The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1858-12-11
PRESIDENTIAL NES6 AGE.
Department Reports.

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE.
Department Reports.
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WASHINGTON, Dee. q, 1858.
The President, in his Annual Message,
op ems by congratulating the country on
the contrast of the agitation which exis.
ted In kansas year ago, with the peace
aud quiet which now prevails He re-.
fers to the Leeompton Constitution and
re-aifirms his position on that subject,
and thinks that if Kansas had
been admitted with that Constitution,
tho slavery question would have been
settled at an earlier day. Being perfect
~ willing to scqu esce in any other con-
stl,utional mode of settlement, he signed
Mr.: Engiish's bill, aud probably when
Kansas again applies for admission, she
will have the proportion required by that
bill.
lie goes on at length into the subject
and recommends the passage of gen
eral law, 80 that no new State shall be
admitted unless she has q population
sufficient to eotitle her to one representa-
tive.
lie congrltuates Congress on the set
Element Of the Utah affair without the
efusion of blood. He compliments the
officers of the army there, and expresses
satisfaction with the course of Governor
Cummings, and honorsbly mentions Col
Kane.
He referred to the importance Of the
treaties recently negotiated witt China
and Japan, aud th;uks the result in the
former case justified BY our neutral poll
cg. lie coaGratu@te5 the country on
she Abandonment of IL, RIGHT If search
by Great Brtlan; ana in reference to
central America, s.v> THAT negotiations
are still Progressing, ard he has 10: We:
abandoned the hope Of SUCCESS He re
ferred to wa&. Was sta.cd at the lsst sss-
sion OF Congress in that connection. and
that his views on the suhjec, o. the 18TH
mus routes accord with the policy here
tofore announced by Mr.. Cass. lie only
desires to keep the routes open and he
desires no other privilege for the United
States than w expect other nations t,
enjoy, but will not consen, that they be
closed by the lmbecllity Of nations which
reside near them.
lie regrets that the Nicaragua route
has been closed
lie speaks of the necessity of cnforc
ing our claim. against Costa RIGA aud
Nicaragua.
lie speaks Of Mexico as in a condition
OF civil war, with scarcely any hop. Of
restoration to permanent government.
lie refers to the causes which tend
TO rupture Of the diplomatic relations
there. He speaks well of Mr.. Forsyth's
efforts. If not for the hope Of obtaining
justice from the Liberals, which now ap- |
pears to b. approaching to power, he
would recommend the taking possession
Of portion Of Mexico sufficient for in.
dsmnity for all our claims and grievances.
10 the north of Mexico, bordering our
territory
There are other considerations which I,
claim attention. We are interested in |
the peace of that neigbJrhood. Lawle.s
Indians affect our settlements in Arizo- |
M, aud there seems no ether way that
this difficulty can be removed than in
establishing military posts in Sonora and
Chihu ihSa. lie recommends that this
be done, regarding Mexico as in a state
Of imbecility and anarchy.
As to Spain, he refers to the causes
which delayed the appointment of sue
cessor to Mr.. Dodge, and says that Mr..
Preston will 90 out with powers to set
tie the difficulties with Spain, if posi-
bic.
lie says Cuba ought TO belong TO the
United States and recommends that
measures be taken for its purchase. As
we acquire all new territories by honora
bic negotiations, this should not be an
exception.
He re, affirms his former opinions in ia
vor of specific duties on certain articles,
md submits the whole tariff question to
Congress
He calls attention to the Pacific rail.
road, and refers to the overland mails
As showing the prac,icability Of the
route.
Among other subjects he reiterated
The recommendation to establish terri
.orial government for Arizona