Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10
From the Baltimore Sun,
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


Of the obligations of the people for the favors we
ENJOY. He then proceeds at once to the Cuban
affair, and gives sketch of its progress and re-
suits speaks in the language of reproof of the
parties who were engaged in the affair, and relates
the fact of the execution of fifty Of them, the
18th of August in Havana The only piece of in
formation contained in the message on this topic is
That the party was examined before a military
court, and, according to the record, all admitted
The offences charged against them, of being hostile
invaders of the island. The President denounces
those who urged the expedition, and especially
such as instigated it by the purchase of Cuban
bonds, hypothetical upon the public lands and
property of Cuba and the fiscal resources of the
people.
Some wholesome remarks are made upon the
general subject of neutrality and non-intervention,
and the doctrine is maintained that it is not our
mission to propagate our opinions or impose our
form ofgovernment upon others by artfce or force,
but to teach by example the blessings of sef-gov-
eminent and the advantages Of free Institutions
At the same time, it is added, that the sympathy
with which we witness every struggle against OPP
preston forbids 'that we should be Indifferent to
ease which the strong arm of a foreign power is
invoked to stifle public sentiment and repress the
spirit offreedom in any country" A trueism this,
but destitute of any force meaning in the con-
nection in which we find it.
The message states that the governments of Eng
land and France have taken measures for the pro-
lection of Cuba against the hostile landing Of adj
ter our government has had proper regard for the
honor of our flag. Indeed we assured by Great
Britain and France, that emo interference shall
take place with the lawful commerce of any ma
tion,' of course including our own, tor which
surance we ought to be great deal more thank
full we suppose, than we are likely to be-
The affairs Of the Spanish Consul at New Orleans
Is referred to, and turned over to Congress, with
the documents
The question of reciprocal trade between the
United States and Canada, is suggested for legis-
lation, with accompanying documents.
The adjustment of claims of citizens of the U.
States against Portugal is in progress under the
exchange of notifications.
The President of the French Republic has been
selected by the convention arbter in the case of
General Armstrong.
The action of the government under the instruc-
tions of Congress with respect to kossuth and the
Hungarian captives is stated; and it is further re-
commended to Congress to consider in what man.
Fer Kossuth and his companions, brought hither
by its authority, shall be received and treated.
liberal expression of sentiment is conveyed
in an allusion to the Sandwich Islands and their
relation to us and the maritime world, and our
policy with respect to them approved and Its con-
tinuance urged.
The difficulties in Mexico are referred to, and
the nterposition of the United States government
spoken of, for the prevention OF American citizens
from taking part in the Instruction.
The negotiations between this government and
Mexico, in the matter of railroad across the 18TH
mus of Tehuantepec, and the prosecution of the
railroad across the isthmus of Panama, are refer
red to as favorable projects, and the latter APP
preaching completion The former awaits the con-
sent of Mexico to certain stipulatons
The Office of Commissioner to China remains
untitled, in consequence of the inadequacy of the
compensation.
The fiscal affairs of the nation presents very ia
vorabe aspect, the aggregate receipts for the last
Gcoo 1voo IN which
with the balance in the treasury on the lst July,
1850, gave, as the available means for the year,
the sum of S58,9l7 ,524 36.
The total expenditures for the same period were
GAS ,O05, 1878 69.
The total imports sor the year ending 3Oth %une,
1851, were $215, 725, 1895
OF which there were in specie 1867 ,9O1
The exports for the period were ,517 ,l3O
OF which there were of
domestic products S178,546,555
Foreign goods re-exported 9 ,739, 695
Specie 20 .23l $50
--S217,5 SIT 100
The public debt, on the Goth ultimo, exclusive
of the stock authorised to be issued to Texas by
the act of 9th September 1850, was $62, $50 1895
26.
The receipts for the next fiscal year are estma-
ted at S5l 800, 900, which, with the probable I'M
appropriated balance in the Treasury, on the Both
June next, will give, the probable available
means for that year, the sum of 500 1853, TAI %.
The total expenditures for the next fiscal year
are estimated at S42 1892 ,299 49, of which about
nine millions and half are requisite Tor the fulfil
ment of obligations referring to our new territories,
liberal course of policy towards which is pro-
perly urged.
The reduced export of breadstufs, the decline
in the price of cotton, and the fluctuations in rice
and tobacco are adverted to relatively with the
fiscal exhibit, and the policy of low duties. And
in the same relation, the gold produce of Califor-
MIA and the specie export are considered. A sug-
gestion is made for the application of surplus reve
nue. to the liquidation of the public debt
A statement in detail is made with respect to
proceedings in Texas affairs.
A modification of the present tariff, by con-
version of the advalorem into a specific duty in
certain cases, to obviate fraud, and for the sake
of discrimination in favor of home industry, is
recommended.
The proceeds of public lands afford gratifying
evidence of the growing wealth and prosperity of
the country, says the message. The proper dis
posal of the mineral lands of California is COM
mented upon. The establishment of an Agricul- |
turaI Bureau is recommended. Bounty lands, In |
dian affairs, the Mexican boundary line, Census
returns, and fee bills for officers of United States
courts are severaly touched upon.
The improvement of rivers and harbors is es-
pecIally recommended to the notice of Congress.
The duty of frontier protection as imposed by |
our treaty with Mexico is referred to, and the |
military proceedings and difficulties explained.
Several matters originating win tne reports OF
the Secretaries of War, the Navy and the Post
master General. introduced, with appropriate |
comments There is some deficiency in the postal
receipts, but not so great, in view of the surplus
revenues on hand, to require an appropriation for
the current fiscal year.
revision and simplifcation of the laws of the
United States is deemed necessary, and urged up
on Congressional attention.
The operations in the enlargement of the Capt.
toll spoken of; and the interests of the District
of Columbia presented for consideration.
The message concludes with special and gen.
eral reference to incidents and proceedings which
have transpired under the fugitive slave law, and
in this the President conveys wholesome express
sion of reason and sentiment. And recommend
ing the perusal of the document to our readers,
we submit it to their candid and intelligent con-
sideration.