Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-12-27
Tslegraphed for the State Journal.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
FeH0l0- Citizens of the Senate

States has again assembled to egislate for an empire
of fTeemen. The predictions of evil prophets who
formerly pretended to foretell the downfall OF our IN
situations. remembered only to be derIded
and the United States Of America at this moment,
presents to the world the most stable and permanent
government earth. Such is the result IT tie labor
Of those who have gone before US.
Upon Congress, eminently will depend the future
maintenance of system Of free government. and
and the transmission of it, unimpaired, to Posierity
We are at peace with all the world, and seek to
maintain cherished relations Of anity with the
rest of mankind
During the past year we have been best, by kind
providence, with abundance of tie fruits OF The
earth and although the destroying angel. for tme
visited extensive porions OF our territory with The
ravages of dreadful pestilence. yet the Almighty
has. length. deigned stay his hand, and Ia re-
store the inesiimabe blessing of general health to n
people who have acknowledged His power. depreca-
ted His wrath. and implored his merciful ProIsc-
ton.
While enjoying the benefits Of amicabe intercourse
with foreign nations, have not been lnsenslbe 10
the destruction and which have prevailed M
other quarters Of the world [, is proper theme of
thanksgiving 10 Him who rules The destinle> ct ma
lions, that we have been able to maintain, amidst all
these contests, independent and neutral position
towards all belligerant powers
Our relations th Great Britain are OF the most
friendly character. In consequence of the recent a.
teratinns of the British navigation acts British YES
sels from British and other foreign ports, Will, after
first of January next, be admitted to enter in our
ports with cargOes of the growth, MANUFACTURES or
production of any part Of the world, the same terms
to duties, mposts aud charges, as vessels OF the
United States, sith their cargOes; and our vessels
will be admitted to The advantages in the British
poris.-eniering them the same terms as British
vessels. Should order in council disturb this le-
gisative arrangement, the acts of the British PaTiIa
ment by which Great Britain is brought within The
terms proposed by the Of Congress of the lst OF
March, 1871 it is hoped will be productive of bene
its to both countries.
A slght interruption of Diplomatic intercourse,
which occurred between this Government and France
I am happy to say has been terminated, and our Mi
mister there has been received. Ii 49, therefore, I'M
necessary refer, now. the circumstances which
led TO that interruption. need not express To you
the sincere satisfaction with which we should well
the arrival of another Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary, from sister Republic to
which we have 30 long been, and still remain bound
by the strongest ties of amiiy.
Shortly after had entered upon the discharge of
the Eek ecuve duties, apprised that war stenm-
belonging to the German Empire, had been fitted
out in the harbor of New York, with the cid Of our
naval officers rendered under the permission of the
late Secretary of the Navy. This permission was
granted during an armistice between that and
the kingdom of Denmark, which had been engaged in
the Schleswig Apprehensve that this act of IN
terventon part might be received viola
ton of neutral obligations, incurred BY the treaty
with Denmark. aud with the provisions of the act Of
Congress of Doth Of April 1918, directed that
further aid should be rendered by any agent officer
Of the navy and instructed the Secretary If State to
apprze the minister of the German Empire, accred-
tied to tis government. Of my determination 10
force the laws of the United States and IL maintain
the faith of treaties with all nations The CORES
pondence which ensned between the departments Of
State and the minister Of the German Empire, is
herewith laid before you. The execution of the laws,
and the observance Of the treaty deemed by me,
10 be due to the honor Of this country, well rs the
sacred obligations of the Constitution. shall not
fail to pursue The course should similar case
arise with any other nation.
Having avowed the opinion. in taking the oath of
office that ain disputes between foreign governments,
it is our interest no less than our duty, remain
strictly NEUTRAL" shall not abandon it.
You will perceive from the correspondence, SUBJ
United you in connection with the subject. that the
adopted in this has been properly regard
ed by the belgerant powers, interested in this mat
ter.
Although minister of the United States to the Ger
man Empire appointed by my predecessor in August
1913, and has, for long time been in attendance at
Frankfort on the Mane and although minister APP
pointed represent that empire received and
ded, but yet such government that of the German
Empire has been definitely constituted Mr.. Donaldson
representative Frankfort, remained there several
months in the expectation that union Of the German
States under constitution form of government
might, at length, be organized.
It is believed by those well acquainted with the exist
ing relations between Prussia and the States of Germany
that such union be permanently established with
her cooperation. In the event of the formation Of
such union, and the organization Of central power
in Germany, Of which she should form part, il would
become necessary to withdraw minister at Bern but
while Prussia exists independent kingdom and d.
plomatc relations maintained with her. there be
necessity for the continuance of the Minister Frank
fort therefore recently recalled Mr. Donaldson, and
directed the archives of the legation Frankfort be
transferred to the American legation at Berlin.
Having been apprised that considerable number of
adventures engaged in fitting military expedi
ton, with threats against foreign country and believing
the best information could obtain that it des-
tined to invade the Island of Cuba deemed il due to the
friendly relations existing between the United States and
Spain, the treaty between the nations,
Of the United States, above ALL to the American honor
TO exert the lawful authority of this in sup
pressing the expeditions and preventing the invasion To
this end issued proclamation, enoinng it upon the
officers of the United States civil and military use all
lawful means within their power copy Of that procla-
nation is herewith submitted The expedition has been
suppressed.
So long the OF Congress of the Doth of April
1878, which its existence to the law of nations, and
to the policy of Washington HIMSELF shall remain on our
statute books, hold it to be the duty of the Executive
faithfully to obey its injunctions.
While this expedition in progress, was informed
that foreigner, who claimed protection had been
candestney, and, supposed, forcibly carried off
in vessel from New Orleans, to the Island of Cuba
Immediately caused such steps TO be taken thought
necessary, the information had received should
prove correct vndcate the honor of the country and
the right of every person, seeking asylum our SOIL
the protection of our laws The alleged
been abducted promptly restored, and the crcum-
stances Of the about undergo an inves
CATION before judicial tribunal / would respectfully
suggest that although the crimes charged to have been
committed in this case, held odious being in
fiet with opinions the subject of national sove-
rgnty and personal freedom, there is prohibition of
it punishment for it provided in any act of Congress
The expediency Of supplying this defect criminal
code is therefore recommended to your consideration.
have scUpuIouly avoid any ttfsrence in the wars