The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-01-05

th"l, u shc liaa any, tHcy were SurrenucreG
by the convention.
This government, recognizing the obliga-
tons OF the treaty, has Of course desired to
see 1t executed i'll good faith by both parties
and in the discussion, therefore, has rot look
cd to rights, which we might assert. indie
pcndcntly of the treaty, in consideration OF
our geographical position and of other crcum-
stances which create for Us relations to the
Central American States different from those
Of any government of Europe
The British Government, in it's last com
muncation, although well knowing the vi,ws
of the U. States, still declares that it secs no
reason why conciliatory spirit may not cna :
bic the two governments to ovt rcolnc all OBJ
stacles to satisfactory adjustment Of tic
subject.
Assured of the correctness of the construc-
ton of the treaty constantly adhered to by this
government and resolved to insist on the rights
of the United States yet actuated also by the
same desire which is avowed by the British
government, to remove all causes of serious
misunderstanding between two nations Assoc
ciatcd by so many ties of interest and
kindred. it has appeared to me proper not to
consider an amicable solution of the cortro-
versy hopeless.
that. with Great Britain in the actual occu-
patton ofthc disputed terrific. les and the tr.aty
therefore practically null, 50 far rs regard. our
rights, this international difficulty cannot
long remain undetermined. without involving
in serious danger the friendly relations which
ii is the interest as well as duty of both co,ln-
tries to che. ish and r serve. twill afford mo
sincere qualification if future efforts shall
result in the success anticipated heretofore
with more confidence than the aspect of the
case permits me noX to entertain.
For the following synopsis of the ba l.
ance of the Message, We are indebted to
The Baltimore Patriot.
THE SOUND DUES.
On the question of the Sound dues the
President has refused to allow the United
States to be represented in the Convention
called by Denmark to adjust the difficulty,
but has expressed to the latter a willingness
on the part of the United States to share lib
orally with other powers in compromising
Denmark forany advantages which commerce
shall hereafter derive from expenditures made
by her for the improvement or safety of the
navigation Of the Sound or Belts.
Our relations with France continue to be of
the most friendly nature-thc difficulty with
respect to Consul Dillon having been salts
factorily arranged.
GREECE.
Greece has made the amend honorable for
the scqucStration of property belonging to the
American Consul and others.
SPAIN.
Spain is slowly making rcparaton for the
excuses committed by the Cuban authorities
Compensation has been made for the seizure
and detention of the Black Warrior. Paw
mcnt is promised for the injury sustained BY
our citizens, through the sudden revocation Of
dccrcc-beiore the period assigned for its
duration had eXpircd-pcrmitting the impor-
tatlon INTO Cuba OF certain specified articles
free of duty. But satisfaction for the arrest
and search of the steamer FL Dorado has not
yet been accorded, though there is reason to
believe that it will be.
MEXICO.
1t has been thought iudcous to defer urg
ing the claims Of our citizens against Mexico
Oh account of injuries done to their persons
and property, until the organization of u sta .
Ole Government.
CENTRAL AMERICA-NICARAGUA.
The President regards it imperative on the
Government Of the United States To intcrposc
its authority to check all lawless irruptions
into those distracted Republics, and therefore
felt 1t incumbent on him to adopt preventive
measures to protect the State of Nicaragua
from any unlawful Intervention on the part
Of our citizens.
TREATIES.
Treaties have been formed since the last
session of Congress with the State of Nicara-
qua and with the Kingdoms Of Sicily and
Hawaii.
The receipts during the fiscal year ending
June 30. 1858, were sos LOB $50: the OK.
pcnditurcs for the same period, exclusive of
the public debt, $50, 3G5.393. The amount
expended in r,dccmng the public debt, in
GLIDING premium and interest, was $0S44,
52S. The balance in the Treasury on the lst
July. 1855, was SlS,93l ,97G. The receipts
for the first quarter subsequently and the es-
timatcd receipts for the remainder of the year,
amount to SCI ,9lS,734, which. inclusive of
the balance in the Treasury, will give, as the
available resources of the current fiscal year,
the sum of $50, $50, 720. The expenses of
the current fiscal year are estimated at $7l :
22G SIG, inclusive of the three millions due
Mexico, ard S7,750,000 appropriated on ac-
count of the debt due to Texas, leaving an
estimated balance in the Treasury Oh the LIST
July, 1856, of SIS ,G23, SG3.4l.
PUBLIC DEBT.
The amount of public debt has been redu-
ced since the commencement of the present
fiscal year. from $40, 5S3 ,G3l to less than
$40 100000.
TARIFF.
The propricty of Fan carly revision and re-
duction Of the tariff of duties on imports is
advocated.
The passages Of laws providing retired
list for disab lcd officers, and increased com
pcnsation for officers OH active service, is rc-
commended. The recommendation made at
the opening of the last session of Congress,
fora partial reorganisationIof the Army, is
renewed.
NAVY.
The House is referred to the report of the
Secretary of the Navy for details concern
ing this arm of the service. The six steam
frigates ordered to be built, it is believed,
will be ready for service carly in the coming
spring. An appropriation is recommended
for the construction of six steam sloops-of-
war: