Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1849-12-27

The routes across the Sthrnus ut Tehuunepec and
Panama also worthy OF our serious considerable
They did not fail TO engage the attention O! my pred
The nego.iator of The treaty of Guadalupe
Hdago was instructed offer very large sum of
money for the right Of transit across the isihmns nj
lTcluanepec. The Mexican government did not ac-
cede 10 the purchase Of the right OF way, probably
because IL had already contracted with private ndi-
viduas for the construction of passage from 'Tuas-
cualco river To Iehuantepec. shall mol renew any
proposition 10 purchase for money IA right which
ought to be equally secured t. all nations on pay
ment of n reasonable toll 10 he owners Ut the I'M
lprovement who would doubtless be we'll conented
with that compensatory and the guarantees OF the
marailmc states of the world In separate treaties ne
go;iaed with Mexico. binding her and them to pro-
tec those who should construct the work Sdch guar
antics would do more IL secure the completion of tie
communication through the territory of Mexico than
any other reasonable consideration that could be offer
led And "a Mexico herself will be the greatest gain
er by the opening of this communication between the
gulf and the Pacific ocean. 1t is presumed that she
would not hesitate 10 yield her aid Iii the manner pre-
bed To accomplish Improvement so important 10
fher own best interests.
We have reason ha,.e that the proposed Railroad
across the lsthnus at Panama, Will be successfully
constructed under the protection Of the late treaty
which New Grenada iatifed aud enlarged by my
predecessor the tenth dly of June ISIS, winch
guarantees the perfect neutrality of The Isihmus, and
the rights Of sovereignty and property OF New Gre-
SIT from Ocean Ia Ocean. may not be interrupted or
embarrassed during The existence of The treaty.
1t policy encourage every practicable rOu,e
across the Isthmus which connects North and South
America either by railroad canals, which the energies
of our citizens may induce them to completes and con
slider it obligatory to adopt that policy, particularly
consequence of the intercourse with possessions on
the Pacific
The position of the Sandwich Islands, with reference to
the territory of the United the Pacific; the
of perseverng and benevolent artzans who have
repaired to that remote quarter outstanding the nations
and inducing them TO adopt system OF government OF
laws adjusted to their capacity and wants. and the use
made by ships of the harbors of the
Islands, places OF resort for obtaining refreshments ana
repairs all combine TO render their destiny peculiarly IN
teTesting to
1t our duty to encourage the authorities of those ISL
ands their efforts improve and elevate the moral and
political condition of their inhabitants, and we should make
reasonable allowance for the difficulties nseparabe from
this task. We desire that the islands may maintain their
independence, and that other nations should with
in this sentiment We could, in event, be indier
their passing under the dominion of any other pow
The principal commercial States have, in this,
mon interest and it is to be hoped that of them
will attempt oppose obstacles TO the entire independence
of these islands.
The receipts the Treasury for the fiscal year ending
the Both of June last, in cash, SIS So
treasury funded, SO, s33 900, making S59663
0950, and the expenses for the time WERE in cash.
$40 81 and in Treasury Notes. funded, SiO 55ooo
The account and estimates which will be submitted to
Congress- the report of the Secretary of the Treasury
show that there will probably be deficiency occasoned
by the expenses of the Mexican and treaty, the
first day of June of So SOS, l2 Co. and the first
day of July of Sl0i70 927 80. making in the whole,
probable deficit to be provided for of The
extraordinary expenses of the war with Mexico, and the
purchase of California and New Mexico exceed in
this deficit together with the loan heretofore made for
these objects. therefore recommend that authority be
given borrow whatever may be necessary to
this deficit
The observance Of the stricest economy in the appro
nf lie IN
permanent prosperity. recommend the revision OF the
existing tariff, aud lis dlusneni on basis which may
augment the revenue DO not doubt the right or duty
of Congress 10 encourage domestic industry, which is a
great source OF national well "a individual wealth and
prosperity look the wisdom and patriotism Of Con.
gress for the adoption of system which may place home
labor at least aud permanent footing, and by
The encouragement of manufactures, give and IN
creased impulse agriculture, and promote the develop
ment of our vast resources, and extension Of
Believing that The attainment OF these ends, as
we'll augmeLting the revenue, and The preventing of
frauds to be accomplished by system OF specific duties,
/ strongly recommend To Congress that sysem-hxing
the duties rates high enough 10 afford substantial and
sufficient encouragement industry, and at the
same time, so adjusted as to insure STABILITY.
The question Of The continuance of the subreasury
sysem respectfully submitted TO the wisdom of Con-
gress. If continued, important notifications of appear
Indispensable For further details and views OF the above
and other matters connected with commerce. the finances
and revenue you referred to the report OF The Scce-
ary of the Treasury
No direct aid been given by the General Govern
ment, 10 improvements Oi agriculture, except by erpen-
dtures for the collection and publishing of agricultural
statistics aud for chemical analyses which lave
benn thus Tar paid for out OF the patent und This nd
opinion wholly made uato 10 give this leading
branch of American industry the encouragement which
II merits especially recommend the establishment OF
agricultural bureau. he connected with the depart
OF the interior To elevate the social condition OF
tho agrcularst 10 increase his prosperity, and To extend
his of usefulness To hls country by multiplying s
sources Of lnormaiion should be the study OF every
sis,esman aud primary object with every legislator.
NJ buxtu bpeu idgub Inv
for California the people of that territory lmpoed by
tho Necessities of their political condition, recently met
met IN convention for the purpose ol forming constiiu
ton State which the latest adsices give
tn suppose has been accomplishing and, II II he
he,ed they viii shortly apply for the admission OF Cal-
orpia Into the Union, sovereign State Should suc
be The ease and should their constitution bo compatible
tho fcqusion of the constitution OF the United States
recommend their application to the favorable considers"
ton NJ Congress.
The people of New Mexico Also il is believed, n,
no very distant period, viii present themselves for nd
mission into our Union Preparatory to the admission
of California aud New McNco. the people of encl Wi
have constituted for Themselves republican, form o
government lay ing it's foundation such principles
aud organizing ~ powers IN such form ~ To them
selves slul most likely To- lccl lhcr safety an,
happiness BY awaiting, NIL chuse, of uncnsIncs'
mny bc avoided, mud confidence aud good feeling pre-
scented with n view of maintaining The harmony nnt
and prosperity dear 10 all. We should abstain
from the introduction Of those exciting topics Of
tiona character which hive hithor" produced pninfu
approximations in the public mind repeat The solemn
warning of the first aud most illus,rous ot my pre-
dscessors against my ground for ciaaclcrisng pae
by geogrn phicol determinations.
\ collector has been appointed San Francisco
under the net of Congress, extending the reycnu,
laws over California aud measures have been iakcl
tooranuize custom houses at thnt md the other porte
mentioned in the net at the earliest period prac BILE
iLe collector proceeded over land aud adviccs hay,
not been received of his arrival at San Francisco
Meanwhile. il is understood the custom house dutie
continue To be collected there, by olcers acting M
DIR tie military authorities as they during th'
administration of my predecessor | think II will b.
eNpedent 10 confirm TIE COLLECT on thu. made md dl