, 1864-12-07


successful during the last year than they were
before that time in their efforts, under favor
Of that privilege. to enbroil our country in
foreign Wars. Nevertheless, unforeseen polit-
lcal difficulties have arisen, especially in Bra
lillian end British ports, and on the northern
boundary OF the United States, which have
required, and are likely to continue to require,
the practice Of constant vigilance and just
and concuiatory spirit o.. the part Of the
United Slates, as we'll as Of the nations con-
ccrurd, and their Governments.
AD1Us1NESr or CLAIMS.
Commissioners have been appointed under
Inc treaty with Great Britain on the adjust
mcnt Of the claims of the Hudson Bay and
Puget's Sound Agricultural Companies In
cution Of the trust Unsigned to them
TEE CANADIAN RAIDS.
In view Of the insecurity of Life in the re-
gion adjacent to the Canadian border, By
recent assaults and dcpredations committed
by fnimical and desperate persons, who are
harborcd there, it has been thought proper to
| give notice TINT after the expiration ot six
months, the period coaditionally stipulated
| IN the existing arrangements with Great Brit
ain, the United States must hold themselves
| at liberty to increase their naval armament
| upon the Lakes, If they 6hall find that pro-
| cetdinE necessary. The condition Of the bor-
der will necessarily come into consideration
In connection with the question of continuing
or modify Ing the rights Of transit from Can
ada through the United States, as well as the
regulation Of exports, which were tempora-
rily established By the reciprocity treaty OF
the 9Th Of June, 1854. desire, however, to
be understood. while making this statement,
that the colonial authorities are not deemed
to be Intentionally unjust or unfriendly
trary. there is every rcason 10 expect That
with the approval of the Imperial Govern
ment, they will take the necessary measures
to prevent new incursions across the border.
| EnGRAT1oN.
The act passed at the last session for the
encouragement Of emigration has, as far as
Was possible, been put into operation. It
seems to need amendment, which will enable
the officers Of the Government to prevent the
practice Of frauds against the emigrants while
on their way and on their arrival in the ports,
so ns to show them here fair choice OF ayo-
cations and place of settlement. A liberal
disposition towards this great national policy
Is manifested by most Of The European States,
and ought to be reciprocated on our part )
giving tie cmigrants effective national pfo-
lection. 1Iegard our cmigrants as one of-thc
principal replenishing streams which are an
pointed By Providence to repair the raya-es
| Of internal War and Its wastes Of natioaal
strength and health: AL that is necessary Is
to secure the flow Of that stream In its pr.s.
cnt fullncse, and TO TINT end the Goyernm.o
must In every way make 1t manifest that it
neither needs nor designs to impose tuyolun-
tary military service upon those who CON.
f1om other lands TO cast their lot in cur cous,
Try.
The financial affafrs OF the Government have
| been successfully administered during tie
last ycar. The legislation Of the last session
Of Congress has bencflcially affected the rcya,
nuc, although sufficient time has mot yet