The Trinity times., 1855-01-06
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The Steamship Sonora arrived in San
Francisco from Panama, on Sunday last. and
on Tuesday evening Mr. VIM. S. Lcwden'
Cram, Rogers s. Co.'S special messenger,
placed in our hands full files Of papers from
the Atlantic State up to Dec. 5th. BY this
arrival we receive
The Presidents Message,
Which is u very lengthy document,-e ntire-
ly too long to be transferred to our columns.
1t is very smoothly written, Plerce-like
production; but leaves us entirely in the dark
upon many points which we had hoped to
have seen alluded to at least. We hear not
word about the Sandwich Islands. but are
favored with long statement in regard to
the Greytown atfar,--he justfies the bonn
bardmcnt of the place, as measure of ne
cessity
We are informed by the Executive that
our kindly relations with France are not like
ly to be interrupted by the Soule and Dillon
difficulties These difficulties are. however,
very slightly touched upon 1t is expected
that Spain will be more willing to comply
with our demands under the new regime.
The proposition made by Prussia to abol-
ish privateerng in war is considered entirely
inadmissibe. Denmark is expected 10 fore
60 the tolls at present collected from our yes
scs winch pass through the Sound into the
Baltic. Our relations with Mexico are allu
ded TO as though there might possibly arise
some difficulty between the two countries -
The general tenor Of the message, however
il of an extremely pacific character.
An increase in the Army and Navy is re
commended. Also an increase in the pay
Of the Army officers.
The Treasury is represented as having a
surplus Of twenty millions, and reduction Of
the Tariff is suggested as relief Tor the ex
isting plethora
The President says that sit is the duty Of
tie governm' ut to secure the avenues Of
communication between California and Il e
Atlantic States, against all danger of inter-
rupton,' but we iind no recommendation OF
the Pacific Railroad. The Executive is op.
posed to Land Grants for Railroads
MIR. Atchison has resigned his seat as
President Of the Senate. Mr.. Bright will
undoubtedly be chosen to fill the vacancy.
In the House Of Representatives, Mr.
Walbrdge, OF New York, has proposed the
abolition Of all duty Oh foreign coal
There is report la W ashngton, that The
friends of Benton in the Missouri Legisla-
ture are endeavorng to effect a coalition
with the Wing members, for the purpose of
defeating Mr.. Atchisons election to the
United States Senate.
Henry a. Wise has received the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor of Virginia
very severe snow storm occurred on
the 3 Of December, extend ne over nearly
oil the Middle and Eastern Siates--nlost Sc
we're in central and northern New York -
Snow fell in some places to the depth OF
three feet. The weather is represented as
being very cold
TnK BoDIEs OF Sir loHN FRANKLIN AND
NIs NEN touND BY DIR. KANE The Lake
Superior Mining NfwS, of Nov. o. contains
the following BY private letters we learn
that the bodies OF Sir John Franklin and his
men have been found by DIR. kane's party,
frozen, perfectly preserved. In our last mum
Der We gave the report ofthe intelligence de-
rived from some Of the E.quimaux Indians OF
the discovery OF some Of the silver used by
Franklin's expedition, and marked with his
initials. The latter report is Of the discovery
of the bodies, and from our uthority We have
tie right TO believe it to be true
John Mitchell the Irish Refugee i, about
70 leave the United States for Russia
The wife Of DR.. Beale, is circulating Pc
iiton for his pardon She has published an
appeal to the public; in which she declairs
her perfect confidence in his innoneence OF
'he crime. Of which he ha. been found guilty.