The prairie news., 1858-12-23

WASHINGTON DEC. 6.

ps OoHSI a'uidtiHB tuc COuHtTy on II
contrast of the agitation which existed
Kansas only one year ago, with the peae
and quiet which now prevails.
The President refers to the Lecompto
Constitution, and re affirms bis formor D,
sition on that subject. He thinks if Kal
sas had been admitted with that Const
tuition, the same quiet would have bee
restored at an earlier day. Being how
ever, perfectly willing to acquiesce in an
other constitutional made of settlemen
he signed the English bill and expires
ses the opinion that when Kansas agai
applies for admission as State. she viii
have the number of population require,
by that bill.
He goes at length into discussion 0
the questions involved in the admission
of new States, and recommends the pass
age, of general law, by which no new
State shall be admitted unless she has ,
population sufficient to entitle her to on,
Representative.
The President congratulates Congress.
on the settlement Of our Utah difficultie.
with out the etfusion of blood.
He compliments the conduct of the
officers OF the army in Utah, and expires.
ses satisfaction at the course pursued by
Gov. Alfred Comming, and honorably
mentions Col. Kane.
In relation to the the treaties recently
made between this country and the gov
ernments of China ond Japan, the Presi-
dent considers, particularly in the case of
China, that our nentral policy contribu-
ted much in our favor. Both treaties, he
says, will prove of great Importance to
the trade and commerce of this coun-
try.
He congratulates the country on the
abandonment OF the right of search on
the part of Great Britain.
In reference to Central American affairs
he says that negotiations are still pro-
crossing and he has not yet abandoned all
hopes OF success. He refers to what he
stated in his message last year to Con
gresS, and In that connection states that
his views on the subject of the Isthmus
routes acord with the policy heretofore
announced by Secretary Cass. His OBJ
ject only is to keep the routes open, and
he desires no other privileges for the
United States than we shall expect other
nations to enjoy. But this government
will not ceusent that those Isthmus routes
shall he closed by the imbecility of ma
tons which reside near them.
The President regrets that the Nicara-
qua route has been closed, aud refers to
he necessity of enforcing our claims
against Nicaragua and Cos. Rica.
Mexico, the President says, is in a con-
iltlon of civil war and scarcely any hope
Exists OF her restoration to a permanent
government. He refers to the causes
Which led to a rupture of our diplomatic
elations with Mexico, and awards IA
handsome compliment to the Hon. John
forsyth for his services as Minister
here.
lit were not for the more hope of OBJ
aiming justice from the liberal party in
leSico-a party which now appears to
e approaching to power-the President
ays ne would recommend taking possess
Ion OF that country, as would prove
uihclent idemnity to Us for all our claims
nd grievances.
In North Mexico, bordering on our
errltory, there are other considerations
'hlch claim our attention. We are in
crested In the peace of that section. In
lat nelgborhood reside lawless Indians,
no enter our settlements in Arizona,
nd There seems no other way that this
ouble or difficulty can be removed than
establishing military posts in Sonora
nd chihuahua. He recommends this to
done, regarding Mexico as in a state !
lmbecility and anarchy. ;
AS to Spain, the President refers to the
e causes which delayed the appoint 7
ent OF successor to the Hon. A. G. i
odge, former Envoy Extraordinary and |
mister Plenipotentiary, and says that a
r. Preston bis successor, will 90 ont G
lth full powers to settle all difficulties a
Ith Spain as soon as possible. a
The President says that Cuba ought to Il
long to this country; and recommends t
at steps be take for its purchase. As o
have acquired all new territory by
norable negotiation, this should not be G.
exception. h
In regard to the tariff laws, the Presi- a
Mt re-aiiirms his former opinion in fa- ST
r OF specific duties on certain articles, e.
d submits the whole question to the C,
llghtened consideration of Congress. el
Ihe President calls attention to the
'posed Pacific Railroad, and refers to q,
success of the overland mails as q,
wing the practicability of the route. "
Among other subjects the President e,
terates bis former recommendation to W
abllsh Territorial government in Ari- O,
Ia. a.
The President specially desires Con- m
IS to leave no outstanding difficulties le
b Great Britain. No other two na- v,
is can do each other more good. or
re harm Nicarapua prasact, H. -,