Connecticut western news., 1871-12-15
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE,
In his annual message to Congress, the President saids

upon the statuteh hoake. The policy has been not to but ts learn their spirit and intent and to enforce tnem accordingly. The past year has, Under wise Providence been one Of gsnefal prosperity to the nation. It haa, ArT3ver, been attended with more than usual cnastisements in the loss of life and property by storm and fire. These disasters have Served to call forth the best elements of human nature in our country. and to develop friendship for us on the part of foreign nations which goes far towards alleviatns the distress accustomed by the calsmitiea. The benevolent who have so generously shared with the victims of these niiefortunes will reap their reward in the consciousness of having performed noble act H Receiving the grateful thanks have relieved.
 The relations of the United States with foreign powers continue to be friendly.
 transmit herewith copy of treaty which has been concluded since the adjournment of Congress, Witn Her Brlttanic Majesty, and copy of the pro- tocols of the conferences of the Commissioners by methods for adjudicating the< questions pending between the two nations various questions are to be adjusted by arbitration.
 recommend the legislation necessary on the part of the United to bring into operation the articles of the treaty relating to the Fisheries and 10 the other
 matters touching tho relations of the United States toward the British North American possessions to become operative soon as the proper legislation shall be had the part of Great Britain and its Possesaions. It is much to be desired that this legislation may become cooperative before the fisher men of the United States begin to make their ar engagements for the coming season.
 The resumption of aiplsmatie relattbus between France and Harnany, have enabled to give direc- tiohs for the withdrawal of the protection extended to Germans in France, by the diplomatic and consul lar representatives of the United States in that coun try. The government Of the Emperor of Germany continues to manifest friendly feeling towards the United States, and desire to harmonize with the moderate and just pohcy which this Government maintains in its re aons with the Asatic powers well as with the South American republics. I have given assurances that the friendly feelings of that government are fully hhafed By tie Untsd States. The rHtificat OHs of th5 Consular and Naturalization Convettt,ohs with the Austro Hungarian Empire f1,fOY the States of ths Church to the Kingdom of Italy, and the removal of the capital of that Kingdom to Rome In conformity with the established policy ot the United States, have recognized this change The rati6catons of the treaty of Commerce between the United States and Italy, have been ex- changed The two powers have agreed ill this treaty capture in ease If war 6stweeh the two powers The United states have spared opportunity of incor- poratng this rule into the obligation of nations.
 The Forty first Congress at it's third Session made an appropriation for the organization of a mixed commission, for adjadicating upon the claims of citizens of the United States against Spain growing out of the insurrection in Cuba. That commission has since been organized It is to be hoped that this Commission will afford the csmplainants complete
 The intimate friendly relations which have long existed between the United States and Russia con- tnue undisurbed. The visit of the third san of tlae Emperor Is Q proof that there Is To desire on the part ef His Government to diminish the cordiaty of those relations. The hosp;tabe reception which has been given to~the Grand Duke is proof that our side we share the wishes of that government. The nexcusable of the Russian Minister at Waah- ngon rendered it necessary to ask his recall and to decline 60 longer receive that functionary dlplo- matic representative. It was impossible, with self respect, or with just regard to the dignity of the country to permit Mr. Catacazy to continue to hold intercourse with this government after his personal abuse ofgovernment officials, and during his persis- tent interference through various with the atons between the United States and other powers. In accordance with my wishes this government has been relieved of further intercourse with MT. Cata- cay and the management of the affairs of the Inn perial legation, has passed into the hands gen. tleman entirely unobjectionable.
 With Japau we continue to maintain intimate re- lations Tho cabinet of the Mikado has, since the close of the last session of Congress- selected citizens of the United States to in office of importance in several departments of government. have req. son to think that this selection is due to an apprscia-
 on of the disintereEtadness of the policy which the United States have pursued towards Japan. It is my desire to continue this disinterested and just policy transmitted herewith shows that there is disposi- tion on the part of this government to swerve from its established course prompted by desire to put an end to the barbarous treatment of our ship wrecked sailors the Corean coast. instructed our minister at Pekin to endeavor to conclude conven- tion with Corea for securing the safety and humane treat aeDt of such mariners. Admiral Rodgers whS instructed to accompany him with sufficient force to protect him in of need. A small surveying party sent out reaching the coast, treacher. ously attacked at disadvantage. Ample opportuni- ty was given for explanation and apology neither came. A force was then landed after an ardaous march over rugged and difficult country; the forts reduced by gallant assault, and were destroyed. Having thus punished tho criminals, and having vim dcated the honor of the flag the expedition returned
 finding it impractcable. under the circuu1stanees, to conclude the desired convention. I respectfully refer to the correspondence relating thereto, here- with submitted and leave the subject for such action as Congress may see fit to take. The Republic of Mexico has not yet repealed the very objectionable laws referring to the frontier of the United States It is hoped that this may be done. Our relations with the various Republics of Central and South America continue with oneexception to be cordial and friendly
 The ratification of the Extradition Treaty with Nicaragua has been exchanged.
 It is subject of congratulation that the great En- pre o Brazil has taken the initiatory step towards the abolition of slavery. Our relations with that En- pire, always cordial, will naturally be made so by this act It is not too much to hope that the gov ernment of Brazil may hereafter find 1t for its inter est as we'll as intrinsicay right to advance towards entire emancipation moro rapidly than the present | act contemplates.
 The true prosperity and greatness of nation ts be found in the elevation and education of it's labor CTS. It is subject for regret that the reforms il this direction which were voluntarily promised by the statesmen of Spain have not been carried out il it's West India Colonies. The laws and regulations | for the apparent abolition of slavery in Cuba ant Porto Rico leave most oPthe laborers in bondage with no hope Of release, until their lives become | burden to their employers.
 It IS to be gretted that the disturbed condition the island of Cuba continues to be source of annoy ance and of anxiety. The existence of protracte6 struggle in such close proximity to our own terri tory without apparent prospect of early ternina ton, cannot be other than object of concern to people, who. while abstsining from interference 1T the affairs of other powers, naturally desire 10 every country in the undisturbed enjoyment peace liberty and the blessings of free institutions. Ou | naval commanders in Cuban waters have been in structed, in case it should become necess ssary, t spare effort to protect the lives and property 0 bona fde American citizens and to maintain the dig nifty of the flag.
 It is hoped that all pending uestions with Spain growing out of the affairs in Cuba may be adjusted In the spirit of peace and concilintioh, which ha hitherto guided the two powers in their treatment | such questions.
 1 of eightysx millions, fftyseven thousand one hun dred and twenty-six dollars and eighty cents durn the year and by the negotiation of national bond at lower rate of interest the interest the pub
 debt has been so far diminished that now the sum
 be raised for the interest account is nearly seventee
 million dollars less than the first of March, 1868
 It was highly desirable that this rapid diminutio
 should take place, both to strengthen the credit
 the country and to convince its citizens of thei
 entire ability to meet every dollar of liability withou
 bankrupting them. But in view of the accomplish
 ment of these desirable ends of the rapid deveopmen
 of the of the country its increasing abit
 to meet large demands, and the amount already paiG
 it is not desirable that the present of tn
 country should continue to be taxed, in order
 continue the rapid payment. I. therefore, recon
 mend modification of both the tariff and interns tex laws.
 recommend that all taxes from internal source
 be abolished, except those collected from spirtuou
 vnoUs and malt liquors tobacco in its various form and from stamps. In readjustng the tariff suggei that a careful estimate be made of the amount surplus revenue collected under the present law
 after providing the current expenses of the goverl mont, the interest account and sinking fund, an that this surplus be reduced in such manner as
 afford the greatest relief to the greatest number. l Continued fluctuations in the value of gold, . compared with the national currency, has mo damaging effect upon the increase and developmel
 of the country. in keeping up prices of all article necessary in every day life. It fosters 8 spirit gambling prejudicial alike to national morals and n tional finances. the question can be met as how to get fixed value to currency, that walt : constantly and uniformly approaching par with SD 7 l cie, very desirable object will be gained
 On the 18th of October proclamation was issued
 terms Of the Inv calling members of unlawful
 bnatons to disperse within five days. and to del j. the marshal or military officer of the United States
 arms, ammunition, uniforms, disguises and oth n their unlawful purposes. = This warning not having been needed on the 17th }, October another proclamation issued suspendiI
 the privilege of the writ of he1s corpus in nine count . in South Carolina Direction was given that, with the eount deaie lted. supPosed
 dtaole information, to be members of such unlawf e combinations should be arrested by the military fore
 of tho United States and delivered to the marshal