Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-12-23
The Presidents Message.

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and quiet now prevailing. He refers
to the Lecompton Constitution, and
re.atlirms his position on it. Hefl
thinks if Kansas had been admitted
with that Constitution, The same qui-7
ct would have been secured at an
earlier day. He is still perfectly
willing to acquiesce in any other
constitutional mode of settlement.
He signed the English Bill, and
thinks it probable that when Kansas
again applies for admission, she will
have the population required by that
bill. He goes at length into the
subject, and recommends a passage
of the general law, so that no new
State shall be admitted unless she
has population sufficient to entitle
her to one Representative. lie con.
graduates Congress upon the settle
ment CT the Utah affair without eff.
fusion Of blood, compliments the off,
GERS and army there, and expresses
satisfaction at the course of Govern
or Cumming. He honoIably men,
lions Col. Kane.
The President refers to the impor-
lance Of the treaties recently nego-
tiated with China and Japan. lie
thinks the result Of the former case
justified our neutral policy, and con-
gratulstes the country on the abaud.
onment of the right of search by
the British Government. IL refer
enee to Central America, be say S
that negotiations are still progress
ling, and be has not yet abandoned
ali hopes of success. lie refers to
what he stated at the last session in
THAT connection. His views on the
subject Of the Isthmus routes, ac-
cord with the policy heretofore an-
nounced by Gen. Cass. His only de-
sire is to keep the route open. He
demands no other privileges for the
United States than we expect other
nations to enjoy. but will not consent
that the Isthmus be closed by the
} imhecility of nations which reside
near there. He regrets that the
Nicaragua route has been closed. aud
speaks of the necessity of enforcing
; our claims against Costa Rica and
Nicaragua.
d He speaks Of Mexico as in con.
+ dition of civil war, with scarcely any
t hope of restoration to permanent
r government. lie refers to the causes
t which have led to the rupture of oul
diplomatic relations there. and speak:
we'll of Mr.. Forsyth's efforts. If moi
5 for the hope of obtaining justice
3 from the liberal party, which now ap'
B pears to be approaching to power
t He would recommend our taking pos.
session Of a portion Of Mexico as
) a sufficient indemnity to us for al
4 claims and grievances in North Mex
E leo, bordering on our territory
There are other considerations which
claim attention, but we are interested
in peace 10 that neighborhood. =
Lawless Indians enter our settle.
; ments in Arizona, and there seems
to be no other way in which this diff
J, ficnlty can be removed but by estab.
: fishing military posts in Sonora and
IChihuahua. He recommends this
TO be done, regarding Mexico as in 8
l state Of imbecility and anarchy. A:
to Spain, be refers to causes which
!, have delayed the appointment of {
7 successor to Gen. Dodge, and says
: Mr.. Preston will go out with power
u to settle difficulties with Spain, i
}. possible.
The President says that Cubs
ought to belong to US, aud recon-
mends that steps be taken for its
:, purchase. As we have acquired
,. new territory heretofore by honora
BILE negotiation this should not be ar
exception. He re-affirms former
opinions in favor Of specific duties or
certain articles of merchandise, but
!. submits the whole tariff question to
Congress. He calls attention to the
Pacific Railroad, and refers 10 over
: land mails as showing the practical
: biIity Of route. Among Other
subjects he reiterates recommends,
ton to establish territorial govern
ment in Arizona. 'Hb
The President especially desires
, Congress to cave no outstanding diff.
equities with Great Britain, and SAYS
that no other two nations can do
' each other more good or more harm.
Nicaragua is now the only difficulty
In the way. Speaking of Cuba, he