The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-12-18
llNcoLY's MESSAGE.

The Baltimore Sun, Of the Ilh, contain,
the following summary Of Lincoln's message
sent in 10 both Houses Of the Yankee Con-
gress on Tuesday last:
The annual message Of the President va,
delivered to both Houses Of Congress yes.
terdaY, and il will be found at length in The
sun this morning. We have read il with
the attention which so important document
IS calculated 10 inspire, and especially at
crisis Of our history so momentous as the
present. and take for granted that most Of
our citizens will do the same. But for the
convenience Of thuse who NAV not have the
time or inclination TO do 50, We present a
brief summary Of its contents.
Tie message opens with recognition of
existing political troubles, but expresses
gratitude to God for the prosperous har'ests
and general health.
In reference 20 the action Of the seeded
States, the President anticipates the posi-
bilits Of an appeal for foreign aid, or a for.
eign interposition; and though admitting
the noninterferenee Of European powers
hitherto, it is deemed expedient 10 suggest
he arming and terrifying Of The Northern
ports aud the lake coasts u be prepared tor
auA 1bBAlH1eUGN III lHe Iulutts
Suggestion il also made for co-oprrati :
with Kentucky and certain districts Of Ten
nessee and North Carolina against the Sc
eeded States, and the building Of i railroad
/ IN aid Of the purpose.
/ Indemnity Is recommended 10 the case Di
+ the British ship Perthshire, for illegal de.
! teniion under the blockade.
The recognition Of Hayti and Liberia IS
approved.
The revenue from III sources for the Is.
cal year ending June Goth, Is6l. was ESQ.
s35,91s, and the expenditures for the same
period ss4,5-S, 1854, which win previous
balance ID treasury, left a balance Of ino
and a quarter millions. Tie revenue for
the first quarter since, ending September
50th. is sl02, $50, 500, and the expenses sos,
259.7j5. For the estimate for the three
quarters ensuing, aud for 1865, Congress is
referred 10 the report Of the Secretary Of tie
Treasury. II is alleged as gratifying fact
that these expenses are not beyond the re-
sources u loyal people. Il i also added
that he number u troops offered f1r The
nsr i beyond the requirement " Con-
gees
The recommendations II The Secretary oi
tie May iDt certain improvements 10 lha,
arm 81 tide service are urged upon congress
sIy1sl attention
Vacancies EXISTING on the bench Of the
Supreme Court are referred 10, and delay in
appointments ascriJed to an unwilliagness
10 do Injustice TO the south at the same
tim. the President regards tie North al
having superior claim. Certain mOdfca.
tign. III Tie system of the Supreme Court
800 recommended.
TIE rssispn or codi6catibn of Tie acts 81
rOngres. i advised.
4 plan for tie temporary operation Of
courts 10 The territory reoccupled by The az.
tb0fities d the United States, 10 the seeded
states, is recommended, especially Tor the
summary restitution 10 the case Of tepuda.
ted debts. Authority to make final jBdg.
msnt 10 the Court Of claims is presented to
The consideration Of Congress.
Tie restoration u the old Virginia boun.
daries ~ The District 81 Columbia il recon.
msnard.
The organization 81 an agricultural and
statistical bureau il deemed advisable.
The attention Of Congress is particularly
directed TO such Legislation a. will sutboriLe
The freedom Of slaves coming within the
scope u military action on the part Of The
United States, and the acquisition Of terri.
tory for their colonization.
The President states tina, he has preferred
tat tioeksds II The Southern ports 70 the