The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-07

The meagreness of the abstract given US by
telegraph yesterday Of President Grants message
to Congress, induces us to lay before our readers,
In full, those po tons OF the document which pos
sess MOST interest for them.
THE SOUTHERN STATES.
The message opens with the usual reference to
the ueace and prosperity Of the land. The Presl-
dent adds: In our midst, comparative harmony
has been restored. 1t Is TO be regretted, now
ever that free exercise Of the elective lranchse
has, by violence and intimidation, oeen aenlea tsa
to citizens In exceptional cases, In several OF tne
States lately in rebellion and the verdict OF the
people has thereby been reversed" After anu
ding to the approaching completion OF reconstruc-
ton, the President passes 10 the suoIect ol Aefi'
can
PROTECTION TO TIE GERMANS
He says: Seon after the existing war broke OUT
In Europe the protection 0f the United States
Ministeri In Paris was invoked In favor OF Nortn
Germans domlcled in French territory. lnstruc-
tions were issued to grant the protection. This
has been followed by an extension or American
protection to citizens OF Saxony, aesse, SAKE
Coburg. Gotha, Columbia, Portugal, Uruguay. tne
dominican Republic, Ecuador. Chill, Paraguay
and Venezuela, In Psris. The charge was an one
r,rus one requiring constant and severe labor, as
we'll as the exercise OF patience, prudence anu
good Judgment. 1t has been performed 10 the en-
tire satisfaction Of this government, and, as am
officially informed, equally 20 TO the satisfaction
Of The government OF North Germany.
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
AS soon as learned that q republic had been
proclaimed at Paris, and that the people OF France
had acG.lesced In the change, the minister OF the
United States was directed, by telegraph, TO re-
cognlze IT, and to tender my congratulations,
and those OF the people OF the United States. The
re.establlshment In France Of system Of govern.
ment disconnected with the dynastlc traditions OF
Europe appeared to be proper subject Ior tne
felicltations Of Americans. Should Inc present
Struggle result In attaching the hearts OF the
French to our simp.e form OF representative gov
ernmentit Will ne subject Of still further salts
faction to our people. While we make no enore 70
other countries, and W lille we adhere to our ira
ditiona neutrality in civil contests elsewhere we
cannot be Indifferent to the spread OF American
political ideas In q great and highly civilized
country like France
AMERICAN INTERVENTION IN THE WAR.
We were asked by the new government to use
cur good offices, Jointly with those OF european
covers. In the interests OF peace. Answer was
made that the established policy and the true In
tercsts OF the United States forbade them to in
terfere In European questions jointly with Euro.
pean powers. ascertal lni9Tmahy ana uh-
ofYicial,y, that the Government OF North Germany
was NOT then disposed to listen to such represen-
tations from any powers, and though earnestly
wishing to see the blessings OF peace restored TO
beliigerents, with all Of whom the United States
of this government, to take step which could
only result In injury to our true lnerests, WIN
out advantaging the object for which our inter-
ventlon was invoked Shoaid me time come
the return OF peace single hour, that action VIII
oe heartily taken.
THE SAN DOMINGO PURCHASE.
After touching upon the subjects OF the war in
Cuba and the claims against Spain, the President
nut In strong plea for the annexation OF San
domingo. He says: During the last session OF
Congress treaty for the annexation or the Re.
public OF San Domingo 70 the united states ie,led
ate. was thoroughly convinced then tnat the
best interest OF this country; commercially and
materially, demanded its ratification. Time has
onIy confirmed me In this view. now flrmly be.
lleVe that the moment 1t Is known that the United
States have entirely abandoned the proj ct OF ac-
DOMINGO, free port will be negotiated for by Eu-
ropean nations in the Bay OF Samana. A
large commercial city will spring up, to which
we will be tributary without receiving CORES.
pondlng benefits, and then Will be seen the Jolly
OF our rejecting so great o prize. The govern.
menr OF San Domingo has voluntarily sought this
annexation. 1t Is weak power, numbering pro-
baby less than one hundred and twenty thou
sand souls and yet possessing one OF the richest
territories under the sun, capable OF supporting
population OF ten millions OF people In luxury. The
people Of San Domingo are not capable OF main.
talning themselves In their present condition, and
the protection OF our free institutions and laws,
our propress and civilization. Shall we refuse
them9 The acquisition OF San Domingo Is desl-
rable, because OF Its geographical position. IL
commands the entrance to the Caribbean Sea
AMI lsthmus transit OF commerce. 1t possesses
the richest soil, best and most capacous harborS,
most salubrlouS climate, and valuable products or
the forest, mine and soil OF any Of the West India
Islands. It's possession by Us Will, In few years.
build up n coastwise commerce OF immense mag
nitude, which will go far towards restoring to us
our lost merchant marine. The acquisition or San
Domingo Is an adherence 70 sae Monroe aocGcine.
Ing our Inst claim to O controlling influence over
the great commercial traffic soon TO now from
West 10 East, By way OF the 1stEmus OF Darleni
1t is to build up our merchant marine II Is to fur
nIsh new markets for the products Of our farms,
shops and manufactures; 1t Is to make slavery
insupporable In Cuba and Porto Rico at once,
and ultimately so In Brazil; IL s to settle the
unhappy condel Gl "a ~ Ia nravge eu bonea
means OF paying our honest debts, without
overtaxipg the people; 1t Is to furnish our
citizens with the necessaries OF every day life, at
cheaper rates than ever oeiore, anu IL Is, n ane,
intelligence industry and enterprise OF The citl-
zens Of the United States entities this Country to
assume among nations n view OF che impor-
Of this Gr apse e%s as To-
The best means of acquiring San Domingo. Ny
suggestion Is that by joint resolution OF the two
houses Of Congress, the Executive be authorized
to appoint commission to negotiate treaty
ousItIon Of that island, and that an appropria-
sion be made TO defray the expenses OF such COM
mission.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
regret to say that no conclusion has been
reached for the adjustment OF the claims agalnst
Grea' Britain, growing out OF the course adopssd
by that government during the rebellion. the
Cabinet OF London, so far as Its views have been
eypressed. does not appear TO be willing to con-
cede that her Majesty's Government was guilty
of any negligence, or did or permitted any act
during the war By which te gnsed e sa.es naara mas
bic convictions are decidedly the reverse.
], therefore, recommend Congress 70 au-
thorze the appointment OF a commission
to take proofs Of amounts and the owner
ship Of these several SamS On 11sGe 10 inc
and that authority be given for the settlement OF
these claims, by the United States, so that the
government shall have the ownership OF tne PR.
yate claims, as well as the responsible control OF
all the demands against Great Britain. Itcannot
he necessary to add that whenever her Majesty's
Government shall entertain desire for full and
friendly adjustment Of these claims, the United
States will enter upon their consideration with
an earnest desire for conclusion consistent with
the honor and dignity OF both nations.
THE FISHERIES QUESTION.
The course pursued by the Canadian authorities
toward the fishermen OF the United States during
the past season, has not been marked by friendly
feeling Should the authorItles OF Canada at
tempt to enforce 1t, (the Objectionable statutel t
win become my duty to take such steps as may
be necessary to protect the rights OF the cltlzsns
OF the United States. 1t has been claimed Dy her
Maiestyis officers that the fishing vessels OF the
United States have no right to enter the open
norris of the British possessions In North America,
eeycent for the purpose OF shelter and repairing