Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-16

rfiE paEs1pEsps MESSAGE.

THE PREsIDEsTs MESSAGE.
THIS documents quite too lengthy for oar col.
umps. In its stead, We subjoin aeoppendium tas
Ken from the Washington States.
z The Message is, of course, m able paper-pre-
sentiug, calmly and gravely, discussion Of all
matters pertaining to the honor and Heltre Of the
Union. Upon dose scrutiny, bowsver,<sl-
though we would preserve our faith in theAdmin-
istra,ion, we can find very few measures which
meet with our unqualified approval. The Presi-
dent proposes to acquire Cuba by purchase; to
abandon the dispute with Great Britain on ac-
count Of the Clayton and Buiwer treaty; and refer
the negotiation to the Central American States
exclusively; to- assume q forcible protectorate
over o neighboring people, with whom we are at
peace; to build Pacific Railroad indirectly by
the patronage of the Government; and professed-
y FOR The purposes Or revenue, to resort to specif
ic duties instead of the ad rdtorem system. And
to none Of these measures ate''w we prepared to
give cordial assent. Bot our space will not per-
NIT An extended discussion. The States says:
Tile President opens his message by congratu.
lating the country on the contrast ofthe agitation
which existed in Kansas year ago with the peace
and quiet which now prevails. He refers to the
Lecompton constitution and reafirms his position
on that subject, and thinks, il Kansas had been
admitted with that constitution, the same quiet
could have been secured at an earlier day. Being
perfectly willing to aequiesce in any other oonsti-
ttufional mode Of settlement. she signed Englishs
bill, and it is probable that when Kansas again
applies for admission she will have the population
required by that bilE He goes at length into the
subject, and recommends the passage Of the gen
eral law, so that no new State shall be admitted
unless she has population sufficient TO entiteher
to one Representative. 80 - '."'.''.' q 80
|. He congratulates Congress on the settlement Of
Utah affairs without eusion Of blood, compliments
officers Of the army serving there expresses salts.
faction with the course Of Gov. Cumming, and
honorably mentions Col Kane. - '-Ea Nj
He refers to the importance of treaties recently
negotiated with China and Japan, aud thinks the
result In the former case justified our neutral
policy.GG E~!ETs - g"i ssJ3 s3El -. am
He ;cengratnlates the country, on the abandon
ment of the right Of search by Great Britian aud
in reference to Central America says negotistions
are still progressing, and be has notyet abandon
ed oil hopes Of fsuccess. :. .gros.s 10 &,tt So
He refers to what he stated last session, in that
connection. His views on the subject Of the
Isthmus routes accord with the policy heretofore
announcedby General Cass. His, only desire Ia
to keep the routes open and desires no other priv
ilepes for the United States than we expect
other nations to enjoy. But he will not consent
that they be closed by the imbecilitY ofinations
which reside near them. BE. regrets that the
Nicaragua route has been closed and speaks Of
the necessity Of enforcing our claims against Costa
Rica and Nicaragua. -: 2St ~ ~ 6gg .iIysrs
The President speaks Of Mexico as In O. ooudi-
ton Of civil war, with scarcely sny hope Of resto-
rationto to o permanent government. He refers TO
the causes which led to the rupture Of our diplo-
matte relations there, and speaks well Of Forsyths
efforts. If there is no hope Of obtaining justice
from the Liberals, who now appear to be approa.
ching 70 power, be would recommend taking pos
session, Of asui6cent portion Of Mexico to indem-
nifty as for all claims and grievances ,,..r -,
In the north Of Mexico, bordering on our terri
tory there are other considerations which ielaim
our attention. g We are interested IN the peace Of
that neighborhood. ,Lawless Indians enter our
settlements in Arizona, and it seems that in no
other way this difficulty can be removed than In
establishing military posts at Sonora and Ghihu.
ahua, He recommends that this be done regard.
ing Mexico as In state Of ,imhsaility and anar
fshy. - s'eIi ,ea527' i1s;j ~ 80"
As to Spain he refers to causes which delayed
the appointment Of o successor to Mr.. Dodge, and
says that Mr.. Preston will 20 out with powers tc
settle difficulties with Spsin if possible. fHs say.
Cuba ought to belong to US, and recommends step:
to be taken for its purchase. As We acquire al
new territory by honorable negotiation, thisshoult
mot be an exception, He rsafirms fDrmer opinion:
in favor Of specific duties on certain articles, and
submits the whole tariff question to Congress, and
calls their attention to the erarosd, and re-
fers to the overland mails, as showing the practi
cability of the route, / .y.....,. ay.
Among other subjects he reterates the recon-
mendation to establish q Territorial government
ofArhona. y ~ - CO .r-dser5 =.