Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-08
Presidents Iessage.

This p,per opens with reference to the
ealainiton. events which have marked the
progress OF the present year, but finds am
rle cause amid disaster for thar kfulness
to the Almig ighty for the favors bestowed
and protection exttn led to US as people.
The war in Europe has awakened cur
interest and our sympathy, yet We have felt
bat slight Vibrations Of the convulsions
which have shaken Europe. Peace and
friendly intercourse with all are advised.
Notwithstanding our clearly defined
couise pursued ever since the foundation
Of the Government, Of avoi ing eltangling
alliances, and the remoteness Of our govern
inuut from Europe, yet, the President says,
there is au Increased disposition in foreign
governments to supervise our policy and
dictate arbitrary regulations, contrary to
established principles Of international law
The President claims for this country
the right to give the widest range to our
foreign commerce, without any annoying
interference from European powers, while
our past attitude and past course should be
an ASSURANCE to such powers that, in seek
ing our own good. our purposes are not az
grcssive nor threatening TO their welfare or
security. The rapid growth Of this country
and its territorial expansion, have resulted
from the legitimate exercise Of sovereign
rights, and ought TO cause no unfriendly SEN
iimen,s with those who have never neglected
the orprrlunily to add 10 their possessions.
The President refers TO the efforts made by
orr Government to have the principle that free
ships make free goods recognized as interna-
tonal law, so as TO establish neutral rights on
sproper Foundation. srGreat Britain and France
observe the principle, but do not recognize ii
- an International right; but the Executive
has applied 70 the leading powers 10 adopt the
doctrine, and Russia consents, and has con
eluded convention TO that effect. Prussia
approves of a treaty 10 that effect, with an ad-
ditional provision asaIns, prIvateering. But
tie President argues why cur Government
should not assent TO this provision, unless the
leading powers Of Europe agree to exempt,
private property on the ocean from seizure by
public armed cruisers as well as by privateers.
The President recommends lha, the duties
paid or secured by bonds on fish, brought to
our marke, by British subjects, under the late
reciprocity treaty before i! became effective,
be refunded.
4 commission to settle the boundary lines
Of Washington Territory is recommended,
AID he asks contingent appropriation 10 set
tie existing disputes with the Hudson's Bay
Company.
The Soule affair is referred 10, and an une-
quivocal disavowal by France Of the intention
t. deny the right Of transit to the American
Minister been received
10 change has occurred in our position
with respec, to Spain. With Denmark there
are negotiations for etlecting a adlsconunuance
Of The sound dues exacied Of our vessels and
eargoes.
The treaty with Japan rs alluded to, and the
minis,ration 10 prevent fiibustering against
the latter. Also the unsuccessful attempts TO
open the navigation Of the Amazon.
TIE Central American question with Great
Britain is still open. notwithstanding tie Clay
ton and Bulwer treaty. The affair a; eireytown
and its causes are faly dwelt upon and iusti-
6ett.
The revenue for the year is S73,5i9 705,
expenditures S5l ,Ols, ,3i9 exclusive of payment
OF public debt, which amonn.s to S2i,337,2OS.
The receipts Of the current fiscal year will ex-
ceed the expenditures SI5,OoO,0O0, which will
Be applied I, the reduction of the public debt,
which is,,$i4,975,456.
As he receipts exceed the expenditures. the
PresiGen; recommends reduction of the duties
on imports. He also suggests legal enactmen,s,
which will preven, officers of the customs car
rying or their books as private properly, as
frauds have been discovered TO the injury Of
the Government, when such books have been
examined.
necessary for the protection Of our extended
borders, and measures Of reform are advised
in its organization and administration, inclu-
ding returned list for aged officers. Some
suggestions are also made relative TO the navy
and the apprentice system. The exciting laws
for the maintenance Of discipline at sea are
supposed TO need revision, and penalties for
misconduct for masters and mariners are sug-
gested.
The Post-offce expenses have been, during
the year, Ss,7lo,e ,e07, the receipts $685., $50,
or. a eos, 10 the Treasury, 10 sustain the pre-
sent inadequate rates Of postage of nearly two
millions Of dollars. This cost will be greater
now, for the compensation of Pos,mas,ers has
been increased.
The number Of acres Of public lands sold
during the year is 1885, ,735, for which over
%. 900 900 was received.
With some suggestions relative 10 the grant
Of public lands TO railroads, and some obser-
vasions On the objec, and purposes of our Re-
public, the Message closes, the President re-
serving for special message his views upon
internal im2rovemen,s.-PhA Ledger.
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A Scotch Nnou Nothing is called
Stnna Ken. In French the words are
said to be SAT- Rein. In Dutch, NIr
fssch ia. In Choctaw, Chick mo: :6na.
10 the original Arabic, Paephiphophum.
In good old Saxon, Big Foo,.