Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-12-27

Panama also worthy of serioas consideration.
They did not fail to engage the attention of my pred
ecessor. The negoIiator If the treaty of Gaudaloupe
HIdalgo instructed Ia, offer very large sum Of
money for the right of transit the sihmus al
Tehuanlepec The Mexican government Gid no, ac-
ceGe to the purchase of the light Of way, probably
because 1t had already contracted with private ind-
ydnals tor the construction Of passage from Iuas-
cualco river to Tehusntcpec. >hIiI not renew any
proposition To purchase for money right which
ought 10 be equally secured IL all natiuns. pay
ncni of a reasonable toll To The owners of ihe i'm
prUvemen;, who would, doubtless, be well conienrd
with that compensation, aud The GUARANTEES of the
maritime states Of the world in separate treaties
gotiaied with Mexico. binding her and them to pro-
tect thUse who should construct the work Sch guar
antics would do To the completion OF the
communication through the territory of Mexico, than
any other reasonable consideration that could be Oer
ed. And Mexico herself will he the greatest gain
er by the opening of this communication between the
gulf aud the Pacific ocean, it Is presumed that she
would hesitate yield her aid in the pre-
scrsbed to accomplish Improvement important to
her own best interests.
We have reason 10 hose that the proposed Railroad
acrtss the Ishmus at Panama. will be successfully
constructed under the protection Of the late treaty
which New Grenada ratified and enlarged by my
predecessor the tenth day of June 1913, which
guarantees the perfect neutrality Of the sihmus, and
the rights of sovereignty aud property of New Gre
NADIA, over that territory, with view that the tran
st from Ocean Ia Ocean. may not be interrupted or
enba rrassed during the existence nf the treaty.
1t is policy TO encourage every practicable route
across the Isthmus which connects North and South
America either by railroad canals, which the energies
of citizens may induce them complete; and
slider il obligatory 10 adopt that policy, particularly
in consequence of the intercourse with possessions
the Pacific.
The position of the Sandwich Islands, with reference
the territory of the United States on the Pacc the
hens WI
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
made by our own numerous ships OF the harbors OF the
Islands, places of resort for obtaining refreshments and
repairs, all combine to render their destiny peculiarly in
teresting to
1t is duty encourage the authorities of those ISL
ands in their efforts improve and elevate the moral and
political condition Of their inhabitants and 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 concur with
in this sentiment We could, in event, be indier
their passing under the dominion of any other
The principal commercial States have, in this,
mon interest," and is to be hoped that of them
will attempt oppose obstacles the entire independence
of these islands.
The receipts into the Treasury for the fiscal year ending
the 30th of June last were in cash, $S $780,
in treasury notes, funded 81 533 000 making $50 $685.
09750 and the expenses for the time were cash,
S46,19Sla2 and in Treasury Notes, funded,
The account and estimates which will be submitted to
Congress- in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury,
show that there will probably be deficiency occasoned
by the expenses of the Mexican war; and treaty. the
first day of June next of So $685. l2l &c, and the first
day of July of Sl0,4 92730 making in the whole,
probable deficit to be provided for of 81 4339 The
extraordinary expenses of the with Mexico, and the
purchase of California and New Mexico exceed in amount
this deficit together with the loan heretofore made for
these objects. therefore recommend that authority be
given to borrow whatever may be necessary to
this deficit.
The observance of The stricsst economy in the appro-
priaon and expenditure of public moneys essential Ia
permanent prosperity recommend The revision OF the
existing tariff aud its adjustment basis which may
augment the revenue do not doubt the right duty
of Congress 10 encourage domestic industry, which is
great Of national well individual wealth and
prosperity. look to the wisdom and patriotism of Con
gress for the adoption of system which may place home
labor at least and permanent footing, and By
The encouragement Of manufactures, give aud In
creased impulse to agriculture and promote the develop
men of vast resources, and extension of CON-
merce. Believing that the attainment OF these ends, as
well augmenting the revenue, and the preventing oil
frauds, 10 be accomplished by system oil specific duties
strongly recommend Congress that system,-6xing
the duties rates high enough to afford substantial and
sufficient encouragement TO industry, and at the
same time, so adjusted to insure stability.
The question OF the continuance OF the sub-reasuIy
system, is respectfully submitted 10 ta wisdom Of Con-
gress If continued important notifications Of appea
Indispensable For further details and of the above
and other matters connected with commerce, the finances
and revenue you referred 10 the report Of the Score
tsry of the Treasury.
No direct mid has been given by the General Govern
ment, 10 Improvements Of agriculture except by expen
duTes for the collection aud publishing of agriculture
statistics, aud for chemical analyses which have
benn thus far paid for out OF the patent fund.- This aid
in my opinion wholly inadequate give this leading
branch Of American industry the encouragement which
it merits. especially recommend the establishment
agricultural bureau TO be connected with the depart
Of the interior To elevate the social condition
the agcust his prosperity, and 10 extend
his of usefulness to his country by multiplying hi
sources Of normaiion should be the study OF ever,
statesman, and primary object with every legislator
No civil government having been provided by Congress
for California, the people of that territory, impeed By
the necessities of their political condition. recently
in convention for the purpose Of forming constitu
ton and State Government which the adyices give
suppose has been accomplished, and il is be
lieved they will shortly apply for The admission OF Cali
forna into the Unlon, sovereign State Should suc'
be the Case, and should their constitution be compatible
the requson of the constitution of the United States
recommend their application the favorable considera
ton of Congress.
The people of New Mexico. also. il is believed. a
distant period, will present themselves for nd
mission into our Union. Preparatory TO the admission
of California and New Mexico, the people of EACH will
have constituted for themselves republican form o
government laying its foundation such principles
and organizing its powers in such form as to them
selves shall likely TO feet their saety
happiness. BY awaiting, all causes of uneaslneS
may be avoided, and confidence and good feeling pre-
scented with view of main aiming the harmony an,
and prosperity dear TO all. We should abstain
from the introduction of ihose exciting topics Of SEC
tional characer which have hitherto produced painful
apprehensions in the public mind repeat the solemn
warning of the first aud most illusrious of my pre-
dccessors against any ground for characersng parties
by geogn phical determinations.
collector has been appointed at San Francisco
under the act Of Congress, extending the .revenu
1 laws over California and measures have been takeI
to organize custom houses at that and the oer port
mentioned in the act at the earliest period practicable
Tie collector proceeded over land. and advices hav
not been received of his arrival of San Francisco
Meanwhile il is understood, the custom house dutie
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