Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-12-09

mitted the question to them that they might should
II be deemed advisable amend the before further
proceedings are had under it." Nothing was done by
Congress explain the act and Mr. Monroe proceeded
to carry it into execution according to his nterpte
tton This then became the practical construction
When the Afrcanssrom on board the Echo deliver
ed to the Marshal at Charleston 1t became my duty to
consider what disposition ought be made OF them under
the law For many il expedient TO remove
them from that locality speedily possible. Although
the conduct Of the authorities and citizens Of Charleston
in giving countenance TO the execution of the law was
just what might have been expected from their high cha
cter yet prolonged continuance of three hundred Al
in the immediate vicinity of that city could not
have failed to become source OF Inconvenience and an2
ety to its inhabitants. Where to send them, the
question There portion of the Coast of Africa to
which they could be removed with any regard to human
ty except to Liberia Under these circumstances,
agreement entered into with Colonization Society
the 7th OF September last of which Is herewith
transmitted under which the Society engaged for the
consideration of fortyve thousand dollars TO receive
these Africans to Liberia the agent Of the United
States and furnish them during the period of year
thereafter with comfortable shelter clothing provisions
and medical attendance sausng the children to receive
schooling and all whether children adults, 10 be in
tructed in the arts of civilized life suitable to their
ditiOn The aggregate Of $45 900 based allow
of $3.50 for each individual and there had been
considerable mortality among them, and may be be-
fore they reach Africa the Society agreed in equita
BILE spirit. to make such deduction from the amount
under the circumstances may appear just and reasonable
This fixed until shall ascertain the actual
Der which may become charge to the Society.
1t also distinctly agreed that under circumstan
ces shall this Government be called upon for any addi
tonal expenses.
recommend to your favorable regard the local inter
ests of the District of Columbia. As the residence Of
Congress and the Executive Departments of the Govern
ment cannot fail to feel deep in its welfare.
This is heightened by the high character and the peace
fu and orderly conduct Of its resident inhabitants.
cannot conclude without performing the agreeable
duty of expressing qualification that Congress kind
y responded to the recommendation OF my last annual
message by aordng sufficient time before the close Of
their late session for the examination of all the bills
sented to for approval This change in the practice
Of Congress has proved to be wholesome reform. 1t
eXered beneficial influence the transactions of legs-
ative business and elected the general appreciation of
the country. 1t enabled Congress to adjourn with that
dignity aud deberaton becoming to the Representa-
tves of this great Republic without having crowded into
general appropriation bills provisions foreign to their
ture and of doubtful cOnstitutionality and eXpedency
Let warmly and strongly commend this precedent,
established by themselves guide to their proceedings
during the present session.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
WASHINGTON Cry, December g. 1858.