Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-11
LiucoIn,s Message.

The Baltimore San of the 4th contains sum.
mary of Lincolns' message to the federal Congress
The Sun says:,.s.s
In reference to the action Of the Seeded States
the President anticipates the possibility of an ap
peal for foreign aid Of foreign interpoSiton; aud
though admitting the non-interierence of European
powers hitherto it is deemed expedient to suggest
the arming and certifying of the Northern ports
and the lake coasts to be prepared for any contn
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 railroad in aid of the purpose. .
Indemnity is recommended in the of the
British ship Psrtshirs, 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 Both, 1861, was $50, S35, 97S and the
expenditures for the same period SS4, 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 SlU2 $50, 800, and the expenses S9S 23g, 1913
For the estimate for the three quarters ensuing, and
for 1858, Congress is referred to the report of the
Secretary Of the Treasury. 1t is alleged as graft
flying fact that these expenses are not beyond the
resources of q loyal people. 1t is also added that
the number OF troops offered for the is beyond
the requirement of Congress. -.--
Court are referred to, and delay in appointments
aScribed to an unwlngnesS to do justice to the
South; at the same time the President regards the
North as having superior claim. Certain mOdIii-
cations in the system of the Supreme Court re-
commended
4 plan for the temporary operation Of courts in
the territory reoccuped 10y the authorities OF the
United States, in the seeded States, is recommend
ed, especially for the summary restitution the
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 will authorize the freedom of
slaves coming within the scope of 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 authorized by the act of the last Congress.
Reference is made 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, whilc
Delaware, Maryland, Missouri and Kentucky are
claimed to have vndicated their loyalty to the Fed
eral government.
The retirement of Lieut. Gen. Scott is alluded to,
and the appointment of Maj. Gen. Mcclellan as com
manderIn-chief Of the army, is spoken of as pop
ular as well as executive selection.
The message closes with sort Of controversial
disquisition of certain principles enumerated by a
late committee Of the Virginia Legislature, 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 see
that the several of the service are enlisted AS
follnwS.