The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-12-16

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
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sage on our first page. which treats on the
subject Of the Cuba Expedition, and points
out il alegaIity by referring to the statutes
Of the United States in relation 10 such case
aud BY a refersnoe to the recognized primer
lples Of international law. The President
Agents he unhappy fase Of the unfortunate
victims who persisted in the expedition, and
~deuounces, in strong terms, the conduct Of
those who had, by the practice Of deception
Induced Them to embark in the enterprise.
No proper means will be neglected by the
Government, consistent with its powers and
dwies. to obtain the release or mitigate the
Mferings Of the American prisoners now in
TSpain. In this connection the President
strongly inculcates the ProPriety Of a con-
tinued adherence TO tine non-interyention
policy adopted and maintained by WASH
ington and JefIersou-freDG yreiaiionsw with
all, ~entangling alliances with n He
moreover insists that such should be the
course Of conduct to which we ought to
bold all other Nations, whenever there may
be an attempted or threatened interference
in any matter e~fleciing our interests.
In TIE recent agreementb between France
and England, to protect BY force, the land
ing of adyenturers from any quarter on the
plains of Cuba, with hostile intentions, our
flag must not be violated. 1t protects all,
over whom 1t legally floats, aud neither a
search of American vessels. nor a watch
over them, in the waters Of this continent
will be permitted. Assurances have been
given by the diplomatic agents of those
countries that American vessels shall be re-
spected. The attack OH the Spanish Consul
at New Orleans was illegal and disgraceful
and further legislation for the protection of
Consuls is recommended to Congress.
The subject of reciprocal trade proposed
by England, and the necessity OF cOmpIet-
ing the survey ofthe Oregon boundary line
are referred to the consideration of Congress.
The claims on Portugal have been adjus-
ted by a convention, and the first instalment
Of a payment decided to be due las been
paid. The President OF France is arbiter in
the case ofthe oGen, Armstrong"
The Turkish Government has formally
acknowledged its satisfaction at the kind
reception given to It's envoy, AminBey.
The United Statet Government. through
its minister Mr.. Marsh, obtained the release
Of Kossuth and his fellow patriots. In ac-
cordance with III act ofCongress. 4 Nation.
al vessel Of war was dispatched for them,
aud they have arrived at New York. The
message recommends to the consideration
OF Congress the measures which ought to
be taken for the reception Of Kossuth.
The hope is expressed that the difficulties
between the French Republic and the Sand
wich Islands will be satisfactorily adjusted
The independence of the later has been &C.
knowledge by our Government, and others,
and it is our policy to maintain those Islands
as they are, to prevent them falling into the
hands of maritime State.
The executive has taken all proper mea-
sures to prevent the violation Of our treaties
and our neutrality laws.
The subject of Tehuantepec Railroad is
is referred to Congress, aud other routes
across the Isthmus are alluded to.
The aggregate receipts for the fiscal year
were $50, S12 979 81. which, with the bal
anee on hand in the treasury on the list of
July, 1850, makes the available means TO-
the year reach the sun of $5S, 9l7,524 SO.
The total expenditures for the same time
were S46,005, SIS. The payments on the
public debt since last December, have
amounted to $7.50l. 456 Sc. The public
debt now amounts to S62, 500, 375 20. The
receipts for the next fiscal year are estimat-
ed at SOL, 500, 600, which, with the probable
u~nappropriated balance in the treasury on
the S0th of June next. will give as the pro-
baeIe available means for that year, the sum
of sos, 1858, TAB O2.
The value OF exports during the year has
increased, owing to the high price OF cotton
breadstufls and provisions have fallen in
price. The exports of specie to liquidate
our foreign debt, during the last fiscal year
have amounted to $2l,563, 979, over the
amount of specie imported. The exports OF
specie during the first quarter of the present
fiscal year have been SD COL ,S27. The
opportunity offered by the present prosper
Gus condition of the National inaucesu