The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1857-12-19
THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.

In discussing the domestic interests OF the
country, the President gives precedence to
the financial revulsion; and fixes upon Vi
cious and fraudulent system of Banking and
Paper Money all the responsibility OF the
financial disorder and embarrassment which
affiict the country. In the opinion OF the
President, Congress may enact bankrupt
law for the banking institutions ofthe States
which would make instant liquidation the
penalty of a suspension of specie payment,
and which would SO operate as to restrain
them within the limits of prudence and
honesty.
The Kansas controversy is the next most
prominent point in the Presidents exposition
of the internal administration of the coun-
try. He.sustains the action of the Lecomp-
ton Convention. In this connexion Mr.. Bu-
chanan afirms in the most precise and en-
phatic manner that the Constitution OF the
United States is sufficient for the protection
of slave property in the Territories, in def
ance even of a local law against it.
By natural transition the Message
passes from Kansas to Utah-that other in
subordinate and troublesome dependency of
the confederated States. On the ground that
Brigham Young has usurped powers incom-
patible with Republican institutions, and has
offered open defiance to the authority of the
Federal Government, the President con-
ceives it to be his duty to interpose to en-
force the laws, and to restore the supremacy
Of the Constitution. For that purpose he
has appointed a new Governor and other
Federal officers for the Territory, and has
sent with them military force to act as,
posse comitatus. He is of opinion, however,
that still larger demonstration of force is
necessary to subdue the rebellion, and ac-
cordingly he recommends an increase of the
army by four additional regiments
The President also recommends the es-
tablishment of a territorial government
over Arizona, Incorporating with it such
portions of New Mexico as may be thought
expedient.
The President repeats his suggestion in
regard to Pacific Railroad. The President
declines to commit himself to any particular
route.
In reference to the Public Lands the Mes
sage approves the operation of the present
system; and recommends economy and
strict regard to the Constitution in its future
administration. He also suggests caution
in granting alternate sections.
, Apprehending a deficiency in the public
revenue, the President suggests that authori-
ty be given for the issue of limited amount
of Treasury notes. But he declines to pro-
pose any change in the tariff of 1857.
e He recommends the construction of ter
small steamers of light draught
He advises an abolition of the present sys,
tenn of purchasing peace of the Indians, anc
suggests that they be colOnized in Suitable
localities where they can receive the rudi
- ments of education and be gradually Undue
ed to adopt habits of industry.
He recommends the construction OF al
overland mail from the Mississippi to San
, Francisco.
He discourages appropriations for object
s of doubtful constitutionality and speculative
e advantage.
+ And, finally, the President advises tina
money bills be confined to specific appro
If priations for carrying into effect existing
$ laws and the we'll established policy of thu
h country, and demands that Congress vii
9 at least allow him two days previous to th'
d adjournment. of each session, within which
IS no new bill shall be presented for his ap
a proval.