Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-11

The Baltimore San of the 4th contains sum.
mary of Lincolns' message to the federal Congress-
The Sun says:
In reference to the action of the seeded States
the President anticipates the possibility of an ap-
peal for foreign aid Of foreign nterpostion and
though admitting the non-interference Of European
powers hitherto, it is deemed expedient to suggest
the arming and terrifying of the Northern ports
and the lake coasts to be prepared for any contin
gency in the future.
Suggestion is also made for cooperation with
Kentucky and certain districts of Tennessee and
North Carolina against the seeded States, and the
building of a railroad in aid of the purpose.
Indemnity is recommended in the case of the
British ship Pertshire for illegal detention under
the blockade
The recognition of Hayti and Liberia is approved.
The revenue from all sources for the fiscal year
ending June 3Oth, 1861, was $50, $50, 97S, and the
expenditures for the period $S4, 57S, S34,
which, with previous balance in the treasury, left
balance of two and quarter millions. The revenue
for the first quarter since, ending September 30th,
is $lO2, 532, 900. and the expenses $9S, 239 733-
For the estimate for the three quarters ensuing and
for 1862 Congress is referred to the report of the
Secretary of the Treasury. 1t is alleged as graft
flying fact that these expenses not beyond the
resources of loyal people. 1t is also added that
the number Of troops offered for the is beyond
tue requirement OF congress-.
Vacancies existing on the bench Of the Supreme
Court are referred to, and delay in appointments
ascribed to an unwllngness to do justice to the
South; at the same time the President regards the
North as having superior claim. Certain m0df
cations in the system Of the Supreme Court are re-
commended.
plan for the temporary operation of courts in
the territory reoccupied by the authorities OF the
United States in the seeded States, is recommend
a1 for fhu ;t,,fion tho
case of repudiated debts. Authority to make final
judgment in the Court of Claims is presented to the
consideration of Congress.
The restoration of the old Virginia boundaries Of
the District of Columbia is recommended.
The attention of Congress is particularly directed
to such legislation as will authorize the freedom of
slaves coming within the scope of military action
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, 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 large
portion Of the people north Of Mason and Dixons
line. The error is said to have exploded, while
Delaware, Maryland Missouri and Kentucky are
claimed to have indicated their loyalty to the Fed
eral government.
The retirement of Lieut. Gen. Scott is alluded to,
anu tne appointment OF MAJ uen MCCLELLAN as COM
mander-in-chief OF the army is spoken of as pop.
ular as well as executive selection.
The message closes with a sort of controversial
disquistion OF certain principles enunciated by a
late committee of the Virginia Legislature, on suf
frage and modification of popular government and
some remarks upon the relative Importance Of CAPT.
tai and labor; and commends the national cause to
a firm and earnest reliance upon Providence for
success.
FEDERAL FORCES.
From the report of The Secretary Of War. we sec
that the several arms of the service are enlisted