Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-14
svnopsis of the Presidents Message.

was delNerGd Oh ucsQay, the Oln Nst., 10 pom
Houses of Congress, Of which the following is
Il brief synopsis.
He commences by saving that the interest
with which the people look to tho assembling of
Congress, and the fulflment on that occasion of
the duty imposed on their new President, are
The best evidences of their capacity TO realise the
hopes of the founders of the government, rs the
sole reliance of this Confederacy is Oh the JUS
tice and intelligence of Tie masses.
The country has abundant cause for thankful
ness 10 God for the many mercics showcred
npon The nation; thus recognising the wisdom
of absolute religious federation, as no SECURE
reliance can be placed npon any apparent pro-
grcss unless sustained by national integrity, res.
ting upon The truiks Of Revelation.
With regard to our diplomatic relations with
Foreign Powers, the President says they have
undergone no change since the adjournment of
The last Congress, aud that those now pending
of disturbing character will probably be alnica-
blv adjusted.
Respecting the Fishery question, he says that
| the United States never recognised the British
construction of the Treaty of 1918, and that
with view Of extending the rights of Amcric;1i
Fishermen, and regulating the trade between
the United States and British American Posses
sionS, negotiations had been opened with Il fair
prospect of favorable result
In regard to the controversy upon the affairs
in Central America. he says that Great Britain
has proposed an amicabe arrangement, and our
Minister in London has consequently been in.
s,ructed to enter into negotiations on the sub
jpct and he also represents it AZ desirable that
the Boundary line between the United States
and the British American possessions i'll the
Northwest be traced and marked.
The relations with France are friendly. and Il
treaty of Commerce and Navigation is progress
ing.
In regard TO Cuba he says, that he is happy
to announce that since the last Congress ne
unauthorized expedition had been fitted out
from the United States, and that should any
such movements be undertaken, he will rrprcss
them by all the means III his power.
lie refers TO several annoying occurrences ~
having taken place ut Havana between our cifi-
zrns and Spanish sub hjccts, and says that prompt
| redress cannot be obtained, because diplomatic
intercourse is not allowed between the Amer.
can Consul and Captain General. 10 avoid
ycxalous delay proposition had been made
to provide for direct appeal for redress from
The American Consul to The Captain General,
which the Spanish Government had hitherto re-
fused 10 agree to but that our Minister at Mad
i had been instructed To renew the application
He also recommends prompt adjustment with
Spain of The claim for losses in the caae of the
schooner a midad.
Concerning the case of Martin Koszta, he re-
capiiulatcs f,cis us set forth in Mr.. Marcys let
ter and says that the principles and pulley there
in maintained will be enforced whenever proper
occasion may arise
Onr Commissioner in China, he says, has been
instructed 10 avail himself of all occasions to
extend our Commercial Relation with that aud
other Asiatic nations.
He mentions the arrival Of Commodore Per-
rvs Squadron on the Coast of Japan, but states
that he has not asccrtaincd the effect of the En-
p. dirion ON the Emperor.
lie refers TO the dispute with Mexico regard
ing the Accilla Valley, and says that the former
Commissioner of the United States made an
error in running n boundary, which was not
binding on the United States; but as Mexico
lakes different view Of the subject, our Minis
ter 10 that Court had been instructed to ncgo-
iiate upon that and other questions of magnitude
now pending, but what progress has been made
in the premises he dues not know, but hopes
that arrangement! mutually satisfactory will be
made in y spirit of libcraliIy and friendship.
Our Minister to Central America has received
Il friendly reception ut San Juan dc Nicaragua.
nrAlini-tnr-tn-Rraxil has been instructed to
policy in regard 10 the navigation Of the ANA
zrn, as Paraguay and the Argentine Confrdrra-
lion have opened their navigablc rivers. He
says, however, that treaties on the subject will
he submitted 10 The Senate.
Measures have been taken, he SAYS, to remove
the difficulty now experienced in obtaining gu-
ano, and that it is believed that the prruvi-
an Government have made IN indemnify for
the recent outrage at the Chiuclia Islards.
He refers tn our expansion in territorial ex-
tent, ani the Increased happiness and prosperity
of our country, and endorses the doctrine Of
State Rights. and the strict limitation OF the pow
of the Federal Government.
The revenue of The country; he states, to hr
increasing beyond either the interest or prospec.
tive wants of the country. it amounting for the
year ending June Both, 1853, to nearly $59,OOO,-
900 from Customs, and S2.5O000O from public
lands, &c. The expenditures, exclusive of pay
mcnts on account Of the public debt, were
$43 100000, leaving Il balance of 32,250OO0,
including tic balance Tor the ycar ending June
GOTH 1852
He rrromendcs that the sulpIus revenue BE-
first applied to the d-cargc of the public debt
and secondly, that meana be devised to effect 4
gradual reduction of the revenue. The first is
already in the course of ecnmplislment, the
public debt amounting TO ES59.25O000.
lie recommends secondly, that the plan con-
tained in the report of the Secretary of the
Treasury for the reduction of duties on certain
articles, and adding to the free st articles, ell
'cring into manufactures, and not largely produ.
ed in the country, he adopted.
He suggests, also, improvements in the mode
IF settling accounts, and collection of arre;r, due
rom public officers.
recommends The augmentation oflhc Army
md Navy appropriations.
The Post Occ expenses for the years were
irarly $SOO0,0O0. the rrcc pts nearly SG,000,-
100. leaving deficiency of about S2OOO0OO.
causrd by the enormous rates paid
taroad Companies for tran, ppriaton. lie
a!ls attention. in this connection, to the income
md expenditures from tic transmission by mail
,camers and requests prompt action thereon.
lie aiudrs 10 The numerous frauds perpetraicd =.
II the Pension Bureau, and hopes that the de- i.
rcts in the law will be speedily rrmcdicd.
He comlnends the present Land System, and :;
tatcs that the nett returns from the sales of /;
ub!ic lands up to June 30, 1853, were $685. I
10000 He recommends The extension of The a
ublic Land System over Utah and New Mcxi-
o. and that some notifications be made in f;s-
or Of actual settlers, and that the presumption
rinciple be extended.
lie maintains the power of Congress to con-
rnct Roads within the Territories. and SAYS
III grants of land for the construction of roads
lould be made under proper circumstances. '
He recommends the enlargement and modif- y