Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-12-18
A liberal consular convention, which

A liberal consular convention, Wnlcn
has been negotiated with Belgium, viii be
submitted SO the Senate.
Y The very important treaties which were
negotiated between the United States and
North Germany and Bavaria, for the reg
ulation of the rights of naturalized citi-
zens, have been duly ratified and ex-.
changed and similar treaties have been
entered into with the kingdom of Belgium
and Wurtemburg, and with the grand
ducbies of Baden and Hesse DaTmstadt
and hope soon to be able to submit an
equally satisfactory convention OF the
same character, now In the course OF
negotiation with the respective govern
ments of Spain, Italy and the Ottoman
empire.
Tne examination of the claims aginst the United
States by the Hudson Bay Company and the Pu-
gets Sound Agricultural Company, on account
of certsin possessory rights in the State OF Ore
gon and TerftoFy OF ;asgeS t by
treaty between the United States and Great BIZ
tain of June IS, 1916, has been diligently prose
cuted. under the direction of the joint interna,
tional commission to which they were submitted
for adjudication by the treafy between the TWO
governments of July /, 1868. and will, 1t is ex-
pected be concluded at an early day.
No practical regulation OF the controversy rela-
tive to the colonial trade and fisheries can pc &C
cornplished by treaty between the United STATES
and Great Britain until Congress shall nave e4-
pressed their Judgment concerning the principles
involved. $1,000. A.
Three other questions, however, between Inc
United States and Great Britain remain open 1or
adjustment These are, the mutual rights OF nat
nraIized citizens: the boundary question, involy-
ing the title to the island OF san D uan on racine
coast: and mutual claims arising since the year
1853 Of the citizens and SUBJECTS OF tne Two coun,
tries. for injuries and depredations committed
under the authority OF their respective govern
ments. Negotiations upon these suoJects are
nendipp and am OF without hope OF being able
to Law Before the Senate, for It's consideration,
during the present session, protocol, calculated
to bring to an end these justly exciting and long
We are not advised of the action of the Chinese
Government upon the liberal and ausplclous
treaty which was recently celebrated with us
plenipotentiaries at this capital. E5St
Japan remains the theatre of civil war, marked
by religious incidents and political seVerlues pc
culiar to that long isolated empire. Inc executive
has hitherto maintained strict neutralty among
the belligerents, and acknowledges, with pleas
ure that it has been frankly and fully sustained
in that course by the enlightened concurrence and
cooperation Of the other treaty powers naTm ery
Germany, and Italy.
Spain having recently undergone revolution,
marked by extraordinary unanim1ty and preser-
walton of order. the provisional government es-
tablished at Madrid has been recognized. Ine
friendly intercourse which has SO long happily
existed between the two countries remains I'M
changed.
Irenew the recommendation contained in my
communication to Congress dated the 18TH OF
July last, copy of which accompanies this mes
sage, that the Judgment of the people should be
taken on the propriety of so amending the federal
constitution that it shall provide:
]. For an election of President and Vice Presi-
dent by direct vote of the people, instead OF
through the agency of electors. and making them
ineligible for reelection to second term.
2. For distinct designation of the person who
event of vacancy in that Office by the death, reslg
nation, or removal of both the President and Vice
President
g. For the election of Senators of the United
States directly by the people of the several States,
instead of by legislatures.
4. For the limitation to period of years Of the
terms of Federal judges.
Profoundly impressed with the propriety of
making these important notifications in the Con-
stitution, respectfully submit them for the ear
ly and mature consideration of Congress. We
should, far possible, remove all pretexts for
violations of the organic law, by remedying such
imperfections as time and experience may deyel-
op,1eyer remembering that hat, the Constitution,
plicit and authentic act of the whole people, is
sacredly obligatory upon all. "a 3.
In the performance of duty imposed upon me
by the Constitution, / have thus communicated to
Congress information of the state of the Union,
and recommended for their consideration such
pedient. If carried into effect, they will hasten
the accomplishment of the great and beDefcent
purposes for which the Constitution was or
dained, and which, 1t comp rehensively states,
tice insure domestic tranquility, provide for the
common defense, promote the general welfare,
and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves
and our posterity IN Congress are vested all
Legislative powers, and upon them devolves the
responsibility, well for framing unwise and ex.
cessive laws, for negecting to devise and adopt
measures absolutely demanded by the wants of
the country. Let us earnestly hope that, before
the expiration of our respective terms of service,
now rapidly drawing to a close. an All-Wise
Providence will so guide our counsels as to
strengthen and preserve the Federal Union, in
spire reverence for the Constitution restore pros
perity and happiness to our whole people, and
promote on earth peace and good will toward
men. ANDREW JOHNSON
WASHINGTON. Dec. 9, 1868.