The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-07
BALTIMORE.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1858.

We yield this morning all the available space
in our columns TO the publication of the Docu-
ments accompanying the Presidents Message,
which was delivered TO Congress yesterday. The
Message itself we have furnished to our subscri-
bers in an extra sheet, but for their more couvc-
nient perusal we have carefully prepared the fol-
lowing synopsis:
1t commences by congratulating the country and
SAYS we have much reason to be grateful, when we
compare the condition of the country at the pre-
sent DAY with what it was one year ago. at the
meeting of Congress. Much had been done by the
legislation OF the astsessiOn to allay the sectional
strife on the subject OF slavery which was fostered
by the application of Kansas for admission.
1t was well-estabshed position, that all Ameri-
can citizens have equal right to take into the
territories whatever is held as property, and to
hold such property under the guardianship of the
federal constitution; and the proceedings of the asst
session alone wanting to give it effect Left TO
manage its affairs all resistance to the federal
government has been finally abandoned. Had the
citizens been obedient to lawful authority, it would
have contained larger additional population
The refusal to vote for delegates to the Consti-
tutloual Convention was the fruitful source of all
the evils that followed. A wiser spirit prevailed
on the LIST Monday of January last, and a large
majority of members who were elected belonged
to the party which had previously refused to
vote.
The anti-slavery power, thus in the ascendant If
the State had admitted the Lecompton Constitu
ton, the Legislature could have submitted the
question of amending the constitution to the PEG
pie, and the Kansas question would thus have been
finally settled. His recommendation for the imme-
date admission, having failed he cordially acuui-
csced in the English Bill. In accordance with this
bill it is not probable that third constitution can
be lawfully presented to Congress before the popu-
laton reached the designated number; nor is it pre-.
sumed, they will attempt to adopt constitution in
violation of an act of Congress-
by waiting for short time, Kansas will glide
into the Union without the slightest impedmen
and the provision applied to Kansas ought to be ap-
piled to all the Territories hereafter. Had this
been the previous rule, the country would have
escaped all the evils TO which it has been exposed
by the Kansas question. Justice requires the es-
Enlistment of this rule, and for these reasons he
recommends the passage of such an act.
lie regards the present condition of Utah as
subject for congratuatioD. The Governor and
other officers performing their duties without
resistance; and he recommends the extension OF
the benefits of the Land Laws to the people of
Utah.
The result of affairs in China had proved the
wisdom Of the neutral policy of the United States;
and the treaty which had been made would be sub
mitted to the Senate.
treaty had been concluded with Japan,
which would materially augment trade and in
tcrcourse in that quarter, and remove the dsabi-
ties heretolore imposed account of the religion of
that Empire. 1t was his earnest desire that every
misunderstanding with Great Britain might be
amicaby aud speedily adjusted. The question of
visitation and search was settled by the abandon
ment of claims by Great Britain.
proposition for a mutual arrangement had
been submitted, i'll reply to which the Secretary of
State said the government was ready to receive
any proposals. He had formed no opinion on the
subject, but did not believe any plan could be adopt
ed free of embarrassment.
He was sorry the dficultie, growing out of the
Clayton-Bulwer treaty had not been settled A
Inn n EAftl Ap 1.pt hn H. ne,r
wine out the last remaining subject of dispute
Our relations with France and Russia, as well "a
all other governments on the continent of Europe
except that of Spain. continue to be of the most
friendly character. The Spanish officials having
lnsuted our flag and inflicted injuries on our cit-
Zcns and all attempts to obtain redress having been
balied and defeated, it was great grievance that
our Government were obliged to apply to Madrid
for the settlement of these questions when they
are Immediately referred back to Cuba Cuba was
a constant source Of injury and ANNOYANCE to
Americans, and long as it remains open as a mar
ket Tor the slave trade there could be no hope for
the civilization Of benighted Africa. The Island
Of Cuba commands the Mississippi and with that
Island under the dominion of a distant foreign
power our trade is exposed to the danger of being
destroyed in time of war.
Whilst important to us. the value of this Island to
SPAN Is comparatively unmportant The publicity
oil former negotiations, and the large appropriation
required to effect the purpose, render it expedent
to lay the whole subject before Congress As it
q
should be Entrusted with the means of maxine an
advance to the Spanish Government after the
signing OF treaty, and before the ratification by
me senate, he repeats the recommendation made
III relation to the Armstad case. As an appropri-
alCn lof inns purpose could not fail to exert n fay-
orahle influence in relations with the indepen-
dent States in South and North America, as thew
peculiar.
Mexico has been in constant state of revolution
ana II would be vain to attempt to force the paw
1nent OF claims against American citizens Abupd-
ant cause now existed for a resort to b,stilities
against the government holding possession of the
'aPltai' and should they succeed in subduing the
constitutional forces, all hope of peaceful settle
1heht ct our difficulties will have expired: on the
other hand, should the constitutional party prevail
there Is reason +" hope for speedy redress but for
thls he would have recommended that Congress
grant the necessary power to take possession of this
remote territory.
Mexico is to be held in pledge until the demands
are satisfied for the protection of the frontier He
recommends the establishment Of military posts
and the assumption of temporary protectorate
over the northern portions of chihuahua and So
nora. This protection could be withdrawn as soon
as the local government is established. He repeats
his recommendation for a territorial government in
Arizona in relation to the Transit route across the
Isthmus
The President says the Government has no OBJ
JcctlGn to demand for fair compensation, but in
slsS hereafter that the shall not be closed by
an arbitrary decree of the government of Nicara-
qua. and he recommends Congress to pass a law
authorizing him to employ force to prevent the
obstruction or closing of the transit by lawess vio
lence.
\ similar necessity exists for the protection of
the Panama and Tehuantepec routes Our Minis
ter to Costa Rca and Nicaragua is instructed to de-
mand prompt redress for the injuries to American
citizens, and unless speedily complied with it only
remains for our government to adopt such other
measures as may be necessary to obtain that which
they fail to acquire by peaceable means.
In relation to the Paraguay expedition, the Pre-
sldent SAYS that If the Commissioner proves unsuc-
cessu after an earnest effort nothing will remain
but the employment of force.
In relation to the financial revusion he saws that
no gov rnment could have prevented it. and that
me lariif OF 1897 had nothing to do with it; but
these revulsons must continue to return at inter
walls so long IA the present unbounded system of
bank credits prevails. Still he renews the recon-
incubation for uniform bankrupt law applicable
to banking institutions. The effects of the revul-
SION are passing away, and confidence gradually
reriving.
In relation to tariff he says it is his deliberate
judgment that specific duties are best, if not the
only means OF securing the revenue against false
and fraudulent invoices. Besides specific duties
would afford American manufacturers the Incl
dental advantages 10 which they are entitled under
revenue tariff. The rapid accumulation of the
pubiic debt should admonish all to rigid economy
and he invites Congress to institute a rigid scru-
tiny.
He recommends the addition of several steam
sloops to the Navy. Time and reflection confirmed
MIN IN the justice oil his observations in regard to
faclIc railroad, communicated in his last mes
sage.
The construction Of the road ought to be com
united to companies incorporated by the States or
other agencies whose pccuniary interests would be
directly involved, Congress ought to assist them in
the work of grants OF land or of money! or of both
under conditions that they secure the transportation
OF troops and munitions of war free of charge and
the mail ut reasonable rates
lie recommends an amendment of the law in rela-
c1ptQrp hat tln 6utv IF
the President shall be clearly defined.
lie also recommends the affairs of the District of
Columbia to the attention of Congress
The LECTURES To-NIGur-We desire TO call the
particular attention of readers to the lectures
to be delivered this evening before the Mercantile
Urinary AsSnnin linn