Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-09

The PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-The annual
message of the President to the two houses of
congress, was submitted on Monday upon the
P. NJ; It is a thorough statesmanike paper,
and its various subjects are treated in a frank,
intelligent and decisive tone. We are indebted
to the Baltimore Sun for the following synopsis
of it:
The message opens with an explicit review of
the Kansas embroglio and the course Of the adj
ministration is stated in distinct terms and vim
dictated with energy, consistency and effect. The
President clearly illustrates the propriety of his
official action, and exhibits by inference the pro-
bable finality of the Kansas dispute had the inev
table policy to which he was restricted by the
Kansas-Nebraska act been pursued. AS it is, he
deprecates further agitation of the subject and
urges rigid adherence to the provisions of the
English compromise, which requires popula-
ton in Kansas equal to the ratio required to elect
member to the House of Representatives. This
fRefefcdoe e the admission Of all Territories here
after. general act governing the rule is re-
common led
The Utah affair is the next topic of remark,
and the history of proceedings, as already before
the public, is stated in brief, with results up to
this time, which are deemed highly satisfactory
| The relations subsisting between the United
States and China and Japan are presented as
very favorable, our commissioner having acted
with the plenipotentiaries of Russia, England
and France in efectng treaties of the most salts
factory character
In relation to the inconsiderate action of
British cruizers in the Gulf of Mexico, the mes
sage represents that Great Britain, in response
to remonstrances from the United States, has in
a very creditable manner abandoned all claim of
visitation or search under any circumstances
whatsoever. The British government further
signifed it's desire that the United States should
propose plan for verifying the nationality of
suspected vessels, but the President had declin-
ed to take the responsibility, while disposed to
consider any proposition to that effect, believing,
however, that any plan will be subject to en-
barrassment
An adjustment Of differences growing out Of
the Clayton-Bulwer complication is still in pro-
gress, bat pending negotiations their present
condition is not communicated.
Relations with all Europe are of a friendly
character, with the exception of SPAIN This
fpower continues to interpose obstacles in the
way of redress for grievances of our citizens of
long standing. Our constant intercourse with
Cuba renders it desirable that the Consul Gener-
al of that Island should have authority and
power to adjust minor difficulties, yet every I'M
toward occurrence is referred to Madrid, and
thence to Cuba causing vexatious delays In
reference to claims of our citizens recognized by
the Spanish ministry of 1854, a compromise is
now offered of one-third the amount, and that
not as an act of justice, but as SPECIAL favor
The message intimates the propriety of renew
ing negotiations for the purchase of Cuba, as an
lact OF self protection, to avoid difficulties with
Spain, and to end totally and forever the slave
trade, now carried on by Cuba alone.
The present distracted condition of Mexico is
reviewed at some length, and brief history of
the grievance and oppression to which our citi-
zens have been subjected placed on record. All
hope or redress from the present government is
at an end, and our legation is withdrawn; and
the President would ask power of Congress to
take possession of sufficient portion of Mexican
territory as pledge for the redress of INJURIES
but for the expectation that the constitutional
party may succeed. and better spirit prevail
towards the United States. In consequence of
the utter failure to fulfil the treaty with respect
to the northern boundaries Of Mexico, the Presi-
dent recommends a temporary protectorate over
the northern portions of chihuahua and Sonora
and the establishment Of military posts within
the same
A territorial government is recommended in
behalf of the people Of Arizona.
The petition of the United States, its CONNER
cia interests, and the irritating conflicts to which
our people and government are exposed through
the petty States of Central America is pre-
sented to consideration in manner that will
doubtless command the attention and elicit the
decisive action of Congress. The several issues
with which we have been involved with Nicara-
qua, Costa RIGA and New Granada are discussed
and the desire expressed that they shall be adj
| justed in an amicable manner, but the earnest
tone of the message is such as will be likely to
produce wholesome effect in that quarter
The state of affairs in reference to Paraguay
| is presented as already before the public. A
commissioner has gene out to effect friendly
adjustment of differences if possible, but naval
force has also been dispatched to rendezvous at
Buenos Ayres as an alternative.
A very interesting portion Of the message con-
ssts of review of the late revulsion in trade,
the prostration of manufacturing interests, the
deficit in the revenue the necessity for national
loan, and suggestions respecting modification
of the tariff. The whole subject is referred to
the Judgment of Congress.
The message comprises abstract references to
the reports of the secretaries of the several de-
tPartnents. -.fne- report OF the postmaster Cen
eral recommends the restoration of five cent
postage on single letters, and modification of
the Thanking privilege by the delivery to those
now entitled to enjoy it, of post-ofice stamps
for their correspondence, and other economical
measures.
| The project of a Pacific railroad is brought
prominently, favorably and earnestly to the con-
sideration of Congress.
| The affair of the SLAYER echo is mentioned,
and the practice and policy of the government
in connection Herewith
The interests of the District of Columbia are
recommended to favorable regard, and the mes
sage closes with an expression of qualification at
the manner in which the last session of Congress
was closed, thereby enabling the executive to