimed our protection had been
rl.ndeetipsv and o. was supposed forcibly, carried
eli in vessel from New Orleans TO the island OF Cnos
Immediately caused such steps 20 be taken az thought
n.cessary In case the information had receiv,d should
prove correct to wildcats the honor OF the country
and the right Of every person seeking an asylum on
our soil u the protection OF our laws The person al
legged 70 have been abducted was promptly restored
aud the circu instances ofthe about q
undergo Investigation before q judicial tribunal
rould respectfully suggest, that although the crim
charged 90 have been committed In this case, IL helt
odlous as being IN conflict rith our Opinions on sn
there prohibition Of H. or punishment for IT, pro
yided in any act Of Congress The sxpedency Of sup
yng this defect in our criminal code IL therefore re
comm nded to your confederation. -.
have sorupuiously avoided any interferenca In tn
wars and oontentiCns which have recently distracted
During the late conflict between Austria and Hupgs
~ there seemed TO be prospect that The latter msh
,heco.s an independent nation However faint ths
ptospsct Al he time appeared, thought ~ my duty
IN scoordance with the general .sntiment ef the Anne
icsn neo.Is whe deeply sym psthized With tbs Maya
patrio.e 70 stand prepared. upon the contingency
she establishment by her Of permanent government
70 be the arst TO welcome independent Hunssry int
the family Of nations. For this purpose, invested
aaentsthen in Europe, with po~er TO declare our WI
tpgness promptly TO recognise Neutrality-suspicious. IN On
event Of her ability to sustain &C. The powerful nter
vention Of Russia, in the contest, sxtngutshtd IN
hopes Of the struggling Msgyars. The United STATE
aid not at time interfere In the contests out IN
feelings Of the nation strongly sslisted In %