Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1868-12-17

lnalS negotiated ana fatlileu here during
the last session of Congress, have been ac-
cepted and confirmed by the Italian Gov
eminent \ liberal Consular Convention,
which has been negotiated with Belgium,
will be submitted To The Senate.
STANDARDIZATION TREATIES.
I Tie very important treaties which were
negotiated between the United States ard
North Germany and Bavaria for the regu-
laiion of the rights OF naturalized citizens,
have been duly ratified and exchanged;
and similar treaties have been entered into
with the Kingdom of Belgium and Wur>
temburg. and with the Grand Duches of
Baden and fIcsse Darmstadt. hope soon
10 be able 10 submit equally satisfactory
conventions OF the same character, now in
the course eff negotiation, with the re-
spectiye governments of Spain, Italy and
the Ottoman Empire.
RELATIONS WITH GREAT BxrrAIS.
The examination sf claims against the
United States, by the Hudson. Bay Com
pany, and the Puycs's Sound Agricultural
Company, on account of certain possessory
rights in the Stale Of Oregon and Territory
of Washington. alleged by those compa-
MES in virtue Of provisions of the treaty
between the United States and Great
Britain, of June 18th, 1916, has been dill
ligently prosecuted under the direction of
the joint international Commission, to
which they were submitted for adiudica>
lion by freely between the two govern
ments of July LIST, 1853; and it is expected
will 10 concluded at AN early day. No
particular relation concerning Colonial
trade and the fisheries can be accOm>
plished by treaty between the United
States and Great Britain. until Congress
shall have expressed their judgment con,
corning the principles involved.
Three other questions, however. be-
tween the United States and Great Britain
remain open Tor adjustment. These are
the mutual rights of naiuralized citizens; |
The boundary question, involving the title |
to the island OF San Juan, on the Pacific |
coast; and the mutual claims, arising since
the year 1858. of the citizens and subjscts |
of the two countries, for injuries and dep> |
relations committed under the authority |
OF their respective governments. Nego
;iaiions upon this subject are pending,
and am not without hope OF hcing able |
10 lay before the Senate, for its considera
ton during the present session, protocols
calculated TO bring 10 an end these justly
exciting and long existing controversies.
CHINA AND JAPAN.
We are not advised of the action OF the
Chinese Government upon the liberal and
suspicious treaty, reccntly celebrated
with lis plenipOtentiaries at this capital.
Japan remsins the theatre or a civil war,
marked BY religious incidents and poliiI-
cal services peculiar 10 that long belated
empire. The executive has hitherto main
tanned strict neutrality among the belligrr>
eRis, and acknowledges with pleasure that
he has been frankly and fully sustained
in that course By the enlightened concur
renee and co operation Of The other treaty
rowers. namely, Great Britain, France, the
North Germany and Italy.
SPAIN.
Spain having recently undergone rcvo>
luton. marked by extraordinary nnanimi-
~ and preservation of order. the Provis-
ional Government established at Madrid
has been recognized. and the friendly in
Iercourse which has so long happily ex>
isted between the two countries remains
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.
| renew the recommendation made in
my communication 20 Congress ON the 4ti
day Of July last: accompanying this mes
sage was Q suggestion l., the people in
reference TO the pronriefv. of 80 amending
Sic Federal Constitution that il shall pro
vide. First. Fen 81 election Of President
and Vice President BY n direct vote of the
people, Instead of through the agency or
Electors and making them Ineligible for
fe>electiOn. Second. Fer distinct des>
gnaiion of the person who shall discharge
the dulles OF the President in til event of
: vacancy in that Office by the death, RESI-
L IL. Al.
and Vice President. Third. For the
election of Senators of the United States
directly by the people ofihe several States
Instead Of by The Legislatures. Fourth.
Fer the linl;iaii,n 10 period Of years Of
lie terms of Federal judges. Profoundly
impressed with the propriety of making
these important notifications in the Cons
respectfully submit them for
The early and mature consideration Of
Congress. We should as far as possible
remove al pretext for violations of the or
ganic Law by romedying such imperiec-
lions as time and experience may develop,
ever remembering that the Constitution.
'. hich at any time exists until changed by
an explicit and authentic act OF the whole
people, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
HAS DONE Ills DUTY.
III tIc ESllOIElGItG Vi July
upon me by the Constitution. | have thus
10 Consress information OF
tic state Of the Union, and recommended
for Their consideration such measures as
have seemed to me necessary and expe>
dient. If carried into effect they will
hasten the accomplishment of The great
and benefcent purposes for which the
constitution was ordained. and which it
comprehensive.y states were: ITO form
a more perfect union. establish justice, in
sure domestic tranquility, provide for the
common defence, promote the general
welfare, and secure the blessing Of liberty /
TO Ourselves md our posterity."
DUTY OF CONGRESS
In Congress is vested all legislative
power, aud upon them devolves the the re-
sponsibility as well for framing unwise and
excessive laws, as negleciing to devise and
adopt measures absolutely demanded by |
the wants Of the country. Let US earnest>
ly hope that before the expiration of our
respective terms OF service, row rapidly |
drawing 10 a close, an all-wisc Providence |
will SO guide our c0unsels as TO strengthen |
and preserve the Federal Union, inspire .
reverence for the Constitution, restore
prosperity and happiness to cur whole
people, apd promote on earth peace and
good will toward men.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
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