Ohio State journal and Columbus gazette (Columbus, Ohio : 1825), 1833-12-11

              (MM (PRINTED AND PUBLISHED AND COLUMBUS GAZETTE. Two Dollars Fifty Ccatii in Advance, Or, Three Dollars at the end of the rent TERMS IVcw Scries. ...io. 15, Vol. III. COLUJBKUS, WEDNESDAY, EEUBEK 11, 1833. Whole Number, 1300. MESSAGE Of the President of the U. States to both Houses of Congress, i'cou Citizens of the Senate, and House of Representatives: On your assembling to perform the high trusts which the people of the United Status liavo confided to you, of legislating for their common welfare, it gives mo pleasure to ,.,mirriitiil:Lt(i vou on the haopv condition if our beloved country, lty the favor of Divine Providence, health is again reslu-jed to us; peace reigns within our holders: nhmiflnneQ crowns the labors of our fields; commerce and domestic industry flourish and increase; and individual happiness rewards the private virtue and enterprise of our citizens. o.ip nnmlitinn abroad is no less honora ble than it is prosperous at home. Hocking nothing that is not right, and determined to Bubmitto nothing that is wrong, hut desiring honest friendships and liberal intercourse with all nations, the United S-latcs have gained throughout the world the confidence and respect which are due to the character of the American people, and to a policy so just, and so congenial to lbo spirit of their institutions. In hrliimniT to vour notice tho particular state of our Foreign Atlairs, it utlor.ls me high gratification to inform you, that they are in a condition which promises tho continuance of friendship with an nations. With Groat Britain, the interesting question of our Northeastern lloundary remains Ktill undecided. A negotiation, however, upon that subject has been renewed since tho closo of the last Congress; and a proposition has been submitted to tho llntish Government with the view or establishing, in conformity with the resolution ot tho un.,ntn ilm linn designated by the I reaty f 178!). Though no definitive answer has boon received, it may be daily looked fur, ,...,1 I entertain a hone that the overture may ultimately lead to a satisfactory adjustment of this important matter. 1 have the satisfaction to inform you that a negotiation which, by desire of the House of Representatives, was opened, some years ago, with tbo British Government, 1. tkn .Trm-tinn of I.iffht llOUSOS On tllO 11 V hainas, haB been successful. 1 hose works, when completed, together witli those winch tho United States have consiruciuu v. wostorn sido of the Gulf of Florida, will contribute essentially to the safety ol invitation in that sea. This joint pirticipv t!on in establishments interesting to humanity and beneficial to commerce, is ,.,rilwnftwn enlightened nations, and in- fenllmn which cannot fail to have a happy influence upon their political relations. It is gratifying to tho friends of both to perceivo that the intercourse- be-.. ... .h. in nonnln is bccoininj dally more extensive; and that sentiments ol n.i..hl imnil will have crown up, befitting ,niimin oriirin. iustifyina tho hope, that, by wise counsels on each side, not only unsettled qiicBiiuus uiny ............. torily terminated, but now causes ol misunderstanding prevented. Notwithstanding that 1 coniinuu m Proper form, as pledging the good faith of the French Government for its execution, and as imposing upon each department an obligation to fulfill it; and I havo received assurances through our Charge d' Affaires at Paris, and the French Minister Plenipotentiary at Washington, and more recently through the Minister oftlio United States at PariB, that the delay has not proceeded from any indisposition on the part of the King and his Ministers, to fulfill the treaty, and that measures will be presented at the next meeting of tbo Chambers, and with a reasonable hope of success, to obtain the necessary appropriation. It is necessary to state, however, that tlie documents, except certain lists ol vessels captured, condemned, or burnt at Boa proper to facilitate the examination and liquidation of tho reclamations comprised in the stipulations of tho Convention, and which, by the lith article, France engaged to communicate to the United States by the intermediary of tho Legation, though re-peatedly applied for by the American Charge d'All'aires, under instructions from this Government, havo not yet been communicated; andthiB delay, it is apprehended, will necessarily prevent the completion of the duties assigned to tho Commissioners within tho time at present prescribed by law. Thu reasons for delaying to communi cate these documents havo not been expli citly stated, and this is the more to be ro- gretted, as it is not understood tuat toe interposition of the Chambers is in any manner required lor the delivery of those papers. Under theso circumstances, in a case so important to tbo interests of our citizens and to the character ot our country, anu under disappointments so unexpected, I deemed it my duty, however I might respect the general assurances to which I have adverted, no longer to delay the appointment of a Minister Plenipotentiary to PariB, but to dispatch him in jsuson to communicate tho result of his application to the French Government at an early pe riod of vour session. I accordingly appoint ed a distinguished citizen for this purpose, who proceeded on his mission in August last, and was presented to tho King, early in October, lie is particularly instructed as to all matters connected with tho present posturo of all'airs; and I indulgo the bono that, with tho representations ho is instructed to make, and from the disposi tions manifested by tho King and his Mi lliliters, in their recent assurances to our .Minister at Paris, tho subject will be early considered and satisfactorily disposed of at the next meeting of the Chambors. As this subject involves important interests, and lias attracted a considerable share of tho public attention, I have deem ed it proper to make this explicit statement of its actual condition; and should 1 bo disappointed in tbo hope now entertained, the subject will bo again brought to tho notice of Congress in such manner as the occasion may require. Tim fricndlv relations which have al- ways boon maintained between the United States and Itussia have been further ex tended and strengthened by tho treaty of navigation and commerce, concluded on the (ith day of December last, and sanc-J tioned by the Sonata betoro mo ciosu oi As the arrangement referred to, how ever, did not cmuraco me islands oi iuua and Porto Rico, discriminating duties, to the prejudice of American shipping, con tinue to be levied there, i rom ino extent of tho commerce carried on botween the United States and those Islands, particularly the former, this discrimination causes serious injury to one ol those great national interests which it has been considered an essential part of our policy to cherish, and has given rise to coinpluints on the part of our merchants. Under instructions given to our Minister ut Madrid, earnest repra sentations have been made by hiin to the Spanish Government upon this subject, and Ihoro is reason to oxnect. from the friendly disposition which is entertained towards tins country, that a bencliciai cnango win be produced. The disadvantage, however, to which our shipping is subjostcd by tho oporation of these discriminating duties, re quires that they be met uy suuauio countervailing duties during your present session power being at the same liino vested in the President to modify or discontinue them as the discriminating duties on American vessels or their cargoes may be modified oi discontinued at those Islands. Initiations havo been given to the Spanish Government, that the United States may be obliged to resort to such measures as ore of neces sary self defence; and there is no reason lb annrehond that it would be unfavorably received. The proposed proceeding, if a-doDted. would not be permitted, however, in any degree to induco a relaxation in the this continent was, so long, the theatre, and which were carried on, cither by the mother country against thu States which had formerly been lior colonies, or by the States against each other, having terminated, and their civil dissonsions having so far subsided, as, with few excoptions, no longer to disturb tho public tranquility, it is earnestly hoped thoso States will be uhV to employ themselves without interruption in perfecting their institutions, cultivating tho arts ol peace, and promoting, by wise counsels and able exertions, the public and private prosperity which their patriotic struggles so well entitle them to enjoy. With those States our relations havo un dergone but little change during the present year. io reunion having yet taken place bet ween the States which composed the Ito- public ol Columbia, our Charge u Auutres at Bogota lias been accredited to the Government of New Granada, and we have therefore no diplomatic relations with Venezuela and Uquator, except as they may bu included in thoso heretofore formed wills the Columbian Republic. It is understood that Representatives from the threo Slates wore about to assemble at B igota to confer on the subject of their mutual interests, particularly that of their union; and if tbo result should render it necessary, measures will bo taken on our part to preserve with each that friendship and thoso liberal com mercial connections which it Ins been the constant desire of the United States to cul tivate with their sister republics of this he misphere. Unlil the important question efforts olour Minister to effect a repeal of of reunion shall bo settled, however, the this irregularity, by friendly negotiation and it mirht sorve to cive force to his re presentations, by showing me dangers 10 which that valuable trade is exposeu uy uiu obstructions nnd burthens which a system of discriminating and countervailing duties necessarily produces. The selection and preparation of tho Florida archives, for the purpose of being delivered over to till United States, in conformity with tho Royal order, as mentioned in iny last annual message, though in pro-L'rosJ. has not vet been comploted. This delav has been produced, partly by causes which woro unavoidable, particularly lbo prevalence of cholera at Ilavanna; but mea-1 suros have boon taken, which it is believed j will expedite the delivery of thoso important records. Congress were informed, at the opening of the last session, that, "owing, as w as ulled-god, to embarrassments in the finances of Portugal, conscnuent upon tho civil war in which that nation was eniraired," pay ment had been mode ot only ono installment of the amount which the Portuguese Gov ernment had simulated to nay for indemni lying our citizens lor property megany captured in the blockade of Terceira. Since that timo, a postponement for two years, with interest of the two roinaining install ments, was requested by the Portuguese Government: and as a consideration, it of fered to stipulate that rice of tho United Slates should bo admitted into Portugal, at the same duties as Brazilian rice. Being satisfied that no better arrangement could be made, my consent was given; ai d a Roy al order ol the rung oi roriugoi was accordingly isauod on the 4 th of February last for the reduction of the duty on rice of tho United Statos. It would give me groat States, funded and unfunded, to tho sum of $4,7Gf),OS-3 (18. And as provision Ins already been made for tho four and a half per cent, abovemenlioned, and charged in the expenses nf tho present yoor, tho sum Inst stated is all that now remains of tho national debt; and the revenue of the coining year, Jpgether with the balance now in Hie Treasury, will bo sufficient to discharge it, afler meeting the current expenses of ihe Government. Under Hie power given to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, it will, I have no doubt, bo purchased on fa vorable terms within tho year. From this view of tho slate of the finan ces, nnd the public engagements yet lo be lulhlleil, you will perceive mat, u rrovi-donco permits mo to meet you at another session. 1 shall have tho hL'h uratitieation of onconncinir to you that the national debt is extinguished. I cannot refrain from expressing the p'.onsuro I feel at the near approach of that desirable event. Tho short period of lime within which the public debt will have boen discharged, is strong cvi-denco of tho abundant resources of the country, nnd of the prudence and economy with winch the (jovernnicni lias uereioiurc been administered. We havo waged two wars sinco we becnino a nation, wilu one of the most powerful kingdoms in the world both of them undertaken ir. defence of our dearest rights both successfully prosecuted and honorably terminated and many of those who partook in the first struggle, as well as the second, will have lived to see the last item of tbo debt incurred in these necessary but expensive conflicts, faithfully ond honestly discharged and we ilillerent matters which nave uocti unuer diBcuosion botween the United Slates and tho Republic of Columbia, or either of the Slates which composed it, aro not likely to be brought lo a satisfactory issue. In consequence of tho illness of the Charge d'Affairos appointed lo Central A-mcrica at tho last session of Connress, ho was nrovenicd from proceeding on his :l ..... .. ....... nr f l,i.,l.ni It in III IS31UII lllllll IIIU II1..11L11 VI . -v , hoped, however, that lie is by this time at , t ,,0 weve t n oi.age u - nlixi-i iiilnrr-nursn. """"n1- - ."-- - --- i upon the high considerations of public in terest ami public uuiy. i no extent oi us misconduct, however, although known to be great, wna not at that time fully developed by proof. It was not until late in the month of August, that I received from.tbe Government Directors an ollicial report, establishing beyond question, that this great and powerlul institution had boon acuveiy engaged in otleiiipting to iufluonco the elections of the public officers, by means of its money; and Hint, in violation of the ex-press provisions of its charter, it had, by a formal resolution, placed its funds althe disposition of its President, to bo employed in sustaining tho political power of tho pink. A copy of this resolution is contained in Hie report of the Government Directors, before reterroo to; and however tho object may uo diseiiisod by cautious language, no ono can doubt that this money wasin iruiu inionucu for electioneering purposes, and lbo particular uses to which it was proved to have been applied, abundantly show that it was so understood. Not only was the evidence completo, as to the past application of the money and nawcr of the Bank, to election eering purposes, but that tho resolution of tho lloardot Directors autliorizeu me same course to bo pursued in future. It being thin established by unquestiona ble proof, Hint the Bank or Hie V. Mules was converted into a permanent electioneering engine, it appeared to me that the path of duty which the Executive Depart ment uftlio Government ought to purine, wa not doubtful. As by Hie terms of the Bank charter, no nlliccr but the Secretary of the Treasury could remove tho deposits, it seem- hall have the nrnud satisfaction ot be- cd to me that this authority ought to Uo nl qucnthing to the public servants who follow , mice sxortcd to deprive that great corpora-US in the odininisir ition of the Government, tion of tho support nnd countenance of the the rare blessing of a revenue siimcieniiy abundant raised without injustice or oppression 1 1 our citizens and unincumbered with any burthens but what they them-solves shall think proper to impose upon it. I Tho flourishing slato of the finances, ccive tho moBt amicable assjranc. s noi , session. The ratifications having .1. r"vnrnmenl of 1' rilllCO. ttllll that 111 till ! , . , , ,, ,KP , other respects tho most friendly relations exist between the United States and that Government, it is to bo regretted that the stipulations of the Convention concluded on tho 4th July. U, remain, m sonic important parts, unfulfilled. lly the scconu arm-io oi .. - tion, it was stipulated that the sum payable to tho United States, should be paid at PariB, in six annual installments, into the i.o.,.lu nfannli noraon or persons, us should h. .nthnrixml hv tllO Government of tllO his pist, and that tho official intercourse, iiuturtunatoly bo long interrupieu, uns ueon thus renewed on the part of the two nations so amicably and ndvanlageou.-)y connected by engagements rounded on the most enlar ged principles ol commercial reciprocity. It is gratifying to stato that since my last annual message, some of tbo most important claims of our fellow citizens upon the Government of Brazil havo been satis factorily adjusted, and a reliance is plared on tbo friendly dispositions manifested by it that justice will also he done in others. No new causes of complaint have arisen; nnd the trodo between the two countries flourishes under tho encouragement secured to it by the liberal provisions of the treaty, It is cause of regret, that, owing probably to the civil dissensions which nave occupied the attention of the Mexican Gov ernment, the limn fixed by tho treaty of limits with the United Slates lor 100 meeting of tho Commissioners to define the boundaries botween the two nations, lias been sutfered to expire without Ilia appointment of any Commissioners on the part of ihat Government. While the true boun dary remains in doubt by either party, it is dilticult to givo cllect to thoso measures which aro necessary to tne protection uu quiet of our nuoiorous ntizens residing pleasure if, in speaking of that country, in nei(r tnl frontior. --nfl subject is one of wli-ise prosperity the United States are so much interested, and with whom a long ,,rnvi- subsisting, extensive, anu muiuauy novum- rSuZrlS ,' 01 ' 11 IH IVIlOlllS V""t Ml... .... . .... .i . i irnnn v. ir.er.-e, yielding its bene ts lo tin3 cmor cnminflncemnl of uriso ni not u nations. iust rccuinpensoof wise measures, and adds new motives tor tuat iniuuai irii-u.inmi which tho two countries havo hitherto cherished towards each other. It alVords mo peculiar satisfaction to nmeiit ol Spain lias at Ktatn that the Gover' justice ol the t-lann; eslK-d for, nrtL-ln. tho first installment was 1 .1.,.. ..I l-Vhrn-irv. ?r'0u" .r.r?nOM of the lth i nes. to rUc an indemnification, as soon the last session of Congress, the lin.it installment oivable by Denmark, nnd -r the Con vention of the 28 I. day of March, I11'1! , f the ratilicati was received. 1 no iO.ninissiouers ir examining tbo claim", have sinco terminated th'.ir labors, and their awards bavj been mid at the Treasury as they have been The jusiico ren.iereu 10 our cu great solicitude to the United Slates, and will not tail lo rnceivo my earnest audition.The treaty concludo.1 with Cbili, and approved by the Senate at its last sesi.in, was also ratified by the Chili m Government, but with certain additional sndex-nlanatnrv articles of a nature to havo re- u iired it to ho airain submitted to the Sen ate. The timo lunit.-.l lor ttv! excinngo The rcoeints of the pr -sent year do not furnish tho test by which wo arto estimate the incomo of the next. The chongos made in our revenue system by the acts of Congress of ISJi and 181, and moro especially by tho former, havo swelled the receipts ot tne present year iav ocyouu ihn amount lo be exnectod in future years upon tho reduced tariff of duties. The shortened credits on revonue bonds, and "he cash duties ou woollens which wore in-irnitneed hv the act of 18 J. and took effect on the 4th of March last, have brought large sums into the Treasury in 1833, vh;.t. rnnlini7 to tho credits formerly .riven, would not have boen payable until I mm .ml would have formed a part of the mrnmn of that vear. These causes would of themselves produce a great diminution of the receipts In 1831, as compared with the present year; anu mey win ue m diminished by the reduced rates of duties which take place on me nrst oi January next, on some of the most important and nrn.lneliuo urtir.lfis. Ullon till b ISt eStl- ,n.... tll ran he made. HlC receipts of the next year with the aid of the unoppropriateu amount now in tho Treasury, will not ue much more than sufficient to meet the expenses of the year and pay the small rem nantof tho national debt which yet rem iins unsntisfied. I cannot, therefore, recom mend to ynu any alteration in the present tnr IT nf il.it.ns. l ie rale as now lleu uy law on the various articles was adopted at Government in such nil uso of its funds nnd such mi excrtiun of its power. In Ibis point of the case, the question is distinctly presented, whether the people of the United States nro lo Envern through Representa tives chosen by their unbiased sulTrages, or whether the powor nnd money of n great corporation nro to lie secretly cxerieu i influence their judgment nnd control their decisions. It must now be iieierin.iic.i whether lbo U ink is to hnvc its candidates for nil offices in the country, from the high-1 est to tbo lowest, or whether candidates on both sides of political questions shall be brought forward ashoretolurouuu supported by the usual moans. At this timo the efforts of tho Bank to control public opinion through the distresses nf some nnd tho fears nf others, nro o- qunlly apparent, and if possible more ob- jectionntile. lly a curiaiimriii ui n. eomraodtitioni moro rapid Ihnn nny emer gency requires; nnd even while it retnins specie to nn almost unprecedented amount in its vaults, it is attempting to produce grcnt embarrassment in one portion nf our community, while through presses known to have been snstnine.l by its money, it at tempts, by unfounded nhirms, to create a nnnic in all. These are the means by which il seems lo expect thut it can force a restoration of the deposits, nnn as n nccessnry extort from tJoneress a renewal oi n cimi- ler. 1 am Imppy to know Hint, tnrongn me good sense of our people, the effort to get up a panic, lias hitherto failed, nnd that, through theincrcascd accommodation which tho State Banks hnvc been ennhlcd to afford, no public distress has followed tho exertions of the Bank-, nnd it cannot be doubted that Hie exercise of its power, nti.l me exprnei- Tho accompanying report of the Secretary of War, with the documents annexed to it, exhibit tbo operations of the War Department for tbo past year, and the condition of the various subjects entrusted to its administration. It will be seen from them that tho Army maintains tho character il has heretofore acquired for efficiency and military knowledge. Nothing has occurred since your last session to require its services beyond the ordinary routine of duties, which upon tho seaboard and the inland frontier devolve upon it in a time of peace. The system, so wisely adopted ami so long pursued, of constructing fortifications at exposed points, and of preparing and collecting the supplies necessary for the military dofence of tho country, and thus providently furnishing in peace the means of defence in war, lias boen continued with tho usual results. I recommend lo your consideration the various subjects suggested in the report of the Secretary of War. Their adoption would promote lbo public service and meliorate tbo condition of the Army, Our relations with the various Indian tribes have been iiu'tistnrhcd sinoe Hie termination ol tho di lli Mi 11 ici growing nut of the hostile ggrc!3ioni of the :aci and Fox Indians. Sevi-ml treaties have bcr?n formed for the re. 1 i m 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 in-1 1 1 uf leriilury to Ihe United States, and for Hie migration of the occu. limits to Hie region assigned for their resi dence, wcsl nl tho MiS'Hiippi. Should these treaties he ratified by the Senate, provision will have been madu for the removal of al. most all Hie tribes now remaining cast of that river, nnd for the termination of many difficult nnd embarrassing questions, arisinr out of their annrnnhiiis political con.lilion. It is to no hoped ttial those portions of two of the southern tribes which in that event will piesiuitlhe only remaining diincultics, will renlizn the neceisity of emigration, and will speedily resort to it. My original convictions upon this subject have been confir med by the course of events for icvernl years, and experience il every day adding to their strength. That those tribes cannot exist, surrounded by our settlements and in continual contact with our citizens, ii certain. Thoy have neither the intelligence, the industry, the moral habits, nir the derirc ofimprove-rni-ut, whii-h nre essential lo nny favorable change in u.eir conditio. i. Kstuhhshed in the midst ot another and a superior race, nnd witiio.it appreciating me causes or their inferiority, or seeking to control them, they must necessarily yield to Hie force of cir-Ginn'tancns,' mid ere long disappear. Such has heeu their fata heretofore, and if it is to he averted, and it if, it can only be done by a general removal neyonri our boundary and hy there-organization of their political syi. tern upon principles adapicd to tho new re lations in which they will be placed. The experiment which has been recently made, has si f-.r proved successful. 7'he emigrants generally nre represented to be prosperous nnd contented, tne country suitable to their wants and bnbits, and the essentinl articles of sulisistenco easily procured. When the report of Hie commissioners now engaged in investigating the condition and prospects of theso Indians, nnd in devising a plan for their intercourse and government, is received, I trust n-nple rneau, uf information will be in possession ol Ihe Government lor n.ijusting all the unsettled questions connected with this interesting subject. Tho operations of th Navy during the year, nnd its present condition, nre fully exhibited in the annual report from the Navy Department. Suzgestions nre made by the Secretary, of various improvements, which deserve careful cnnsitlrrntien, and most of which, if adopted, hid fair to promote the efficiency or this im 10W on 1110 vnno'is niviwi;. . . ' . " . L7 ' . . .... I.., ,: r Pnnirrn.a n matter of lure of its winner, s well in ill cllorts to ornt hrnnnh ol the public service. Among uiu in-si . ,.., ,.. w-..h..- , l,.,. ,ill hn met nnd I .1..... nr. I... ..u. ,...,;, li,... ' II,. N. compromise with unusual unanimity, and unless it is lound to produce mo'e umn mo necessities of the Government cull for, there would seem to be no rca3on at this time to , I justify a rhanje. lint Willie lorunar 10 rctooim- "j however, having since runhcr rC(Ul(.lim, of 1C duties, beyond that . . . .. . i. I...I In II... United Statos lo rcccivi u, " . , ? red in behalf of 1 1,,,4 , sl.nt C.v.-rninpnt. is thus co-nnlo- same nrticlo, tho hrst install n m njnr.-ssed a willinir- i,l ...It . i.lndo is thereby afforded for Ihe maintenance ot lliiMtriendly intercourse oo as tho proper amount, can bo agreed upon. Upon Hub latter point, it is pronanio an understanding had taken place between the Minister of tho United males anu 1110 ! i-si.r.-u,iuj ucuoi.oi i.o,v.o,L-.o.o....v3 "" Rrca,iy provided for by Ihe existing laws, i the treaty will again hc vuo necessary. rlltf9,ly .! respectfully press upon I lbo negotiations o.nmmccd Willi Hie lnB importance of abst lining from I Argentine liepublic, relative to Hih outra- "prij,,,,, whicll are not absolutely spread groundless ulnrin, will bo met nnd j relinked ns iney (iiseryo. i j of duty, I should feel myself called on by tho facts disclosed, to order a iciro facias against tho DanK, with a view lo put nn end to the chartered rights it has so palpably violated, wcro it not Hint the charter July, 1WI2, it was madu tlio duty oi i no Secretary of tbo Treasury, to cause the several installments, with tho interest thereon, to bo received from tho Vrnnch Govornniniit, and transferred to tho I nited States, in Biich manner ns ho may deem best; and by tho same act oi whk.. stipulations on tbo part of tho tinted States, in the Convention, wore, in all re-upocts, fulfilled. Not doubting that a treaty thus mado, and ratified by thetwo-Governments, and faithfully oxecutoil by the r J s-i. .......1,1 U,y nrmniittv rtunilll- .'I,l;i'r......r. I rient friend. It could r agencies, the nee eta y u. u. . . . f it , wm bo. icTtho firsU sta Z I .) 0. rf a drart 1 twoen the two nations which it is .0 much .1.- pinM. M ... ster of Finance A I tbc wish of tho United States to cherish, trFtbisC pilrposo wasecoliglylan.. so truly tho interest of both to main- drawn in tavo;r of tho I t!l0 flr8t 8m,lion 0f ttn actofCongre.s I., ? ., l tl.o interest payable with it. duty on Spanish .hip. arriving rom the es commuted on our vessels engaged in tli ii'herivs at Ihe Falkland Mauds, hy persons 1. cling uiidi-r the color of its nulliorlty, as well as the other matters in controversy between tho two Governments, have been s.is- oen.lcd hy tbo ilepnrturo of the Charge u - Affaires -if tho United States from Buenos Ayrns. It ii understood, huwover, thut a Minister was subsequently appointed by Hint Government lo renew the negotiation in the United Slates; but, though daily expected, ho bus not yet arrived in Ibis country. With Peru no treaty has yet been formed, I and with Bolivia, no diplomatic intercourse I has vet been established. It will be iny en- ! deavor lo r-ncnurugn thoso sentiments nf ! amity and that liberal commerce whiuh bo-J long In the relations in which nil Ihe iiida- This hill was not drawn at Washington un til fivo days after tho installment was pay-ablo at Paris, and was accompanied by a special authority from tho President, authorizing tho Cashier, or his assigns, to ru- isniuA tiii nmnitnt. The modo thus adopted 01 receiving 1110 installment, was olliciully mado known to the French Government, by tho American Chargo d'Affaires at Paris, pursuant to in-mimn. fmin tho Dciiartniciit of State. Tho bill, howovor, though not presented , for paymont until tho twenty-tbird day ol March, was not paid, and for tho reason assigned by tho French Minister of r 1-nanco, that no appropriation had been made by the French Chambers. It is not known to mo that, up to that period, any anDronriation had been required ol tbo f!hamhnr: and althouL'h a communication was subsequently mado to tho Chambers, by direction of the King, recommending that tho necossnry provision should be mado for carrying tho Convention into effect, it was at an advanced period of tho session, and tho subject was finnlly post poned until me next niuuuiig u m-. ..umbers.Notwithstanding it lias been supposed by tho French Ministry, that tho financial stipulations of tho treaty cannot he earned into effect without nil appropriation hy the rhamhera. It nnnenrs to mo lo bo not only ennaistfliit with tho cluirlur ol Franc.!, but coming tho relations that the two nations mutually bear to each other. It is satisfactory to inform you that the Danish Government have rocenlly issued Spanish Government beforo tho decease ut 1 sn ordinance by which tlw commerce wild tho late King of Spain; and, unless that the Island of St. Croix is placed nn a .,..ni mn h,! il.-lnuml its coinnlotion. more liberal footini than horolofore. This thcro is reason to liopo thai 11 may ou in cnnugu Hiimn 1011 vu .u.o mv powor to announce to vou, early in your 1 trade botween Ihe Unilod Statos and that present Bcssion, tho conclusion of a Con-1 colony; and tho advantages likely lo flow vontinn upon terms not less favorable than Ironi it may bo led to greater relaxations in those entered into for similar objects with j lbo colonial systems ut other nations. ... .- ik., nr iiKtii-n would The ratifications of tho Convention ".'itli miiui M.111...10. . j------ r.i...n. a:.i.u. 1. - k..n.. ..... mo IVII.g UI IIIU 1 nu OIV-IUV-3, in., u uu.... Mtn trnm t hnir an. srauiwiiasiM, miss tin .... -r , ., .. 1 ,.. Mnot fi.d tJsirengU.en! pointed lor examining the claims under it , - liavo entered unoil uiu uu.n-a una.-..--., w - -- . . them by law. The Iriendsliip that the in- 1 oei-iu iv proper w ivv.u..i. ........... lercsts of the two nations require of them, notice tho revision of our consular systeiu. being now established, it may bs hoped Ihat! Tins has becoir.o nn important branch ot the each will enjoy the benefits which a liberal 1 public sorvice, inasmuch as it is intiinate-commerce should yield to both. 1 1)' connected with tho preservation ol our A treaty of amity and commerco bof veon 1 national character abroad, with the inter-the Uniicd Statos and llolsrium, was con-1 est of our citizens in lbo tomign.countries, eluded during tbo last winter, mid received: with the regulation and ciro ot uur coin-the sanction of tho Senate; but the ex- morcc, and with the protection or our sea-change of the ratifications has been hither- men. Althe closo of the last session ut (on to delayed, in consequence, 111 Ilia nrst in- gross 1 coiiinn..u..-aieu iu....v stance, ol some delay in the reception of the '. rutnry of State upon the subject , to which I ,.. it,,,..,,.!.. .,,,1 .nWnii.Miile. of the' now refer, as coiilnininir inlorinalion wlucli rangomont mado with tho Spanish Govern-1 BU:,ni.e 0f . Belgian Minister of Foreign I mny bo useful in any inquiries that Con-ment, by which discriminating duties of fairs, at the important conferences in gress may see title- instiiulo willia viuw to tonnage were to bo abolished in the ports .,;,.k i,i4 Cwomm-ni is enna 'od at Lou-! a salutary relbrm of tho system. ..film I'niti-il States and Snain. on tho ves- . 1 Ii iriviis ma much nloasure to congratii- .......... . - -. 1 uuii. . .7 .... r That treaty duos but embody ih-n-i on- into you upon 111a prosperous cuu mw u. I.l nri.iei.,1... nri'rin.ldlv llollCV. Wll.C l.l thO llliailCOB ut the Country, OS will appear tinmo required lor lbo public interests, and authorized by ihe power' clearly delegated to the United States. We are beginning a new era in our Government. The national j.a.. ,.i,;.., hn. n Inner boen a burthen on the Treasury, will be finally discharged in ii.n morse of the cnsuinir vear. No moro ,vill sltRrwar. s be needea man Dn.ird, the revision nf the pny to officers, nnd a change in the period nltime, or in the manner of making the annual appropriations, to which I beg leave to call your particular att-nlion. The views which nro presented on almost . : ... M I . . rvnr minimi in mil isiivfn r.niir.Rrin. Hnii. itself will expire as soon as a. '"""" w"u,uf u,prr.i.sUT "n the nmount uf force and Hi. probably be obtained from tho Court ot nu,u,cr nf officers, nnd the general course of li.it ri-K.trt. I called tho nttenlion of Congren to this subject in my Inst annual Message, nnd I informed them Hint such measures ns were within the reach nf tbo Secretary of the Trensury, bud been taken to enablo him to judge, whether the publio deposits in the Runic nf tho United States were entirely ...r, hut thnt ns his single powen might be inadequnlo to the object, 1 recommended the sul.jeot to Congress, nl worthy of their serious investigation; declaring it as my opinion, that nil inquiry into tho tru c- nf il.nt institution, embracing tbo nles: and I connot too strongly urgo mo . .......,.,, wcn ns tbo principal DanK., was necessity of a rigid economy, and an lnllex- ., for j,y ,1B credit which was given ible determination not 10 enlarge uk1 un-uin (,rn1011t Hie country, to many serious beyond the real necessities of the Govern-1 clmT;p, impeaching their chnrnctcr ; und ........ , ...:.. what may Be necessary 10 meei u u. ry expenses of tho Government. Now then is tho propor moment to fix our systom of expenditure on linn aim uurauie prion m,..u nn.l not lo increase the wants of the Government by unnecessary and promise expenditures. If a contrary course should bo pursued, it may happen that the revenuo of 111 will fall short of the demands upon t: and alter reducing me inr.n muiuoi nnrts of Spain, was limited to tho duty pay abla on American vessels in tin ports of Spain, previous to the 20th Octobor, 1317, being fivo cents per ton. The act was intended to givo effect, on our side, to an ar- uii.ir.h. if true, i.iiebt justly cxoiie me np prehension thai they wcro no longer n safe depository for the publio money. Tho extent to which tho examination, thus rcoom- pul.ey appropriate in the present slate of our oouutry, lor securing sue grrni nnu uibsui purposes of . nival protection, in peace, and due preparation for Ihe contingencies of war, meet with mj entire approbation. It will be perceived from the report refer, red to, that the fiscal concerns nl tho establishment nre in an excellent condition ; and it il hoped that Congress mny feel disposed to make promptly every imianie provision desired cither for presciving or improving tho system. The General Toil Office Department hai continued upon the strength of its own re. source!, to facilitate tho menus of comm. miration between the vnrio.u portiom of the Union with tncret.sed nativity. 1 no meih. ml, however, in which the account! of the transportation oi tne m 111 111.1 nivf.iys ueeu kept, nppears lo have presented en imperfect view of its expenses. It has rcoently been discovered, that from tbo earliest uxor, Is nf ihe Department, the annual statement! huva heen calculated 10 cxnipii an umnuiii con. mended, wai gone into, is spread upon your y . , bl I,nrt of the noliinl expenic incur .. 1 . ...ul 1 If .w.uMi I n ri-ml 1 rn to 1 . - ?. 'i-i :n ....... Inn tnthn rlmrai-tor of both GilVOrilllloills n ..i... r ,ir riii.ens. to iiiniropri.ited nl the lasts- treat tho Convention made nnd ratified, m tor reluming .liagriniiiialiiij duties sols of tho two nations. Pursuant to that arrangement, which was carried into ef fect, on the part of Spain, on tho '211th of May, n:r2, by a royal ordord.atou tho yum April, 1S32, Amorican vossols in tho ports of Spain havo paid fivo cents per ton, which rate of duty is also paid in those ports by Spanish ships; but as American vobsoIs pay no tonnage duty in tho ports of tho Unitud States, tho duty of fivo cents payable in our ports by Spanish vessels, under tho act above mentioned, is really a discrimina ting duty, oporating to tho disadvantage of Spain. 1 hough no complaint has yot noon mado on tho part of Spain, wo aro not tho less bound by tho obligations ot good I ntl. to romovo tho discrimination; and I re commend Hint tho act bo amended accord ingly. As the royal ordor. abovo alluded to. includes tho ports nf tho Ualoaric nnd Canary Islands, as well as thoso of Spain, il would seem that ttm provisions ol the et of Conirroi'S should be equally nxten sivei and that for tho repayment of sueli duties as iu.iv havo been improperly reeuiv od, an addition should bo mado to tho Bum il at. tho Inst session ot Congress il is sincerely hoped, will always regulate Ilia conduct of Ilia two nations, having such stronif motivos to maintain amicable rela tions towards each other and so sincerely desirous to cherish them. With nil tho othor F.uropoan powers with whom thu United Statos havo formed lioved, bo moro than twonty-eigbl millions, limn tho report which the necretary ol the Treasury will, in duo time, lay befure you. The receipts into the Treasury during the present year, will amount to more than thirty-two millions of dollars. The ruyen- ue derived from customs will, it is be diplomatic relations, and with the Sublime Porte, tho best understanding provaus. From all. I continue to rnceivo assurances of good will towards Ilia Unilod Stales as surances whicll it gives me uo loss pleasure to reciprocntu than to receive. With all. tbo engagements which havo noon entered into, uru lullilled witn good taiiu on ooin aides. Measures have also been taken lo onlargo our friendly relations and extend our ciiuiuiprci.il intercourse wilh other Stales. Thu system we have pursued ot aiming at no .-xclusivo advantages, mid ot dealing with nil mi terms ol lair and eipi il ructpro.'.ity, nnd ut adhering scrupulously to all our engagements, is well ---!- I iteil In givo Biiucess to L'llurt-i iutoiidcl to bo mutually bcncfrcinl. Tin) wau ot winch the sjut!i:ui put o and the public lands will yield about throe millions. Tho oxnen. ilures wiiuin me year for all nbjeots, including 33,37'2,'2-10 00 on account nf tho public debt, will not o- mount to $ 25,OliO,tnni ; and a largo Da-lance will remain in tho Treasury alter sa-tisl'yingnll tho appniprittlionschargcablo on tl.n reironiia for the nrnsont Vcnf. The moasurcs taken by the Secrotary of tho Treasury will probably enanio nun 10 nav off. in the course of the present yoar, 1 ' . .- . .. i r..... ....l - the residue oi mo oxenanguu iuur nnu a half per cent, stock, redeemable on Ihe first ol January next. It has, therefore, been included in tho estimated expenditure ol this year, and formsa part of tho sum obovc sUlu'.l to havo boon paid on arcoiint nf the nnlilio dnht. Tbo imviuent of this stock will rtJucu tho whulu dsbt ol tho United lit on .hn hurt hens of tho people, and pro vnlin" for a still further reduction to lake effect' hereafter, it would.be much lo be deplored if, at tho end of another year, we should find nursolves obliged to retrace our steps and imposo additional taxes to meet nnnnPABSsrU (1 X OOnditnrOS. It is mv ilulv. on this occasion, to call your attention to the destruction of the public building occupiou oy um msnij Department, whicll hoppened since the last sdj lurnmnnt of Congress. A thorough inquiry into lbo causes of this loss was directed and made at tho lime, tho result of hh.h ivill ho duly communicated to you. 1 take pleasure, non-over, in sins that by tho laudable exertions oi tho officers of tho Department, and many ot tlic cm-.. i'n,n Di.trie.t. but low papers wero lost and none that will uuionaiiy uoci me public intorcst. The nnblic convenience requires that an other building should bo erected os soon as practicable; and in proviuiuii iur o. m be advisable to enlarge, in some manner, the accommodations for iho publio ollicors of tho several Departments, anu to auinor ize the erection of suitable depositories lor the safo keeping ol the public uocumemo and records. Since tho last adjournment of Congress, the Secrotary of the Treasury has directed tho money of the United Slates to bo de-in rei-tnin Sinto Banks, designated by liim, and he will immediately lay beforo journals, nnd is too well known lo rcqniro to be stated. Such ns was ', ."" in n report from a majority of the commit tee of Ways and Means, touching certain red for that service. J hose illusory state ments, tog-ther with Ihe cxpeme ot carrying int.. iifcot the law of Ihe last session of Congress, establishing new mail routs, nn.l a disposition on lb' part of the Hend of the Department to gratify the wishes of the pub. lie in the extension m (or muu inhumes, hnvc i. eh. rid him to incur responsibilities for their improvement, beyond what Ihe current resource! of the Department would sustain. As soon ns I. c had discovered tho imperk-o tion nf the method, he ruused an investigation lo be made nf its results, n,,d npplitd the proper r.-iu dv to correct the evil. It bee Hue lierc'-.i.y oo o.iu in wmiuinvr inina of the improvements which lie had ninde, In bring the i-xpi uses of the Department within its own rosour. es. Thi ie expense! were in. c.irred for Ihe publio good, nnd the public) hnvo cniovi d III. ir benefit. They nre now hut partially impended, mid that, where they may he discontinued with the least Inconvenience lo the country. Tho progressive increase in the income from postage, has equalled the highest cancelations, and it afiords demonstrative ovi. donees nf the grn vmg importance nnd great y,.il his reasons for thisdireciion. j concur ' . . ... i.. ,i.A uin.ir hn hat taken ivilli mm entirely , , ,, of lbo subject; nnd soinn months boforo lbo removal, I urged upon mo r .. propriety of taking Hut step-, ho near p LI..,, a n... no is h;ch the charter will oxnire; as well ua the conduct of Iho Hank. appoaic4 to m.) to cill loi lli iii-.'auri- ipe.cirted poinli only, concluding wilh a resolution that tbo Governnicntdeposili might .r.,u l.n rnnliiiueil in the Bank uf tho Uni ted States. This resolution was adopieu ui the close nf tho seision, by tho vote of n majority ol the House of Representatives. Although I may not always he able to concur in the views of the public inlore.t, .ii. .l.i.ii. nf its ao-ents. whicll may b1) taken hy tho other departments nf the Government, or cither of its branches, I sm, notwithstanding, wholly incapable of re- ceivin-r otherwise than with the most sincere respect, all opinions or suggestions proceeding frnm such a source; and in respect to none am 1 moro inclined lo do so, than lo tbo House of Representatives. Hot it will be seen from the btiof views nl this time laken of thd subject by myiell, as woll as the moro ample ones presented hy tbo Secretary of the Treasury, thai the change in tho deposits wiiicn ns ue.-n ..r- - - ,,, T,0 del,i. dered has been deemed o - "J re ;,,,,,-, in ,n aeeomplnj.ins report c,on3,1,nrnl,;,": Zr,7, ,. .n,l which if from the Postmaster General. me proceeding - correctly-viewed by that Department, rendered its act a matter ot imperious duty. Coining as you do for the most part, im mediately from Iho people and the States, bv election, and possessing mo iuws ' ... .... .I...:- ....n.in.nnl. thn portuillty 10 KIIOSV llie.r snuem - present Congress will bo siuccroW solici inns to carry into full and fair effect this ill of their constituents in regard lotlns institution. It will bo for Ihoso in whose bl hall w e nil net, to decide whether tin F.ioc.ilivo Department of the Government, in the sten". which il has taken on this sub cct, !u bull found in the liuu Jl .la duty, I'lie many d stressini accidenls which have of Into occurred in that portion of our navigation oarriod on by tbo uso of steam (lower, deserve lbo immcdiato and tinre. milting attention of the constituted author. ities ot the coiiiu ry. i no ..act mai inn num. ber of those fatal disasters is constantly in creasing, notwithstanding tun groat improvements whichnre ovcry where mado in the mneh ivry nmol iyed, and in the rapid advances which ham been mado in thai branch t.f B-ieno, sh w very ch nily that Ihcy are in a grcnt ib gree the result ui criminal lie;;lid''ucu uu tbo pail uf llioto by