The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-11


had not arrived al Halifax at one o'clock this
morning.
The length ami importance of the European,
South and Central American, Tahiti, and additional
California intelligence, prevent particular reference
to many interesting telegraphc desDstches as well
as much other entertaining news. The headings of
the various articles will give the reader pretty
rect insigh to the contents.
The Meeting OF Congress-rhe Presidents
Message.
Some three or four weeks hence the real
political business of this country will have be-
gun in earnest. Intestine strife among local
factions, ill-concealed jealousy and disunion
among the members of the administration, and
sore heartburnings at loss of place or disap-
pointed hopes among the lower order ofpoliti-
clans, will all have given way to practical
questions of higher moment, involving not only
the stability OF the present Cabinet, but the
welfare and prosperity Of the Union at large.
Many serious minds are already absorbed in
speculation on the Presidents message and a
prospective canvass OF the acts of the coming
session; and, in view Of the gravity Of the in
terests which these may be expected to affect or
control. the task can hardly be regarded as idle
or premature. Men cannot too soon begin to
revolye in their minds the great problems which
the next session ofCongress will be called upon
to solve. Nor can that time be considered as
i'll spent which is devoted to a timely prepare
ton for conflicts in which we may all be bound,
in our several stations. to take integral part.
No cba ~ moi thara f1rn onncao1 ba OIL
tion with which we are enabled to lay before
ourreaders the main points of the next mes
sage. Emanating, as it will do from one whose
reputation for ability stands deservedly high
and who, Notwithstanding the general odium
which his advisers have brought upon them
selves, has done nothing as yet which could i'm
pair the confidence reposed in him by the peo-
pie of this country, the document will doubtless
attract an unusual share Of attention, both at
home and abroad We will even 90 farther,
and add that we shall be much mistaken if it is
not received with lively satisfaction by all who
have the great interests of the country at heart.
1t will undoubtedly contain clear express
sion of opinion on the subject of the Pacific
Railroad, and viii probably shattsr at ! blow
the sanguine hopes of those who expected to
see Congress undertake this great enterprise.
In this point it will approximate more closely
to the views of the strict constructionists than
to those expressed by Gushing and Davis on
their hegira to the Crystal Palace. Both Sena-
tor Cwin and Robert j. Walker will find that
even if they succeed in mastering Congress and
securing the moral support of the Secretary of
the Treasury, it will yet be harder task to
overcome the Presidential veto. As to suppos-
ing that twill countenance in any way or shape
the stock scheme noticed in our columns the
other day, the idea is prepostcrous Nor is
there any valid ground for doubling that it
win deal with all other internal improvements
on The same principle.
There is reason to apprehend that it will en-
dorse the Garay grant, and repudiate both the
tiated by Judge Conkling. There are, no doubt,
many weighty reasons for pursuing this course
with regard to the latter; but we confess we
have our doubts abcut the propriety of recog
lizing the validity of the former. From begin
hing to end, this transaction has been tinged
with suspicion; ard nothing short of most
searching inquiry into the true history of the
grant will warrant an espousal Of the cause of
Garay's as.igneee.
Another scheme for settling the long pend
ing differences between Great Britain and this
country. will be suggested. This will COM
prise thorough reciprocity with the British
Provinces in all the products of the for
est. the field and the sea. We shall offer to
admit Canadian-caught fish free, provided our
fishermen are permitted to fish in British waters.
Great Britain's proposal to throw open the car
rying trade between our Atlantic and Pacific
States to her vessels will be rejected. Most of
these suggestions will meet the approval of in
telligent men throughout the country We
trust, however, that coal will be included
among the articles to be admitted free OF duty
It would be no small boon to us here to receive
The Nova Scotia bituminous coal at the price
we now pay for a much inferior quality. -, -
ar as farm produce, &c are concerned, we have
90 objection to free trade with our neighbors,
provided the interchange be on fair equal
terms.
Secretary Guthrie's letter has anticipated
hat portion Of the message which will refer to
he tariff In many material items it will be
rornsed to lower the present rates of duty.
Among these will certainly be found the duty on
aw silk and on sugar /; and probably that on salt.
Gather, and some important manufacture :
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ther instances, the ad valorem system, which |