The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-14
Gl)t 'lf'pfklQ Gwrr5s.
BY wa. H. MERRITT.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. "A, 1888
TIE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


.opy-for which by the way We are m
leb,ed 10 our Chicago neighbors 1T has
or course the usual errors Of omission
and commission which are SO incident TO
The wires. The reader will very leadi-
ly notice them.
The Message is very comprehcn-
sive and very complete view OF our
foreign ard domestic relations. So en-
lire an exhibit Of the affairs Of a great
nation in so brief space, when the
magnitude asid multitude Of the interests
INVOLVED is considered, has rarely been
achieved. No one question which will
come up for consideration is neglected,
and the discussion or statement of each
is characterized by eminent ability and
tina, intense feeling Of nationality, which
sees, by what the message we'll calls
g the radiance Of the present., the glow,
ing prosperity Of the future. Our for
eisn relations are of most friendly char
acter. Negotiations are going On with
the British Government in relation 10
our Northern Fishe ries, aud the Mos
quito question, with a gratifying pros
pect Of entire adjustment. These have
both been questions Of some trouble
heretofore, but not 10 that degree which
exci,able and exciting lctter-wrlters
have endeavored to imagine. We appre-
bend an early basis Of settlement.
After the very full diplomatic letter OF
Secretary Marcy on the koszta matter,
il is unnecessary to remark that the
Message expresses the most perfect P
probation Of the conduct Of Capt. lngra
han.
In view Of the great advantages which would
accrue to our nation from South American in
ternal commerce, the subject of the navigation
Of the Amazon is pressed upon the considera
ton Of Congress.
In regard to Internal Improvements the Presi
dent does not hide himself behind equivocal, an
ambiguous phrases. The old democratic groun
is taken, and the position reinforced by the mos
lucid & forcible arguments against the Govern
ment becoming stakeholder in such n'erprise
The great advantages Of the Pacific Railroa
project are admitted and enforced with mos
comprehensive eloquence, but the constitutions
objection 10, and the inexpediency Of stock
holding Governmental action, are also put wit
! strength, which, we venture to say, is unar
swerabe.
The details Of our domestic affairs will
found highly interesting. They arc clearly sta
ted, and will command attention.
Il is not our intention however to examin
the document in detail al present. We re
serve for less hurried time fuller review
of one Of the most impressive and admirabl
state papers which has dignifed our times
We can not close however, without recomment
ing to our readers the high toned and forcibl
language Of the Message on our splendid futur
asa nation, and the responsibilities and dute
flowing from such considerations.
.
herring with undivided faith and frmness I
our National compact, Of respecting the right
Of the states, Of economy and Of high stand
ard Of public morality, were never advocate
with more strength Of argument or grace Q
language. The document needs no praise fror
us to secure it an eager perusal. 1t is a complet
picture of our times in every teature-an ep
tome Of the American people in 1853, at HON
and abroad, in the eloquent language Of on
who is, by almost their unanimous choice
their leader in the great march Of nations. LIZ
our present rank as people attest that he
well and nobly fulfilling his high trust!
EXPENSES OF GOVERNMENT.
Weare under obligations to Senaser -Jone
for copy Of Estimates Of Appropriations fe
the fiscal year ending 30th June 1855 1t is al
parently very laboriously prepared state doct
srent, and contains mass Of curious and use
full information. From it we condense III
amount Of the various estimated expenses {
carrying on the several branches Of our Gov
eminent
The whole amount required to be approPria
ted is G}ty-one mittions, SIXTY thousand t'oo hun
dred md secenty seoen dollars. The creates
single item contributing to make up this aggre
gate is the civil list, foreign intercourse an
miscellaneous, including the expenses fcollect
ipg the revenue from sales ofpublic lands, pub
lie buildings expenses of courts, and the est
mated deficiency in the revenues of the Pos
Office Department. The estimated sum 1
meet these expenditures is 8 l0, 1864 1890. Tn
next sum in magnitude is that required for tn
naval establishment, for which an app :opriatiol
Of $40 1874, 265, 10 is required. The Army pro
per &C., comes next on the list, requiring al
appropriation Of $l0,I isl, 1885. In this las
item the expense arising from the Military Acad
envy, Fortifcations and ordnance is not inclu.
ded, which amounts 70 very nearly two millions
Of dollars.
Our steam mail service for the time specified
is essimated to cost 81 496, $50, and the intere.
on our public debt will require $3,i45, SOC.
II will thus be seen that the principal charges
making more than half Of the entire expenses
of the Government accrue from our for
eign Intercourse and the army and navy
twill be remembered however that this estimate
Of expense for the navy is increased in conse-
quence Of the expected rcmodeliing Of that arm
OF our service.
AT first thought the philanthropist may sigh te
find such disproportion, existing between the
charges for the occupations Of peace, and the
matsriet FOR war. II is not confined to ouI
own Government The ''half penny worth o.
bread to all this Sack" is even more observable
in the budgets of our European nations. Ye
on broader and deeper view this very a,tensier
to what the prize fgters call g the noble science
Of self Defence will be found TO have done
more for the cause Of peace than all the associ
atoms of non-combaiants called "Pcace Soce.
ties" The fact that nation is prepared to
war, invariably delays hostile operations, an.
often puts them of altogether. This constan
readiness to look an enemy in the face is base,
on nothing but the homey but most truthful
maxim, ian ounce OF prevention is worth
pound of cure" Our history az nation ap.
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