The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-12-16


dices have heretofore arisen out of this
abuse II is therefore submitted 10 youi
serious consideration. II might be advisa-
bic 10 tx limit beyond which no citizen
OF The United States, residing abroad may
clam the inierposilion OF his Government
The right of suffrage has often been assnm-
ed and exercised by aliens uader prelences
of naturalization, which they have disavow-
ed when drafted into the military service -
| submit the expediency OF such an amend
ment OF The lave as will make the fact OF
voting an estoppel against any plea of ex-
emPtion from military service or ofther civ.
il obligations on the ground of alienage.
In common with other Western Powers
our relations with Japan have been brought
into serious jeopardy through the perverse
opposition OF the hereditary aristocracy of
the empire TO the enlightened and liberal
policy of lhe Tycoon, designed TO bring the
country into the society Of nations. II is
hoped, although not with entire confidence,
that these difficulties may be peaceably
overcome.
ask your attention TO the claim of the
minister residing there for the damages he
sustained in the destruction by firs OF the
residence of the legation al Yeddo
Satisfactory arrangements have been made
with the Emperor of Russia, which il is
believed will result in effeciilg q coniinu-
ous line OF telegraph through that Empire,
from our Pacific coast | recommend 10
your favorable consideration the subject OF
an International telegraph across the Allan
tic Ocean, and also q telegraph between
this Capital and the national forts along the
Atlantic sea board and the Gulf of Mexico.
Such Communications established with any
reasonable outlay would be economical as
well as effective aid TO tae diplomatic, mill
tary and naval service.
The consular system OF the United States
under The enactments of the last Congress
begins 10 be self-suslaining, and there is
reason 10 hope that it may become entirely
so with the increase of trade which will
ensue Whenever peace is restored.
Our ministers abroad have been faithful
in defending Amercan rights. la project
ing our commercial interests, our consuls
have necessarily had to encounter increas-
ed lahore aud responsibilities, growing out
OF the war. These they have, for the most
parl, met and discharged with zeal and eff
cheney. This acknowledging Justly in
cludes those Consuls who, residing in Mo-
rocco, Egypt, Turkey, Japan, China, and
other Oriental countries, are charged with
complex functions and extraordinary pow
ers-
The condition of the several organized
Territories is greatly satisfactory, although
the Incian disturbances in New Mexico
have not been entirely suppressed. The
mineral resources of Colorado, Nevada,
Idaho, New Mexico and Arizona are prov
ing far richer than has been heretofore
understood. | lay before you q communi-
cation on this subject from the Governor OF
New Mexico again submit to your con.
H. Ason 1f
system for the encouras emeDl OF immisra-
ton. Although this source of national
wealth and strength is again flowing with
greater freedom than for several years be-
lore the insurreciion occurred, there is still
a great deficiency of laborers in every field
OF industry, especially in agriculture and in
our mines, AZ well of iron and coal as of
the precious metals. While the demand
for labor is thus increased hers, tens OF
thousands of persons, destitute OF remuner-
alive occupation. are throngiug our foreign
consuiaies, and offering 10 emigraie TO the
United States, If essential, but very cheap
assistance can be afforded Them. Il is ga
sy to see that under the sharp discipline OF
civil war, the nation is beginning new
life. This noble effort demands The aid, ,
znd ought TO receive the attention and sup
port, of the Government.
Injuries unforeseen by the Government,
aud unintended, may IN some cases have
been inflicted upon the subjects or citizens
of foreign countries, both on sea and on
land, BY persons in the service of the Uni
ted States. As this Government expects re-
dress iron other Powers when similar in
luries are inflicted by persons in their ser
vice upon citizens OF the United States, we
must be prepared 10 do justice 10 foreigners.
II the existing judicial tribunals are made
quaie for this purpose special court may
be zuthorized, With power 10 hear and de-
eide such claims of the character referred to
as may have arisen under treaties aud the
public Law. Conventions COR adjusting the
claims by joint commission have been pro.
posed 20 some Governments, but no definite
answer 10 the proposition has yet been re-
ceived from any.
In the course Ut the session shall proba-
bly, have occasion TO request you to pro-
vide decentralization 10 claimants where
DEGREES oi restitution have been rendered
and damages awarded by the Admiralty
Courts. And in other cases, where this
may be acknowledged TO be
liable in principle, and when the amount OF
that liability has been ascertained by an in
formal arbitration, the proper officers of the
by the Law of the United States npon the
subieci TO demand q tax upon The incomes
OF foreign ConsuIs in this country. While
such demand may not, in sirictuess, be
derogaiion of public law. or, perhaps, of
any existing treaty between the United
States and foreign country, the expsdien'
cy of so far modifying the act as to exempt
from lax the income of such Consuls as are
moi citizens of the United States. derived
from The emoIumenis OF their Office, or from
property not situated in the United States,
is submined to your serious consideration.
make the suggestion upon the ground that
q comfy, which ought 10 be reciprocated,
sxempts our Consuls in all other countries
from taxaIion To the extent thus indica-
ed. the United States, think: ought not to
be exceptionally illiberal TO international
Irade and commerce
The operations of the Treasury during the
ast year have been successfully conducted.
The enactment by Congress OF National
Banking law has proved valuable support
Of ths public credi:. and The general iegisia,,
.;r, sr ralofsr,r, IN foans has fuilv answered