Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-29
PRESIDEyTss MESSAGE.


pointment, they have not come to hand.
In the mean time we give the following
summary OF It's contents, and if the extras
are not received within a few DAYS, the
document will appear in our next at ieugth.
The Message opens with a reference to
the happy and prosperous condition OF the
country, and an acknowledgement of the
mcreles of God.
We are at peace with all the world.
On the Ist of January next the altera-
tons of the British Navigation Acts will
go into effect, whereby, it Is expected, great
advantage viii result to the commerce OF
both nations.
The slight interruption in our diplomatic
intercourse with France has been terminal
! ed, and our Minister has been received by
! that Government.
Reference is made TO the action taken in
relation to the fitting out of the German
war steamer at New Y York, and the cor
respondcnce connected with it is transmit
! ted. The course adopted by the President
/ has proved satisfactory to the beligerent
| powers interested.
! As no such power as that of the German
/ Empire has been organized, in conse-
! qnence Of the failure OF the German States
to form a conlederacy, our Minister, ac-
credited to II, has been recalled, and the
archives OF the legation at Frankfort order
ed to be sent to the legation at Berlin.
/ Under the act of Congress OF goth April.
/ l81S, prompt action was taken to suppress
! the Cuban expedition.
! In the Rey case, also, prompt recourse
was had 10 means for his immediate rcsto-
ration. For the crime involved in his alb
duction, there is no law of Congress, and
/ 1t IS recommended that the deficiency be
supplied.
Any interference in the contentious in
Europe has been scrupuousy avoided.
While there was prospect OF the indc-
pendence Of Hungary, an agent was held
III readiness, charged, at the earliest mo-
ment, 10 recognise her on the part Of this
Union. Deep sympathy is expressed for
that unfortunate people.
Our claims on Portugal have assumed
such d character as to demand the most Sc
+ rIous attention.
/ AmicaLla relations continue with the
/ powers Of Europe.
/ On account OF the unsettled state Of af-
/ fairs in the Papal States, our Charge d'Af-
fairs at Rome had not been able to present
his letter of crcdence up to last adyices.
Friendly relations with Mexico are cul-
. tivated and the running and marking Of
the boundary line is progressing. For the
latter purpose an increased appropriation
Is requested.
/ Counsel is asked 10 aid the Commission
crs to settle the Mexican claims and pro-
tect our interests.
Representations have been directed TO be
made to the Government of New Grenada,
as will, ii is hoped. make the transit SER
vice of the United States mails across the
Isthmus more speedy and efficient than it
now is.
The settlement of the disturbances in
/ Venezuela has given favorable opporm-
nifty 10 renew the demand upon that gov
ernment for an examination into, and re-
dress of American grievances.
The increase of our possessions on the
! Pacific makes it important that friendly re-
lations should be cultivated with neighbor-
ing powers, especially the Republic of
/ Chill.
A convention has been negotiated with
Brazil for the settlement of American
claims.
J 1t is suggested that more efficient mea-
sures be taken TO suppress the African
slave trade.
! As the five States of Central America
/ will not reunite, treaties of amliv and com
merce have been negotiated with some of
them separately.
As regards the canal at Nicaragua, the
opinion is expressed that it should be open
to all nations, and be kept out of the pos
I session of any one great power.
Attention IS directed to the routes across
the lsthmus at Tehuantepec and Panama.
/ The Mexican government was offered
large sum for the right of way, but refused
it, and the offer will not be renewed.
There is reason to believe that the rail-
road across the lsthmus al Panama viii
now be successfully constructed.
The desire is expressed that the Sand
wich Islands should remain independent,
for many reasons.
The receipts into the Treasury during
the fiscal year ending June Both, were in
cash, $40, ,S30,007 80, and in Treasury
notes funded, $IO.833, ,O0O--makng an
aggregate Of 9,663,O47 80. The cx-
pcnditures were in all, s57 ,63I ,6G7 81.
The expenditures of the Mexican War
and the Treaty, will cause a deficit Of
/ Sl6,375,2I4 80 in 1851. Authority is
asked to take loan to that amount.
/ revision of the Tariff, with specific
! duties, so as to augment revenue, and pro-
mote agriculture and manufactures is de-
cidedly recommended.
The establishment of a Bureau of Agri-
/ culture, to be connected with that of the
/ Interior is recommended.
/ The application of California for admis-