Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-05

the PRESIDENT sent his message INTO Con-
gress on Monday last, when it was
promptly read in the Senate, and received
the appreciation not only of the Dem
ocrats, but also of such members of the
opposition as Messrs. CLAYTON and
SEWARD. The House refused to have it
read, and laid it on the table by four
majority This was no more than could
be expected of this body, a majority of
which is composed of Know-nothings,
Black Republicans, and isms of every
shade
"White spirits and black,
Grey spirits and blue,n
opposed to the national Administration,
and consequently to national Democratic
principles and measures. They alleged
that it was a novel procedure on the part
of the President, and that the precedent
ought not to be established. Some de-
claimed against it as an innovation, while
others argued its exclusion from the
Hall on the grounds that they were not
Congress; but they did not remember
that if the Presidents course was novel,
the circumstances were also novel and
extraordinary; that they had been call
ing themselves Congress for four weeks
were elected members of Congress
and were universally recognized as the
Representatives of the American people.
It matters very little, however, what
disposition they may make of it; it is
before the people, and an. applauding
populace throughout the Union apprcci-
ate the wisdom and patriotism Of the
Chief Magistrate of the nation. They
see that he will perform that which he
conceives to be his duty in communica-
ting to Congress and the people what
pertains to the safety and welfare Of the
Republic, regardless of the disgraceful
action Of fanatical, bigoted, aud cor
rupt House of Representatives. The
message opens with the reasons Of the
President for departing from the accus-
toned usage oil waiting for the organi-
zatiou Of both Houses, and information
Of their readiness to receive his message
lie alleges that his convictions Of duty,
imposed upon Linn by the Constitution.
would not permit him longer to withhold
from Congress the information the mes
sage contains.
The former part of the document is
occupied by the consideration of our
foreign affairs, and especially our Diff
euities with England different con-
struction Of tie Clayton-Bulwer treaty
by the two governments, and the enlist
ment question. He maintains that the
treaty took immediate eilectupcn its con-
summation, and that it has been violated
by the British government, by exercising
Jurisdiction over territories in Central
America, which the treaty excludes both
parties from " ever occupying, terrifying,
coloniz;ng, or assuming or exercising
any dominion over" lie condemns the
enlistment Of troops by England in this
country, in whica individuals occupying
hiqh official situations under that gov
eminent are implicated, contrary to the
neutrality laws, and in derogation to our
rights and national honor. Expressing a
hope that these difficulties may be ami
cably settled, he declares that they can
not remain long undetermined without
endangcring that friendly relation which
it is the policy of both countries to cher
ish.
Next, the Danish Sound Dues receive
the attention which their importance de-
serves. The President clearly shows the
injustice Of their imposition, as recogni-
zing "the right of Denmark to treat one
of the great maritime highways Of nations
as closed sea, and the navigation of il
as a privilege for which a tribute may be
imposed upon those who have occasion to
use it," This part of the message adj
vocatcs the great principle Of freedom Of
the seas.
Most of our difficulties with Spain have
been adjusted and with the other nations
of the earth we are on terms of peace
and sit is natter of congratulation
that the Republic is TRANQUILITY advancing
in a career Of prosperity and peace"
The Army, the greater portion Of
which is now in service on our frontier,
is referred to, and its partial re-organiza-
ton again recommended to Congress.
An increase Of the Navy is also rec
commended, and an appropriation for the
construction of six steam sloops-of-war
advised.
The Treasury is in gratifying con-
dition, showing the prosperity not only
of our commerce, but of the other great
interests upon which that depends"
The receipts Of the Post Office De-
partment have fallen more than two
millions of dollars short of paying its