The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-12-07
The Presidents Message.

would require near six columns of The Wing
to contain it, and we are consequently com
PEELED to abridge. The reader will find the
pith of the Message in the following synop-
sis. Those desiring to peruse the document
in full, as delivered in Congress, will easily
obtain a copy in any of the city daily or
weekly papers.
The message opens with q recognition Of
existing g political troubles but expresses
gratitude to God for the prosperous harvests
and general health
In reference to the action of the seeded
States, the President anticipates the posi-
billty OF an appeal for foreign aid, or of for
elgn interposition and though admitting
the non-intcrterence of European powers
hitherto, it is deemed eypcdicnt to suggest
the arming and terrifying of the Northern
ports and the lake coasts to be prepared for
any contingency in the future.
Suggestion is also made for co operation
| with Kentucky and certain districts of Fen
ncssee and North Carolina against the
seeded States, and the building of "a railroad
| III and OF the purpose.
Indemnity is recommended in the case OF
the British ship Perthshire, for Illegal deten-
ton under the blockade.
The recognition of Hayti and Liberia is
approved. :,
The revenue from all sources for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1861, was $50, ,921,
and the expenditures for the same period
SS4, 57s, s3i which, with previous balance
| in the treasury, left balance of two and a
quarter millions. The revenue for the first
quarter since, ending September 80, is s 1922
| 632, o0J, and the expenses sos, 23S, 733.-
For the estimates for the three quarters
ensuing, and for 1868, Congress is referred
the report of the Secretary Of the Treasury.
1t is alleged as a gratifying fact that these
expenses are not beyond the resources of a
loyal people. 1t is also added that the num-
her of troops offered for the war is beyond
the requirement of Congress.
The recommendations of the Secretary of
the Navy for certain improvements in that
arm OF the service are urged upon congress
sional attention.
Vacancies existing on the bench of the
Supreme Court are referred to, and delay in
appointments ascribed to an unwllingncss
to do injustice to the South at the same
time the President regards the Norih as
having IA superior claim. Certain modilica-
tons in the system of the Supreme Court
are recommended.
The revision or codifcation of the acts of
Congress is advised.
plan for the temporary operation of
courts in The territory reoccupied by the
authorities Of the United States, in the
seeded States, is recommended especially
for the summary restitution in the case Of
rcpudiatcd debts Authority to make final
judgements in the Court of Claims is presen-
ted to the consideration of Congress.
The restoration of the old Virginia boun-
diaries of the District of Columbia is recon-
mendcd.
The organization of an agricultural and
statistical bureau is deemed advisable.
The attention of Congress is particularly
directed to such legislation as will authorize
the freedom of slaves coming within the
scope of the military action on the part Of
the United States, and the acquisition of
territory for their colonization.
The President states that he has preferred
the blockade of the Southern ports to the
closing of the same, rs authorized by the
act of the last Congress.
Reference is made to the belief on the
part OF the South that they would have the
sympathy of II large portion of the people
north of Mason and Dixons line. The
error is said to have exploded, while Della
ware, Maryland, Missouri and Kentucky
are claimed to have indicated their loyalty
to the Federal government
In reference to the advance of the Union
cause in the Southern States, the President
says:
The insurgents confidently claimed a
strong support from north of Mason and
Diyon's line and the friends of the Union
We're not free from apprehension on the
point. This, however, was settled definitely
and on the right side.
South Of the line, noble little Delaware led
off right from the first. Maryland was made
to seem against the Union. Our soldiers