Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-31
CON GRESSI N Al !,
MONDAY, DEC. "a, 1910.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

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A message, in writing, received from the Presi-
den, of the United States, by the hands Of Col ". w.
S Bliss. his Private Secretary.
The Speaker said if there objection, the Chair
would lay the Message before the House.
No objection having been made, the Message was
read as follows:
Felo,c citizens Of the Senate
and lioase Of Representatives.
Sixty years have elapsed since the establishments This
Government and The Congress ofthe Untd States again
assemblies, II egslate for empire of reemen. The
predictions Of evil prophets, who formerly pretended to
oretell the downfall of Institutions, remem
bered only To be deded ard the Jniied States OF Amer
lea this moment, present to The world the most stable
aud permanent Government On earth.
Such is the result Of the abors Of those who have gone
before us. Upon Congress will emlae1tly depend The
future maintenance ofonr system Of free government, and
the transmission OF II, unimralred, 10 poSlerily.
We at peace with all the uailens Of the world and
seek maintain our cherished relations OF anly with
Them. During The past year we have been blessed, by
kind Providence withan abundance OF the ifut ii the
earth and although HE destroying angel,lur time, Wis
tied extensive portions Of our territory with tie fayag
Of dreadful pestence, yet the Almighty has at length
teigned say his hand, and to restore the aesmabe
blessing of general health people who have aeanoWl-
edged his power deprecated his wrath, and lnpored his
mercliul protection.
While enjoying the benefits ofam'cabe Intercourse
with reign nations, have mol been lnsansbla 10 the
distraction and which have prevailed in other quar-
To Him who rules the .dsnies of nations that We have
been able maintain, amidst all these contests IN indie
pendent and neutral position towards all beseeGt Pow"
Our relations with Great Brtoin Of the most friend
y character In Consequence Of the recent alteran Of
the British navigation acts, British vessels, from British
and other foreign rs, will, (under our existing laws)
after the first day # January next, be admitted 10 entry
ports, with cargoos e the growth manni9etne, or
production OF any part o tie world, the same Terms,
It'd init clarfpS n q |
ted States with their oargoas; and our vessels will be adj
United to the same advantages in British ports. entering
therein on the same terms as British vessels, Should 40
order in council disturb this legislative arrangement, the
late act of the British Parliament by which Great Brit
ain is brought within the terms prop sed by the act Of
Congress of the t of March, lSl7 is hoped, will be
productive of benefit to both countries.
A slight interruption Of d plomatc intercourse, which
occurred between this Government and France, am hap
py to say has been terminated, and Minister there
has been received II is therefore, unnecessary TO refer
TO the circumstances which led to that interruptions
Ineed not express to you the sincere satisfaction with
which we shall welcome the arryalof another Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister PlenipoenaTy from sister
republic, which have 50 long been and still remain,
bound by the strongest ties of amity.
Shortly after had entered upon the discharge of the
Executive duties, apprised that steamer, be-
longing 10 the German Empire, was being fitted out IN
the harbor of New York, with he aid of some of our ma
val officers, rendered under the permission Of The late Sc
cretary of the Navy. This permission granted du
ring an armisce between that Empire and the Kingdom
OF Denma ark, which had been engaged IN the SehesMII
lIolsien Apprehensiye that this act of nleryen-
lon on our par might be viewed violation Of our
neutral obligations, incurred by the treaty with Den
mark and of the provisions Of the act Of Congress OF the
Goth of April, 1918. directed that ~ further AID should
be rendered by any agent officer OF the Navy AMI IN
slructed the Secretary oil State apprise the Minister
the German Empire accredited to this Governm nj. of my
determination TO execute the law oflhe United States and
10 maintain the faith OF treaties with all nations. The
correspondence which ensue1 between the Department of
State and the Minister of the German Empire herewith
laid bef re YOU The execution Of the law and the oh
Of the treaty deemed by to be due to
the honor of the country well as 10 the sacred obga-
tons Of the Constitution. shall not fail TO pursue the
same course, should similar arse. with any other
nation. Having ayowed the opinion taking the oath
of office, that, in disputes between corf citing foreign
Governments it is interest, not less Than duty, 10
remain strictly neutral shall not abandon II. You will
perceive, from the correspondence submitted you, in
connection with this SUBJECT, that the course adopted in
this case has been properly regarded by the begeTent
Powers interested in the natter
Although Minister Of the United States 10 he Ger
man Empire was appointed by my predecessor, in Au-
gust SS and has for long time been in attendance at
Frankoft-on-the Main. and although Minister appoint
men to represent that Empire received and aecIedlt
ed here, yet such Government that Of the German
Empire has been delinvey constituted. But Mr DJn-
eson, our representative at Frankfort, remained there
seVera months, In the expectation that union of the
eminent, might at length be organized. 1t is believed
by those well acquainted with the existing relations be
tween Prussia ard tile States of Germany that such
union can be permanently established without her co.ope-
lation In the event Of the formation of such unon and
the organization Of central Power in Germany of which
she should firm part, it would become necessary {.
withdraw our Minister at Berlin; but while Prussia ex-
ISIS as an Independent kingdom ard diplomatic relation,
are maintained with her. there be necessity for tho
continuance of Of he mission t. Frankfort have
therefore, recalled Mr.. Donelson and directed the arch
ives ofthe legation Frankfort be transferred to the
American legation at Berlin.
Having teen apprised that considerable number Of
adventures engaged in fitting military eSpe
dition, within the United States against foreign coun
tty ana believing, from the best information c5uld OBJ
TAM that 1t was destined invade The Island Of Cuba
deemed II due to The friendly relations existing between
between the u. States and Spain; to the treaty between
The two nations To the laws Of he United States and
above ALL TO the American honor to exert the lawful
authority OF this Governmental SURPRISING the expel
lion and preventing the invasion. Tothis end issued
proclamation, EN- lining it upon the officers Of the Uni
ted States civil and military, 10 use all lawful mean
win their power Acapy of that proclamation IS here
With submitted The expedition has been suppressed
% long as The act Of Congress Of the 20th Of April
olo Which owes its existence to the law ufnaliots an
10 me policy ot Washington husell shall remain On on
sa'ne book, hud to be tie duty Of the Executiv
isl,nirlly to obey It's inunctlus
hlls llis expedition was IN progress was iafornc
a'1 io:cgHtr, WIiu claimed our lp,tertjun had GO