The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-12-27
PRESIDENT,S MRSSAGE.
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lishsa at the Office Of the Republic, Washington,
December "a:
The first message of President Taylor, of which
We give full synopsis, was transmitted to tbs
Senate and House Of Representatives, to-day. Il
commences by cOngratulatng Congress on assem-
bling to pass laws for an empire Of freemen, after
sixty years experience have dispelled the fears and
disPrOved the predictions of those who regarded the
experiment Of Republican Government with dis
trust or with ill-will.
Upon Congress will depend the maintenance Of
the work which was performed by those who have
gone before We are at peace with all the
world, says the message, and though the Destroy
ing Angel, during the past year, visited large por-
tons Of the country with desolation yet the Al
mighty has at length stayed his arm. In the
abundance Of the fruits Of the earth, and in the
enjoyment of amicabe relations with the nations of
the world we have reasons to give thanks to Him
who rules the destinies Of mankind and blesses
those who acknowledge his power.
The message then proceeds to treat of our rela-
tons with foreign powers. With Great Britain we
are on the most amioable terms, and from the
amendment made in her Majesty's laws, involving
like change in own, mutual benefits and ad-
vantages are expected to flow A slight Interrupt
ton Of our diplomatic relations with France has
terminated with the reception of our Minister to
represent the United States in that Republic.
In this country allusiOn has been made to the de-
tenton of the German war steamer which was
being fitted up in the harbor of New York. is con-
travention of our neutral obligations The cores
pendenc. on that subject accompanies the message,
from which it will be seen that the parties inter
/
I Government as the only consistent and true one
Although Minister was appointed to represent
the United States to the German Empire, and a
Minister representing that Empire was received
| here, yet no such Government as that OF the Ger
man Empire has been definitely established Our
Minister therefore has been recalled, after instruc-
tons had been given him to transfer the archives Of
the American Legation at Frankfort to the Ameri-
can Legation at Berlin.
The suppression of the expedition against Cuba,
and the demand for the restitution of Rey, alleged
to have been kidnapped on our shores, are briefly
noticed. The President announces that although
the crew charged with the supposed abduction are,
if guilty, justly odious yet law has been passed
by Congress for the punishment Of such an offence
The exPediency Of supplying the deficiency is
recommended.
The Executive has studiously avoided any inter
ference in the civil wars of Europe. During the
conflict, however, between Austria and Hungary,
there appeared prospect, though faint, that the
latter would secure her independence and an agent
then in Europe was empowered to declare to the
Magyar patriots the readiness of this Government
promptly to recognize their independence if they
could achieve it. In this case the United States
did not interfere, but the Government sympathzed
with the feelings of the nation enlisted in the
of brave people who made gallant though fruit
less, effort to be free.
Our claims upon Portugal have been too long
postponed by that people, and the Message hints
that there is possibility of exhausting the re-
sources of diplomacy without obtaining redress in
which case the matter will be submitted to Con
gress for other and graver action.
With Russia, Austria, Prussia, Sweden, Den
mark, ETC., etc., relations are, as usual AMIGA
BILE. Our Charge to Rome, acting under instruc-
tions from the last Administration has not yet felt
himself authorized by the stability of the revolu-
tionary governments which have succeeded one
another, to present his credentials to any one of
them.
The policy Of cultivating the kindest relations
with Mexico, and the faithful observance Of the
treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo, are strongly insisted
on. A correspondence accompanies the Message
in relation to the Protocol to the Treaty signed at
Quer6tro. The fact is also mentioned that the
U. S. Commissioner for running the boundary be-
tween this country and Mexico, was delayed, in
reaching San Diego, by unforeseen difficulties,
until shortly after the tins appointed by the treaty.
and some progress has been made in the work.
The expenses in organizing the Commission have
greatly reduced the funds appropriated For that
reason and the great length of the line to rum ibe
raj provision will have to be made. 1t is recon-
mended that the United States be authorized to en-
ploy counsel to assist the Commission appointed to
adjust the claims of our citizens upon Mexico Our
Charge to New Grenada has been instructed to
bring to the notice of that government the inefi-
cheney of the means employed in Transporting mails
across the Isthmus of Panama, according to postal
convention of March, 1874. In the civil wars Of
Venezuela, our citizens have suffered wrongs which
the termination of hostilites will enable that Gov.
eminent to examine and redress. The extension o.
the coast of the United States upon the Pacific ha,
impaired new interest to our intercourse with the
Republics Of South America. 1t is desirable tina
these relations be strengthened and increased The
United States, as the leading Republic of America
is the natural ally and friend Of the other American
Republics, and should be disposed to mediate anC
assist them in the event Of collision European
nations. A convention for the satisfaction of Anne
rican claims upon Brazil, has been negotiated
Congress is earnestly invited to the consideration
the existing laws for the suppression of the sav,
trade, Amendments are suggested, which it il
hoped will more effectuay suppress it, and proven
the frauds committed upon our flag in evading the
penalties of this statute. There being no prospect
of the union Of the Central States of America, me-
gotiations have been opened with them severaliy
A contract having been made by United States cit
zens with Nicaragua, to construct an-inter-oceaniC
ship canal, our Charge has been instructed to ne,
gotiate treaty with that State, pledging both gov.
ernments to project those engaged in the work. All
other nations have been invited by Nicaragua "a
enter into the same stipuaions with her The
work so constructed and guaranteed will be a
bond of peace amongst nations, that no foreign
maritime power should be allowed to hold property
near the canal, so as 70 command its commerce, or
otherwise Obstruct a highway which should be
dedicated to the common uses of mankind. The
several routes across the Isthmus of Panama and
'Fehuantepec are recommended TO the serious con-
sideration Of Congress. The President has reason
to hope that the railroad at Panama will be com
pleed under the protection ofan existing treaty with
Grenada. The position Of the Sandwich Islands,
with reference to the territory of the United States,
the success Of our citizens who have repaired to
them to chrstianize and convert the inhabitants,
and the uses made Of them nv our shDs whale YES