Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-06

to labor and to claim the just return of their
labor. Now that the monopoly of slave labor
has been removed from the States nearest the
Gulf Of Mexico, the, influx of free labor will
people those regions with numerous and en-
terprising population which will vie with any In
1.-The Union in compsctness, inventive genius,
wealth and industry The constitutional free.
dom Of commerce between the States is referred
to, and the right of any State to tax the transit
between States denied. 1t constitutes one of
the worst forms OF monopoly and the evil is
increased if coupled with denial ofthe choice
sof the route Every such obstacle ought to be
2sternly guarded against by appropriate legisla-
tion within the limits OF the Constitution.
These remarks, it will be supposed have bear.
ing on such railroads as are burdened with a
consolidation tax, passing from one State to
another.
The report of the Secretary of the Interior
presents evidence OF the successful operation of
the homestead act, over one million and half
of acres having been entered the past fiscal year
and occupied by industrious settlers The
business of the Pension Bureau has largely in
creased the number OF pensioners being now
S5,9S6, requiring for their annual pay over $S
OOO,OOO He says a grateful people will not
hesitate to sanction any measures for the relief
Ol (OI lutlt WlftSj WuO La fC dSSlSlGu W
preserve national existence
The report of the Postmaster General pre-
sents an encouraging exhibit, leaving surplus
of receipts over expenditures Progress has
been made in restoring the postal service in the
Southern States The President concurs in
the views of the Postmaster General in opposi-
tion to the policy of granting subsidies to steam
ship lines, &C. The recommendation in the
report OF the Secretary Of the Navy for the en-
largement of the navy yard and different To-
cation and more ample grounds for the Navel
Academy, is favored He also refers to the re-
port OF the Secretary OF War, which states that
the volunteer force has already been reduced
by the discharge OF oyeG 500; 600 troops. 1t is
proposed 1o reduce the regular army to $4,000
men, so organized that the rauks may be filed
up to 81, 900 men whenever required.
The report OF the Secretary Of the Treasury
is commended, aud it IS urged that it IS our
first duty 10 prepare in earnest for the ever
increasing evils Of az rredeen1ajjo currenty.'
and by conducting business as nearly as pnssi
ble on a system Of cash paymeurS or >hrrt
credits, the people will be prepared to return
to the standard OF GOLD and silver. The duty is
heartily reco gnized Of minishing the amount
OF paper money now III circulation. Tie De-
par;ment Of Agriculture says the President is
accomplishing much
The Preside nt rcxt turns to the gorcigo rela
tions of the country. Hc refers to the nations
with which we are ia friendly alliance, ana
then reviews the conduct of Great BritaiD, and
the attempt of the British minister to Justify
the action Of bis government towards this
country.
While be feels bound 10 declare bis opiuion
before Congrcs and the world that that justiie a.
ton cannot be sustained by the tribunal of
nations, yet he does not advise to auy
present attempt at redress BY acts Of legislation
In relation to the invasion of some parts Of
America, in the interests Of monarchy, the
President says ''he relies upon the wisdom
and justice Of the European powers to respect
the system Of non-interterence, which has SO
long been sanctioned by time, and which ty its
good results has approved itself to both CONT
nents. y eve should regard it great calami-
ty should any Europeans power challenge the
American people to tie defence Of Republican
ism against foreign interference. Tbe cores
pondence with France and England will, at
proper time ne laid before Congress-.
The message closes with an eulogy upon
the greatness OF our country and upon tie
republican model Of government as exhitited
in rinStlurions, ana so!enn!y inv0kes every
citizen Of our favored land to aid in pefpetua-
ting our own Tree constitution. Sun.
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