The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-12
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
From the New Orleans True Delta We take the fos
lowing telcgraphc synopsis Of the President Ncs.
sage:
WAsuNGToN. Dee. S.-Thc XNXN Congress having
fully organized yesterday, the President delivered
his
MESSAGE
to-day.
Alter the usual Introductory remarks, the President
proceeds to touch upon the
FINANCIAL
affairs Of the country.
lie says the history Of the last forty years has been
one Of extravagant expansion in business, followed
by ruin0us contractors.
lie undetermined that While no useful government
works which may have been already commenced VIII
he posponcd if it can be done without injury TO the
country those works necessary for defense shall pro-
cecd in the same manner though there had been
no financial crisis.
Proceeding upon this question. he recommends the
passage Of an uniform bankrupt law made applicable
TO all banking institutions throughout the United
States.
orR FOREIGN RELATIONS
While our relations with Foreign Governments are
upon an amcablc and satisfactory basis i has been
DIR misfortune 10 be almost always engaged IN some
Irritating it moi dangerous outstanding question wlth
Great Britain.
III discusses the longalkcd Of
CENTRAL AMEElCAN QUESTION,
and objects TO the British Interpretation Of the Clay
ton BulWpr treaty. a. being directly opposite To me
direct sense of Tie treaty A. understood in the Uni
ted states Senate. and considers that the wsest
course Is 10 ahrogpc the entire treaty by mutual con
sent, and commence anew.
Overturcs for an adjustment have been recently
made ly the British Government IN friendly spirit,
which the President cordially recpoeatcs. but as TO
whether this renewed effort will result in success he
is not at this time prepared to express an opinion.
RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.
With all other Governments except Spain our relo'
tions are peaceful.
Outrage. lo onr nag remain unacknowlrd4ed and
uuratrcssed and il Is the intention Of The President
10 send ont 10 Spain new Minister with special In
sirncons In regard to all questions between the wt
Governments and with the determination OF having
them speedily and amicaby adjusted.
CHINA.
Relative 10 China he says, that, whilst our Minister
has been instructed TO occupy neutral position NJ
will Notwithstanding. cordially cooperate with the
British and French Ministers in all peaceful measure
10 secure by treaty stpulaions such concessions t
commerce rs China cannot be permitted to withhold
NEW GRANADA.
Our difficulties with New Granada are believed t.
be in a fair train for settlement in manner jus
ana honorable to both parties.
Panama. Is great highway between the Atlantic
and Pacific coasts and over which large portion o
the commerce Of the United states Is desnedto pass
The Government Of the United State. is more deep
" Interested than that OF any other nation IN prcserv
inc the freedom and security Of all communication
etc.
y lie recommends The passage Of an act authorizing
the President, IN case OF necessity, to employ the an
and naval forces to carry into elect this guarantee
neutrality and also similar legislation for the 90
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we Of The United States may acquire an interest b.
treaty.
n FIIiBusrERISG.
The President condemns the lawless expedition
which have been fitted ont against Independent RC
publics on this continent.
Nothing is better calculated TO rotard our stead
progress, or impair orr character as nation, tha
The liberation of such enterprises in violation OF tn
= laws Of nations.
lie commends the whole subject to the serious a
tention Of Congress.
= lie recommends the adoption Of such measures
will he eccua in the way of restraining our either
from committing such oulrages.
THE KANSAS QUESTION.
p The Constitutional Convention Of Kansas was N
! bound by the terms Of the Kansas-Ngbra Act
submit any other portion Of the Constitution to Il
people except that which relates to domestic instlt
G lions.
Tie election will be held under Legislative author
ty and fany portion Of the Inhabitants refuse to yo
' at the election it will be their own fault
As to Utah. the President says that this is the fir
" rebellion which has existed in our territories n
/ humanity itself requires that it should be put dow
d in such manner that it shall be the last and in o
~ der TO do this will be necessary to raise four add
tonal regiments.
y lie recommends the establishment of a 'Tcrrori
y Government for Arizona. He cOmmends to Il
g friendly consideration of Congress the subject Z 4
, Pacific Railroad.
. lie calls especial attention to the rocommondati'
e of the Secretary Of the Navy in favor of the co
c stwlcton Of ten small steamers.
4 In conclusion, he says he has deliberately detc
:, mined to approve no bill which he has not examine
Il and therefore recommends both Houses to allow hi
u sufficient time to do 50 previous to an adjournmc
of Congress.