Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-09
THE PnRsIDEN1,s mGssAars.

and the performance upon that occasion of the duty
imposed upon a new President, a cheering evil
dence of their capacity for elf-government, since
to the people at large, every department. of the gov
eminent must be responsible, and upon the intelli
gence of the masses must be our sole reliance for
The safety and permanence Of the republic, which
under divine favor, has reached so high pitch Of
prosperity.
Ourdiplematic relations with foreign powers have
undergone no essential change since the adjourn
ment Of the last Congress. The difficulties with
Great Britain in regard TO the construction of the
first article of the Convention Of 1918. with refer
ence TO the fisheries. the subject of negotiation
with fair prospect of favorable result. A naval
force has been stationed at the fishing graunds for
the protection of our fishermen during the fishing
season. Some other open questions with the
government are also in fair train for settlement
With France relations continue of the most
friendly character Since the last session of Con-
gress no attempts have been made by unauthorze
expeditions within the United States against any of
the Spanish Colonies of Cuba or Porto Rico SIEVE
raj annoying occurrences however, have taken place
Havana, or in the vicinity of the Island Of Cuba.
between our citizens and the Spanish authorities
Ghe steps necessary to obtain redress in such cases
are accompanied by serious delays, since al com
plants must be made to the Court of Madrid no
diplomatic intercourse being allowed between
Consul General at Havana and the Captain General
Of Cuba. To establish such intercourse has hereto
| 'ore been urged by the United States, but declined
by Spain Our Minister at Madrid is instructed to
renew and press the proposition.
In regard to the Kosza case the general facts al
ready known to the public, referred to. and po
~itions taken similar to those asserted in Mr. Mar
cys letter. Several matters of dispute have arisen
with Mexico, but they do not appear to be reGarde
as serious or difficult Of friendly solution Efort>
have been made obtain Il relaxation Of the re$tric-
! tive polio, pursued by Brazil, with respect to the
! nav CATION Of the Amazon. This policy has been
such to obStruct and nearly exclude foreign
nerc4l intercourse with the States which lie upon
lis tributaries and upper branches It is hoped thai
Brazil wi conform her policy to the more liberal
| and enlightened views which are generally comm.
% be entertained, and remove all unnecessary re
srrictinns upon the free use Of river which
sps 50 many States, and so large part of the
tnent. Paraguay and the A rgentine Republic haze
already yielded to such policy. Redress has beer
promptly de handed for outrages upon Cit
iz2ns by the Peruvian authorities at tie Chncha Is
! iintlH, NilIe HotainiNS SudnO no QOuDV SAcii r.
dress will be given.
| The President refers TO the necessity OF combining
che action Of the general government strictly with
in the limits of its well defined powers, the primary
duty arising from its nature being to administer
with integrity and fidelity the high trust reposed IN
1t by the constitution, especially in the application
OF the public funds drawn by taxation from the
/ p3on e, and appropriated for specific objects by Con
greSs. These funds have accumulated to be sur
plus under existing rates OF duties. 10 prevent such
accumulation, it is proposed, first to apply the sur
! plus to the liquidation Of the publ debt, and TO
reduce the amount CO iected, chiefly by adding a
considerable number of articles-the raw staples OF
mA"ufacures-to the free list.
! An increase and modification OF the Army and
Navy is recommended. The expenditures Of the
post Office department have overrun its receipts for
the last fiscal year, 50 042 O22 Tie exhibit in the
report Of the Pos maSer General Of the income and
expenditures of mail steamers will be found pecu-
larIy interesting, and Of character demand the
immed ate action Of Congress.
No change of magnitude is recommended in the
land system. The granting of lands for purposes
Of internal imprOv ement is not within the intent
meaning of the constitution, save in such cases
similarly situated, thus to contribute 10 the con.
struct0n Of such works.
The President does not ask the favorable consider
alton of Congress for the estimates Of works of A
local character in twenty-Seven OF the thrt y-one
States. He is evidently favorable to some othel
plan for the construction Of such works than By an
preparations in Congressional River and Harlan
Bill.
The President is in favor of giving every Const
tufona aid to the construction Of Pacific Railroad
but not committing the nation to its construction
q government work.
Abiding to tie sectional excitement Of 1850. ant
the subsequent pose. he says That this repo-e
is to suffer no shock during my cal term. if
have the power 10 avert it, those who placed me
here may be assured After Il forcibe but conden
sd assertion Of the doctrine Of States Rights. anil
fe ling alluson 10 the death of the venerable Wee
President Hon. VIM R. King, the President con
Guides with hopes that in his official conduct he may
deserve and the cordial and friendly cooper
alton Of Congress and the country.
nza The steamships Europa and Humboldt have
arrived at New York. the first with Liverpool dates
the 10Th AMI the latter the 23d ult. TIE new.
from the seat of war is rather indefinite. No new
battles of Importance had taken place. On accoun
OF the lateness of the season, tie Turks had re
crossed the Danube. occupying only Kalafat on The
Waachian side, which they have strongly fortified
1t is said that the Russians are moving to attach
them there, and that reinforcementS are coming ~
on both Sides that severe battle may be expect
ell, but it is hardly likely that much will be drnt
+ until spring. The Russian feet had been di>mau
tlad and ronn ;no winter 0uarters in the Raltic -