Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1849-12-27
Te'egraphed for the State Journal
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Fellolr- Citizens Of The Senate
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or government: aud the Congress of the United
States has again assembled legiaie for empire
Of frecmen. The predictions of evil prophets, who
formerly pretended to orete the downfall OF our IN
st.tutlons are now remembered only 10 be derided,
and the United States of america, at thl. moment,
presents Ia the world the most stable and permanen
government earth. Such is the result of the labor
Of those who have gone before
Upon Congress. emnently Will depend the fuiure
maintenance If system of free government. and
and the transmission of it, unimPa red. 10 poserty
We are at peace with al the world. and seek to
maintain cherished relations OF amity with the
rest of mankind.
During the past year we have been blest, By kind
providence, with an abundance of 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. degned stay his hand and To
store the inestImabIe blessing of general health
people who have acknowledged His power depreca-
ted HIS wrath, and implored his merciul protec-
ton.
While enjoying the benefits of amicable intercourse
win foreign nations, have not been lnsensble 10
the destruction and wars which have prevailed in
other quarters of the world. 1t Is proper theme OF
thanksgiving TO Him who rules the desfinleS Ct ma
tons, that have beer able to maintain, amidst all
these contests, Independent and neutral position
towards oil belligerant powers.
Our relations with Great Britain of the most
friendly character. In consequence of the recent al
= seia,.ons OF The British navigation acts, BRITISH! YES
the first of January next be admitted TO enter In
ports with cargoes of the growth, manufacture. or
production OF any part OF the world, on the same terms
duties imposts and charges, as vessels OF the
United States, with thar cargoes; and our vessels
will be admitted to the advantages in the British
ports,-eniering them the same terms rs British
YES sells. Should order in council disturb THIS e
gslaive arrangement, the acts of the British Parlla
men by which Great Britain is brought within the
proposed by the act of Congress of the ls OF
March, 1877, IL Is hoped will be productive OF bene
hts 10 both countries
A sight interruption Of Diplomatic intercourse,
which occurred between this Government and France.
am happy TO say, has been terminated, and our Nj
Mister there has been received Ii is therefore,
necessary refer, now, to the circumstances which
led to that Interruption. | need not express you
the sincere satisfaction with which should vel
the arrival OF another Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentary, from a sister Republic. To
which We have 80 long been. aud still remain bound
by the strongest ties of amiiy.
Shortly after had entered upon the discharge of
the Elk ecutive duties was appraised tbata war steam
belonging to the German Empire. had been fitted
in the Iarbor of New York, with the cid If our
naval officers. rendered under the permission of the
late Secretary of the Navy. THIS permission
granted during an armistce between that IRE and
the kingdom Of Denmark, which had been engaged IN
the SchleswIg Apprehensive that this act OF m
PREVENTION on our part might be received as viola
of neutral Obligations incurred by Tie treaty
with Denmark, and with the provisions OF the act OF
Congress Of both Of April, 1918, directed that NJ
further aid should be rendered by any agent officer
of the navy and instructed the Secretary Il State to
apprlZe the minister of the German Empire, accred-
tied to I government. of my determination TO
force the Ia of United States. and 10 maintain
the faith OF treaties with all nations The Cores
pondence which ensued between the departments Of
State and the minister Of the German Empire, is
herewith Ia before you. The execution Of the laws,
and the observance Of The treaty were deemed by me,
10 be due To the honor Of this country, we'll az the
sacred obligations Of the Constitution. shall not
fail to pursue the should similar case
arise with any other nation.
Having avowed the opinion, in taking the oath of
Office that disputes between foreign governments,
il IL cur interest, no less than duty, remain
strictly neutral shall not abandon It,
You will perceive from the correspondence. SUBJ
mited to you connection with the subject, that the
adopted this has been properly regard
ed by the belllgeran powers, interested IN this mat
Although minister Of the United States to the Ger
Empire appointed by predecessor, August
ls4-. and has, for long time, been in attendance
Frankfort 1.-THE Maine, and although minister APP
pointed 10 represent that empire received and accre
dited but such government that of the German
Empire has been definitely constituted. Mr. Donaldson,
our representative at Frankfort remained there several
months IN The expectation that union OF the German
States under one constitution or form OF government
might, ut length be organized.
II is believed, by those well acquainted with the exist
ing relations between Prussia and the States Of Germany
that no such union be permanently established with
out her co-operaton In the event of the formation Of
such union, and the organization OF central power
IN Germany. Of which she should form part. would
become necessary Withdraw minister Berlin; but
while Prussia exists independent kingdom, and d-
plomaiic relations maintained with her there be
no necessity for the continuance Of the Minister Frank
tort therefore recently recalled Mr. Donaldson. and
directed the archives Of the legation a, Frankfort To be
transferred TO the American legation a Berlin
Having been appraised that a considerable number of
adventurers were engaged IN fitting military cxpedi-
uon with threats against foreign country aud believing
from the beat information could obtain. That
tined To invade tho Island Of Cuba, IL due 10 tho
friendly relations existing between the United States ana
SPAN. treaty between the two nations. Ia liz ,,,a
Of the United States. above all lhc American honor
10 exert the lawful authority of this government in sun
pressing the expedition and preventing the Invasion 10
THIS end ISSUED a pfocauiaton enloning Il unon the
officers Of the United States civil aud military Ia use nl
lawful within their power. copy of TINT proela.
nation Il herewith submitted. The expedition has been
So long the act Of Congress of the e0th Of Aprl.
1873. which It's ex~tener the law of nations and
To the policy of Washington himself shall cman on onr
statute books hold Il to be the duty Of the Executive
faithfay To obey is nlunctions.
While this expedition in progress. was informed
that fereig"~r who claimed protection. had been
elnndesnely, and supposed, oreblV enrr,,d on
an a vessel from New Orleans the Island OF Cuba
Immediately caused such steps 90 be- taken IA Thought
necessary, IN ease the information had received should
prove correct To vndcaie the honor of the country and
the night OF person, seeking asylum on our soil
TO the projection OF our laws The person alleged to have
been abducted was promptly restored, and the crcunl-
stances OF the about 10 undergo an inves.
cation before judicial tribunal would respectfully
suggest that, although the crimes charged 10 have bee
committed IN this held odous being IN con.
flict with opinions the subject Of national sovc.
regnty aud personal freedom, there no prohibition d
IL punishment for Il provided IN any of Congress
The cxpediency Of supplying this defect our criminal
code therefore recommended 10 your consdc ration.
Ihase sctupuIou.ly avoid any tif,enc. in The war
and contentious which recently distracted Europe Dunn.
the late conflict between Ausiiia aud Hungary
prospect that the latter might become iodepenaen
nation However flint that prospect al The time aspeaitd