Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-12-11
isis Of President s M essage.

H. receiving the Message in time for
l,.,,tion this week, we give synopsis
,,tsd by telegraph to the Milwaukee
4 ;,oIof the 5th; it is the earliest account
| !. Message by two or three days that
reached US;
New York, Dec. 4.
os. Message alludes to attempts Of Eu-
.ao movers to direct our foreign policy
| s1t5rce arbitrary regulations; but de-
!. that the United States will not ad-
lt5srigbt of soyereigns on the Continent
.rslate for all others. Leaves transat-
/ Governments to adjust their political
.n in their own way. Our true policy
M Of peace to maintain exterior defen-
hr protection of our citizens and our
|nsr5e. Our policy being pacific, Wa
not disposed to encroach upon rights
+, iapgar security ofother powers. The
|s-b Of the u. S. is the result of legiti-
|, exercise Of sovereign right, belonging
nd exercised by all nations. Reiter-
,joctrine that free ships make free
Az except contraband of war-believes
sound and salutary one. Propositions
.sraeing this rule have been submitted to
Trorornments of America and Europe
sa has already acknowledged it. No
n powers have taken action. Under
n that King of Prussia and King Of
!, Settles agrees to it. The U. s. are
ling to adopt, with European powers, an
qlational law to exempt private proper
0m seizure by public armed cruisers, as
- privateers. Alludes to Reciprocity
atr, and recommends appointment of
-.iican aud British Commissioners to set
boundary lines on Pacific. Alludes to
ssctory settlement of the arrest OF
,Dh Consul at San Francisco, and the
r,s acknowledgement by France of
,oftransit to Soale-hopes no unpleas-
result will follow. The correspondence
omitted to Congress.
fairs with Spain remain unchanged
opportunity has been lost to press for
.dnmcntof pending difficulties. Spain
3Heyel to be favorably inclined to listen
m just demands.
Negotiations are pending with Denmark
isconunuance Of the Sound dues. Mod
Atom Of treaty suggested.
Japan expedition terminated fayorably,
treaty negotiated for opening their
Is. Difficulties with Mexico remain
busted, owing to her disturbed condi-
|. Denounoes Fllibustering expeditions
all participants. Recommends Com
cial Treaties with South American
for free navigation of La
ia and its tributaries. Serious misun-
landing with Central America, and ad-
nent OF treaty of 1850 under consider
D. AIludes to bombardment of
Gto"n, and endorses same as necessary
apress lawless spirit of insolence, and
.;ct American life and property crossing
Athmus. Regards complaints of for
powers as more harsh than just, and
-1on9d similar though worse a ctions
heir part.
Yates revenue of fiscal year at 49,
1000, and expenditures, exclusive of
lie debt, $51, 100000. Amount Of
redeemed, $24,OO0,00O. Recon-
Ids that surplus revenue be used to pay
public debt; amounting to $67,000,-
/ Recommends reduction Of duties on
,orts, achange in laws to prevent frauds
T. s. Officers; increase and improve
ut Of Army and Navy; opposes public
nts Of lands to Corporations; prefers
ing it to private enterprise, aided by
h, and leaves subject of Internal I'm
Tements for Special Message.
n conclusion, recommends maintenance
in our system of popular gov
nent as giving largest lawful liberty to
citizens; and recommends cheerful O.
enco to the laws and the cultivation
eace with foreign powers.