Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-25
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE


Representatives to-day. ~
II commences by congratuating Congres, on oet,
to pass laws Tor empire Of freenen. After siyv var.
experience have dispelled the fears and tsoroycd
dicions OF those who regarded the experel, Of
government with disrrrst with i'll will roon Cnna
will depend the maintenance OF the work which va, %
ed by those who have gone before liz. P'eef
We pcacewith all the world, (says the Ness,n>
though the DESTROYING angel during the past yest &
large portions Of the country with desolaioa 70, me
mighty has AT length stayed lis hand and in III ahunJ
of the fruits OF the earth. and in The endowment ~. @
relations with the nations OF the world, haze reason -
give thanks Him who rules The destines OF nsnnS 40
blesses those who acknowledge his power '
The Message then proceeds vi our rel,,,ns ,;
Foreign Powers. With Great Britain we are upon ,h '
amcable and from the amendment made in hr NJ
CATION Laws involving Ike change in ours mutual benre,
and advantages are expected 10 low The Slight inrunt
OF diplomatic relations with France has been terminal
BY the reception .. our Minister that republic ana s an
pontment OF another Minister represent France in ,bi
country.
Alsion is made 10 The matter Of the detention ~ -.
German War-seauer which being fitted on, in the hsrbo
Of New ork IN con'rayeniion o. neutral obligations
The correspondence upon that subject accompanies the Me-.
sage from which II Viii appear that the parties Interested
mopcry regarded the atop, by this Government,
hthousha Minister Of The United States appointed 10
ne German Empire ana Minister representing that En-
pre- was received here. YET such Government az that Of
the German Empire has been tcnvely established conse
iucn'y oar Minister ha, been recalled being instructed
transfer the archives the legation nj Frankfort TO The
American legation al Berlin.
The suppression OF the expedition against Cuba and The
demand Tor the restitution Of Rev, alleged have ber
Kidnapped from shores are briefly noticed The Pres
dent announces that although the crime charged in the
pressed abduction 81 Rey justly odious there Law
passed by Congress Tor Furnishing such offence and rh
cXpcdcncy Of supplying the deficiency ia recommended
The Executive has stuiousy avoided interference
in the Civil Wars Of Europe but during the conc, bctwe
Austria and Hungary. there such a prospect though
faint that the latter would her independence An
agent then in Europe, empowered 10 declare Mag
var patriots The readiness this Government promptly
recognize their Independence, they could achieve it
nit "A
synpathzed with the feelings OF the nation enlisted in
cause OF n brave people, who made gallant, though fruit
less effort ID be free.
Our claims upon Portugal have been long postponed
by that power The Message hints at the possibility
hausiing the power ot diplomacy in getting redress In
which The will be submitted 10 Congress for
other and grayor action
With Russia, Austria, Prussia, Sweden, Denmark, &C.
our relations are usual amicablc. Our CharIs 10 Rome
acting under instructions the a, administration and
ceiionar powers given him last June By the present. MS
not yet felt himself authorized by tic stability OF M reyou.
tionav Governments which have succeeded another
rapidly TO present his credentials any OF theta
The policy OF cultyang the kindesi relations with MeM
60, and faithful observance OF the treaty OF GiG!aoufe
Hdago strongly insisted upon correspondence ac
companies the Message relation the protocol the
IS signed Qucctaro. The United States Commissioners
the boundary between this country and Mexico &C.
!ayed in reaching san Diego by unforeseen accidents, a-
there shortly after the ic appointed by treaty, and some
progress has been made in the work The expenses in organ
zin commission have reduced the fund appropr!
a,ed that Tor tina, reason and great length OF the linz
be rum &C. liberal provision will have be made. 1t
commended that the United States Government be auhos
rized employ counsel assist the commission appointe
IL adjust the claims OF citizens upon Mexico.
Our CHARGE IL New GRENADA has been instructed 10 bring
To the notice o Government the ineiclcncy OF tie
means employed in transporting the mail across the lshmrs
o Panama, according IL the postal Convention oil March,
ls46.
In the civil of Venezuela citizens have suffered
wrongs which tho termination Of hostilles viii enable that
Government examine and redress,
he extension oil the coast ri the Unite, States upon he
Pacific mas impaired interest 10 intercourse with
the republics South America II IS desirable that these
relations Strengthened and increased The United State
s the eadn. republic OF America is the natural ally ard
friend other American republics. and should be DISPOSE
mediate and assist them in the event OF collision VIII!
European nations Conventions the satisfaction OF Ae-
rican claims have held ana treaty with Brazil has been
negotiated.
Congress is earnestly invited the consideration Of tho
yisiin. vs for tc suppression ol the African slave trade
Amendments cd which, II Is hootd, VIII moie
eectraly suppress and prevent the frauds committed upon
cur Flag III .,ading the penalties ot the statute.
There being prospect Of reunion OF the Central States
of America negotiations have been opened with them se'c
rally. contract having been made by the United States
citizens with Nicaragua construct an Inter Oceanic slip
Canal Charge has been instructed 10 negotiate treaty
with that State ledsng both Governments TO protect those
engaged in the work.
Al other nations have been invited by Nicaragua to en'I
into the same spua,inns with her The work so con-fuc
guaranteed VII he bond ot peace amongst naiionr
bu no foreign maritime power should be allowed hold
property near canal command It's commerce. o
otherwise obstrc highway which should be dedicated 10
the all Tie several roLtes across the ls-
serious consideration Of Congress The President mas req
son hope that the Railroad Panama will be completed
under the protection 81 an eNisng treaty win .'rnaua
The position the Sandwich Islands with reference TO the
territory OF the United States the success oil our ctizeis
who have repaired them 10 civze and convert the IN
habitants and the mad, of them by ships, whale
vessels and other going craft treated o. these
circumstances combine render their destiny peculiarly IN
eresng The Presden, desires the independence OF
these Islands but in event. could he bc Indifferent 10
their passing into the hands of any other power
The receipts into the Treasury of the L. $ for The fiscal
year ending the Goth OF june last were from all sources
including treasury S59663,091; the expenditures OF
all kinds S57 65 SOL For the details OF these re-
cepts and expenditures The Message refers Congress TO
The report Of the Secretary in which th probable denc'
is S 2l for the fiscal ending 3Oth of June, lSso
The further deficit of Sl05iC9 the succeeding year. Is iu
~ explained These deficits referred 10 the extraordna
~ expenses of the War with Mexico and the purchase o
California and New Mexico; and loan recommended Ia
+ theni 80
The President recommends adjustment Of the tariff
upon basis which will augment the revenue and at the same
time afford proper encouragement domestic industry nc
right and duty OF Congress place Home labor on sie
footing by encouraging manufactures and other branches
industry distinctly asserted and in This conneXon y q
ellie duties recommended in the place of the present sS
tenn oi ad -valoren duties.
IfCongrcss in its wisdom should continue the SubTrca
snry important notifications Of the existing law urged
In order encourage agriculture the establishment 81 IN
agricultural bureau 10 be connected with the Home Depart
llcnt is recommended.
On the failure Of Congress establish civil government
in California the people OF that territory have adopted tom
o government 10 suit themselves Should The Constitution
b. conormabc tile requirements of the Constitution 81
the United States the President will recommend II 10 the Ia
vorablc consideration of Congress.
The people vi New Mexico also expected To prescn'
themselves admission into thu Union with republican
form of government In this connexon the President IT,
comnends Congress await the action OF the people
those territories and thus avoid topics traGght with exce
mcn and danger and which threaten formation 81 parties
upon sectional considerations ,
Congress is recommended adopt laws egaizing ,h'
collection vi in California made before me arrival
the l.. States collector there.
party has been sent out 10 make survey oil the cor
Of California and Oregon, and select locations Tor Lish
Houses, &c ,,
Additional needed for the extension o our ihd
SYSTEM over our new possessions he establishment VI
branch min; in California recommended and the oganiza
lion of board 10 examine into the validity of titles IN Ne"
Mexico and Calfo.nn. -,
snopcal and Neurological survey of the latter terri
tory is urged upon the attention Of Congress.
The proceedings of the conventions lately held 81 Lou
and Memphis with reference 10 the construction OF hh
Road from the Mississippi river TO the Pacific ocean, '
brought 10 the of Congress- and careful recohoi
sance of the several proposed is recommended as
preliminary measure any decided and specific acuoi
on the part oil Congress.
Early appropriations for continuing River and harool IN
provecns already begun, and the construction o ous'I
Tor which estimates have been submitted are recommends
Some increase military force has been MADE ncce'
slry by the of frontier IN the acquisoh
New Mexico and California aud the obligations incurred