The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-12-10
Presidents s Message.

we give our readers tne IOiioWihS
summary Of the Presidents message te
Congress. l; is not a lengthy docu'
ment considering the times and the i'm
portant subjects upon which it treats
and is confined almost exclusively 10 s
rehearsal of facts. with brief recon-
mendations for certsin enaclmen,s. !
opens by saying that "the blessings o.
health and boun.iful harves. claim
our profoundest gratitude TO Almighty
God"
"The condition Of our foreign affairs
is reasonable and sa,ifac,ory"-refer:
to the condition OF Mexico and the
South and Central American govern
menis, and says our relations with all
are peaceful and cordisl-thinks that
no difficulty Of magnitude will grow
out of the seizure Of the Florida with
Brazil; says that in ali such cases re.
spect for the rights of others will be
had, and THAT care viii be taken to
avoid difficulties growing on, of al
similar occurrences ,hat have or may
Happen.
The proposed overland telegraph
route via Behring's Straits aud Asia,ic
Russia has been undertaken with favor
able prospects by an association ol
Americans-,he importance OF the en-
.erpfise is spoken of.
a little difficulty with Egypt last
spring, has been satisfactorily arranged.
The great rebellion in China has been
put dawn. Our government and the
Western powers OF Europe in concer,
are making slow but sure progress with
Japan, III opening iFado with tha, coun-
Try. Our relations with the Barbary
governments of North SAfrica are ami
cable.
The ports OF Norfolk. FeTnandina
aud Pensacola have been opened 70,
trade. which is hoped will result in les
sening the desire to run the blockade
Recommends thai legislation be had
10 effectually prevent foreign slave-,ra.
ders from acquiring domicil and facili
Ties for their crimmioal occupation in
this country.
Refers TO difficulties in Brazilian and
British waters, which will be properly
adjusted. Alludes 10 the insecurity oil
life and property on our Canada borders
resulting from the presence Of rebel
refugees, and thinks it will be advisable
10 abrogaie the treaty with Britain.
which prevents our keeping sufficient
force On the lakes and border. Six
months notice is required for this pur-
pose. Thinks the authorities Of Cana
da desire to 10 right.
Recommends some amendments 10
The emigration laws, to project emf
grants from foreigns lands from being
wronged and swindled after landing on
our shores.
Refers 10 the condition Of the finances:
but TIE figures in the repor, Of .he
message before US, are so evidently in
correct and jumbled up tia, We can on
ly give few Of the summaries: Cash
in The Treasury. 8.842, $50 II. The
public debt on the first Of July last vas
81. .740.690. 489 40. Should the war
continue another year. the debt will be
increased $500 900 OOO-allo OF which is
owned by our own people. and is much
like man owing himself. Favors such
measures as will enable The people
generally to invest fundes in national
securities. Thinks the financial con-
dition satisfactory.
Congratulaies the country on the
National Banking system. from which
il is believed great benefits will accrue
to the nation.
In the navy we have GIL vessels.
carrying 4.6lO guns and 5lO.356 tons.
an increase during the year over and
above all losses SO vessels, I87 guns
and AZ. 1877 tons. There have been cap
'ured BY the navy during the warl. 800
vessels, of which 267 were steamers
prize property adjusted Si4.39636o 81,
and large amount unadjusted as yet.
The postal revenue for the year end.
ing June 30,h. 1864. was 81 .243. $685.
378. and the expenditures to 81 1864.
477.89o. THESE figures are evidently
a mistake. being more than twenty times
too grea,.-Eo. IsD.]
Nevada admitted into tho Union un-
der the general Law of Congress. Some
Of the oiher territories retarded in de-
yelopment by Indian hosiilities.
The report of sales of public lands
satisfactory. I'VE are afraid TO give the