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Effingham • County, INFERIOR COURT, lui.t Tzrm, 18*0 O N the petition of William Morel, sta ting tltn existence & Ion and praying .|,c mtiililUhfmmt nf 8 certain promissory ■lute* ollfiry and severally made and signed i* William J. Mulryne. and William O Porter, hath lata of taid county deceased, •Intod Hdfltlglinm county, I8II1 February, 18*4. pavahle to tlw said William Morel, or order, on »r before tho 1st dny of January next, fur the aunt of twenty-five dollars,for vnlao received, a copy whoronf, with the affidavit of llto aald William- Morel, it died ia tho Clerk's Office,—It it ordered that William King, of the County of Killing, hint, the notion and qualified administrator ,,(• the taid William G. Porter, tleceated, and the heir* and representative* of the said William J- Mulryne, docoated, do ihew mate >m or before tlto Hist tluy of the next term ol this Court, why the prayer of tho petitioner should not ho granted, ami it is further ordered that this rulo be published in one of llto public Gateltes of the City of Savannah, once a month until the time appointed for showing cause thereof. 1 Extract from tho minutes, JNO. CHARLTON, Clk juljr IB tBTjt Treasurer’s Office. DixExstt 1, llltft. nftilF, average price ofl''lourduringthe Ini month being ffl 75 per barrel ol lilt |hr. lirend for tho preiimt month must neigh as follow* viz: II I t cents l/nf tlhs It ox p |.4 •• “ 1 •• 6jl-2" Of which nil linkers and sellers of llread trill take due Notice. M. W. STEWART, c. t, dec 3 For sule. TRACT of land containing too a ores, sltnalo in the district of Or sngcliorgh. on Edisto creek in the state of South Carolina, hounding noith on lands of Daniel Mazy ok. and south and west on lie laid creek. For a plat of said laud, and terms of sale, reply to GKO. GLEN, fall n Kx'or, est. nfJolin Glen. Superior Rose und Orange Flower Water fl)9T received and Inrsnloby 3 A. PARSONS. Druggist, At the Eagle No. t, Gibbons' range, miv t ttO A' Fig Blue, and Starch. IA IIOXES Gilbert's STARCH, •V 5 do Pig Blue Jim received and for sale by A PARSONS, Druggist, At the Ea«l V - It Gibbon’* Range, •ept til ItllEAPAND FASHIONABLE 4 louse, Sign, Furniture &• Ship PAINTING, II.PtNG, GLAZING AND FAl'ER- IIANGINU UK subscriber grateful for furntor Invars, after a residence of ten years, si his services to the public in the a- line, und informs ilinm that hit Es- 'iuntni. Sign of Ihe Hunt! and IIrush, theEsckangr, is undergoing a general Minnire iinprovamant, and that he received liy late Arrivals a largo supply |Paintt, Oils, lirutlies, Window Glass &c. Witli the assistance of a coinpe. foreman, whom he has employed, will pblo him to execute work of the kind, accommodating terms as any person citv. tf*i Oils, Rruthes, Window Gluts, Hatha, Paper Hangings, t(e. Are, ha general assortment of articles in > line stanys kept on hand, for tale nit tad retail. 'l.lVints prepared for uto und dlteii- t'vso fat using them. I*. MARLOW. lf# lOt tying Cards. I NsiJorroient of superior quality just 7 ,cc cl*cd and for sale liy 1 A. PARSONS, Druggist, it the Eagle, no II, Gibbons’ Ranee. *»* inn liambors Superior Court, I.. JUNE 15th, 1820. Chatham Su- I 8 cl Ueorgia, ct al. J ,orior Court, 1 M> January term, «r Early, 1830. «l. al. In Equity. ’!' rifi "' ll ° ‘be Court 1l1.1t Elea- iscr fcarly on, 0 f the defendant! in the In n ''* 0 . re,ll| c» out of Chatham coun- LnV? r n 1111 oiOerotl that tlio said I nf Oi.n' .. n , l' l,ar on or before tlie first Li, K eXt lprR ;ef this Court anden- Lf.r ra a nco ‘Stfind in dclnitlt IM'BS c0 '”P l «ino.,t have lonveto t , ltar Bill in tho same hlUrVW 1 Mrvip ® ° f uni liver 1* 1'^ "‘ on oOected on the aai i ~ Is furtlier ordered lira': l.„ o,, ? Cnhlished onno n inontli in one Ixi.i.fi.' °f Savannah until piornhon thereof, ' ttnnuJ, ll 'e minutes. RORERny. POOLER, Clk. f nul Fhjfe Buckwheat r m „" nd 14 1nf* ,,rtd ibalf Uhls. Canal \ thbl. HhihinnnJ I.'irinr I‘000 Ilf.** P 'dsdelpliiH Huekwlieat I sin.li *' ,|,et,or B’Mtiinore Hams ol Undln ' T/"' 1 #1* flavor I Cl lint'l 1 , ^ ur 'ale liy ^'AltLES. A. wo Sill WOODRUFF. Quinine. IWriMl 3 ? ' Iir * cl f,0,n lh ® •«- I l 't*. for sale at reduced pri- BIIa, ‘TEU AiTUPPEp. TWENTV-FIRST CONGRESS— FIRST SESSION. From the U. S. Telegraph, Extra, Dkukmoeu 8. , Tills day, at 11 o’cloek, the President of the United States communicated to both Houeo* of Congrete thefollowing Message. Fellow Citizens of the Senate, and House of Representatives. It affords me pleasure to tender my Iriendly greetings to you on tho occasion ol your assembling at tho Seat of Govern ment, to enter upon tho important duties to which you have been colled by the voice of our countrymen. The task dove,Ives on me, undor a provision of the Constitu tion, to present to you, at the Fedotnl Le gislature of twenty-four sovereign States. Hud twelve millions of happy peoplo, .1 view ofnur alTalrs; and to propose such measures ns.in the discharge ofniv nffielul functions, liavo suggested themselves at necessary to promote the objects of our union. In communicating with you for tho first time, it is, tome, a source of unfeigned satisfaction, calling for mutual Emulation and devout thanks to n benign Providence that we are at peace will: all mankind, and that our country exhibits the .'most cheer ing evidence of general w cl fate and pro gressive Improvement. Turning opr oyea to iillier nations, our great desire is to aee °if r r, l, *i» *b* human race secured in the blessing* enjoyed by uurtolvot, and advancing, in know ledge, in frusdom, and ill social happiness. Our foreign relations, although in tltoir genet il character pariflo and friendly, present subjects of difference between us and other Powers, of deep interest, as well to the country at large at to many ofonr citizens. To oiled an niljiiiimeni ofthete shall continue to ho tho ohjectof my ear nest endeavours; and notwithstanding the difficulties of the task, I do not allow my self to apprehend unfavornhlo results. Illossed ns our etui' try is with every thing which constitutes national strength, tho is fully adequate to llto maintenance of all her interests. In’dischnrgliig tho respon slide trust confided to tho Exccutiva in this respect, it it my settled purpose to ask nothing that is 001 clearly right, and to submit to nothing that is wrong; and I flat ter myself, that, supported by llto other branches ol the Government, and by the intelligence and putiiotism of tho people, wo shall he able, under the protection of Providence, to cunse all our just rights to lie respected. Ilfilio unsettled matters between the United States and ether powers, tho most pro.1.incot are tlioto which have, for years, been tiro subject of negotiation with England, France, and Spain. Tho late periods at which our iMinlslcrt tothose Governments left the United Stales, ren der it impossible, at this early day, to in form you of what lias been done on the subjects with which they liavo been ro apectivoly charged. Relying iipon the justice ofnur views in relation to tiie points committed to ocgntiaiin • and the recipro cal good feeling which characterizes our intercourse with those nations, no have tho best reason to Itopo for a satisfactory adjustment of existing differences. With Great Britain, aliko distinguished in peace and war, w* may look forwnrdto years of peaceful, honorable, and elev..tod competition. Every tiling in the condition and history of the two nations, is 'calcula ted to iutpire sentiments of innlttal respect and to carry conviction to the minds of both that it it their policy to preserve the most cordial relations: Surili are my views and it is not to he doubted that such are alto the prevailing sentimenta of our eon stituenis. Although neither time nor op portunity bus been afforded for a full de- velopctueiit of the jmlicy which tire pres- ent cabinet of Great Britain designs to pur site towards tliiv country, I indulge the hope that it wilt he of a just and pacific character; and if this anticipation he real ized. we may link with confidence to a speedy mill ucccptublo adjustment of our affairs. Under tho Convention for regulating the reference to arbitration of (lie disputed points of boundary under tho fifth article ol the troaty of Ghent, tiro proceeding*, have hitherto been conducted in that spirit of wander and liberality which ought evor to characterize tlto nets of sovereign States seeking to adjust, hy tho most unexcep innable m-aor, important and delicate subjects of contention. The first state ments of tho parties liavo been exchanged and .lie final replication, on nnr part, is in a course of preparation. Tills subject lias received tho attenlhm demanded by its ;real and peculiar importance to a patiiol- 0 member of this Confederacy. Tko ex positional our rights, already madc.is such ns from .the jilgh reputation of llto com missioners hy whom it has been prepared, we bad a right to expect. Our inlet eats at the court ofthe Sovereign »vhn has ovin- cod Ins friendly disposition, hy assuming the delicate task of arbitration, have born committed to a citizen of tho Slate of Maine, whose character, talents, jnd inti mate acquaintance with the subject, pnii- nonlly qualify him fors'o responsible a trust. Will* full confidence in the subject of onr- cjtue, and in the probity, intelligence,and uncompromising Independence ofthe lllus (flout arbitrator, we can liavo nothing to oppvebcsd from tho result. From Frnnce, onr ancient ally, we have a right to expect tlint justice which be comes (lie Sovereign of a powerful, intel ligent and magnanimous people. The beneficial affects piodaced by tho commer cial convention of 1018, limited ns are its provisions, are toe olivines n.,t to'make a salutary impression .upon tho minds of those who arc charged with the ndtninis trntinn of tier government. Should tills result induce a disposition to embrace to theit full extent, the wholesome principles which constitute our commercial ’policy, our Minister to tlr.it Court will be found instructed to cherish sucli a disposiiinn, and to ain in conducting it to useful prac tical conclusions.—The claims of our cili zeus fur depredations upon their properly, long since committed under tho authority, and In many Instancit liy the express di rection of tho then existing government France, remain unsatisfied,end must there fore continue to furnjtli n subject of uit‘ pleasant discussion, and possihlo collision between the two governments. 1 cherish, however, a lively hope, founded as well oil the validity of those claims, auil the estab lished policy ol all enlightened govern, ntents, at on tlto known integrity of ilia French monarch, thallhe injurious delays of the past, will find redress in the. equity of tho future, pur tniliistor has been in structed to press theso demands on the French government with all the earnest ness which is called for by their importance and irrefutable justice, ami iq a tpuit that will cvinco tlie respect whin It is due to the feelings ofthqse frpn: whom the satisfac- lion Is required. Our Minister recently appalnlml to Spain lint been authorized to assist lit ro- moving evils alike injurious to both coun tries, either by concluding a commercial convention upon liberal end reciprocal terms, 01 by urging tlie ftcceptanoe in their full extent. of the mutually beneficial mo Visions of our navigation nets, lie lint also boon instructed to nppenl to tho jus tice of * pain in behalf of our cilizena. for mdoiniilty for spoliations upon our com merce, committed under her authority—an appo.il which the pacific and liberul course observpil on bur part, and a duo confidence in tho honor of that government, author ize us not to expect .Will he made in vain. With miter European Potvert. our in tercourse Is on the most friendly fooling. In Russia, placed by her lerri orinl limits, extensile population, and great power, high in the rank of nations, the U States Imvo always tumid a steadfast friend. Al though her teccni invasion of Turkoy a wakened a lively sympathy for those who are exposed to tlie desolations of war. we cannot bill anticipate that the result will prove favorable to the entire of civilization ami to llto progress of human happiness. The treaty of pence between these Powers haring been ratified, we cannot bo insen siblo to the great benefit to *-e derived to the commerce of tho United Stales, from unlocking tho navigation of the Black Rea —a free pas-age Into which it secured to ell merchant ve-yels bound to ports of Rut tin under a (lag at punco with tho Pone. This advantage, enjoyed upon conditions, by most ofthe Powers of Europe hat liith erto been withheld from us. During the past Summer, nn nnlecedont, but illlllieeet fill attempt to olituin it, was renewetl. tin tier circumstances which promised the innsi favorahlo results. Although these rosnlts havn fortmt.ilnly been thus in pnst attained, fuithcr faciliiiea In tho enjoyment tiflhit new field for tlie eulerprize of uttr citizens are, in my opinion, sufficiently de slrable to ensure tu them uur most zeal ous attention. Our trade with Austria, although of se condary i »parlance, has been gradually in creasing, and is now so extomled, as lode serve die fostering care ofthe Government. A negocintion. commenced and nearly completed tvitli that Puwer, by Ilia Into Ad ministration, lias been consummated by a treaty of antilv, navigation, and commerce, which will belaid before tho Senate. During die recess of Congress, our di plomatic relations nidi Porlugal have been resumed. The peculiar state of things in that country caused a suspension of the re cognition of tho Representative who pre sented himself, until an opportunity was had to obtain from our official organ there, information regarding tho actual, and as far at pioctle.slilo, prospective condition of the authority hy which the representative in question was appointed. This informa tion being received, the application of the established rule ofonr Government, In like cates, w as no longer withheld. Considerable advances have been made, during the present year, in the adjustment of claims uf our citizens upon Denmark for spoliations; hilt all lhar we have u right to demand from that Government, in their behalf, his not been conceded. Frnm tlie liberal looting, however, upon which tlie subject has, with the approbation of the claimants, been placed by the govern ment, together with the uniformly just and friendly disposition which lias been evin red hy Iris Danish Majesty, there 1* a reas onable ground to hopo that this tinglo tub ject of difference will speedily be removed. Our relations nitlt the llarbnry Powers continue, ns they h .vc luog been, of the most favorable character. The pulicy of keeping nn adequate force in tin Mediter ranean, at security for the continuance of tills tranquility, will lie persevered in, as well as a similar one, far the protection of our commerce and fisheries in the Pacific Tlto Southern Republics, of our own hemisphere, have not yet realized all tlie advantages for whiclt they have been to long struggling. Wo trust, however, that the day is not distant, when the restoialinn of peace and internal quiet, under perma nent systems of government, securing tin- lihoity, and promoting the happiness'ofthe uitizens, will crow n, w ith complete success, their long and arduous efforts in the cause of self government, and enalln.us to salute them as friendly rivals in ull thut is truly great and glorious. Tlie recent invasion of Mexico, and flic effect thereby produced upon her domestic fity, must have it controlling influence ion the great question of South Ameri can emancipation. We have seen tho full spirit of civil distention rebuked, and, per haps, forever stifled in that republic, by the love of independence. If it be true, as appearances strongly indicate, that tlie spirit of Independence is the master spirit, and If a coricsponding sentiment prevails iu.tlie other States, this dovoiion to liberty cannot be w ithout a pfoper effect upon the cmincilsof the mother country. The adap tion, by Spain; of 0 pacific policy towards her former Colonies, an event consoling In humanity, and a blessing.to tlie world, in whiclt she herself cannot fail'd largely tu participate—may he most reasonably ox- pcclcd. Tlie dajtns ,tif opt citizens upon the Aautli American Governments, generally, uru in a train of settlement a: yvliilo . itie principal part of those upon Ml have .bean adjusted, and a Decree in.. Council, urdcring bonds to ho issued by |(:o Minister ofthe Treasury fur their nmuunt,' lias, re- ccived the sanction of hit Imperial Majesty This event, together with the exchange of llto ratifications ofthe Treaty negotiated and vqucluded in trtt, happily terminates all serious causes bf difference with that I'owar. Measures have bean taken to place nur commercial relations with Peril iipun a bet ter footing than lliat upon which they havo hitherto rested; nnd ll'met by a proper dit position on the part ofthet Government,im- port a at berieflti may be secured to both countries. Deeply interested at we are in the pros- parity of our sister Republics, and more lurticiilaily in that of our immediate neigh bor, it would be uiost gratifying to 1110, were I permitted to say that tlie treatmeul winch wo have received at her hands lies been universally friendly at Ilia early etui constant lolicitudo innmfcitcd by the U. Stales for her success, give ns a right to expect, lint it becomes my duly to in form yon that prejudices, long indulged hy a portion of the inhabit ants of Mexico a gainst the Envoy Extraordinary ahd Min istcr 1’laniputonti.try ofthe United Slates, have had nu uiifoitiinalo Influence upon the affairs of the two countries, and hare diminished that usefulness tn hit own u hicli was jnstly to be expected ftom his talents and xeal. To this cause, in a great de gree, is to lie imputed the failure uf several measures equelly interesting to l*oth par ties; butlparticularly that of the Mexican Obvornnien’t to ratify a treaty negotiated and concluded In itsosvnoipital and under its own eye. Under these clrcninsiances, it appeared expedient to give Mr. Poinsett the option either In return or not, ns, In hit Judgment, tho Interests of the conptiy might rrquire, and instructions In that end were piepared; hot he foie they lotihl be despatched, n communication was received «lx years. If, however,, it should not — adopted, It is wurthy of consideration who 11 r J provision disqualifying lor of- (too tho Repraaeniallvot in Congress on whom tnrh an election may have devolved would opt bo proper. While members of Congress can be con stitutionally appointed tu offices of trust endprollt, it will be tlto practice, even un der the most conscientious adherence to duty, tp select them for vunh stations iTom tiie Government of .Mexico through its <'barer d'Affairet here, requesting the recall ofntir Minister, This was promptly complied with, nnd a representative of a •ink corresponding with that of the Mext- can diplomatic Agent nenr litis govern ment. was appointed. Our conduct to wards that republic hat been uniformly of llto most friendly diameter, and hating thus removed the only alleged obstacle to harmonious interconte, I cannot hut hope that an advantageous change will occur in uur affairs.' In justico to Mr. Poinsett, it it proper to say, that toy immediate compliance witli tlie application for lilt recall, nnd the ap pointment of a successor, aia not 10 lie as cribed to any evidence that tlie impuiatinii of an impropei interference hy hull, in the local polities of Mexico, ns well founded: nor to a want of confidence in hit talents or integrity; and to add that the until of that charge hat never been aflirined hy the Fciferal Government of Mexico,in its com munication with this. I consider it one of tlie most urgent ef niv duties to bring to your aHenti.ni tlie ■ropricty of amending that part of uur HotiMitulloi, which relates to the election of President nnd Vice President. Onr syi. tom of government was, by its framers, deemed un experiment; und they therefore, consistently provided a mode of reinedi lug its tlef. cts. To tile People belongs tlie rlshl of elec ting Ihcit I Ihtcf Magistrate; it was never desiyned thut their choice should, in any case b.- defeated, either by tile intervention of electoral colleges, or by the agency con lideil, undor certain contingencies, to tlie llouso of Representatives. Experience proves, that,in piopuiliou at agents to exa onto the will of the People are multiplied there is dinger of their wishes being lint trnled. Rome may hu unfaithful; all nrc liable to erroi. So far therefore at the peoplo can. with uinraiieuce, speak, ills safer for them to express their own w ill. Tile number of aspiiants to the Piosi deucy, and ilia diversity uf tlie interests hicli may influence (heir lilnimt, leave little reason In expect a ultuice in tho Aral instance; and, in that event, the election must devolve upon the Home ofKepretcn tntives, w here, it it obvious, ihe will of the People may not be always ascertained, or if ascertained, may not lie regerded. From tin- mode of voting by slates, tlie choice is to ho made by twenty four votes; and it muy often occuiwthnt one of theso may be controlled by an individual Representative. I If mo s A: offices are at the disposal of the successful candidate Repented liulloltlnus may make it apparent tiiat a single indi vidual holds the cast in Ins hand. May he not be templed to name his reward? lint oven without corruptwin—suppo-ing the probity of Ihelliep. to be proof against tile powerful in .lives by which lie inay be as sailed—the will ofthe People is still con stantly liable In he misrepresented- One miv err front ignnran.ee ufthe wishes ofhis constituents; another, from a conviction that it it his duty tn be governed hy lilt own .judgement of the fitness tif tlie can didutes; finally, although all were inflexi bly hottest—all recur ilely informed ofthe wislios of their constituents—yet, under thn present inode of election, a minority may often elect tlie President; end wheii lliii happens, it may reasonably be expect ed tiiat dibits will be made on tlic||iart ofa majority, to rectify this injurious operation of tltoir institutions, lint although no evil of this character should result from sucli a perversion of tlie first principle uf our sys tem—l/ml the majority is to govern —it must ho very certain that a President elect ed by a minority cannot enjoy tho confid ence necessary to the successful dischnrge of Ills duties. In this, as in all other matters of public concern, policy requires that as few impe diments ns. possible should exist to tho free operation ofthe public will. Let us, then, endeavor sq to amend our system, thatthe nffico of Qhief Magistrate may not be con ferred upon tiny citizen, lint in tiursiiance ofa fair expression ofthe will of tho me- jority. I would therefore recommend such an rntendment of the Constitution, as may re movo all Intermediate ngency in the eleo : . lion of President and V10 e President. Thg mode mny.bg so .regulated as to preservo to each. Sj.tqte, its, present,.yelativo weight in, the. oloction;,nn(| n. faRme, in the first at;, tempt may ho provided for, by confining ihe second to 0 choico. between the two highest candidates. In connexion with,, such .an amendment, l( woiild^erin. qclgiep bleto limit tlto service or tho.jUhic^Jila r gistratc to a single term', 1 'oreUnar tour or they are believed lo be belter qualified us fill than oilier citixens ; hut the purity of our Government would doubtless be pro- muted by their exclusion from all appoint ments in tlie gift of the President in whose election they may here been officially con cerned. The nature ofthe (udiaiul office, und the noerssity of securing in tlie Oabl net and in diplomatic stations of the high est rank, the best talents and political ea parience, should, perhaps, except these Irqm tlie exetusiiin. * There are perhaps few men who can.for ’"J (treat length of time, enjoy office and PR"®’* without being mure or less under the Influence of faoliugt unfavorable lo e failhlu! discharge of llieir pubtio duties.— 1 iteir integrity may be proof against im propiw considerations immediaiely addres sed (o themselves, but they ate apt 10 ac quire a habit of looking with indifference upon llto public increvlt, and of tolerating conduct from which an unpractised man would revolt. Offico is considered as species of property ; and govermpent. ra ther ate meant of promoting individual in loretls, than as an instiuiiiHUt eruated solo ly for the tervioa of ihe People. Cmrup- lion in tome, and, in otliers, a perversion of correct feelings end principles, divett Government from its legitimate ends, end make it an engine for tlie suppoil of the few at tho expense ofthe many. Tlie du ties of all public officeis err, or, al least, admit of being made, so plain and simple, tiiat men of intelligence may readily qual- fy theinselvet for their performance: and I cannot but believe thut more it lost by ■lie long continuance ofinen in office than isgenernllv lobe gained by their caper) ence. I submit, iharefoie, to your cimsid eration, whether tlie efficiency of tlie Gov ernment would nut he promoted, aud offi cial industry and integrity better secured, hy a general extension of the law which limits ap|Miintments to four years. In a coimlry where offices aro created solely for the benefit of tlie People, no one man hat any more intrinsic ridiit lo offi cial station, than another. Offices were not established lo give support tn particu lar turn nt the public expense.. No indi vidual wrong is Iherrf re done by removal, since neither appointment lo, nor cnnlinu mice in office, it mat er of right. Tiie in cumbent heroine an officer with a view to mhlic benefits; and when these require lit removal, tltev are not to hu sacrificed to private interests It Is the People, mul they alone, who have e right to cumpluin. When e lud officer is substituted for .1 good one. lie who is removed, lias the same means ofobieiniug a living that are en joyed hy the millions who never held of lice. Thn proposed limitation would des troy Ihe idea id properly now so geneiallv connected with official station ; and al though individual distress inny Ire tome- times produced, il would, hy promoting that rotation which constitutes a leading principle in the republican creed, give healthful action to tlie system Nn very considerable change has occur red, during tlie lecei-a of Congress, in tile condition of eithrr our Agriculture, Com merce. or Manufactures. Tile .operation of the Tariff has not proved sd 'injurious to llto two former, nor at beneficial lo tlie lattes, nt wet anticipated. ’ Imphrtathms of foreign goods have not been tehsibly di miliiahed; while domestic competition, under an illusive excitement, lies incrent ed the production imirh beyond.tlie de mand for home consumption.' The come qurnces hive been law prices, temporary embarrassment, end partial lots. That such of our manufacturing establishments as are based upon capital, and are prudent ly managed, will survive the shock, ami lie ultimatidy profitable, there it no good reason lo doubt. To regulate its conduct, so as to promote equally the ptosperity of these three car ilinal interests; it one of the ntrisf difficult tasks of Government; and it may be re gretted that tlie compliraied restrictions - Inch now rlnhan an tho intorruurie of nations, could not by common consent be .iluilished. and commerce allowed to flow in ihose ehannelsto which individual en- rerprize—always its sorest guide—niicln direct il. Hut wo must ever expect selfish legislation in other nations, and eie tltrre fore compelled to adapt qur. own to theii rcgrw.itious. in the manner best calculated to avoid serious injury, and to liurmonize lire conflicting interests ol nur ngfietilture. our commerce, and our manufactures.— Under these impressions, I invite your at tention to (he existing Tariff, believing that sonic of its provisions require modifi cation. The general rule to henpplitd in grndu ating the duties upon aitleles of futeign growth or manufacture, is that whion will place onr own in fair competition witli those of other gauntries; ami the induce ments in nrlvancn even 11 step beyond this point, are controlling in regard to those articles whicli are of primary necessity ia time of war. When we reflect, upon the difficulty, and delicacy of this opera'ion. il is important that it should never be aitemp ted but with tlie utmost caution. Freqneu' legislation, in regard lo any branch, of in diistry, affecting its value, and by whirl: its capital may ba transferred to new chai belt, must always he productive of hazard ous speculation and lo-x , Tl) deliberating, therefo c, on these inter bating subjects, local feelings and prejudi cet should be merged in the, patriotic de- teitninntlon to uromoio tho great interest ofilto,whole,Al) attempts tn counocl them will) tiie party conflicts of the day, are m* ccssjrily injurious, nod should bu discoun tenanced. , Oar. action upon thorn should be under the controls of higher and purer motives'. Legislation subjected tu sncli influences, can never ba just, and will not’ long retain tlto sanction of tho People, "hose nctiye patriotism is not bounded hy secjjitptl limits, nor itneps|h|o to lhat spirit 'of couCCssion'rind forVcsratice,'» hiejt gave life to our political compact, and still ins- lalnt it. Discarding all calculations of political attendance, tho North, the South, !»* .k,*!!’ • n<l ,h ® ' v ® ,t * should unite in diminishing any burthen, of which either may justly complain. Th® agricultural interest ofonr country la so essentially connected with every olh- 1?. d .^ V ,p * rio, . ln lm P° r l®"*e «o then* •II, that it is scarcely nocessary to invite to it your particular ettentlon. li la prinoi- pally at manufactures and commerce tend to increase the value of egrleullurel pro ductions, and toextend Jlieir application to the wants nod comlortt of society, that they deserve the fullering cere of Govern ment. Looking Ihrwerd to Ihe period, not far distant, when a sinking fund will no longer Ire required, the duties on those articles of importation which cannot como in compo* titlon with our own productions ere tho first that should engage the attention of Congress io the modification of tho Tariff, or theta. Isa and coffee are the most pro minent t they enter largely into the con sumption of tho country, end have become articles of necessity 10 all classes. A re- Unction, therefore, of the existing duties, will be felt ns 1 common bcnsAt; but. like all other legislation connected with commerce, to t-e efficacious, and not inju- r m ' “ * houlJ h® gradual and certain. The public prosperity ia evinced in the increased revenue arising from the ealee of the public lands, and in the steady main tenance of that produced by imposta and lonn ge, notwithstanding tho additional di.lics imposed by the act of 18th May, lots, aud >he unusual importations lu tlto trail v part of that tear. . , ,. , Tiro balance In llto Treasury on tho 1st of January, Ilia, was fivo millions nine hundred and seventy two thousand font hundred aud thirty flva dollars and eighty one cents. Tiro receipts of the current year are > estimated at twenty, four millions six hundred aud (wo thousand two hundred and thirty dollars; and the expenditures for tho wins time at twenty iix millions nne hundred and sixty four thousand flee hundred and ninety fl,a dollars; leaving a balance in Ihe Treasury on lbs 1st of Jan. next, of four millions fqur hundred and ten thousand autl seventy dollars and eighty one cents. 1 ’ .1 T, 'Vo "jll have been paid on account of the public debt, during tiie present year, the som of twelve unions foot hundred and five thousand and five dollata Ac eighty cents i reducing Hie whole debt of thb Government, oii.llie first of January next, to forty eight nijlliona five hundred and sixty five thousand four hundred and tin dulloi* and filly cents, including seven millions of fiv« per cent- stock, .subscribed to the Hank of the United.States^ The payment on account of the publie debt, maile on the first of July last, was eight millions, seven bundled and fifteen thou sand lour hundred and sjxty two dollars' and eighty .eve,., cents., It was apprehen ded that tlie sudden withdrawal of so largo a sum Irani tire Banks (a, which it.was de posited at a1 lime of unusual pressure in the money iparlfrt, might cause imp h injury to the interest* dep f nt|cnt oil bank actim- moduli""!, but this et|| was wholly avert ed by..n «rly anticipation pf it at the Treasury, aided by ilie.Iodicious.arrange- mem of tho officers of tho Dank of tho U. 1"!* slate of the .finances exhibit tho re sources of tlie-'iiutio.n in an aspect highly flattering tailtl Industry, end auspicious of tile ability of Government, iu a very short time, to extinguish the public debt. When this alntll b® iiune, our population will bet relieved from a considerable portion of its present bnr hant; and will gl, e . not only new motives to patriot it) etiect on buffaddl lionnl moans for the display of individual enterprizo. 1 lie fiscal power of the states wdl also bp increased, and may Ire more extensively exerted in fan, of education and other public objects i awhile ample means will remain in the Federal Govern merit to promote the gon«ral.weal, in all the modes permitted to ilsamhority. Alter llie. cxiinction of the pul lie debt,' It is not probable that any udj itment of tire Tariff, upon principle! satisfactory to tho People ,uf tlie Union, will, until a re mote period, If ever, leave the Government without 1 considerable surplus in the Tree, sury, beyond what may be required for its current service. As then the period ap proaches when tlie application ofthe reve nue to the puyinaut of debt will cease, the disposition of the surplus, will present a subject for tiie serious, tleiilieralion of Con grets; and.it maybe lortunatn for the country that it is yet to be decided. Con aidered in connexion-with the difficulties which Imye heretofore attended appropria tions tin purposes of internal improvement, and with those which experience tells ns .* ill certainly arise, wherever power over such subjects may be exercise^ by the General Government, it is hoped that it may lend to the adoption 01 some plan whicli will reconcile the diversified inter ests of tire States, and ttiengtl.en tlie bonds svhicli unite them. Every member, of tiles. Union, io peace and in war, will be beno- fitted by tho improvement of inland navi nation and tho construction of highwoys ill the several States. Let us then endeavor, tn attain this benefit in a nrodewhioh will he satisfactory to all. That hitherto adopt ed has, y many of our fellow citizens,been deprecated ns an infraction of the Cninli lutiou, w hile by others it lias been viewed, as an expedirnt All feel tiiat it (ms been, employed ihe ezpenso of harmony in tlie Icgista. vo councils. To avoid totf-ie evils, it appeals to mo that the must safe, just, and federal ditpu. sition which coaid be inado of -the surplus' revenue, would ho its apportionment a- mone.lho several Slates according to their, ratio of representation; and should thig.' measure not be found warranted by ,vie Constitution, that it would be expedient to propose to the.statesen amendment author izing it. 1 regard nn appeal lo ,t|ie sourco . of power, in cates of real doubt, and arhero its exorcise is doomed indispensable to the goneral,welfare, fit among die most sacred of all our obligations. Upon tills pountry, more than any other, has, jn the provi dence, of God, been cast the special guar dianship or tho grand principle of adher ence lo written , constitutions. If it fail! here, all hope, in regard to it will b« extih