Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-01-05


which onghi 10 be dedicated common uses OF man.
kind
Tbe roules across the lsthmus OF Tehuantepec and
Panama also worthy Of serious consideration.
They did fail engage the attention of nv nrede-
THE neg0aiof OF the treaty Of GuadaIupe Hi
daigo was instructed TO offer very large of money
for the right of transit The sthmus of Teuane-
pee The Mexican government did not accede 10 the
proposition Tor the purchase of the right of wav proba-
ply because had already contracted with private ndi
Fidus Tor The construction of passage from the Guas
cuaico river TO TehuanteBec. / shall not any
proposition TO purchase for money, right which ought
10 be equally secured 20 all nations the pa of
reasonable toll TO the of the improvement, who
would doubtless, be well contented that compensa-
ton aud the guarantees of the maritime states Of the
wordIn separate treaties negotiated with Mexico, bind
ing her aud them protect those who should construct
the work Such would do more To secure the
completion Of the communication through the territory
OF Mexico than any other reasonable consideration that
could be offered; and Mexico herself would be The
greatest gamer by the opening OF this communication
between the Gulf and The Pacific Ocean, it is presumed
that she would hesitate 10 yield her aid in the
neT proposed accomplish aninOVeme ntso important
to her own best interests
/ We have reason hope chat The proposed railroad
across the I>thmus Of Panama will be successfully
stucted, under the protection Of the late treaty with
New Grenada, ratified and excha nged hymy predecessor
the Gth day Of June, 1913, which guarantees The per-
regnty and property OF New Grenada tha territory
"wh a view that the free transit from 10
may not be interrupted embarrassed during the eXs
tence Of the treaty 1t is policy 10 encourage every
practicable route across the Isihnus which connects
North and South America, either by railr " canal
which the energy and enterprise of citizens may
duce them to complete and consider obligatory upon
me 10 adopt that policy especially in consequence Of the
absolute necessity Of facilitating intercourse with
possessions on the Pacific.
The position of the Sandwich Islands with reference
TO the territory Of tie United the Pacific the
of perscyering and benevolent citizens WHO
have repaired 10 that quarter in Outstanding the
natives and inducing them adopt system Of govern
merit and laws suited to their capacity and wants; and
the use made by our numerous whaieshps Of the haT
bors of the Islands places Of for obtaining
freshments and repairs all combine render their des
ny peculiarly interesting TO us.
IL is duty 10 encourage The authorities Of those isl
ands in their efforts improve and elevate the moral
and political condition Of the inhabitants and we should
make reasonable he difficulties inseparabIe
from this task We desire that the islands may maintain
their ependence and that other nations SHOULD
with us 10 this senment We could in event be ia
different their passing under the dominion Of any other
power The principal commercial states have in this
interest," and TO be hoped that of them
viii attempt TO inerpose obstacles TO tile entire ndcpen-
dence Of the islands
The receipts into the treasury for the fiscal ending
the thrteth Of June fast were, in cash ouyeighi
millions eeh, hundred and thirty thousand ninety
dollars and y cents, (4s s300g7 50 and in Treasury
notes funded, millions eight hundred and thiTtyihrec
thousand dollars, O0,s33o0OJ making aggregate Of
dfy y-nine millions hundred and siItytbree thousand
nnetyseven dollars and fifty CENTS 1859 63C9- 50 and
the expenditures for the time were in cash. forty
six millions seven hundred aud ninety yeight thousand SIX
hundred and sxjyseven dollars and eighty cents,
t9iG,595,6d7 81 and in Treasury notes funded ten
millions eight hundred and ,hir;yhree thousand dollars,
(El0 33Oc0,) making aggregate Of 6ftyseven millions
SIX hundred and thirty one thousand six hundred and
sxyseven dollars and eighty two cents, (S57 66 So
The and estimates which VIII he submitted
Congress in the report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury
show that viii probably be deficit oceasioned by
the expenses of the Mexican and treaty the first
day of July next Of five millions eight hundred and
tweRy-eght thousand hundred and twenty yone dol
ars and si1tysN cents, (SJ,ss l2l co. and the first
day of July, 1851, Of millions i've hundred and forty
thousand and ninety dollars and seventy three
cents, tSlo,5f,Gg2 73j making III the whole probable
dehcH 10 be provided for Of sixteen millions three hun
drsd and seventyve thousand hundred and fourteen
dollars and thiCiy-nne cents, (S6,37j,2l3 59) The
traordinary expenses Of the u Mexico, and the
purchase Of California and New Mexico exceed ia amount
this deficit together with the loans heretofore made for
those objects therefore recommend that authority be
pS TO borrow whatever may be necessary cover
that deficit recommend tine observance Of strict econ
omy m the appropriations and expenditures OF tie public
money
recommend revision Of the existing tariff, ard its
adjustment a basis which may augment the revenue.
do not doubt the right duty OF Congress encourage
domestic Industry which the great Of
well individual wealth aud prosperity. look
wisdom ard patriotism OF Congress for the adoption
system which may place home labor a last a
and permanent footing, and, by due cement Of
manufactures, give new aud increased stimulus agTi.
culture and promote the developenent OF our vast
sources and the extension Of our commerce Believing
the attainment Of these as well as the neces-
sary augmentation Of the and the prevention Of
frauds system Of specific duties is best adapted,
strongly recommend tO Congress the adoption of that
SYSTEM fixing the duties at rates high enough 10 afford
substantial and sufficient encouragement own
dustry and .: the same 1iae 80 adjusted 10 insure
stability.
Tie question Of tie continuance Of the sublTeasnry
system Is respectfully submitted to the lsdoh of ON
gress. II continued important notifications of appear
10 be indispensable.
For further details and OF the above and other
connected with commerce, the finances rev
refer The report Of the Secretary the Treasury
No direct aid has been given by the General Govern
70 the Improvement OF agriculture except by the
pcudture of small for c collection
Of agricultural Statistics and ior chemical anays
which have been thus far, paid Of the patent fund
This aid s, nTy opinion, wholly inadequate. To give to
this leading branch Of American industry the encourage
which tmerts respectfully recommend the estab
lshnent Of an Agricultural bureau, be connected With
the Department OF The Interior. To elevate the social
condition Of the agcuTsi, increase his prosperity
and extend his Of usefulness his country bv
multiplying his Of normaton should be the study
Of every aud primary object with every iegis
Iator.
No civil government having been provided by Congress
for California; the people Of that Territory mpeiled by
the necessities Of their political condition. recently
in convention, for the purpose Of forming constitution
and State government which, the latest advces give
reason to suppose, has been accomplished and il is be.
ieved they VIII shortly apply for the admission Cali
forna into the Union sovereign State, Should such
be the and should heir Constitution be confomabe
TO the req itions OF the Constitution Of the H. States
recommend their application the favorable consdera-
tion nf Congress.
The people Of New Mexico will also, it is be-
hevcd, at no very distant period, present them
selves for admission into the Union Prepara-
tory to the admission Of California and New
Mexico, the people Of each will have instituted
for themselves Il republican form Of government,
laying its foundations in such principles and
. organizing its powers in such form, as to them
shall seem most likely to effect their safety and
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