Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-12-28
Presidents Message.
Il Citizens Of the Senate


and House Of Representatives.:
Sixty years have elapsed since the establish
ment OF our government, ana the Congress of
the L. :. again assemblies to legislato for an en-
pire of irecman. The predictions of evil proph-
cts who formerly pretended to iuretc the down
fall OF the constitution, are now remembered only
to be derided and the United States of America
at this moment presents to the world the most
stable and permanent govJmm mt on the earth
Such Is Il c result OF the action of those who
have gOnn before us. Upon Congress will emf
nentIy depend the future tendency of our govern
ment, ana the transmission of it unimparcd to
posterity. We are at peace with all the world
ard seek to maintain our cherished relations of
amity with the rest OF mankind.
During the past year we have been blessed by
a kind providence with an abundance of the fruits
OF the earth, and although the destroying angel
fora time visited extended portions Of our terri
tory with the ravagcs OF a dreadful postilence vet
the almighty has at length daigned to stay his
hand and 10 restore the lncstimabe blessings of
general health to people who have acknowl-
edged their dependence upon him, deprecated his
wrath, and impored his mcrcitul protection.
Enjoying the benefits OF amicable intercourse
with foreign nations. we have not been in ensible
TO the distractions and wars that have prevailed in
other countries of the world. 1t is the proper
theme of Thanksgiving to Him who rules the
dasuneS OF Nations, that we have been able to
maintain amidst all these contests an independ-
ent and neutral position towards all beligerent
powers.
Our relations with Great Britain are of the
most friendly character In consequence of the
alteration OF the British Navigation Acts. British
vessels from British and other foreign ports. will
under our existing laws, after the first day of
January next, b. permitted to enter our ports
with cargocs-the growth, manufacture. or pro-
ducuon OF every part OF the world, on the same
terms as to duties. impost3 and CHARGES as Yes
sells OF the United States Oar carpoes and
our vessels viii be admitted to the same abvan-
tages in British ports, and entering them on the
same terms as British vessels.
Should no order in council disturb this legisla-
tive arrangement the late act of the British par
Lament by which Great Br ain is brought within
terms proposed by the act of Congress of the lst
OF March, 1917, 1t Is supposed will BE- productive
of benefit to both countries
slight interruption of diplomatic intercourse
which existed between TINS government and
France | am happy TO say has terminated and
our minister has been received. Ii is therefore
unnecessary now to refer to circumstances which
lei to that interruption. | need not to express
TO You the sincere satisfaction with which we
shall welcome the arrival of another envoy cX-
traordlnary and minister plcnipotentiarv trom a
sister republic and to which we have so long
been and sui remain bound by the strongest ties
OF amiy. Shortly after had entered upon the
discharge OF the executive duties | was appraised
mat war steamer belonging to the Go rman EN-
pre- was being fitted out at the harbor of New
York. with the aid of some of our naval officers,
rendered under the permission of the late secrc-
tary OF the navy. This permission was granted
during an armisuce between that empire and the
kingdom OF Denmark which had been engaged in
the >ch!eSWi@ Hosjein war. Apprehensive that
ths act OF Intervention on our part mirht be es-
teemed as VOCATION OF our neutral Obligations
incurred by the treaty with Denmark and of the
provisions ct the actot Congress of Goth Of April.
ISIS, directed that no further aid should be rem
dercd by any agent or officer of the navy. and
instructed the Secretary of State t. annrise the
minister the German empire, accredited to the
government ot my determination 10 execute the
laws OF the I. 5. and TO maintain the faith of
treaties with all nations. The correspondence
winch ensued between the department of state
and the minister OF the German empire is here
with laid before you. The execution Of the law
and the observance OF the treaty were deemed by
me to be due TO the honor of the country. as we'll
as 70 the sacred obligations or the constitution
9'"'' io' IAtt 10 pursue me same course should
similar case arise with any other nation Ha-
wing avowed the opinion on taking the cath Of
Once that in disputes between conflicting for
elgn governments, that it is our interest not less
than our duty to remain strictly neutral, shall
not abandoni it,
Aon will perceive from the correspondence
submitted 20 you, in connection with the subject
that the course adopted in this case. has been
properly regarded by the belligerent powers in
iefes.ed IN The matter. Although Minister from
the United States 10 the German empire was an
pointed by my predecessor in August, 1913. and
has for long time been in attendance at Frank
fort on the Main: and although Minister ap-
pointed to represent that Empire. was received
and accredited here, yet no such Government as
that OF the German States under one Constitu-