St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-12-04
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CONDITION OF OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
He says the correspondence touching
foreign affairs, which has taken place dur
ing the last war, is herewith transmitted
in compliance with request to that Ct.
feet,
II the condition of our relations with
other nations is less gratifying than for
o'erly, it is certainly more satisfactory than
nation 50 unhappily distracted might
have reasonably apprchended.
A blockade of 5000 miles of sea coast
could not be established and vigorously
enforced in season Of great commercial
activity like the present, without commit
ting occasional mistakes and inaicting un-
intentional injustice upon foreign nations
and subjects. In clear cases of these
kinds, l have so far as possible, heard and
redrcssed complaints by friendly powers
There is, however, large aud argument
ing number Of doubtful cases upon which
the Government is unable to agree with
the Governments whose protection is de-
manded by the claimants. There are
moreover many cases in which the United
States, VI their citizens suffer wrongs from
the naval or military authorities OF foreign
nations which the Government of these
States ale not at once prepared to redress.
| have proposed to some of the Foreign
States interested, mutual conventions to
examine and adjust such complaints. This
has been made specially to Great Britain,
France, Spain, and Russia in each case,
it has been kindly received. but not yet
formally adopted.
THE COLONIZATION OF AFRICANS.
On this subject the President says he
has applied to several States situated in
the tropics, or having colonies there to
find honcs tor our colored men but adds
Liberia and Hay,i are yet the only cuun-
i ii::"s to which colonists Of African descent
could get, vii: certainty Of being recciv-
ed and aui,pted as citizens and regret
to say that such PERSONS, contemplating
colonization, do not seem 50 willing rs /
think their interests demand. believe
however, that the opinion is improving,
and that ere long there will he an aug
mentcd and considerable emi grafton to
both these countries.
Our relations with the European states
remain undisturbed, and with states Of our
own continent have much Improved
especially Mexico, Costa Rca, &c.
THE ATT ANTIC AND CoNTlNtATAL rELE-
GRAPH.
The President favors the project of the
Atlantic Telegraph, and extending the Pa
cifc line to connect with that being ex-
tended across the Russian empire.
DEVELOPMENT OF TIE TERRITORIES.
lie thinks the mineral resources Of the
Territories ought to be developed as rapid
y as possible. Every step in that dircc-
ton should have a tendency to improve
the revenues. 1t is worthy Of considcra-
ton whether some extraordinary meas
ures to promote that end cannot be adopt
ed, The means which suggests itself.
as most likely to be effective, is scientific
explorations.
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION.
The vast expenditure incident to the
military and naval operations required for
the suppression of the rebellion have hith-
erto bce'. met with a promptitude aud GER
tainty unusual in similar circumstances,
and the public credit has been finally rein
stated. The continuance of the war, how
ever, and the increased disbursements
made necessary, demand your best reAec-
tons as to tie best modes of providing
the necessary revenue. The suspension
of specie payments by the banks, made
large ISSUES Of United States notes ma
voidable. In no other way could the pay
ment of the troops and the satisfaction Of
other just demands be 50 economically or
as we'll provided for. 1t is extremely
doubtful whether circulation of United
States notes, payable in coin, and suf6-
cient]y large for the wants Of the people
can be permanently, usefully and safely
maintained. ... ..-...
ORGANIZATION OF NATIONAL BANKS REC
-... oMMENDED. ,..
Is there any other mode il which the
necessary provision for the public wants
can be made, and the great advantages Of
a safe and uniform currency secured I
know Of none which promises SO certain
results and at the same time SO uncbjcc-
tionable, as organization of banking asso-
Citations under general act Of Congress,
we'll guarded in its provisions To such
associations the government might furnish
circulating notes on the security Of United
Ssaies bonds deposited in the Treasury
These notes prepared under the supervis
ion Of proper officers being uniform in ap.
pearance and security, and convertible al.
ways into coin. would at once protect labor
against the evils Of a vicious currency,