The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-12-11

in serious jeopardy through the perverse
opposition of the hereditary aristocracy Of
the Empire to the enlightened and liberal
policy oe the Tycoon, designed to bring the
country into the society Of nations. It's to
be hoped, although not with entire conf.
dence. tina, these difficulties may be peace
fully overcome. ask your attention to the
minister residing .shere for the damages he
sustained in the Obstruction by fire of the
residences IF thNlegasion q, Yeddo.
OCEANIC TELEGRAPH LINE
Satisfactory arran gements have been made
with the Emperor of Russia. W hich, it is be-
lieved. will result in effeciing continuous
line Of telegraph through that empire, from
our Pacific coast. | recommend TO your
favorable consideration the subject Of an in
ternaiional telegraph across the Atlantic
Ocean. and also OF telegraph between this
capital and the national forts along the At
lantc sea- board and the Gulf OF Mexico.
Such connections established with any rea-
sonable outlay. would be economical as well
as effective aids to diplomatic. military and
naval service.
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR MATTERS.
The consular sy stem Of TIE United States
under the enactments OF the last Congress,
begins to be self sustaining, aud there is
reason TO hope that 1t may become entirely
SO with the increase of trade which will
ensue whenever peace is restored.
Our ministers abroad have been faithful
in defending American rights. In protect
ing our commercial interests, our consuls
have necessarily had to encounter increased
labors and responsibilities, growing out Of
the war. These they have for the most
part met and discharged with zeal and eff
ficiency. This acknowledgement Justly in
cludes those cousuls who, residing in Mo-
rocco, Egypt, China and other central
countries, are charged with complicated and
extraordinary powers.
THE TERRITORIES.
The condition of the several organized
territories is generally satisfactory. although
the Indian disturbances in New Mexico
have not been entirely suppressed. The
mineral resources Of Colorado, Navada, Ida
hoe, New Mexico and Arizona are proving
far richer than heretofore understood.
l lay before you communications on this
subject from the Governor OF New Mexico.
IMMIGRATION.
/ again submit to your consideration the
expediency Of establishing system for the
encouragement of immigration. Although
this source OF national wealth is again fol
lowing with greater freedom than Tor sever.
al years before the instruction occurred.
there is still crest deficiency Of laboreIs
in every field of industry. especially in ag-
riculture and in our mines, as well of iron
and coal as of more precious metals. While
the demand for labor is thus increased
here. tens of thousands Of persons desti-
tute Of remuncrarive occupation are throng-
ing our foreign consulates, and Offering to
emigrate to the United States il essential
but very cheap, assistance can be afforded,
them. 1t is easy 10 see, that under the
sharp dsci pine Of civil war, the nation is
beginning a new life. This noble effort de.
mands the aid, and ought to receive the at.
ten,ion and support Of the Government.
FOREIGN CLAIMS.
Injuries unforeseen by the Government.
and unattended. may in some cases have
been inflicted upon the subjects or citizens of
foreign countries, both a. sea and on land.
by persons in the service of the United
States. AS this Government expects redress
from other powers when similar injuries are
inflicted by persons in their service upon
citizens of the United States, we must be |
TO do Justice to foreigners. If the
existing Judicial tribunals are inadequate to (
this purpose. special court may be auiho- |
rized, with power to hear and decide such
claims of the character referred to as NAV
have arisen under treaties and pablic law |
Conventions for adjusting claims. by your
have been proposed to some
but no defnitive answer TO
these propositions has yet been received !
from any. In course of the session, shall
probably have occasion to request YOU TO |
provide Naturalization to claimants.
DEGREES of restitution have been rendered !
and damages awarded by the Admiralty
Court, and in other Cases where this Govern.
nent may be sckno wledged 10 be liable in
principle, and where the amount of that
liability has been ascertaned by an informal
arbitration.
TAXATION OF FOREIGN coNsuLs.
The proper officers of the Treasury have
ieemed themselves required by the law Of
he United States upon the subject 10 demaud n
! tax upon the income of foreign consuls in I
his country. While such demand NAV
rot be an infraction of public law or perhaps
# any existing treaty between the United /
states and a foreign country, the expedieucy .
u SO far modifying the act as to exempt
rom tax the Income o. such consuls as are
lot citizens of the United States derived
rom the emoluments OF their office. or from
not situated in the United States,
) submitted to your serious consideration |
make this suggestion upon the ground that .
. comfy. which ought to be reciprocated,
,xempts our consuls in al other countries
rom taxation. To the extent thas indicated
he United States. think, ought not to be
Liberal to international trade
md commerce.
THE TREASURY
TIE operations of the Treasury during the
asst year have been successfully conducted. .
The enactment by Congress OF a National
Banking Law has proved valuable support
# the public credit. aud the general legis.
alton 10 relation to loans, has iul ans wered
he expectations of lis favorers. Some
may be required to perfect
xisting laws. bat no change in their princi-
lies or general scope is believed TO be needed. |
Since these measures have been in operation .
III demands on the Ire ssuFy including nav