The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-03
THE. DAILY DISPATCH.
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THE DAILY DISPATCH.
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oTh,s noel inserestins document was eomnnn :
.s.sA Ia Congress Yesterday. For convenience OF
,he reader. ne give an abstract Of IL below:
Tn. prs.ia.nt commence with . general refer
-. !. ~. .asure of hie daty. In Recommending
:, ~. confederation Of Cessress such measures >.
:. ,n.v Iuass necessary and sxpedisnt, viz 'na'
- -. A the Executive Minister Of the dovefn
-, .c.apine, with an impartial eye, the inter
81. AZ the whole, and Of every part OF the United
s,.tes~ He refers 10 the steady advance "
,ha Union in wealth. population, and general deVe'
oomeus as astestng the wisdom OF our insttution''
nd the spirit Of intelligence And patriotism "nica'
ro,vithsta nding occasional irregularities, distin
euish the people of America
The presidens next refers to the manner OF the
election of Chief Magistrate Of the country and
soeakine Of the recent election, he declares that
aha peon,e In that election have asserted the const
.,,ional equality of all and each of the United
S,,,es and Of all citizens whatever their re ligon
or birth, the iaviolability Of the CONSTITUTIONAL
rights of he different sections of union and their
devoted and ur<erable attachment to the Union
In doing this moreover, he contends, they have
er,phaticaliy condemned the idea of organizing
in these United States, mere geographical parties
Taen follows a review at some length. of the anti
slavery agitation in the North, and an expression
Of the Presidents views, relative to the obligations
of the people and the States to the Union and the
Constitution. This portion of the Message is re-
msrkabe for its elevated tone its business and its
tharo ia a. Ruccnct
history of the Missouri Compromise, the events
that led to Its repeal and also review OF the KAN
difficulties. The portion of tbs Message devo-
ted to these important subjects embraces about
thirteen pages, than half of 1t, and Is parte-
ularly worthy the attentive perusal OF the people
for its truth, fairness, and ability.
The President announces the restoration of com
parative tranquility in Kansas, and for this awards
due credit to the present Executive that territory
and the military officers on duty there.
With regard to the Federal finances we learn
from the message, that during the last fiscal year
the receipts from the customs amounted to more
than sixty -four millions of dollars; the largest
amount ever received in one year from that source
The total receipts of the Government from all
sources were. $73, 9l6 AL which, with the balance
on hand up to LIST of July, 1855 made the total re-
sources of the year to amount to 500 $50, III The
expenditures, including $500 coo in execution Of
the Treaty with Mexico and excluding sums paid
on account Of the public debt, amounted to $50,
l72, 40; and including the latter, to S72 946 1872
the payment ON this account having amounted to
$la,776, 800.
On the 4th March. 49, the amount of public debt
was 500 129, 937-which was afterwards increased
by s., $50 600 of Texas Debt; making a total of
ST. s7e 937 OF this sum s45 525 3l9, including pre-
MUM, has been discharged, reducing the debt to
$50, 737, l29-which might be paid, says the Presi
dent within year without embarrassing the pub:
lie service but being not yet due and only redeem.
able at the option of the holder cannot be pressed
to payment by the Government.
The average annual expenditure for the last FIVE
years, exclusive Of payment on account of the
public debt and ten millions paid by the Treaty of
Mexico, amounts to about S48,000000. The Pre-
sdent thinks tina. with an economical administra.
ton of affairs this amount will not exceed that
sum. He anticipates an augmentation Of receipts
from sales of public lands. These considerations
be argues, will justify reduction of the revenue
from customs, and he therefore urges reduction
of duties on imports. Ia remodeling the Tariff
he contends that the burthen of taxation should be
made to rest as equally possible on all classes
and sections.
The attention of Congress is invited to a revision
of the revenue laws relative to the dispositions and
safe keeping of the public msnies, &c.
The army has been 80 actively employed for the
pagt year against hostile Indians that 1t can hardly
be called peace establishment. It has acted with
great energy and tact. The extensive and dam
gerous Indian combinations In Oregon and Wash
.ington Territories it Is hoped, will be prevented
in future by the vigilance of the forces stationed
there.
The recommendations of the Secretary of War
arc referred to, and the amendment he proposes in
the orgsnizatio and distribution of the army ap-
proved.
The condition of the navy is not merely salts
factory, but exhibits the most gratifying eviden.
ss of increased vigor. The President states that
The execution of the law of Congress of Feb %,
1855, ITO promote the efficiency of the Navy" has
beea attended by the most advantageous results.
The system of allowing faithful seamen TO re enlist
a few moRths after being honorably discharged
without cessation of pay is highly beneficial
and the apprenticeship system works well.
The new frigates ordered by Congress are afoat,
and two Of them in active service-ere superior
models, and with their formidable batteries add
Largely 70 tue sueuSiu VI tue navy. An increase
of the navy proposed By the Secretary is ap-
proved.
The sales Of public lands the last year amount to
227s7s acres, realizing 81, e2l Ala. In the year
there has been located with scrip. land warrants,
and for other purposes 80, 100 $50 acIes-making
IN aggregate Of 80 325, los acres On the 3Oth
September surveys had been made of l6, s73 500
acres, large part Of which is ready for market
The expenditures of the Post Office Depart.
ment last year, were 5000. $685. and Its gross re.
ceipts $7.62oeol; excess of expenditure g., 1877
O46. The deficit being $744, 600 grester than tn e
preceding year. $500 of this amount is attrib.
u.able to the increased compensation allowed to
postmasters by act of Congress of "a Mail fa.
cilities have been greatly increased in the year.
New recommendations of the Postma ster. G eneral
relative to the abolition Of the Thanking privilege
relative to mail steam lines, the sums paid the
Panama R. r. Company and other matters, are
referred to and approved.
The remainder of the message is devoted 10
Foreign relations. We find that the controversy
with Great Britain relating to Central America
has been settled by treaty concluded by Mr. Dallas
which will be Immediately submitted to the Senate