Litchfield enquirer., 1849-12-27
An Abstract of tho RHEx6AWT's HR1ss0D.

Sixty years have elapsed since the es. tt blishment of this government, and the Cbngress of the United States again as-
 InbIes, to legislate for an empire of feemen. The predictions of il'proph- xis. who formerly pretendsdl to foretell
 e downfall of our institutions, are now
 membered only to be derided, and the United States of America, at this mos
 nent, present to the world the most sta ble government on earth. Such is the result of the labors of those who have gone before us. Upon Congress will eminently depend the future maintenance of our system of free government, and the transmission of it. unimpaired to pos : terity. .. We are at peace with the world. and seek to maintain our cherished relations \ of amity with there's of mankind. Du. ring. the past year, we have been blessed by kind Providence. with an abundance biof the fruits of the earth and, although the destroying angel, for time, visited extensive portions of our territory with the ravages of dreadful pestilence, yet, the Almighty has at length designed to stay his hand, and to restore the inesti- mable blessing of general health to a people who have acknowledged his pow CT, deprecated his wrath, and implored his nerciful protection. While enjoying the benefits of anaica- ble intercourse with foreign nations, we have not been insensible tor the distrac- ] tion and wars which, have prevailed in other quarters of the world. ltis pro per theme of thanksgiving to Him who rules the destinies of nations, that we have been able to maintain, amidst all these contests, an independent and neu' tral position towards the belligerent pow Rers.
 N Our relations wiah Great Britain are ,Y Of mosa friendly character. 4 slight interruption of diplomatic inter. Feourse with France has terminated. > Mr Donelson, onr Minister to the Ger , man Empire. has been e-called, because there has been no union of the Germanic States and consequently Naecs is no cesaral government.
 The contemplated military expedition agains; Cuba, was discovered and prevent ed. A foreigner lRey( claiming the proIec- tion of onr laws, was abducted from New Orleans-but was promptly restored by the authorities of Cuba. There is in our laws no prohibition or punishment tor such crime Congress is recommended 10 sup ply the defect in our crimiual code. Our claims agains. Portugal have, dur. ing the past year. been prosecuted with re> newed visor-bul withou, success. In consequence of delays, and the expen- ses incident to the organization ofthe com> mission, a further appropriation wall be ne csssaIy 10 complete me bouadsciea between the U. $. and Mexico.
 The terstlory of the U. S. On the Pacific coast, is warmly commended to the prosec. t.on and fostering care of Congress.
 The attention of Congress is earnestly inviled to au amendment of our existing laws relating to the African slave trade. with view to. the suppression of that bar baTous traffic.
 X company of AmericaE citizens having eoncl uded contract with the State os N icaragua, with view of constructing 3 ship equal across the lsthmus,the Presideni has directed the negotiation of treaty with Nicaragua, pIedging both governments , so protect those who shall engage in and D risct the W Irk. All other nations are Invited by NicaragRa to enter into the same AlipulatioLS with her.
 The deficit in the treasury is @l6, ,375.2l4, 89. The extraordinary expenses of the war Wi.h Mexico.and the purchase of California and New Mexico, exceed in amount this deficit. .sgs -.s.--..,,s,
 Herecommends afevision of the existing Eariff. on basis which may augment the Revenue. do not doubt the right or duty ef Congress to encourage domestic industry, which is the greaf source ofnational as well as indiyiduat wealth and prosperity
 Believing that in the attainment oi shese ends, a system of specific duties is best adapted, strongly recommend te EOngress the adoption of that system, fxi0s lhe duties at h,gh rates enough to afford 3nbstantili and sufficient encouragement to oar own industry, and at the same time SC adjusted IS to secure stability"
 Impol ianl modificalions in the Sub Treasury system are indispensable.
 Tie President recommends the estab. lishment of an AgricullHsal Bureau, to he connected with the Home Department; aisc a branch mint in California and com mission to examine and decide upon the validity of land titles in California and New Mexico.
 In order that the situation aud character of the principal mineral deposits in Callfor mia may be ascertained, minesaiogical and geological survey is recommended.
 Early appropriations are recommended for continuing the river and harbOr imProv' ments. aag.@ s@%&# *s.ass
 A reduction of single letter postage 10 { uniform rate of five cents, is urged. An act for taking the 7th census is urged ~The Slips in St. Paul's Church al