Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-12-15
WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

publican, on record, was DELIVERED. We give
the telegraphic synopsis of that document
THE ExohDrUN.
The Message opens with reference to the good
ness of an all-wise, mercifal Providence in aba
ting the pestilence which left its caiamitous ira
ces upon portions OF the country Fearei ordefj
tranquility and civil authority exist throughout
the land civil authority has superseded the &C.
ercion of arms The people o. all the states a[e :,
voluntarily maintaining the Government IN leiI
activity and complete operation. he enforce
ment of the laws is no longer obstructed any
where by combinations too powerful 10 De sup
pressed by the ordinary course OF Judiclal pro-
ceeaings. The anmosities engcndeied py war
are rapidly yielding TO the benhcent influences
OF free Institutions The entire restoration OF
fraternal feeling must be the earnest N!9h OF eV-
cry patriotic heart
REcoysTnucrIoS, OR RESTORATION
Previous to the assembling OF the present Con-
gr6ss the Executive had accomplished nearly a!i
within the scope Of his authority to restore me
insurrectonary States 20 their relations with the
General Government. The complete restoration
only required the admission 20 Congress OF loyal
Senators and Representatives from the lately re-
bellious States This rested wholly with Con-
gress. Congress. however, hesitated until the
close Of an eight-months session. An exception
a. ease was made providing for the admission OF
sentatlNeS from 1ElUtSStc ne L IICa4is@itL
deems it a subject Of profound regret that Con-
gress failed to admit loyal Senator'S and Repre-
sentatves from other States whose inhabitants,
like those of Tennessee, had rcbelled. He pro-
ceeds to recapitulate former arguments that the
rebellious States having always been in the
Union, and subject to taxation could not under
The Constitution, be deprived OF representation
without their consent. His convictions, hereto
fore expressed on this subject, have undergone
change, but, the contrary, have been
confirmed by time and reflection. The Consti-
tuion makes il the duty of the President 10 rec
omtncnd to the consideration OF Congress such
measures as he deems eXpedient. - know of no
measure more imperatiyey demanded by every
consideration Of national interest, sound policy,
and equal justice, than the admission Of loyal
members from the now unrepre5ented States
This would consummate restoration and effect
the most sllutary influence in the rc-cstablish-
ment of peace, harmony and fratcrnal feeling,
tend greatly to renew the confidence Of the Amer
lean people in the yigor and stability Of their in
stitutions, bind us more closely together as
nation and enable to show to the world that
Inherent and recuperative power OLA government
founded upon the will Of the people, and eatab-
lished up0n principles Of liberty Justice ana in
telligencc. Our increased strength and enhGuced
prosperity would demonstrate the tallacy OF the
arguments against free Institutions drawn from
our recent national disorders by the enemies OF
Republican Government The admission Of loyal
members from the now neglected States, by al
LAYING doubt and apprehension, would turn cap
into the channels of trade and industry, IN
ducc immigration, lead to increased production
OF the great staples which have added largely to
the wealth Of the Nation and the commerce Of the
world New fields of enterprise would be open
eI war devastations would be soon repaired,
and alltraces ofour domestic differences etlaeed.
NATIONAL FRANCES.
o. +l,a pnror4 of tho Sncrotar,- Z Il,
Treasury the President re-afirms the general
views of his last annual Message concerning the
currency the proper adjustment of the revenue
systeu-interual and external urges the carry
ing into every department Of the Government a
rigid accountability through retrenehmcnt, by
wise economy. The oppressive burdens Of tax
alton can he lcrseucd by notifications Of the
rcteuue laws consistent with the public faith and
the legitimate wants Of the Government. The
National finances in o more satisfactory CON
ditiou that the most sanguine could have aniici-
nated. During the last year Of the war the pub,
lie debt increased $942,000, 900. During thA
fourteen months ending with October last. the
debt WAS reduced over S296, GOO, 600. For the
year ending with June last, the receipts OF the
Treasury weres5JS. 600 600 expenditures, S3lG-
600 coo In view of these facts, and the grow
ing wealth of the country, the taxes may be ma
teraly reduced, and the debt eNtinguishcd with
in quarter of a century.
THE ARNY-EREEcH LoADERs
summary of the report of the Secretary Of
War is given. The army is to be furnished with
nreech-loading small arms Sufficient ma
teral for any emergency has been retained.-
Large armies can be organized from disbanded
volunteers, who are always ready to respond to
the National call. The total estimate for mill
tary appropriations is S2o,o0o.o0o.
THE xAyy-Irs EFFICIENCY.
The President says the Secretary of the Navy
reports naval force of 270 vessels. carrying p
35l guns and 10000 men | ID vessels are IN
actual service. The Executive recommends the
provision Of Il suitable naval station where we
can keep our iron-clad vessels for any emergency.
The Navy expenditures with June last were 49,
100000.
TIE NAIL SERVICE.
The Postmaster General presents satisfactory
report. The condition Of that revenue for the
year ending June. was rs follows Receipts, ~ L.
$50 ,0o0 expenditures, Sl5,30o,0 The def
cheney was caused by the extension of South
ern service. The Postal Convention with Eng
land has been agreed upon \ reduction of in
ernational postage to one-half the existing rates,
and a reduction Of postage with all other coun-
tries to and from which correspondence is trans
mttei in British mails or inclosed mails, through
the United Kingdom, is to be made.
INTERIOR pEPARTMENT--LANDs--RA
sIoYERs
The Secretary of the Interior reports the dis
position during the fiscal year, of G29 600 acres
Of land, of which about zoe, 900 acres enters
under the Homestead Act. lie commends the
homestead policy and urges stringent provisions
10 secure the faithful application of railroad
land grants to the purposes designed by Congress
with forfeiture oflands for violation ofcondiiions.
The Pacific Railroad is being prosecuted with
unexampled ygor. He confidently anticipates
its completion before the expiration of the time
fixed by Congress. The entire number of pen
sioners is l2I,7o0-a striking and melancholy
proof of the sacrifices made TO maintain the In
,egritv of the Union tits estimated So, 600. 900
will be required for pensions.
MExlcAS AFFAIRS.
The message rehearses the particulars, so far
as known, Of the French agreement to with
draw its troops from Mexico in three detach-
meuts, after which France was to assume an at
titude of non-intervention in regard to Mexico,
as held by the Government Of the United States.
These proceedings were expected to pvodNce
crisis Of great political in Mexico. There
fore, on the gih OF November, Minister Campbell
was sent 10 assume his proper functions
that Government. Ii was also thought expe-