Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-10
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Fello,O- Citizens Of the Senate and Of The House
Of Represenld.ires

close of your last session has been marked by no
extraordinary political event. The quadrennal
election of Chief Magistrate has passed of, with
less than the usual excitement. however lndl-
vi1uals and parties may have been disappointed
in the result, it is nevertheless subject of ma
lional ccnpratulation that the choice has been af-
fected by the independent suffrages of free peo-
pie, undisputed by those influences which, in 9th
er countries, have too often affected the purity of
popular elections. Our grateful thanks are due
to an All Mercful Providence, not only for stay
ing the pes,ilence which in different forms has
desolated some of our cities, but for browning the
labors Of the husbandman with an abundant har-
vest, and the nation generally with the blessings
OF peace and prosperity.
Within few weeks the public mind has been
deeply affected by the death Of DANIEL WEB
sTER, filling al his decease the Office of Secre-
tary of State. His associates in the Executive
Government have sincere sympathized with his
family and the public generally on this mournful
occasion. His commanding talents-hs great
political and professional eminence--his well
tried PATRIOTISM and his long and faithful survi-
ces in the most important public trusts, have caus-
cd his death 10 be lamerted throughout the coun-
try, and have earned for him a lasting place in
our history.
In the course oflast summer considerable anx.
tmation from the Government o. Great Britain,
that orders had been given for the protection OF
the fisheries upon the coast of the British Prov
inces in North America, against the alleged en-
croachments OF the fishing vessels OF the United
States aid France. The shortness Of this no.
tice, and the season Of the year, seemed to make
it a matter Of urgent importance. 1t was at first
unprecedented that an increased naval force had
been ordered to the fishing grounds to carry into
effect the British Interpretation of those provis.
ions in the Convention of 1918, in reference to
the true intent of which the two governments
differ. Ii was sooA discovered that such was hot
the design Of Great Britain, and satisfactory ex.
plantations Of the real objects of the measure have
been given both here and in London. The un
adjusted differences however, between the two
governments, as to the Interpretation of the first
article of the Convention Of 1918 is still mat
ter of importance. American fishing vessels
within 8 or 10 years have been excluded from
waters to which they had free access for IS years
after the negotiation of the treaty. In 1915, this
exclusion was relaxed so far as concerns the Bay
Of Fundy, but the just and liberal intention oil
Home Government, in compliance with what we
think the true construction of the Convention, &c
open all the other outer bays to our fishermen
was abandoned in consequence of the opposition
Of the Colonies. Notwithstanding this the Uni
ted States have, since the Bay of Fundy was re.
opened to our fishermen in I845, pursued the
most liberal course towards the Colonial fishing
interests
BY the revenue law of Is i6, the duties on CO.
lonia fish entering our ports were very greatly
reduced, and by the warehousing act it is allow
ed to be entered in bond without payment of du-
ty. In this way, colonial fish has acquired the
monopoly Of the export trade in our market, and
is entering to some extent into the home con-
sumption.
These facts were among those which increas-
cd the sensibiIity of our fishing interests at the
movement in question. These circumstances,
and the incidents above alluded to have led me to
think the moment favorable fora reconsideration
of the entire subject OF the fisheries on the coast
OF the British Provinces, with a view 10 place
them upon more liberal footing of reciprocal
privilege.
A willingness to meet US on some arrange
ment of this kind, is understood to exist on the
part of Great Britain, with desire on her part
10 include in one comprehensive settlement, as
we'll this subject as the commercial intercourse
between the United States and British Provinces
| have thought that whatever arrangements may
NAV be made on the two subjects, it is expedi-
ent that they should be embraced in separate
Conventions.
The illness and death of the late Secretary Of
State, prevented the commencement OF the con-
tempated negotiation: Pains have been taken
to collect the information required for the details
of such all arrangement. the subject is attend
ed with considerable difficulty If it is found
practicable to come to an agreement mutually
acceptable to tive two parties, convention may be
concluded in the course OF the present winter.
The control of Congress over all the provisions
of such an arrangement, affecting the revenues,
will of course be reserved.
The aflirs of Cuba formed prominent topic
in nv las; annual message, They remain in an
uneasy condition, and feeling OF alarm and ir-
rita,ion on the part Of Cuba appears to exist.
This feeling m.., interfered With the regular com.
mercial intercourse between the u. >. and the
island and led to some acts of which we have a
right to complain; but the Captain General OF
Cuba is clothed with no power to treat with for
cigu governments, nor is he in any degree under
the control of the Spanish minister at Washing
ton. ANY communication which he may hold
with an agent of a foreign power is Informal and
matter of courtesy. Anxious to put an end 10
the existing inconvenience which seem to rest
on misconccpton, directed the newly appoint
ed Minister Of Mexico to visit Havana on his way
10 Vera Cruz. lie was respectfully received by
the Captain General, who conferred with him
freely on the recent occurrences, but no perma-
nent arrangements was effected
In the meantime the refusal of the Captain
General 10 allow passengers and the mails to be
landed in certain cases, for a reason which does
not furnish, in tie opinion of this Government,
even good prosumptve ground for such pro.
hbilion, has been made tie subject of a serious
r,mous,rance at Madrid, and have no reason to
doubt that due respect will be paid by the Gov
eminent of Her Catholic Majesty TO the repre-
sensations which our Minister has been instruct
en- To make on the subject. 1t is but justice TO
the Captain General TO add his conduct towards
the steamers employed to carry the mails of the
United States to Havana, has with the exception
above alluded to, been marked with kindness
and Hberaity, and indicates no general purpose
Of interfering with the commercial correspond
once and intercourse between the island and this
country
Early in the present year, official notes were
received from the Ministers of France and Eng
land, inviting the Government of the L. s TO
become party with Great Britain and France to
tripartite Convention, in virture OF which the
three Powers should severaIly and collectively
disclaim now and for the future, all intentions
to obtain the possession of Cuba, and should
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