Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-13
synorxs of the Presilsat's aessase.

1 pathy whatever checks the prosperity of any
part Of Christendom involves our own, as
States, like men, are mutually dependent. 1t
| has, therefore, been his earnest endeavor to
| maintain peace and friendly relations with all.
| The wise theory OF avoiding entangling alli-
| ances has exempted our government from ma
| ny complications but an increasing disposition
| has been manifested by some European powers
| to supervise and direct our foreign policy. and
| to constrain US to adopt their views in adjust
| ing their balance of power. The United States
| can recognize no such interpretations OF the
established principles of International law, as
temporary interests may suggest This has
created distrust and occasional acts OF disturb
! ing effect upon our foreign relations; but our
past and present history should give unques
| tionable assurance that our purposes are not
aggressive or dangerous to other nations our
policy is essentially pacific.
Europe is invited 10 look at home before she
carps at our territorial expansion; she has no
plea to growl at the legitimate exercise of SOW
ereign rights, when she has absorbed whole
Kingdoms, and cldims control over sail the
world and the rest of Inankind.''
Having become equal TO the first maritime
power of the earth, our foreign commerce
must be carefully supervised and protected
War in Europe endangers neutral rights, and
looking to the cherished doctrine that free
ships make free goods, except when contra
band of war, proposition has been submitted
to the European powers. embracing this doc
trines and that neutral property, not contra
band, on epemy's ships, shall be exempt from
con6scation. Russia promptly agreed TO adopt
these as principles Of international law; the
other powers have not acted finally, though no
known objections have been urged. The two
Siciles are ready to enter such conventions
and Prussia approves it too, but wants the re-
nunciation Of prfvateering also, TO which we
cannot listen, as priyateers would be as indis-
penSlble to us, in the absence Of a large navy,
volunteers for land service, having large
army but we are willing to meet Europe on
the ground OF eXemptinS private property from
seizures by public cruzers as wellas privateers.
1t is recommended TO refund the duties and
cancel the bonds on fish brought here hy Brit
sh subjects, after the fishing grounds lave been
made accessible to our citizens under the Re-
ciproety Treaty with British North Amerc,-
A joint commission is recommended to set /
tie the boundary line between the Territory of
Washington and the British possessions on
the Pacific, which has led to difficulties, but |
can be amicably adjusted. are
Explanations, which it is hoped will be salts !
factory, have been made to France, relative to |
her Consul at San Francisco. no disrespect hav-
ing been implied. France has unequiv ocalIy |
denied any design 10 deny the right Of transit to
Minister Soule, and he has resumed his jour
ney through her territory. The correspond !
ence on this subject is Laid before Congress
Affairs with Spain remain in statu quo--itiS
HtT present MINISTRY are more I3NDfSt-
bly, inclined TO comply with our just demands !
restore harmony and preserve peace. EF--E !
1t is proposed to give notice to Denmark of |
our intention TO terminate the treaty of 1926, !
with view TO claim exemption from payment |
Of Sound tolls, which implicdly agreed to |
in that Treaty, and provides that our vessels |
shall pay no higher duties than those of the |
most favored countries.
The expedition to Japan has been success
fully terminated, treaty negotiated, and it |
is necessary to exchange Tatiications and !
adopt commercial regulations.
The unsettled state of Mexico has embar- |
rassed our legation in its earnest endeavor 10 /
procure & settlement for new cases ef wrongs
and injuries to our citizens. All effective
measures hrye been tIken 10 frustFate lawlesS |
enterprises and hostile expeditions against the ,
Mexican States.
The Commissioners to establish the new
line between the United States and Mexico,
under the treaty of Dec. 1858. are at work.
Treaties with the Argentine Confederation,
Uruguay and Paraguay, have secured the free
n5v CATION o. the La Plata, but the same sue
cess has not attended the opening of the Am
aZon, bat pending negotiations with Brazil ii is
hoped vii! eventually reach favorable result.
1t is enforced as the duty Of government to
secure the transit of the isthmus against all /
danger OF insurrection. Ali perpleXi1g ques-
tions existing between and Great Britian.
concerning inter-Oceanic commune ltionS were
supposed TO be adjusted by the treaty Of Sept.
~, 1850, but misunderstanding required re-
which Mr. Buchanan has endeav-
ored to accomplish, thus far without success.
GreytOwn was demolished as pratical re-
sort. Those nations who complain more
harshly than justly of this proceeding, have
punished less offending and more defenctless
places than Grevtown with greater severity |
and with reckless sacrifice OF human life.
The amount OF revenue for the fiscal year
from all sources was S73, ,549 ,705, and the ex-
pendltures, exclusive Of payments on account |
of the public debt, S5l ,0l8 ,259. Thepaymcnts
in redemption of public debt, including inter
est and premium were S2f 336 $50. At the
commencement OF the year. there was a balance
in the treasury OF $2l ,9i2 692, and at the close
S2I ,l37 ,96I. The receipts OF the current year
are estimated TO exceed the expenses by at
least SIS 900 ,000 and therefore the public debt
will be paid off judiciously and economically
as fast possible. The outstanding debt is
S47 ,975 ,456, redsemable within fourteen years
The recommendation for 4 reduction on the
duties OF imports, is renewed. as the reduction
Of duties, for revenue and not protection. may
be regarded as the policy of the government.
Out going officers should be compelled to de
liver mp books and papers, to prevent frauds &c.
An increased force in the Indian Territory
is demaadcd.-Two new regiments of ifantry.
and two OF mounted men are called fer to
meet present enlarSeueies.-An increase and
of the Navy is advised.-The
existing laws for the maintenance of dicplinc
II sea, are presented for consideration.
The Post Office expenditures for the year
ending June 81 amounted to SS,7IO. 9D7, and ,
The receipts $685. $50. showing deficiency
of 81, 53,32l, andadiminuton OF deficiency as
compared with the previous year OF 1881 .756.
During the fiscal year IL ,070. .935 acres of
public lands have been surveyed.a and 1876 GI7 :
brought into market. The number of acres |
'oid is I,eS5.735. and the amount received !
hereior 50 2S5,533. The aggregate amonut