The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-01
III aal From the Richmond Epquirer.
Prss,dsnt's Messsge out az Last

y i aa HI adl 5l ss. From ,he Richmond Enquirer
Prsssdenrs Message out at Last
Blythe cars Of Tuesday evening we received the first
States On the morning Of that day we published teie
graphic synopsis OF the document, which we now Law
entire before our readers The anxiety to learn what
party President would have to Communicate to Con-
gress had passed over in great measure by the long
delay in the organization of the House of Representa-
tives and the exciting and thrilling attending the
election q SpsaasT I ras anxiety k had sos1sd ned down e
read through e message About il there is nothing 70
mark as State paper Of power In its efforts to be
ssnk,ng eyerywhere ialls Bat there y one feature u
document, and that with one marked and strong excep
ton, is the doubtful and equivocal manner in which all
the domestic concerns OF the country treated Of BY
way OF lusati0n Let us how its author disp0ses ol
the subtreasury yes, that heretofore muchabused aud
denounced measure of the democratic pary-that
ure which the wings throughout the land have declared
again and again. to ruin the country, destroy its
morals, and bankrupt the government--a measure in
stuted by the democracy after the seyeres struggles
both the polls and in Congress, and which constitutes
measure inseparably CONNECTED win he financial admin
straton Of the affairs 0f the nation. One would have
supposed that President elected for party purposes
and to attain nopary ends would have at least seriously
considered this grave question, and have been prepared
to express some decided opinions in relation thereto But
not so. General Taylor very sumpary disposes OF the
subject in the following bet and remarkable passage
The question od the continuance Of the subreasury
system respectfully Submitted 70 The wisdom of Congress
u eollnned, important notifications Of il appear be
Can any one inform us whether the President approves
condemns the sub-treasury? Answer, wings Has he
no opinions to conceal If not why is it that it is very
respectfully submitted 10 the wisdom of Congress-"
whether the subtreasury should be continued Do you
Mr.. President approve or dsapprove of its remaining
Of the means for collecting keeping and dsbnrsng the
public revenue In the message it is conceded that the
Executive has authority to recommend (not dictate)
measures to Congress" Might il not have been truly
said, that this was not mere auhory but imposed BY
the constitution high and important duty And pray,
let US ask Why in this particular has it been utterly dis
regarded That cases affecting the domestic policy Of the
country may arise and have arisen. in which General
Taylor has at least not only felt that he had authority
Congress the adoption Of measures but has
il TO be his duty to do So win be by
reference to the sentence in his message Immediately pre-
cedlng that already quoted In thishe says:
81 recommend revision OF the ing tariff and its ad
justment, on basis which may augment the revenue
doubt the right duty Congress encourage do
well la as individual wealth and prosperity look to the
wisdom and patriotism OF Congress for the adoption of
system which may place home labor at last and
permanent ooing and, by due encouragement Of manu-
factures, give new and increased stimulus agrculnre
the extension Of commerce. Believing that to the
tainmen OF these ends las well the necessary augmenta
OF specific duties is best adapted strongly recommend 10
Congress the adoption Of that SYSTEM fixing the duties
high enough afford substantial and sufficient
conragemeni 10 own industry, and, the time
SO adjusted as TO insure stability" tnA 8.GF
And why this variance While the author fthis State
paper undertakes, in the most decided TERMS Corning
the exception to which have already alluded TO
omnend vital of the tariff he doubts and hesi
aies its kindred measure, the sub treasury Its
nuance he modesty submits TO the wisdom OF Congress
He decide to the details and principles OF he
listing tariff but the existence of the subtreasury is only
to be decided by the wisdom OF Congress. @l+
But we going beyond the object of this intended
brief notice OF the message Hereafter hope TO dssec
IL more thoroughly. We cannot, however, omit now
calling attention to feature Of bodness, that alone dis
,ngushes this paper. 1t is the ultra ground taken in
regard to the tarhthe emphatic words which mark this
portion OF the message Ii recommends the fixing the
duties al rates high enough TO afford substantial and su
cent encouragement 10 own industry, ,an at the same
time, adjusted 10 insure stability" These seem TO
constitute the two main purposes Of the revision of the
multiplication upon the one hand and stability on the
oiher they certainly the primary objects designed TO
be accomplished by the author of this recommendation.
How the Amercan people TO treat this bold assamp
ton OF authority 10 revise the tariff only for the ends Of
protectoni We cannot permit this daring attempt TO pass
without at endeavong to fix public attention il,
to secure. If practicable its condemnation by the pru-
dent and just OF all parties. l, .lsss
The heretofore predicted deficit in the treasury In the
message gravely announced and reference made in sup
po OF the statement the report OF the Secretary of the
Treasury We have turned to that report. and hastily
examined some OF its statements. They strike as en-
bracing most enormous and startling estimates especially
Of the fiscal year commencing the LIST Of july 1850 and
ending June 30lh 1851. Among the items OF expenditure
for that year. many found going greatly beyond any
yet incurred by government for the objects
For example, the civil list exceeds Si 900 900, and
have for the navy the little round OF 81 ,35329 6t
This time OF profound peace and exceeding by
several millions OF dollars any former expenditure for this
purpose The civil list apd the navy 10 cost the
try In the year referred TO very nearly S23 000 600
And yet both the President and the Secretary OF the
Treasury the deficit in the treasury arises from the
Mexican war We hope IN a day OF two 10 be able TO
pursue this criticism further u1h t.sHa..t