Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
WASHINGTON, December 4, 1871.

To me Senate and House Of Representatives.
In addressing my third annual message {,
the law-making branch of the Government
II Is gratifying to be able to state that dur
ing the past year success has generally at
tended the effort to execute all the law
found upon the statutebooks. The polio,
has been not to inquire into the wisdom O.
laws already enacted, but to learn their spe
cial intent, and to enforce them accordingly
The past year has, under wise PrOvi
dence, been one OF general prosperity to tht
nation. 1t has, however, been attended
with more than the usual chastisements il
loss OF life and property by storm and fire
These disasters have served to call forth the
best elements of human nature i'm our coun
try, and to develop a friendship for us or
the part of foreign nations, which goes far
toward alleviating the distress occasioned
by the calamties. The benevolent, who
have so generously shared their means with
the victims of these misfortunes, will rear
their reward In the consciousness of having
performed noble act, receiving the CRATE
full thanks of the men, women and children
whose sutferings they have relieved.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The relations of the United States with
foreign powers continue to be friendly. The
year has been an evcntful one in witnessing
two great nations, speaking one language,
and having one lineage, settling by peace.
and liable at any time to bring those nations
into bloody and hostile conflict. An example
has thus been set, which, if successful I'm its
final issue, may be followed by other civil.
lied nations, and be the final means
OF returning to productive indus
Try. millions of men maintained to
settle the disputes Of nations by
the bayonet and broadsword. transmit
herewith copy of the treaty alluded to,
which has been concluded since the adjourn.
ment of Congress with Her Britannia Males
ty, and copy of the protocols on the con
tercnces of the Commissioners by whom it
was negotiated. This treaty provides
methods for adjusting the questions pending
between the two nations. Various questions
are to be adjusted by arbitration. / recon-
mend Congress at an early day to make the
necessary provision for the tribunal at
Geneva, and for the several Commissions on
the part of the United States, called for by
the treaty. His Majesty, the King of Italy,
the President of the Swiss Confederation,
and His Majesty, the Emperor Of Brazil, have
each consented, on the joint request of the
two Powers, to name an arbitrator
for the tribunal at Geneva. / have
caused my thanks to be suitably ex-
pressed for the readiness with which
the joint request has been complied with by
the appointment of gentlemen of eminence
and learning to these important positions.
His Majesty, the Emperor of Germany, has
been pleased to comply with the joint request
OF the two Governments, and has consented
to act as the arbitrator of the disputed water
boundary between the United States and
Great Britain. The contracting parties in
the treaty have undertaken to regard as be-
tween themselves certain principles of pub
lie law for which the United States have con-
tended from the commencement of their his
tory. They have also agreed to bring these
principles to the knowledge of the other
maritime powers, and to invite them to ac-
cede to them. Negotiations are going on as
to the form of the note by which the invita-
tion is to be extended to the Powers. | rec
ommend the legislation necessary on the part
of the United States to bring into operation
the articles of the treaty relating to the fish
cries, and to the other matters touching the
relations of the United States toward the
British North American possessions, to be-
come operative as soon as the proper lcgisla-
tion shall be had on the part of Great Britain
and its possessions. 1t is much to be desired
that this legislation NAV become operative
before the fishermen of the United States be-
gin to make their arrangements for the COM
ing season.
] have addressed q communication, of
which copy is transmitted herewith to the
Governors of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin,
urging upon the governments of those States,
part, to carry into effect the object of the ar
iicle OF the treaty which contemplates the
use of the canals on either side, connected
with the navigation Of the lakes and rivers
forming the boundary, in terms of equity, by
The Inhabitants of both countries. 1t is hoped
hat the Importance of the object, and the
benefits to flow therefrom, will secure the
speedy approval and legislative sanction of
he States concerned.
renew the recommendation for an appro-
Driation for determining the true position of
he 49th parallel of latitude, where it forms
.he boundary between the United States and
he British North American possessions be-
,ween the Lake of the Woods and the sum
nit of the Rocky Mountains. The early ac-
ion of Congress in the recommendation
named would put it in the power of the War
Department to place force in the field dur
ng the next summer
The resumption of diplomatic relations be-
ween France and Germany has enabled me
20 give directions for the withdrawal of the
extended to the Germans in France
)y the diplomatic and consular representa-
ives of the United States in that country. 1t
$ just to add that the delicate duty of this
has been performed by the Minis
Ter and the Consul at Paris and the various
Jonsuls in France, under the supervision of
.he latter, with great kindness as well as
with prudence and tact. Their course has
Government, and has wounded no suscepti-
Dility of the French.
The Government of the Emperor of Ger
many continues to manifest friendly feeling
toward the United States, and desire to har-
nonize with the moderate and Just policy
which this Government maintains in its rela-
lions with Asiatic Powers, as well as with
The South American Republics. have given
assurance that the friendly feelings of that
T1nVprnmpOf a arn f1Illy GbaraH hxyt h.s nj to1
States. The Publications of the consular and
connections with the Austro-
Empire have been exchanged.
have been officially informed of the annex
alton of the States of the Church to the King
dom of Italy, and the removal of the Capital
Of that Kingdom to Rome. In conformity
with the established policy of the United
States, have recognized this change. The
of the new treaty of commerce
the United States and Italy has been
and the two Powers have agreed
In their treaty that property at sea shall be
exempt from capture in case of war between
the two Powers.
The United States have spared no oppor-
tunity of incorporating this rule into the oh
legations of nations. The Forty-frst Con-
grcss, at its third session, made an appro-
priation for the organization of a mixed
commission Of adjudication upon the claims
Of the citizens of the United States against
Spain, growing out OF the insurreCtiOn in
Cuba. That Commission has since been or
ganized. / transmit herewith the cores
pondence relating to its formation and its
1t is to be hoped that this
will afford the claimants com
plete remedy for their injuries.
1t has been made the agreeable duty of the
United States to preside over conference
at Washington, between the plenipotentia-
ries of Spain and the allied South American
Republics, which has resulted in an armistice,
with the reasonable assurance of a perma-
nent peace.
The intimate and friendly relations which
have so long existed between the United
States and Russia continue undisturbed.
The visit of the third son OF the Russian
is proof that there is no desire on
the part of his Government to diminish the
cordality of those relations. The hospi-
table reception which has been given TO the
Grand Duke is a proof that on our side we
share the wishes of that Government.
The inexcusable course Of the Russian
Minister at Washington rendered 1t neces-
sary TO ask for his recall, and to decline to
longer receive that functonary as q diplo-
matte representative. II was incompatible
with selfrespect, or with just regard to
.he dignity of the country, to permit NJ. Cat
lcazy to hold interviews with this Govern
nent after his abuse of Government officials
md during his persistent interference,
through various means, with the relations be-