The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-03

ing her and them to protect tnOSe WHO snOuiV
construct the work. Such guarantees would %
more to secure the completion of the communi.
cation through the Territory Of Mexico, than any
ether reasonable consideration that would be Of
/ fered and as Mexico herself would be the great
est gamer b, the orening OF this communication
between the Gull and Pacific Ocean, it is pies,l.
med that she would not hesitate 10 yield her aid
in the manner proposed, to accomplish an ini-
/ proyement SO important to her own best interest,"
We have reason TO hope that the proposed rail-
road across the Isihmus at Panama will be sue
cessful!y constructed under the protection OF the
late treaty with New Grenada, ratified and ex-
| changed by nv predecessor on the lOth day oi
June, l348, which guarantees the perfect neutral
ity of the Isthmns, and the right OF sovereignty
and property Of New Grenada over that terrific
ry, with view that free transit from ocean to
ocean NAV not be interrupted during the exis-
tence or the treaty. Il is our policy to encourage
every practicable route across the Isthmus which
connects North and South America, either by
railroad or canal, which the energy or enterprise
of our citizens may induce them to complete. !
consderit obligatory upon us 20 adopt that poiicy,
and especially in consequence OF the absolute
necessity Of facilitating intercourse with our po-
sitions on the Pacific.
The position of the Sandwich Islands with ref
erenee TO the Pacifc, the success Of our perseve.
ring, and benevolent citizens who have repaired
/ TO that remote quarter, in chrlstianizing the ma
| tives, and inducing them to adopt system OF
| Government and laws suited to their capacity
and wants, and the use made by numerous whale
ships Of the harbors of the Islands, as places oi
resort for obtaining refreshments and repairs, all
combine to render their destiny peculiarly inter-
esting to us. II is our duty to encourage the a'l-
tharities of these Islands in their efforts to I'M
prove and ameiiorate the moral and political con-
dition of the inhabitants, and we should make
reasonable allowance for the difficulties insepa-
xknNtI 4 tInl leia stc
may maintain their independence and that other
nations should concur with us in this sentiment
We could, in no event, be indifferent to their
passing under the dominion Of any other power.
The principal commercial States have in this a
common interest, and it is 10 be hoped that nc
one OF them will attempt to nterpose obstacles 10
the entire independence of the Islands.
The receipts into the Treasury for the fiscal
year ending on the 18th OF June last, were IN rash
SIS $50 ,C97 so, and in Treasury notes funded
Gi0 833, ,000-making an aggregate OF ss59,663,-
C37 so: and the expenditures for the same time
were in cash $46,798, ,o67 SO, and in Treasury
notes funded $40 833,000-making an aggregate
of S57, ,63l SCI 90 cents.
The accounts and estimatesYhich vii! be SUBJ
mitted to Congress in the Report OF the secreta'
nv of the Treasury, show that there will be prob
ably deficit oecasioned by expenses of the Mex
lean war and treaty, on the lst July next OF So'-
828 ,l2l 66-and on the lst July, 1851, OF Si0,-
SAT 200 73-maIing in the whole probable de
fct TO be provided tor, Of &i6, ,375,2l4 ~. Inc
extraordinary expenses of the war with Mexico
and the purchase of California and New Mexico
excerd in amount this deficit, together with the
loans heretofore made for Il ose objects. there
fore recommend that authority be given to Dor
row whatevei sum may be necessary to cover
that deficit.
4 recommend the observance of strict econo-
my in appropriations end expenditures OF the
public money. l recommend a revision OF the
! existing tariff, and its adjustment on basis
which may augment the revenue. | do not doubt
The right or duty of Congress to encourage do
nestle industry, which is the great source OF ma.
tional as we'll as individual wealth and prosperi-
lty. look to the wisdom and patriotism OF Con-
gress for the adoption Of system which may
4 place home labor at least on sure and perma-
nent footing, ard by due encouragement OF man
nfacturers, give new and increased stimulus TO
1 agriculture, and promote the development OF our
vast resources, and the extension OF our COM
merce. Believing that, to the attainment OF these
ends. as well as the necessary augmentation OF
the revenue and the preventing of fraud, system
of specific duties is best adapted, strongly rec
ommend to Congress that system fixing the da.
ties at rates high enough to afford substantial and
4 sufficient encouragement 10 our own INDUSTRY,
and at the same time adjusted as to insure sta
biiity.
The question ci the continuation OF the Sub
treasury system is respectfully submitted to the
wisdom of Congress. If continued. important
notifications OF 1t appear Indispensable. FOL
further views and details of the above and other
matters connected with commerce, the finances
and revenue refer to the Report OF the Secreta-
ry of 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 agrl-
cultural statistics, and for some chemical anaiy-
sis which have been thus far paid out OF the pat
ent fund.- An aid, in my opinion, wholly made
quate to give this leading branch OF industry ,ne
encouragement which it merits. respecu uly
recommend the establishment Of an agriculture
4 Bureau to be connected with the Department Of
the Interior. To elevate the social condition Of
the agriculturaist, to incfeasebis prosperity and
to extend his means OF usefulness TO his country
by multiplying his sources OF information, should
be the study OF every statesman and prif
object with every legislator. j,
i No civil government having been provided oy
I Congress for California, the people OF that Ter,
ritory impelIed by the necessity ofthelr political
condition, recently met in Convention Tor the
purpose OF framing Constitution and State Gov
eminent, which the latest advices give me rea'
son to suppose has been accomplished, and II is
believed they will shortly apply for the adnis-
sion of California into the Union as sovereign
State Should such be the case, and should then
Il
of the constitution Of the United States. rec
ommend their application to the favorable con-
sideration OF Congress. 49,,
The people Of New Mexico, will also, it IS be-
lieved, at no very distant period present them
selves for admission into the Union. P.eparato-
~ to the admission Of California and New Mex
! leo, the people will have instituted for them
selves republican form of Government, laying
its foundations in such principles and organizing
| lis mowers in such form as to themselves seem
most likely to effect their safety and happiness.
By awaiting their action, all causes otuneasness
may be avoided and confidence and kind feeling
be preserved. With view OF maintaining Inc
harmony land tranquility, SO dear to us all, we
should abstain from the Introduction ofihose ex-
citing topics OF sectional character which have
hitherto produced painful apprehensions in the
mind; and repeat the solemn warning OF the
first and most iiltistrious of my predecessors, a.
/ painst furnishing any grounds for characterizng
parties by geographical discrimination.