Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-12-17
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Tennessee.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.

w AchlNuAON1 DSS' o'
The President in his annual message
opens by congratulating the country on
the contrast of agitation which existed in
Kansas a year ago, with the peace and
quiet which now prevails. He refers to
the Lecompton Constitution and reaffirms
his position on that subject, and thinks
that if Kansas had been admitted with
that constitution the same quiet would have
been secured at an earlier day. Being
perfectly willing to acquiesce in any other
constitutional mode of settlement, he
signed Mr.. English's bill; and, probably,
when Kansas again applies for admission,
she will have the population required by
that bill. He goes at length into the sub
ject, and recommends the passage of a
general law so that no new State shall be
admitted unless she has population suf
6cient to entitle her to one representative
He congratulates Congress on the settle
ment of Utah affairs without the effusion
of blood. He compliments the officers
there, and expresses his satisfaction With
the course of Governor Cumming, and
honorably mentions Col. Kane, He refers
to the Importance of the treaties recently
negotiated with China and Japan, and
thinks the result in the former case justifes
our neutral policy.
He congratulates the country on the
abandonment of the right of search by
Great Britain. And, in reference to
Central America, he says that negotiations
are still progressing, and he has not yet
abandoned the hope of success.
He refers to what was stated the last
session of Congress in that connection,
and that his views on the subject of the
isthmus route accord with those heretofore
announced by Mr.. Cass. His only desire
is that the routes be kept open; and he
desires no other privilege for the United
States, than that we expect other nations
to enjoy, but will not consent that they be
closed by the imbecility of the nations
which reside near there.
He regrets that the Nicaragua route has
! been closed.
He speaks of the necessity of enforcing
our claims against Costa Rica and Mica
ragua. and speaks of Mexico as in state
of civil war, with scarcely any hope of &
restoration of permanent government
He refers to the course which led to {
rupture of diplomatic relations there. HI
speaks we'll of Mr.. Forsyth's efforts, if no
for the hope of obtaining justice from thu
liberals, which party now appears appoach
ing to power. He would recommend tn,
taking possession of portion of Mexico
sufficient to indemnify us for'all our claim
and grievances in the north of Mexico
bordering on our territory.
There are other considerations whicl
claim attention. We are interested in tn
peace of the neighborhood. Lawles
Indians enter our settlements in Arizonia
There seems no other way that this diff
Guilty can be removed than by establishing
military posts in Sonora and chihuahua
He recommends that this be done, regard
ing Mexico as in State of imbecility an
anarchy.
, As to Spain, he refers to the cause
: which delayed the appointment of a sue
I cessor to Mr. Dodge, and says that MI
Preston will go out with powers to settl
the difficulties with Spain if possible.
He says that Cuba ought to belong I
us and recommends that steps be taken fC
| its purchase As we acquire all new terr
tory by honorable negotiations this shoul
4 hoV po au eAcepuoh' nc Teamrhs ID
i former opinions in favor Of specific dutit
T on certain articles, He submits the who
' tariff question to Congress.
He calls attention to the Pacific Raj
road, and refers to the Overland Mails
showing the practicability of the route.
, Among other subjects he reiterates ii
Q recommendation TO establish territori
( government in Arizona.
On the subject Of the tariff the Pfesidel
says that when Congress met in Decemb,
. last the business of the county had ju
e been crushed by one of those periodic
i reyulsions which are the inevitable col