The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-12

AS a subject upon which depends an i'm
mense amount of the production and COM
mcrce of the country, recommend con-
gress to make such legislation as may be
necessary for the preservation of the levees
of the Mississippi river. 1t is matter of
general importance that early steps should
be taken, not only to add to the efficiency
OF these barriers against destructive inun-
: dations, but for the removal Of all obstruc-
tons to the free and safe navigation of
that great channel of trade and commerce.
The District of Columbia, under existing
laws. is not entitled to that representation
in the national council which from our
earliest history has been uniformly accord
ed to each territory, established from time
to time, within our limits. 1t maintains
peculiar relations to congress, to whom the
!. constitution has granted the power Of ex--
ercising exclusive legislation over the state
government. Our fellow-citizens residing
in the district, whose interests are thus
confided to the special guardianship of con-
gress, exceed in number the population Of
several OF our territories, and no Just reas-
on IS perceived why delegate Of their
choice sho'd not be admitted to seat in the
house of representatives. No mode seems
so appropriate and effectual of enabling
them to make known their peculiar condi-
ton and wants, and of securing the local
legislation adopted to them. l therefore
recommend the passage Of a law authoriz-
ing the electors Of the District of Columbia
to choose delegate to be allowed the same
rights and privileges rs 4 delegate to be al
lowed the same rights and privileges rs
delegate representing territory. The in
creasing enterprise and rapid progress of
improvement in the district are highly
gratifying, and l trust that the efforts Of
the municipal authorities W - ..-c 80 T. ~
prosperity of the national metropolis will
receive the efficient and generous co-opera-
ton of congress. -lrr .ss.--F
The report of the commissioner of agri-
culture reviews the operations of his de-
partment during the past year and asks the
| and OF congress in its efforts to encourage
those states which, scourged by war, are
now earnestly engaged in the reorganiza-
ton of domestic industry.
1t is subject of congratulation that no
foreign combinations against our domestic
peace and safety, or our legitimate influ-
ence among the nations, have been formed
or attempted. While sentiments of recon-
ciliation, loyalty and patriotism have in
creased at home, a more just considera-
ton OF our national character and rights
A', oSSH 'u"i'ilCStSu ny lOIclHu ItittiOuS.
The entire success Of the Atlantic tele-
graph between the coast of Ireland and
the. province of Newfoundland is an
achievement which has been Justly cele-
brated in both hemispheres as the opening
OF an era in the progress of civilization.
There is reason to expect that equal success
will attend, and even greater results follow,
the enterprise for connecting the two con-
tinents through the Pacific ocean, by the
projected line of telegraph between KANT
chatka and the Russian possession in
America. ..-........ ......T
The resolution of Congress protesting against par
dons by Foreign Governments persons convicted Of
infamous Offences on condition Of smSs'.it .otes with
winch We H maintain intercourse, and the practice
justly the subject Of complaint on our part has not
The congratulations of Congress to the Emperor of
Russia upon his escape from attempted assassination
have been presented to that humane and enlightened
ruler and received by him with expressions Of CRATE
The Executive, warned of an attempt by Spanish.
American aiventurers to induce the emigration of
freedmen of the United States foreign country,
protested against the project which, if consul
mated, would reduce them to q bondage op-
pressive than that from which they have been just
lieved. Assurances has been received from the gOv
ernmsnt Of the state in which the plan was matnred
that the proceeding will meet neither its encourage
ment nor approval; 1t is question worthy of your
consideration whether laws upon this subject
adequate to the prevention or punishment Of the
crime thus medtated
In the month of April last as Congress is aware,
friendly arrangement was made between the Emperor
Of the French and the Pres dent Of the United States:
| tionary military forces The withdrawal to be
made in three detachmens, the first of which, it
| understood would leave Mexico in November now
past the second in March next and the third and
Ne s the Frsns hS
sumo the attitude of nonintervention in regard
to Mexico as 10 held by the Government of the United
States. Repeated have been given by the
IN nj mt ant hat hn
pete the promised evacuation within the period
toned, or sooner 1t was reasonably expected that
the proceeding thus contemplated would produce q
crisis Of great political interest in the Republic Of
| Mexico The newiy-appointed minister of the United
9th day Of November last to assume his proper func-
tons minister plenpotentiary of the United States
to that republic 1t was also thought expeent that
he should be attended in the vicinity of Mexico by the
lieutenant general of the army of the United States,
with view Of obtaining such information might be
important to determine the to be pursued by
the United States in re-establshing and maintaine
necessary and proper intercourse with the republic of
humanity, it seemed obvious duty on our part to
exercise whatever influence possessed for the
toration ana permanent establishment in that country
OF domestic ana republican form of government
Such the condition affairs in regard to Mexico
when, the 23d of November last official informa-
tion received from Paris that the Emperor of Mex
leo had some time before decided not to withdraw
detachment of his forces in the month of November
past according to engagement but that this decision
was made with the purpose of withdrawing the whole
Of those forces in the ensuing spring OF this deerm-
nation, however, tho United States has not received
any notice or intimation and ns the informa-
tion received by the government, taken
to make known its dissent to the Emperor Of France.
cannot fOrego the hope that France will reconsider
the subject adopt resolution in regard the
evacuation of Mexico which will conform nearly
practicable with the existing engagements and thus
the just expectations of the United States The
papers relating to the subject will be laid before you
II is believed that with the evacuation Of Mexico by
the expedtionary forces subject for serious differ
enccs between France and the United States would
| main. The expressions of the Emperor and people OF
France warrant hope that the Evolutionary lend
ship between the countries might in that be
renewed and permanently restored. claim of citi-
of the United States for indemnity for spoiations
committed on the high seas by the French authorities,
In the exercise Of belgerent against Mexico,
bas been met by the government of France with
proposition defer settlement until mutual conven
ton the adjustment of all claims of citizens and
subjects of both countries arising out Of the recent
wars on this continent shall be agreed upon by the
sonable but belongs to Congress 10 direct the man
in which claims for indemnity by foreigners, as
well by citizens of the United States, arising out OF
the late civil shall be aducated and determined
have doubt that the subject Of all such claims
will engross your attention at convenient and proper
time. . ....,.. -. ....,.
It matter Of regret that no considerable advance
has been made towards adjustment of the dieren-
between the United States and Great Britain aris.
ing of the depredatons national commerce,
and other trespasses committed during our civil war
by British Subjects in violation of international law
and treaty obligations. The delay, however, may be
believed have resulted in small degree from the
domestic situation OF Great Britain An entire change
of ministry occurred in that country during the last
session OF parliament The attention Of the new min
lister was called to the subject at early day, and
there to expet that il will now be con-
sidered in q becoming and friendly spirit. The in,-
of early disposition Of the question connot
: be exaggerated. Whatever might by the wishes Of
the two governments, it is manifested that goodwill
and friendship betwenn the two countries cannot BE-
established until reciprocity in the practice of good
faith and neutrality shall be restored between the 70.
spective nations. 4'
On the 9th of June last in violation Of neutral
ty laws military enterprise against the British
ri North American colonies projected and attempts
ed to be carried within the territory and ufsdc
ton Of the United States. In obedience of the obli
CATION imposed upon the executive by the constittr.
tion to that the laws are faithfully executed all