The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-12-03
TIE MESSAGE.

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Congress met on Monday last ana ofsan'Ne'
in the House by the reelection OF mr. Dan
as sneaker. The message of the ffesldei'
was not sent in until yesterday Inc loho"
ing brief synopsis we copy from the ''"'0 va
sette.,
II beo;ns by referring to the notable events
og tbo vear.tbe financial crisis, the farmers
movement and the capture of the virgInus'
IL then refers to our relations WIN oonci
.. ams" which continue to be friendly and
Cordial II next in turn refers to the pay
mont bv Great Britain of the Geneva award,
fhe determination OF the northwest wafer
boundary, the award of claims OF subjects OF
Great Britain against this country, and some
matters of minor Importance i'll connection
with our relations with other governments.
He invites the earnest attention OF Congress
TO the existing laws Of tho United States re-
speetinr expatriation and the election Of ma
tionality by individuals.
The unhappy condition Of Cuba, and the
futile efforts that have been made to secure
the abolition of slavery in that island arc re-
ferred to. The antagonism of the Cuban
shareholders and the local authorities to the
home government is deplored.
The President then details the particulars
of the Virginius outrage. 1t does not differ
from the accounts with which the public are
familiar
Two new amendments to the Constitution
are suggested. First to authorize the cxecu-
tive to approve of SO much Of measure as
his Judgment may dictate. Second. TO pro-
vide that when an extra session of Congress is
convened legislation shall be confined to such
subjects as the Executive may bring before it
in writing
The financial condition and prospects do not
evoke much enthusiasm from the President.
He fears that unless great economy in making
appropriations and in expanding them is
pIactsed the revenues for the year will fall
short of meeting the actual expenses. He
recommends economy in the appropriations
for public buildings where work has not yet
commenced, for river and harbor improve
ments where they are of but little advantage
to general commerce, and in manufacture
claims for losses incurred in suppressing the
rebellion.
In regard to the panic, he thinks the only
permanent and effectual remedy for such
disturbances is in resumption of specie pay
ments. This would afford an elastic currency.
If there was too much specie for the legiti-
mate purposes of trade, it will flow ont Of the
country II too little, the reverse will follow.
He strongly urges Congress to take such ac-
ton us in its Judgment shall seem best for the
relief of the country.
In regard to the subject of cheap transport
tation he recommends that the general gov
eminent agree to keep open the Hudson river,
the Saint Clair Flats, and the Illinois and
Mississippi rivers, if the States through which
the canals connecting these waters pass will en-
large them for large vessels.
His references to the War, Navy and Post
Office departments, contain valuable and in
teresting statistics
Prompt and efficient measures for Utah are
earnestly recommended. At present property
is left without protection by the courts, and
crimes go unpunished.
lie then refers at length to the subject Of
claims against tue government, mostly grow
ing ont of the rebellion, and throws cold
water upon them.
There is but very little about the Indians.
1t is suggested that the Indian Territory will
hold all the Indians east of the Rocky Noun
tains, and they ought to be there.
The message closes by q renewal Of his
recommendation for general amnest. in which
generous and noble sentiment VIC believe all
the people heartily join him.