The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-29
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n committed on our flag in evading the pen
/ alties of the statute.
| There being no prospect Of a Reunion
of the Central States of America, negotia
| tons have been opened with them several
ly. A contract having been made by cit
zens ofthe United States with Nicaragua
to construct an inter-ocean ship canal, oul
Charge has been instructed 10 negotiate g
treaty with that State, pledging both Gov.
ernments to protect those engaged in the
work. All other nations have been invit.
ed by Nicaragua to enter into the stipu,
latlons with her. The work so construct.
ed and guaranteed will be bond ofpeace
amongst nations. But no Foreign mari
time power should be allowed to hold pro-
| perty near the canal, so as to command
its commerce or otherwise obstruct high.
way which should be devoted to the COM
mon use Of mankind.
The several routes across the Isthmus
at Panama and Tehuantepec are recon-
mended to the serious consideration of
Congress.
The President has reason to hope that
the railroad at Panama will be completed
under the protection of an existing treaty
with Greneda.
The position of the Sandwich Islands
with reference TO the territory of the Unit
ed States; the success of our citizens who
have repaired to them TO civilize and con.
vert the inhabitants; the uses made of them
by our ships, whale vessels and other sea-
going craft, combine to make their destiny
peculiarly interesting to US. The Presi-
dent desires the independence of these
Islands, but in no event would he be in
different to their passing into the hands of
any other power.
The receipts into the Treasury for the
year ending on the 30th of June last, from
all sources, including Treasury notes.
were 59,663,O97. The expenditures of all
kinds were 1851 ,667. For details of the
receipts and expenditures the message re-
fers Congress to the report of the Secreta-
ry of the Treasury, in which a probable
deficit of $5,828,l91 for the fiscal year
ending 30th June 1850; and further de-
felt of 10,547,O92 the succeeding year,
are fully explained. These deficits are
referred to the extraordinary expenses Of
the war with Mexico, and the purchase of
California and New Mexico. A loan is
to cover them.
The President recommends an adjust !
ment of the Tariff upon basis which will
augment the revenue, and at the same
time afford proper encouragement to do
nestic industry. The right and duty of
Congress to place domestic and home
abor on a sure footing, by encouraging
and other branches of in
lustry, are distinctly avowed. Specific
luties are recommended, in place of the
present system Of advalorem duties.
Important notifications of the existing
Sub Treasury law are urged. To encour-
ge agriculture, the establishment Of an 5
gricultural Bureau TO be connected with {
he Home Department is recommended.
In the failure Of Congress to establish t
ivil government in California the people /
f that territory have adopted form of
overnment to suit themselves. Should |
le Constitution be coniormable to the Con- |
titution Of the United States, the Presi.
ent recommends it to the favorable COLI S
Iteration Of Congress.
The people of New Mexico are also ex-
ected to present themselves for admission |
lto the Union, with republican form of
overnment.
In this connection, the President recon-.
lends Congress to await the action ofthe
eoDle Of those territories, and thus avoid !
,pics fraught with excitement and danger,
nd which threatens the formation Of par
es upon sectional considerations. Con-
ress is recommended to adopt laws le- I
alizino the collection of revenue in Cali a
rnia, previous to the arrival Of the Col G
ctor. !
A party has been sent out to make sur q
" of the coast of California and Oregon, |
nd select locations for light houses, &c. G
dditional laws are needed for the exten- c
on of our Indian system, over our new
ossessions.
The establishment of branch mint is S
and the organization OF
oard to examine into the validity of titles
New Mexico and California. A Geolog-
al and Mineralogical survey Of the latter !
rritory, is urged on the attention OF Con-
'ess.
The proceedings of the Conventions $
I'D late y in st. Louis and Memphis. with
ference to the construction of a Railroad I
om the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean,
e brought to the notice of Congress, and
careful reconnaissance of the several /
utes proposed, is recommended as pre-,
ninary measure to any more decided and G
,ecific action on the part of Congress. I
Early appropriations for continuing Riv- e
and Harbor improvements already be-
IN, and the construction OF others for r
hich the estimates have been submitted, {
.e recommended. Is
Some increase to the military force has
zen made necessary by the extension Of $
lr frontier, in the acquisition of New {
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