American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-12-10

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Mexico has been in a constant state
OF revolution, and it would be ruin to
attemptto force the payment Of claims
OF American citizens. Abundant cause
now existed for resort to hostilities
against the government holding pos
session ofthe Capital, and should they
succeed in subduing the constitutional
forces, all hope of peaceful settle
ment of our difficulties will have expir-
ed; on the other hand should the con.
stltutional party prevail there is reason
TO hope for speedy redress, but for this
he would have recommended that Con-
gress grant tho necessary power to;
take possession of this remote terrific.
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Mexico is held in pledge until the
demands are satisfied for the protection
OF the frontier. Tie recommends the,
establishment of military posts, and
the assumption of a temporary pro-
tectoratc over the northern portions
OF chihuahua and Sonora. This pro-
lection could be withdrawn as soon as
the local government is established
lie repeats his Recommendation for a ter.
ritoritorial government in Arizona in
relation to the transit route across the
Isthmus. Sd. -'" ~ a'7
The President says the Government
has no objection to demand for fair
compensation, but insists hereafter that
the route. shall not be closed by an ar
bitrary decree of the government of
Nicaragua, and he recommends Con-
gress to pass law authorising him to
employ force to prevent the obstruc-
ton or closing of the transit by lawless
violence. 'agIa
A similar necessity exists for the
protection of the Panama and Tehuan-
tepec routes. Our minister to Costa
Rlca and Nicaragua is instructed to
demand prompt redress for the iniur-
les to American citizens, and unless
speedily complied with it only remains
tor our government to adopt such 9th.
er measures as may DO necessary to
obtain that which they fail to acquire
by peaceable means ..'' GU.
In relation to the Paraguay expedi-
ton, the Presidentsays that if the Com.
missioner proves unsuccessful, after
an earnest effort, nothing will remain
but the employment of force.
In relation to the financial reyulsion
he says that no government could have
prevented it, and that the Tariff of 81
had nothing to do with it; but these
reyulsions must continue to return at
intervals so long as tho present un-
bounded system of bank credits pre-
walls. Still he rcnews the recommen-
datlon for a uniform bankrupt law ap-
plicable to banking institutions. The
effects of the revulsion are passing a.
way, and confidence gradually reyiy-
ing, t...
In relation to tariff no says it is
his deliberate judgment that specific
duties are the best, if not the only
means of securing the revenue against
false and fraudulent invoices. Besides,
specific duties would afford American
manufacturers the incidental adyanta-
ges to which they are entitled under a
revenue tariff The rapid accumula-
ton of the public debt should admon.
ish all to rigid economy, and he in
vites Congress CONSTITUTE arigid scru-
tiny. ' ..#. -#A .N.s
lie recommends the addition of scy-
oral steam sloops to the Navy. Time
and reflection confirmed him in the JUS
tice of his observations in regard to
Pacific railroad communicated in his
last message. " Ef|. ',' :@'' .-
The construction Of the road ought
to be committed to companies incorpo-
rated by the States or other agencies
whose pecuniary interests would be di-
rectly involved, Congress might assist
them in the work of grants of land or
Of money, or of both, under conditions
| that secure the transportation oftroops
and munitions of war free of charge,
and the mail at reasonable rates. ! !
He recommends an amendment of
the law in relation to the capture of
slaves, so that the duty Of the Presi-
dent shall be clearly defined. 20 Ia...
He also recommends tho affairs of
the District Of Columbia to the atten.
ton Of Congress. o2aonr 1He'
The Administration in the House.
The Administration is not likely to
be supported with the zeal or fidelity
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