The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-12-11


very little grading being required, and
the material to make it being along the
roadside nearly all the way. No road
in the country would pay better in
terest. hope capitalists will give this
matter some attention. One gentleman
has offered to take $1,000 worth of
stock at once. The travel Is increasing
every year until it daily presents an al
most continuous line Of wagons an car
rlages from sun 10 sun. ?.
THE PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-Presi :
dent Eillmore's Message wa. delivered
to the two Houses OF Congress on Mon
day, Immediately after their organiza-
ton. 1t is an admirable paper. We
copy the following abstract of its con-
tents from the Baltimore Sun:
The document opens with an appro-
pirate allusion to the late Presidential
election; advertS to the benplicence of
the Deity, in the protection and pro-
vision we enjoy at His hands; and then
touches briefly upon the demise OF Dan
iel Webster, filling at the time :he Office
OF Secretary of State.
Our foreign relations constitute the
next topic of remark. The fishing dil-
ficulty is explained, as it has been al.
ready understood by the public: and
further negotiation suggested as desira-
bic to final and more liberal arrange
ment with Great Britain. The Cuban
exploit, under the patronage of the
Captain General is referred to, and the
fact stated that Ibis refusal to allow
passengers and the mail to be landed in
certain cases, made the subject of seri-
Gus remonstrance at Madrid"
Ovprtures have been made by France
and England for a tripartte convention,
of which the United States was to be
the third party, in virtue Of which the
three powers were to dsclaim all inten-
ton to obtain possession of the island
of Cuba. The proposal was very prop.
erl Y declined. At the same time an in.
tlmatlon was given that our government
would regard It's Incorporation with our
Union, at the present time, as traught
with peril.
The Tehuantepec and Nicaragua at
fairs are referred TO, but nothing new
has transpired.
Some claims OF American citizens
have been acknowledged BY Venezuela,
and it is hoped that provision will be
made for their payment Recent events
in Buenos Ayres have induced necoti-
atoms on the part of Great Britain,
France and the United States, with
view to treaties OF commerce. which
will open to the enterprise Of the Uni
ted States, if concluded, rich and ex-
tensive territory. a treaty of commerce
has been concluded with Uruguay.
The Lobos Island affair, in which the
mistake of Mr.. Webster formed so prom
lnent feature, is adroitlv white-wash-
ed by the President. The rights Of Pc
ru are fully acknowledged.
The Japan expedition is favorablv
presented to the observation of Congress
and the country; and the good Offices of
the King ofthe Netherlands suitably
acknowledged, The expedition is to
60 with power to remonstrate as we'll as
to plead.
The oyerburdened condition of the
State Department is spoken of, and the
propriety Of adopting some measures
for its relief, under the growth Of the
country, suggested.
The state of the Treasury is as follows:
The cash receipts for the fiscal year
ending the goth June last were $49,-
72S, 3S6.S9. Expenditures for the same
period, $40, 007 ,S9G,20, of which So
455,Sl5.S3 was on account of public
debt, including the last installmrnt to
Mexico. Since that period $2,456,-
547.49 has been further applied to the
redemption of the public debt; and 1t is
designed to continue SO to apply the
surplus, under favorable circum stances
as to price.
The importalons have am'ted to $207,2i0,I 01
Ofwhch there was in specie $500 .6i3
The exports for same period were 200 ,573 ,222
Ofwhch, domestic
products 9,S6l.0l1
Foreign merchan'sc l7,2Ul.O2G
Specie 42,307,2S5 SoO9 ,573, 222
The President tavors us with avery
plausible dissertation on the doctrine of
protection; and some judicions remarks
upon nd rnlorem duties under foreign
valuations, or invoice prices.
Indian affairs are referred to the re-
port of the Secretary.
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