The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1866-12-06

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ken not only to add to the efficiency
of these barriers against destructive
foundations, but for the removal OF all
distractions to the free and safe navi.
gation Of that great channel Of trade
and commerce.
The District Of Columbia, undor ex-
listing laws Is not entitled to that rep
resentation in the national councils
which, from our earliest history, has
been uniformly accorded 10 each Ter
ritory established from time to time
within our limits. II maintains pecu-
liar relations 10 Congress, to whom.the
Constitution has granted the power Of
Exercising exclusive legislation oyer
the seat of government Our fellow
citizens residing in the District. whose'
interests are thus confided to the spec
ial guardianship of Congress, exceed
in number the population Of several of
Our territories, and no just reason is
perceived why q delegate Of their
choice should not be admitted to q.
seat in the House of Representatives.
No mode seems so appropriate and ef-
fectual of enabling them to make,
known their peculiar condition andl
wants, and of securing the local legis-.
lation adapted to them. I therefore.
recommend the passage of a law au-
thorizing the electors Of the District of
Columbia to choose q delegate, to be
allowed the same rights and privileges
as adelegate representing a Territory,
The increasing enterprise and rapid
progress of improvement in the Dis.
trict are highly gratifying, and / trust
that the efforta Of the municipal au-
thorities To- promote the prosperity of
the national metropolis will receive tho
efficient and generous cooperation of
Congress.
The report Of the Commissioners aFAgricultufp
reviews the operations Of hts Department during,
the past year, and asks the aid Of Congress In its
efforts to encourage those States winch, scourged
i zaton OF domestic industry
1t is a subject of congratulation that no foreign
combination against our domestic peace and safety,
or our legitimate inhnence among the nations have
been formed or attempted. While sentiments OF
reconciliation, loyalty and patriotism have increased
at homie, more just considerat on of our national,
eign nations.
The entire success Of the Atlantic Telegraph be-
tween the seaeoast Of Ireland and the Province OF
Newfoundland, is an achievement whieh has been
usIly celebrated in beth. hfmisphsIes the open
ng ofan era in the progress Of cvlhEation There
a even greater results follow, the enterprise for
connecting the two continents through the Pacific
Orean by the projected line of telegraph between
Kamschatka and the Russian possessions Of
America
The resolutions of Congress protesting against
pQrdons by foreign Governments OF persons con-
Vcted ofintamous. ottenses, on condition femgra-
tion 10 our country, has been communicated to the
States wlthwhich we maintain intercourse; and the
practice, so, Justly complained of on our part, has
not been. renewed fs.A lsf
The congntulaaoAs Of Congress- to the Emperor
Il Russia upon his escape from attempted assassin-
llighened ruler, and received by him with express
sons of grateful appreciation.
l. The Executive, warned of an attempt by Spanish
American adyenturers 10 induce the emigration OF
freedmen Of the United States to foreign country,
protested against the project as one which ,if con-
summated, would reduce them to q bondage even
more oppressive than that from which they havo
just been relieved. Assurance has been received
from the Government of the State IN which the plaiS
was matured, that the proceeding will meet neither
its encouragement nor approval. It is a question
worthy Of yoif consideration, whether our Jaws up
on this subject are adequate to the prevention or
punishment Of crime thus meditaed.
In the month of April last as Congress Is aware,
friendly arrangement was made between the En-
peror OF France and the President OF the United
States for the withdrawal from Mexiao of the French
expedNonary military forces. This withdrawal
was to be effected in three detachments the first OF
which, 1t was understood, would leave Mexico in No
vember, now past, the second in March next and
the third and last in November, 1867. Immediately
upon the completion Of the evacuation, the French
Government was to assume the same attitude ot
lnon.interventon, in regard to Mexico, as SHIELD by,
the Government Of the United States. Repeated
assuranc have been given by the Emperor, since,
that agreement, that he would complete the prom.
ised evacuation within the period mentioned, or
sooner. t.t
TWAS reasonably expected that the proceedings
thus contemplated would produce a crisis Of great
political interest in the Republic OF Mexico The
newly appointed Minister to Mexico, Mr.. CampbelA
was therefore sent forward, on the 9th ofNovember
hast, to assume his proper fanetiops as Mipstar.
Plenipotenhary OF the United States to that Repub-
lie. 1t was also thought expedent that he should
be attended In the vicinity of Mexico by the Leu-
tenant General of the Army Of the United Sates,
with the view OF obtaining such Information rs might
be important to determine the course to be pursued
i by the United States in re-establshing and main
tanning necessary and roper intercourse With the
KtePnblic OF Mexico Deeply interested IN the cause
on our part to exercise whatever influence we pos-
sessed for the restoration and permanent establish,
ment in that country Of q domestl and republican.
form Ofgovernmept.
Such was the condition Of affairs in regard to.
Mexico, when, on the 22d OF November last, oticah
information was received from Paris that the EN-
| peror OF France had some time before decided not
to withdrawa detachment ofhs forces In the month
Of November past, according to- engagement but
that this decision was made with the purpose of
withdrawing tie whole Of those forces in the ensuing
spring, Ofthis deterniinato however, the United
States had not re eved any notice or lntmatIon (
and as soon as the information was received BY the
Government, care taken to make known its dis.
sent 10 the Emperor of France. ~
| lcannot forgo the hope that France win re-con->
slder the subject and adopt some resolutions IN re-
gard to the evacuation Of Mexico which will conform,
as nearly as practicable with the existing engage;
ment, and thus meet the expectations OF the United
States. The papers relating to the subject will be.
laid before you. 1t is believed that with the evacua
ton Of Mexico by the expeditionary forces no SUBJ
ltfferpnpaa DetWeen Franco
United States would remain. The expressions Of the,
| Emperorsand people Of France warrant hope that
the ItradItionary friendship between the two coun-
tries might in that case be renewed and perInanet
\ restored.
Acclaim of citizen of the United States for ndem-.
nifty for spoations committed on the high seas by
the French authorities, In the exercise OF belge~
rant power against Mexico, has been met by the
Government Of France with proposition to defer set
tement iii mutual convention for the adjustment
OF al claims Of citizens and subjects OF both couns
tries, arising out Of the recent wars on this conti-
nent shall be agreed upon by the two countries.
The suggestion is not deemed unreasonable, but it
beohgsto Congress TO- direct the manner IN which
claims for Indemnity BY foreigners, as well as By
citizens OF the United States. arising out OF the late
| civil war, shall be adjudeated and determined Z .
have no dodbt that the subject fall such claims will
engage your attention at o convenient and proper
| It's matter or regret that no considerable nd.
vance has been made toward an adjustment the
differences between the United States and Great
I Britain, aris ng Out Of the depredations upon our
national commerce, and other trespas ses committed
during ourcivil war BY British subjects, in violation
ofnternato onal law and treaty Obligations. The de>
lay, however, may be believed to have resulted IN
small degree from the domestic, situation0f Great
Britain. An entire change Of mnistrA 4 occurred In
that country during the last session OF Parliament.
The attention OF the new ministry was called 20 the
subject al an early day. and thereis some reason 10
expect that it will now be considered IN becoming
| and friendly spirit. The importance Of an early
disposition Of the question cannot be exaggerated
Whatever might be the wishes Of the two Governs
ments, II IS manifest that good will and rendshtn
between the two countries cannot be established un.
ills reciprocity in the practice Of good faith and