The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-12-10

The PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.--W give
! below what the Baltimore Sun saws of
the message, and shall give the opinions
of some others next week. For our part
we think it pretty much after the Van
Buren, style of non commltalism.
| II is plain written document, embrac-
ing careful and deliberate survey of
the affairs Of the Union, and all the in
cidentai relations pertaining to its varied
interests. Several of the topics intro
duced TO our notice are of manifest i'm
portance, not only with respect to the
United States, but in their relation to
other countries. All are, however, dis
cussed in dispassionate and statesman
like tone; other governments are refer
red TO with respect; and the utmost con-
fdence is expressed in their liberality of
purpose and cordial relations with our
own; at the same time, the zeal and de-
votion which characteristics a patriotic
concern for the best welfare of the U.
States pervades the whole document.
The prominent topics Of the Message,
and the views of the Executive thereup-
on, have, as usual been anticipated. We
find that the President has expressed
hinsrlfup two or three subjects, how
ever, with peculiar emphasis. The APP
preparation OF money from the Treasury
of the United States for purposes OF in
ternal improvement is dlscountenanced.
The past, and the experience it has at
torded are regarded as warning us G inst
the dangers that a like policy may have
in reserve in the future. With respect
to the Pacific railroad project, the Mes
sage also uses very guarded language.
The magnitude and importance of the
work are duI y appreciated, and the Pres
ident is fully disposed to sanction, to
the fullest extent, anything that can be
constitutionalIy devised for its promo
ton. He considers that the relation of
the government to such an enterprise
"shoud be incidental rather than pri
mary"
Our foreign affairs with several coun-
tries seem to be in transition state.
With England, the fishery question is
prominent but in hopeful condition
of adjustment by treaty. There Is
boundary question, also, referring to the
territorial division upon the northwest,
brought to the notice of Congress. And
also matter of claims between the CT
tizpns of the two countries in process of
arrangement.
With Mexico, the boundary line be-
tween New Mexico and Chihuahua is,
as our readers are aware, still in dispute.
Other questions of considerable magn-
tude are pending between the two re-
publics, but the message gives us no pro-
liabilities about the result.
Brazil, it seems, is rather strai ght-laced
i'll her commercial policy, and seems I'M
willing to concrde the use OF the ANA
ION TO the enterprise OF other nations.
1t is hoped, however, that she may be
induced to forego her restrictive notions
and conform somewhat to the more lib
eral action of Paraguay and the Argen-
tine Confederation with regard to the
navigable rivers within their respective
territories.
The koszta affair is briefly introduced
the facts being stated as heretofore I'M
derslood. The message does not contain
any "ultimatum" either Austrian or
American upon the subject. The thing
has "whlttled OUT koszta is said, at
the time the paragraph was written TO
be on his way to the United States. He
has since returned, landed at New York
without demonstration, and passed
through Baltimore, undetected, % Wash
ington the other day. We suppose he
has thanked the President for his head
by this time, and may now thank him
for paragraph in the message.
The annoyance to which Ameri can cit
liens are exposed from the jealous and
suspicious policy in Cuba, is properly
made topic ofrcmark, and should be
passed upon the notice of the Spanish
government.
The interests of 'the District" are
taken into consideration, and the Presl-
dent is evidently disposed to advance
them to the extent OF his influence.
The message has nothing in it of a
very marked or impressive character.
1t bears the aspect of sincerity and a
prudent concern for the general well
fare. Altogether, it is Characteristic OF
the author-pain, sensible, and thor
oughly American.
GREAT RIOT AT RrE,-Erie, Pa, Dec.
7. The Railroad Company commenced
opening their guage at the State line this
morning. simultaneously cannons were
fired calling out the citizens to tear
down the bridges, sc.