The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-01-02


be too late fo Congress by It's prompt action ward Off
the dangers which might threaten the country
facous House Of Representatives might resort TO these
very defeat the policy of administration and
thereby precipate the country ino series Of difficulties
fly such they could place Congress in such po
sition that the President could neither with
them Congress together provided by the
constitution The idea presented by Of the oppose
tiop that in such an emergency the President could
muncae the country through the public press is too ri
dcuous admit Of serious retuatiou. The constitution
conempates such mode Of communication between the
executive and the legislative departments of the govern
men and apprehend that intelligent mind would
seriously rest the argument upon such . basis
SYNOPSIS OF THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
The message by the President briefly stating
that convictions Of duty viii permit him longer to
postpone the discharge Of his constitutional obligations in
recommending such the consideration Of Con-
gress he may deem necessary and expeden The Cen
trail American question is then discussed in clear brief
and comprehensive manner and all the issues between the
Of the United States and England placed in
such shape before the world be beyond the reach of
the sophistry Of diplomacy How, when and to what
tent England has violated the provisions Of the Clayton
Bulwe treaty, distinctly and pointedy set forth, and
attention called the fact that "he British government
in its last communication, although well knowing the
views of the United States still declares that il
why concliatory spirit may not enable the two
governments to all obstacles to satisfactory ad-
jusmen of the subject The President continues "There
is however apprehend that with Great Britain
in the actual occupation of the disputed territories and
the treaty therefore practically null far regards
rights this international difficulty cannot long remain
undetermined without involving in serious danger tho
friendly relations which it is the interest well the
duty OF both countries TO cherish and preserve 1t will
afford sincere qualification if future efforts shall result
in the anticipated heretofore with confidence
than the aspect of the permits now to entertain
The deliberate systematic attempt Of the English gov
ernmen entered upon with full knowledge of our laws
and national policy and conducted by responsible public
functonaros" to enlist soldiers in the United States for
Crmean war spoken of with dignifed apprehension
'The completely OF these officers says the President Gin
undertaking which could only be accomplished by de-
flying laws throwing suspicion over our attitude OF
neutrality and dsregarding territorial rights Is
cusyely proved by the evidence ELECTED the trial Of
such of he agents have been apprehended and cons
victed Some of the officers thus implicated of high
official position and many of them beyond our jurisdiction
that legal proceedings could not reach the Of the
mischief The President says that the subject still
der discussion the result of which viii be communicated
to Congress in due time.
Our relations with Denmark growing out of the disputed
Sound dues, reverted to- Our government does not
recognise the principle involved in the proposed capitals
iation scheme and for that well for other equally
satisfactory reasons has declined being represented in
convention which Denmark desires to bring together for
the settlement of that and incidentally, other questions
In this connexion attention is called certain documen
accompanying the message with recommendation OF SUD-
may appear be required in order assert
and the rights Of the United States far they
affected by the pre,cnsions Of Denmark.
Our relations with France continue to be Of the most
friendly nature ongpending question between Greece
and the United States has been satisfactorily adjusted
With Spain peaceful relations maintained PREPARATION
been made for the Black Warrior outrage and the be-
lief ia entertained that satisfaction will be made for the ar
and search Of the ri Dorado The President
does not abandon @the hope of concluding with Spain
some general arrangement which, if 1t do not wholly pre-
vent the of difficulties in Caba will render them
less frequent and whenever they shall facilitate their
more speedy settlement"
The distracted situation of affairs in Mexico and Tho
claims of Of citizens upon the government of thu
country, are briefly alluded TO.
The distracted internal condition of the State of Ncark
qua has made It incumbent the President Ito appeal
the good faith of citizens abstain from unlawful in
tervenon in its affairs and to adopt preventive measur
to the end which, similar occasion, bad the bes
results 10 reasutng the peace OF the Mexican States Of sd
nora and Lower California" -
Attention Is called to the report Of ths Secrcat
Treasury For the year ending June 30, 1855, the -
were s65Oo3eso. Expenditures, exclusive Of psymsfN
on account OF public debt) $5G365 3ea. RdI
public debt S9,s44,52s. Estimated expends0
current fiscal year, ST. 220ssG, leaving balance
Treasury on the Let of July, 1866 of Sl572sse3 ~
above estimated expenditures Of the present fiscal yea
included three million dollars to meet the last nstamsat
the ten millions provided for in the late treaty with
CO. and seven million seven hundred and fifty Thousand
dollars appropriated Of the debt due to TSx
The operations Of the army and navy during thej "
year are briefly alluded TO- and attention directed BE
leading features of the reports Of the Postmaster h
and the Secretary of the Interior The gross expend
Of the Post Office Department during tho past an
ed to $ooes342 and the gross receipts 10 $73i2l3 %
regard 10 The recent disturbances In Kansas the Pre-
says that there have been acts 10 that Territory pre
to good order, but yet have occurred no
cumstances to justify the interposton Of the fcds
ecutivc. That could only be in case Of obstruo
federal law Of organized resistance to territo !
assuming the character Of insurrecon which, f Dbo
occur IL would be my duty promptly TO overcom4 III