Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-01-16

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condition of the Inhabitants, and we should
make reasonable allowance for the difficulties
inseparable from this task. We desire that
the Islands may maintain their independence,
that other nations should concur with us in this
sentiment. We could in no event be indffcr-
ent to their passing under the dominion of any
other power. The principal commercial States
have in this 4 common interest, and it is to be
hoped that no one Of them will attempt to in
terpose obstacles to the entire independence of
the Islands.
The receipts into the treasury for the fiscal
year ending on the 3Oth of June last, were, in
cash, $4S:83O,O97 so, and in treasury notes
funded $40, $4,000, making an aggregate of
$50, 665, O97 so; and the expenditures for the
same time were, in cash, $46, 1856 g., and
in treasury notes funded, $40 $4,000 making
an aggregate of $57,667 80.
The accounts and estimates which will be
submitted to Congress in the report of the Sec
retary of the Treasury, show that there will
probably be deficit, occasioned by the expen-
ses ofthe Mexican war and treaty, on the lst
day July next, of $5,828r 12l, 66, and on the
lst day of July, 1851, Of 81 0,527,092 70, maxi
ing in the whole probable deficit to be provi-
ded for of ST. 6,375,2l4, 80. The extraordinary
expenses Of the war with Mexico, and the pur-
chase of California and New Mexico. exceed in
amount this deficit, together with loans hereto.
fore made for those objects. therefore RECON-
mend that authority be given to borrow what
ever sum may be necessary to cover that deficit.
l recommend the observance Of strict economy
in the appropriation and expenditure OF the pub
lie moneys.
recommend revision of the existing tariff,
and its adjustment on a basis which may aug
ment the revenue. do not doubt the right Of
Congress to encourage domestic industry, which
is the great cause of national as we'll as indi-
vdual wealth anc prosperity. look to the wis
pom and patriotism Of Congress for the adop-
ton of system which may place home labor,
at least on a sure and permanent footing, and
by due encouragement of manufactures, give a
new and increased stimulus to agriculture, and
promote the development Of our vast resour-
ces and the extension of our commerce. Be-
lieving that to be the attainment Of those ends,
Gas well as the necessary augmentation OF the
revenue and the prevention of frauds) system
of specific duties is best adapted. strongly
recommended to Congress the adoption of that
system, fixing the duties at rates high enough
to afford substantial and sufficient encourage
ment to our own industry, and at the same time
so adjusted as to insure stability.
The question of the continuance of the Sub
Treasury system is respectfully submitted to
the wisdom of Congress. II continued, impOr-
tant notifications Of it appear to be indispen-
sible. 4
For futher details and views Of the above
and other matters connected with commerce, the
finances and revenue, refer to the report of the
Secretary of the Treasury.
No direct aid has been given by the General
Government to the improvement OF agriculture,
except by the expenditure Of small sums for
the collection and publication Of agricultural
statistics, and for some chemical analysis, which
have been thus far paid for out Of the patent
fund. This aid is, in my opinion, wholly ina
dequate to give to this leading branch Of Ameri-
can industry the encouragement which it me-
rits. respectfully recommend the establish
ment Of an Agricultural bureau, to be connect
ed with the Department of the Interior. To
elevate the social condition of the agriculturist,
to increase his prosperity, and extend his means
Of usefulness to his country, by multiplying his
sources of information, should be the study OF
every statesman, and primary object with every
legislature.
No civil government having been provided by
Congress for California, the people Of that ter
ritory, impelled by the necessities Of their Po-
litical condition, recently met in convention for
the purpose of forming Constitution and
State Government, which the latest advlces
give reason to suppose has been accomplished:
and it is believed they will shortly apply for the
admission of California into the Union as .
Sovereign State. Should such be the case,
and should their constitution be conformable to
the requisition Of the constitution Of the Uni
ted States, recommend their application to
the favorable consideration Of Congress.
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believed, at no very distant period, present
themselves for admission into the Union
Preparatory to the admission Of California and
New Mexico, the people of each will have in
stituted for themselves republican form OF GO
vernment, laying its formation in such princi-
pies and organizing its powers in such form as
to them shall seem most likely to effect their
safety and happiness.
By awaiting their action all causes Of unea-
siness may be avoided, and confidence and kind
feeling established. With view of maintain
ing the harmony and tranquility SO dear to all,
we should abstain from the introduction Of
those exciting topics of sectional character
which have hitherto produced painful apprehen- |
sions in the public mind, and repeat the So
lemn warning of the first and most illustrious
of my predecessors against furnishing "any !
grounds for characterising parties by geogra-
phical Determinations" i &#*
A collector has been appointed at San Fran
cisco under the act Of Congress extending the |
revenue laws over California, and measures
have been taken to organize the custom-houses
at that and the other parts mentioned in that
act, at the earliest period practicable. The
Collector proceeded overland, and adyices have
not yet been received Of his arrival at San
:1n - nnA hat
the customs have continued to be collected by
officers acting under the military authority, as
they were during the administration Of my pre-
decessor. Ii win, / think, be expedient to con-
firm the Collections thus made, and direct the