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uoi.. and »ho arc in p t.seaston ol largo tractsofcoun try w.tliin l!ic limits ol fYxts, be likely to remain pas- sire. The inclinations of those numerous tribes lead them invariably to war whenever pietcits exist. Mexico had no joat giounJs of Jispleasuro against l&|a Government or people for negotiating (ho treaty. What i iterest of heis wo# affected by the treaty ? — -he was despoiled of nothing, since Texas was forev er Ion to her. The independence of Texas was rc- . cacnisr l by several of the fenJing powers of the earth, bhii was free to treat—free to udopt Iter own line ol policy—froo to take the course which slits believed was best calculated to secure Iter happiness. H.r Govern ment and people decided on annexation to the United ritiiles; ami the Executive saw. in the acquisition of sucit a territory, the mean* of ndnincing their perma nent happiness and glory. What principle of good faith, then, was violated 1 what rule of political morals trampled under loot 1 So fares Mexico herself was concerned, the meas ure should have been regarded by her as highly bene ficial. Her inability to re conquer Texas had been exhibited, I repeat, by eight—now nine—years ol fruitless and ruinous contest. In the mean time, Tex as has been growing in population and resources.— Emigration lias flowed into her teiritory, from nil parts of the world,in a current which continues to in crease in strength. Mexico requires a permanent boundary between that young republic and herself— Tex is. at no distant day, if she continues separate and detached from the United Slates, will inevitably seek to consolidate her strength, by adding to her domain the contiguous provinces of Mexico, The spirit ol revolt from the control of the Central Government has, heretofore, manifested itself in some of these pro vinces; and It i> fair to infer that they would he in clined to lake the first favorable opportunity to pro claim lltcir independence, and to form close alliances with Texas, The war would thus he endless; or, if cessations of hostilities should occur, they would only rndure for a season. The interests of Mexico, there fore, could in nothing be better consulted than in a |>csci' with her neighbors, which would result in the establishment of a permanent boundary. Upon the ratification of the treaty, the Executive was prepared to treat with her upon the most liberal basis. Hence Ihe boundaries of Tex as »cc left un defined by tlio treaty. The Executive proposed to set tle thrse upon terms that all the world should b ive pronounced just and reasonable. No negotiation up on that point could have been undertaken between tho United States and Mexico, in advance of the ratilica- tion of the treaty. We should have had no right- no power—no authority to have conducted such a ne gotiation ; and to have undertaken it, would have hern an assumption equally revolting to theprideef Mexi co end Texas, and subjecting us to the charge of ar- roganre; while to have proposed, in advance of an nexation, to satisfy Mexico for any contingent interest she might have in Texas, would have been to have treated Texas, not aa an independent power, but as a rnera dependency of Mexico. This a-sumption could not have been acted on by the Executive, without sel ling at deli ince your own solemn declaration that that Ki public was an independent State. Mexico had, it is true, threatened war again-t the United Shales, in the event the treaty of annexation was ratified. The Executive could not permit itself to be influenced by Ibis threat. It represented in this the spirit of our jirople, who arc ready to sacrifice much for peace, hut nothing to intimidation. A war umlc-r any rircum- EtuKrf,is greatly to he deplored, anJ the United States is the last nation to desire it; liut if, ns the condition of peace, it bo required of us to forego the unqoe-lion- aide right of treating with an independent power, of our own continent, upon matters highly intr'esting to both, and that upon naked and unsustained pictension of claim by a third power, to control the free will of Ihe power with whom we treat—devoted as we may be to peace, and anxious to cultivate friendly relations with the whole world, the Executive does not hesitate to «ay, that the people of the United States would bo resily to bruve any consequences, sooner than submit to such condition. But no apprehension of war was entertained by the Executive; and I must express frankly the opinion that, had the treaty been ratified by the Senate, it would have been followed by a prompt settlement, to the entire satisfaction of Mexico, of ev ery matter in dillerence between the two countries.— Seeing then that new preparations for hostile invasion of Texas were about to be adopted by Mexico, and that thrse were biought about because Texas bad aJuptcd the suggestions of the Executive upon (he subject of annexation.it could not passively have fold ed its arms and pcrmiltod a war, threatened to be ac companied by every act tb.it could mark a barl>arous agr, to be waged against her, because she had done to. Otlic' consideration of a controlling character in fluenced liio course of the Executive. The treaty which hud thus been negotiated, had failed to receive the ratification of ilia Senate. One of the chief ob- '. - ... 11 complaint. We should interfere in no respect with the tights of any other nation. There cannot be gath ered from the act, any design on our part to do so with their possessions on this Continent. We have inter posed no impediments in the way of such acquisitions ol ter itoiy, large and extensive a- many of them are, as Ihe lending powers of Europe have made,from time lo time, in every part of the world. We seek no con quest made by war. No intrigue will have been re sorted to, or acts of diplomacy essayed to accomplish the annexation of Texas. Free and independent Iter- seif, she osUh to be received into our Union. It is a question for our own decision, whether she shall be re ceived or nut. The two Governments having already agreed, th:o’ their respective organa, on the terms of annexation. I would recommend their adoption by Congress in the form of a joint resolution, or act, lo be perfected and ma la binding on the two countries, when adopted in like manner by the Government of Texas. In orJcr that the subject may be fully presented in all its bearings, tho correspondence which has taken place, in reference to it, since the adjournment ol Con gress, between tlie United States, Texas, and Mexico is herewith transmitted; Tho amendments proposed by the Senate to tho Convention concluded between the United States and Mexico on the 30th ol November, 1843, have been tt.insmitted through our Minister, for the concurrence of the Mexican Government; hot, although urged thereto, no action has yet been had on the subject; nor has any answer been given which would authorize a favorable conclusion in the future. The Decree of September, 1813, in relation lo the retail trade, tho order for the expulsion of foreigners, and th >t of a mote recent date in regard to passports— al! of which are considered as in violation of the Trea ty of Amity and Commerce between the two countries, have led to a correspondence of considerable length between the Minister of Foreign Eelitsons and our Representative al Mexico, but without any satisfactory result. They rrmiin still unadjusted ; and many and serious inconveniences have ulready resulted to our citizens in consequence of them. Questions growing out of the act of disatming n body ofTexnn troops under the command of M«j. Snively, by an officer in the service of tho United Slates, octiug under the orders of our Government; and th - forclblo entry into the Custom house at Bryaily’s Landing on Red River- by certain citizens of the United States, and taking away therefrom the goods seizeil by tho Collec tor of tho customs, as forfeited uuJcr the laws of Texas, have hern adjusted, so far as the powers of the Execu tive extended. Tho correspondence between the two Governments in reference to both subjects, will be found amongst the accompanying documents. It con tains a full statement of all the facts and circumstances, with the views token on both sides, and the principles on which the questions have been adjusted. It remains for Congress to make the necessary appropriation to carry the arrangement into effect, whiah I respectfully recommend. The greatly improved condition of the Trea-ury. af fords a subject of general congtatulalton. The paia- lysis which had fallen on trade and commerce, and which subjected the Government to the necessity of resorting lo loana and the issue of Ticasury notes, to a larger amount, lias passed away; and, after the pay ment of upwards of $7,000,000. on account of the in terest, and in redemption of more thin §5.000.000 of the public debt, which falls due on the 1st of January next, and setting apart upwarjs of S2.000.000 for the payment of outstanding Treasury notes, and meeting nn instalment of the debts of the corporate cities of the District of Columbia—an estimated surplus of upwards of §7,000.000, over and above the existing appropria tions, will remain in the Treasu rty at the close of the fiscal year. Should the Treasury notes continue out standing, ns heretofore, that surplus will be considera bly augmented. Although all interest has ceased upon | them, and the Government has invited their rrluru lo the Treasury, yet they remain outstanding; affording great facilities to commerce, and establishing the fact that under a well regulated system of finance, the Gov ernment has resources within itself, which render it in dependent in time of need, not only of private loans, but also of bank facilities. Tlse only remaining subject of tegret is, that the re maining stocks of the Government do not fall due al nn early day ; sinco their reJcmplion would be entire ly within its control. As it is, it may be well wonhy the consideration of Congress, whether the law estab lishing the sinking fund—under the operation of which the debts of the revolution and last war with Great Britain were, lo a great extent extinguished—should no!, with prompt modifications, (so as to prevent «o accumulation of surpluses, and limited iu amount,) be re-enacted. Such provisions, which would authorize the Government to go into the market for a purchase of its own stock, on lair terms, would serve to main tain its credit at the highest point ; Bird to prevent to a great extent, those fluctuations in the price of its se lections which was urged against it, was found to eon- i rurilies; which might, under other circumstances, af- sui in the fact that the question of annexation bad not been submitted lo the ordeal nf public opinion in the United States. However untenable such an ob jection w as esteemed lo be, in view nf the unquestion able power of the Executive to negotiate th - troaty, nr.d th* gre it and Idoling interests involved in the ques tion, 1 felt it to be my duty to submit the uholo sub j -ct to Congress, as tho heal expounders of popular -'■nliment. No definite action having been taken on ;hc subject by Congiess, the question referred itself diieclly lo tho decision of the States and the people. The groat popular election which has just teiminated, afforded the b.-st oppo-tuttily of ascertaining the will of tlie Stales and the people upon it. Pending that issue, it became the imperative duly ol. the Executive to inform Mexico that the question of unnexaticn was still before the American people, unJ that until their decision was pronounced, any serious invasion of Tex as would be regarded as an attempt to foreslall their judgment, and could not be looked upon with indiffer ence. I am most happy to inform you that no such invasion bus taken place; and I trust that whatever votir notion iniv be upon it, Mexico will sec the im portance of deciding the matter by a resort topra-efu! expedients, in preference to those of arras. Tbs do? cision of the people and tho States, on this great and interesting subject, has been decisively mmifested.— The question of annexation has been presented naked- Iv to their consideration. Uy the treaty itself, all col- lateral arid incidental issues, which were calculated to divide and distract the public counsels, were carefully avoided. These were left to the wisdom of the future to derermine It presented,! repeat, the isolated ques- , tion of anoexalion ; and in that form it has been sul>- rnited to t ie oideul of public sentiment. A control | ling majority of tho people, and a large majority of ] ihe Elates, have declared in favor of immediate annex- I i atton. i Instructions have thus come up to both branches of I Congress, from their respective constituent?, in terms | the most emphatic. It is the will of bulb the People j and the States, that Texas should be annexed to the i Union promptly and immediately. It may be hoped, i that in currying into execution the public will, thus i declared, all collateral issui s may be avoided. Future I.t gisbituics call lies! decide as to the number of Stales ; which should bs formed out of the territory, when the i lime has arrived for deciding that question. So with ! •'ll olheis By the treaty, the United Sia'cs assumed the p ivinenl ol the debts of Texas, to on amount not exceeding §10,000,000. to be paid, with the excej tion of a sum falling short of §100,000, exclusively out of i the proceeds of the sales of her public Lands. We . could not, with honor, lake iff. lands, without ossam mg the fuH payment of all incumbrances upon them. Nothing lias occurred since your !a-l session, to in duce a doubt that the dispositions of Texas lemain un- sltered. Mo intimation of an alteied determination, nil the part of her Government and People, has been I furnished lo the Executive. She still Joshes to throw j herself under the protection ol our laws, and to partake I of tile blessing ol our federative system; while every Ante iran interest would seem lo require it. The ex i tension of our coastwise and foreign trade, to an a- 1 mount ulnio.l incalculable—the enlargement of the narket of Cut manufacturers—a constantly growing | market for our agricultural productions—safety lo our t. •liners, and additional strength and stability to the ■ men— these are the results which would rupidly dc- • e .pe itu rns Ires, upon the consummation of tho measure of snnexslion. In such event, I will not d .til hut tbsl Mexico would find her true interest to v or hi in meeting the advances of this Government in a Spirit ol amity. Nor do I apprehend any serious complaint from anv ... r rjoftre; no sufficient ground t ltets for such feet its credit. No apprehensions of this sort is, ut this moment, enter.ained. since the stocks of the Gov ernment which but two years ago were offered for sale to capitalists, at home and abroad, at a depreciation, and could find no purchasers, are now greatly above par in the bands of the holders, but a w ise and pru dent ffreca-t admonishes us to place beyond the reach of contingency the public credit. It mu -l also be a matter of unmingled gratification, that under the existing financial system—resting upon the Act of 1739, anJ the resolution of 1816—the cur rency of ilia country has attained a stale of perfect soundness; 3nd tbe rates of exchange between differ ent parts of the Union, which, in 1S41, denoted by their enormous amount, the greatest deprecia tion, and in fact worthlessness of the currency, in most of the States—arc now reduced to little more than the mere expense of transporting specie from place to place, and the rirk incident to the operation, in h new country like that of the United Slates— wl,ere so many iii'lucem tits are held out for specula tion—the depositories of the surplus revenue, consist ing of Banks of any description, whether it reaches any conaiucrable amount, require the closest vigilance on the part of the Government. All banking institutions under whatever denomination they may pa-j,are gov erned by an almost exclusive regard to the interest of the stockholders.—That interest consists iri the aug mentation of profits, in tnc form of dividends, and a large surplus revenue entrusted to their custody is but to lead lo excessive loans aud to extravagantly large issues of piper. As a nccos.-ory consequence, priers arc nominally increased, and tbe speculative mania every where sei zes upon the public mind* A fictitious state of pros perity for a season exists ; aud in tile lunguage of the I day, money becomes plenty. Contracts are entered j into by individuals, resting upon this substantial slate I of tilings. Imt the delusion soon piss s away, und the | country is overrun with inih btedness so weighty as to overwhelm many, and to visit every department of in dustry with great and iuinnu# embarrssment. The greatest vigilance becomes nccc-sory on the part of i Government to guard against this stato of things. The depositories must lie given distinctly to understand that tbe favors of Government will bo altogether wilbdiawn or substantially diminished, if iu revenues shall be re gnrded as additions lo their hanking capital, nr as tbe found ilion nf anmlarged circulation. Tho Govern ment, through it.- revenue, has at all times sn impor tant part to perform in connexion with the currency ; and n greatly depends upon its vigilance and Care, ' whether the country be involved in euihurfassments similar to those which it has h id recently to encoun ter, or. aided hy the action of the Treasury, shall be preserved ill a sound and healthy condition. The d ingers lo be guarded against are greatly aug mented li\ toil large a surplus o( revenue. W hen that surplus grratlv exceeds in uinojnt what.shall be requir- ■ ed by a w ise and prudent forecast to meet unfnrS'Cn rontingencies, the Legislature itself may come to lie seized wnb a disposition lo indulge ill extravagant ap propriations to objects, many of winch, may—and most prntiahly, would be found to conlbrt with the Guiisli- tutiun. A lanciej expediency i- elevated above con stitutional authority ; and a reckless nnJ wasteful ex travagance but too certainly follows. The important power of taxation, which, when exercised in its most restricted form, is a huiden on labor nnd production, is resorted to under various pretexts for purposes having no affinity to the motives which dictated its grunt, and the extravagance of Government stimulates individu al extravagance, until tbe spirit of a wild aud ill regu lated speculation, involves one nnd all in its unfortu nate result. In »ie» of such fatal consequences, jt may be Itid down aa axiom, founded in moral ond po- j laical truth, that no greater taxes should be imposed than are necessary for an economical administration of the Government ; and, that whaever exists beyond, should be reduced nr modified, ibis doctrine does in no way conflict wiih the exercise of a sound discri mination in Ihe selection of theatlicles to be taxed, which a due regatd to the public weal woulJ at all times sugge»t to tbe Legislative mind. It leaves the range of selection undefined: and such selection should always be made with an eye to the great interests of the country. Composed as is the Union, of separate and independent Stales, a patriotic Legislature will not tail in consulting the interests of the parts, to adopt tuch course as will be best calculated to advance the harmony of tbe whole, ond thus ensure that per manency in the policy of the Government, without j which all efforts lo aJvanco the public prosperity are j vain and ftuitlcss. This great and vitally important task rests with Congress ; and the Executive con do j no more than recommend the general principles which ; should govern in its execution. j 1 refer you to the report of the Secretary of War. [ for an exhibition of the condition of the army ; and | recommend to you, as well worthy your best consider ation, many of the suggestions it contains. The Scc- iclary in no degree exaggerates the great importance of pressing foiward, without delay, in the work of erecting aud finishing the fortifications, to which he particularly alludes. Much lias been dons towards placing our cities and roudsteds in a state of eecuitly against the hazards of hostile attack, within the last four years, but considering Ihe new elements which have been of late years, employed in the pro pelling of ships, and the formidable implements of de struction which have hern brought into service, we cannal be too active or vigilant in preparing and per fecting the means of defence. I teferyou, also, to his repot t, for a full statement of the condition of the In dian tribes within our jurisdiction. The Executive has abated no ellbrt in carrying into effect the well es tablished policy of the Government, which contem plates a removal of all the tribes residing within the limits of tile several Elates, beyond those limits-; and it is now enabled to congratula'e the country at the pros pect of an early consummation of this object.— ! Many of the tribes have already made great progress in he arts of civilized life; and through Ihe operations of the schools established among them, aided by the ef forts of the pi-ms men of various religious denomina tions—who devote themselves lo the tusk of their im provement—wc may fondly hope that the remains of the foruvdjhle tribes which were once masters of this country, will in their transition from the savage stale, to a condition of refinement aud cultivation, add anoth er bright trophy lo adorn the labors of a well directed philanthropy. Tho accompanying report of the Secretary of the Navy, will explain to you the situation of that branch of the service The ptcscnl organization of the De partment. imparts to its operations great deficiency : but 1 confer fully in the propriety of u division nf the - Bureaux of Construction,(Equipment, anJ Repairs ; in to two Bureaux. The subjects as now arranged, arc incongruous and require lo a certain extent, informa, ion and qualifications altogether dissimilar. The operations of the squadron on tho coast nf Af rica have been conducted with all the due attention to the object which led lo its organization: and I am hap py to say that the otficers and crews have enjoyed the best possible health, under the system adopted by the officer iu command. It is believed that the United States is the only nation which has. by its laws, sub jected to the punishment of dentil, as pirates, those who may be engaged in the slave trade. A similar enact ment on the part of other nations would not fail to be attended by beneficial results. In consequence of the difficulties which have exis ted in the way of securing titles for the necessary grounds, operations have nut yet been commenced to- wards the establishment of the Navy yard at Mem phis. So soon as the title is perfected, no further de lay will be permitted to intervene. It is well worthy of your con-ideration, whether Congress should not direct the establishment of a rope-walk, in connection with the cuutemplated Navy Yard, ns a measure not only of economy but as highly useful and necessary. The only establishment of the sort now connected with the service is located at Boston ; and the advantages of a similar establishment convenient to the hemp growing region, must be apparent lo all. The report of the Secretary presents other matters to your consideration, of an important character in con nection with the service. In referring you to the accompanying report of the Postmaster General, it affords me continued cause of gratification to be able to advert lotbe fact that the af fairs of tbe department, for the last four years, have been so conducted as, from its unaided resources, to meet its Iirge expenditures. On my coming into of fice a deb! of nearly §5011,000 existed against the De partment, which Congress discharged by an appropri ation from the Treasury. The Department on the 4th of March next, will he found, under the manage ment of its present efficient head, free of debt or ent- barrasment, which could only have been done by the observance and practice of the greatest vigilance ond economy. The laws have contemplated throughout that tbe Department should be sclf-suslainej: but it may become necessary, with the wisest regard lo the public interests, to introduce amendments and altera tions in tbe system. There is b strong desiic manifested in many quar ters, so to alter the tariffof letter postage as lo reduce the amount of tax at present imposed. Should such a measure be carried into effect, to the full extent de sired, it cannot well be doubted but. that for the first years of its operation, a diminished revenue would be collected, Ihe supply of whirli would necessarily con stitute a charge upon the Treasury. Whether such a result would bo desiruble. it will be for Congrecss, in its wisdom, to determine. It may in general be asser ted that, radical alterations in any system should rath er be brought about gradually, than by sudden chang es ; and by pursuing this prudent policy in the reduc tion of letter postage, the Department might still sus tain itself thtougb the revenue whieh would accrue by tbe increase uf letters. The state and condition of the public Trcasuty has. heretofore, been such as lo have precluded the recommendation of any material change. The difficulties upon this head have, how ever ceased, und a larger discretion is now left to the Government. I cannot loo strongly urge the policy of oulhoiizing the establishment of a line of steamships regularly lo ply between ibis country and foreign purls, und upon ; our own wateis, for the transportation of the 'mail. ; The example of the British Government is wi II w-or- ; thy of imitation in this respect. The belief i< strong ly entertained, that the emoluments arising from rite , transportation of mail matter to foreign countries, ! would operate of.iUclf as an inducement to cau.-e indi- ; viJual enterprise to undertake that branch of tbe task: 1 nnd tbe remuneration of tbe Government would con- sist in the addition readily made to oui steam navy iu i c-ise of emergency by ships eo employed. Should this suggestion meet your approval, tbe propriety of' placing such -hips under the command of experienced officers of the navy will uot escape your obs rvutiun. The application of steam to the purposes of naval war- . fare, cogently recommends on cxietisive steam marine | »# important in estimating the defences of the country. Fortunately this may be attended bv us In a great ex- I lent without incurring any large amount »f expcmli- ' lure. Steam vessel# lo be eng tged in the transports- | lior. of the mails on our principal water-courses, lakes and parts of our coos', could also be so constructed as | to be efficient as war vessels when needed; and would nf themselves, constitute a formidable force in order lo icpel attacks from abroad. tVo cannot be blind lo the fact, that other nations have already added lame numbers of steamship* lo their naval ornaments ; and that this new and powerful agent is destined to revo lutionize the condition of the world. It becomes the United State-, therefore looking to their security, to adopt a similar policy 1 and the plan suggested will enable them to do so at h small comparative cost. I take the greatest pleasure in hearing testimony to the zeal and untiring industry which ha# characterized the conduct of the members of the Executive Cabinet. E n-h in Ins appropriate splieie, has rendered me the most efficient aid in carrying on the Government, and it IV ill not I trust, appear out of place, for rne to hear lots public testimony. Tbe cardinal objects which should ev. r be held in view by those entrusted with few cases if any, exist, wherein our fellow citizens who from time lo time, have been draw n to the seat of Gov ernment have gone away dissatisfied. Where the tes timony has been perfected, und vvos esteemed sali-fac- torv, their claims have been promptly audited: and this in the absence of all favotiteistn or partiality. Government which is not just to its own people, can neither claim their affection, nor the respect of the world. At the same time, the closest attention has been paid to those matters which relttc niore immedi ately lo the great concerns of the country. Order and efficiency in each branch of the public service, have prevailed ; accompanied by a system of the most rigid responsibility, on the part of tbe receiving and dis bursing ugents. The fact in illustration of the truth of this rcrnaik, deserve-, to be noticed, that the reven ues of the Gofernmrsit amounting in the last four year#, to upwards of §120,000,000, have been collec ted and disbursed, through the numerous Govermenlu! agents, without the loss, by default, of any amount T TDE! Ij Ft « R * S P if . M A C O A :' Y MORNING. DKC. 17. it- I parly of the Union. He rebuked ‘‘rlto BlufT- j toil Boys.” for making- themselves of so much rim ponuitce us to bring themselves into the de- I bote. From all appearances, nothing can stir the mojotiiv from their determination not a- — I ga'ti to involve the State in an attempt lo alone ' wage war against the Union. The common sentiment is that the very fact that no other Stale w ill unite with us, ought to suggest to ns that we are not the chosen leaders of the Union hut must be satisfied wilh fighting in line. The ambition of some inferior men is disturbing the harmony of' the State.-— The Electoral College have to-day cast their TflC President’s Message. j *oles for Polk and Dallas—and the Slate w|]f We publish entire to-dav, the last aiiblr.il ! not nullif y !,s °"’ n a« b y any childish boasting, message of President Tyler. To say that » ■ but ,0ok t0 ‘.^administration for justice. The The great length of the President’s Message must plead our apology f)r the absence of out usual variety this week. To the Mon. Jno. [I. Lumpkin, Howell | Cobb, and \V. II. Stiles, we are indebted for j our carli'-st copies of the President’s Message. ■ reserved rights of one State being the sumo us worthy of serious commentary. Tho appropriation* made by Congress for the im- nut \ p e.ued with it, would not nigh those of others, will remain where they _ provement tf the river, of the West, and of the bar- express our feelings after reading it. We look The whole effort now is, to neutralize, bv some hors on the I*iKps, are in a course of iutiicious exnpn- n i i i » . , , ? *. . . diture under suitable ugont#; and are destined, it?#to Up ° n ,l aS one of t!l ° :,l,lesl documents ever expression calculated to destroy our weight in be hoped;to realize all ihe benefits clesi^ncj \o be a- prepared by the C lief M^gi'trail! of this Gov- * ,lG P a *^X’ because the nhmtorT pet is not complishcdb, Congress. I cannot, however, sufi- en.ment; nor can We ectect nnv where a dif- tbo > , S llt of na ,'^der If he keeps quiet in Con- dsntly impress upon Congress, the great importance I r c ' gross, WC shall do well. I lie Hotl--.e is made of withholding appropriations from improvements eieocj of style, or any other f aturoq' to war- up of s onger stuff than to be beguiled into any which are uot ascritaim-d, by previous examination rant the suspicion that the 1?resident had found folly'. Mr. Williams, of York, spoke well for and survey, to ff: nsesw? r«r tho shelter and protec- j it nec ssary lo call in the iti 1 of his right-hand : 11,0 um'ed action party. The Stale will sustain man. Honest John Tyler has assumed in “s dignity, and act with its allies, times past, responsibility far tmre perilous : than any lie could possibly incur by the : mere preparation of his annual report to Con- ■ K tion of trade fom the danger of .norms and teni|n->,is. Without this precaution tbe expenditures are too apt to enure to the benpfit of individuals; without refer ence to the only con-ideration which can render them constitutional—the public interests and the "cneral good. I cannot too earnestly urge upon you the inte ests of this District, over which, by the Constitution, Con gress lias exclusive jurisdiction. It would be deeply to he regretted should there be at any time, ground lo complain of neglect on ihe [tart of a communilv which, detached a? it is from tbe parental care of the State# of Virginia and Maryland, can only expect aid liom Congress, as its local legislature. Amongst tbe sub jects which claim your ulleution, is a prompt organi zation of aa asylum for tho insane, who msy be found from time ttf time, sojourning within the D.strict.—• Such course is also demanded hy consideration# which apply to branches of the public service. F..r the ne cessities in this behalf, I invite your pailicular att rition to thp report of the Secii tary of Itre Navy. I have thus, gentlemen of the two Houses of Con gress. presented you a tt ue aud faithful- picture of the condition nf public affairs, both foreign and domestic. The wants of the public service ore made known to you ; and matters of no ordinary importance are urg ed upon your consideration. Shall I not be permit ed to congratulate you on the happy auspices under which you have assembled, und at the important change in the condition of things which has occurred in the last three years 1 During that period questions with for eign powers, of vital importance to the peace of our country, have been settled and adjusted. A desolating and waiting war with savage tribes, bus been brought to a close. The internal tranquility of the cuuittiy, threatened hy agitating questions, has been preserved. The credit of the Government, which had experienced a temporary cmbarrussinen’, Ins been thoroughly re stored. Its coffers, which, fur a season, were empty, have been r plcnishcd. A currency, nearly uniform SPECTATOR. Soulh Carolina. learned with infinite gratification Jk at the Hon. William Aikin has been elected r of this State i gress of the Condition of the country ; and, the bare recollection of this is enough to laugh to b “ ,bc - p - lC 8' sb,ul 1 > Uot. scorn the dark and malignant insinuations of-*L r 1 c ° r " pel '' 0lS M hiiemait-h Scabtook,- • ... .... rn. , ■ i e Esq. Col. Alston and Gen. Buchanan. While disappointed \\ Irgery. I lie whole ground of “ l argument in favor of the annexation of Texas is reviewed nnd strengthened. The financial ! st tc of the Government is represented to he j in an excellent condition, while the state of the currency show# iiidubitab'y that churtered mo nopolies, odoriferoux of nationality, are no long er necessary for the monetary transactions ei ther of the Government or the people. Mr- Tyler wisely recomm lids the eslubl shiner.t of a sinking fund to meet the outstanding liabili ties of the Ttt asti y, and sustain the future ; credit of die nation ; and his views in regard J lotliedepositoriesofthe revenue arebolhsound and judicious. Our relations with till the oilier powers of the world arc represented as atnica- egon Territory will not pass unite© led. la ti e conclusion he pays a high compliment to the members of his Cabinet utnl the oilier officers of the Government immediately under his eye. But his. mud not forget to notice ihe in inly in its value, has taken the place of one depieriatcd nnd wot (bless. Commerce and manufactures, which had sentiments CO v tained in tho outset ofth s docu- suffered in common with every othei interest, have | ment. Tho well deserved tribute he pays to our improved system of popular Government, bis profound speculations on the future great ness of it—if tho guarantees of the Constitu tion are observed, nnd the expansive nobleness tbe generous ivel- j come ‘‘to the lover of freedom of every' clime, j to take up hia abode among us, and assist us i in (ha great work of advancing the standard of • civilization,” could have emanated nowhere ! than from the head and the heart of the states man, the sage, and the philanthropist. we have not the slightest objection lo either of these last named gentlemen, we cunuot but i congratulate our Carolina friends on the se lection they have made. At this critical peri- ; ori in Southern affairs, mildness, prudence, wis dom and firmness are the qualifications mostly needed in the Executive of a Southern State.- : and all of these are most happily combined in : the character of ihe Governor elect. Modest and unassuming, though capable of exerting a powerful influence, ho has never been an as- ! p.rant for fame or political distinction ; und | though he has frequently filled high offices pre vious to his present elevated position, he en joys the proud consciousness ofahvavs having been placed there by It's friends without solici tation on his part, while he lias never yet fail ed to give entire satisfaction to his constituenls. We cordially desire for him a prosperous and popular administration; once more tevived ; and the whole country exhibits an aspect of piosperiiy and happiness. Trade and barter, no longer governed by a wild and speculative mania, real upon a solid and sub.-lantia! footing; and the rapid growth of our cities, in eveiv direction, lie- speaks most strongly the favorable circumstances bv which wc s*e surrounded. My happiness, in the re- of soul which prompts tirnnent which shortly awai f # me, is the ardent hope which I experience, that this state of prosperity is neither deceptive nor destined to be shortlived; and that measures which have uot yet received ji# sanc tion. hut which I rannot but regard as closely connect ed with the honor, lire glory, nnd still mote enlarged prosperily of the country, are destined at an eorlv day. to receive the approval of Congress. Under these circumstances, ond with these anticipations, I shall most gladly leave to others, more able than myself, the noble and [.leasing task, of sustaining the public pros perity. I shall cury with me into retirement the grat ifying reflection, that as my sole object throughout has been to advance the polic good. I may notrntirelv have fiiled iu accomplishing it; and this gratification is heightened in no small degree liy the fact, that when, under a deep ond abiding sense of duty. I have found myself constrained to resoit to tho qualified Veto, it lias neither been.followed by disapproval on the p*rt j ecssarily be quite limited, and we advise all of the people, nor weakened m ,inv degree iff-ir B t- j who anticipate profiting themgolves, either by ; his lessons in Penmanship; or Book Keeping, ! to call at once at his rooms, over John L. Jones &• Go’s store. Penmanship nnd llook Keeping. We again call the attention of the public to I Mr. Wright’s advertisement. Mr. W.’s exer- I tions during the short time he has ns yet been I in our cily, have met with the most flattering [encouragement. His s!ay in Macon will ne- ror. THE MACON TELEGIU+H. Mr. Editor: In your last number I called the attenton of our ciAzens in Mrcnn to an advertisement of ihe City Council, in which the outgoing body sought to curtail the right of suffrage and I objected to the course they pursued and gave niv rattan —-since that, a writer tn the Messenger has replied under the signature of” another citizen." wilh whom, or anv nns e.#e. (provided they kept within the bounds of courtesy and politeness) I would have discussed tbe matter, and perhaps •ainulicr citizen” might have brought me over to his wav of thinking. Hut, sir, i have witnessed in my life too m»ny defences not lo know that the tact of tbe party is someutnei displayed by violent and vulgar abuse of ihe'nppmme side which oftentimes disconcerts him. “Another citizen is wel’ come to call me "green,” which means •• fool.” 1 lake it, because I confess (roinihe sample of his own genius exhibi ted by hi, pie«e, i should feei no pride in being praised bv 'rnons : enr"hu him, liis judgment is “mortal dim." But a, , . . , c . , ■ - appoint him. And hist, he seems to me net onlv ignorant of whit he writes but totally indifferent. I asked the reason why the city council had passed those resolutions—“ the necei- sity calling fur such action.” He s.ys, “the law of the State," wh-ch being literally interpreted, means this; that the law of the State requires the council, befote they go oat. tn pass these resolutions nnd to command the managers to take such action at the polls But when he i tachmeni to that great conservative feature nf our government. JOHN TYLER. Wasuisgtox, December, 1844- iHACO.Y COTTON 9XAESCET. Stock on hand 1st. September, Received op to the 7tlr inst. 45.e7i “ during tbe last v.-eek, up to 14th 6.S5S- 3,790 IfrfatHia. We are requested to state that David Rei Espotted up to the 7th inst " during the week by boats, 16.77 ltnil Hoad, 12,96— £8.160 -2963- E-q. is st candidate for Justice of the Pence in -83.729 ; j],,. 56u|| District, atml not the 71Gth, as adwr- 57,519 ■ tised last week bv us. -31.123 Remaining on hand, ”6 396 , Our market during the past we ek became quite dull to- ri "? 1 >C J’HSt week at (heir Ware-ltOUSO wards tbe close in expectation of Inter advice# from Eu rope. These caine Jto hand on Fridoy night, but as vet lmve had no effect here. In Charleston ond Savannah n reduction of }c is demanded by purchasers. We quote ex tremes 3 a 4J, principal sales 4 a 4j. Heavy (,’Gion. Messrs. Moultrie & Campbell received du et b'tle of cotton from the plan's!ion of David Bryan, Esq. of Talbot county, weighing 837 lbs. This is “coming it'’ over the tariff) wilh a ven geance, and eqIt 11 Is the f.ir fumed heavy bales of the West. H is quite a curios'ly here, and is calculated to make many a drayman and boatman guihv of an i Traction of the deca logue before it reaches the factory* In Vincvilleon the lith inst. hy the Rev. j, r. Kendrick The subjoined letter of the Columbia Corres- SANDERS 11 ^ 1 * o Mi “ CIATHBRINE IL pondent of the Charleston Courier is worthy t'lAKRIKD, Al llielmuae of Mr, Douglas, on the 12th inst. hv the Rev. CURBO'V Mr ' A ‘ LEUOiiN lo w ‘« ARATHU8A ! lilt In thif city Ott lilt! 12th inst br the Rev. J. K.Kendrick Mr. A. (LKILLINUSWORTIJ to Mi,s ELIZABETH McCOOK, On Tuesda evening the 26th ult. st the residence of J ‘“v resmetice ot Benj. rurver.Lsq. in Tallapoosa co. (Ala) bv the Rev Mr.Ohver.ELBV W. TODD, lo Miss ALLEVJA ANN ELIZABETH, daughter of Ben). S Tarver. In Savannah, on the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr Aldrieli WILLIAM 8. WILLIFORD, Esn. of Macon? ?o lit’ £>AKAH A. I*, eldest daughter of Joseph Pell. Keq. of Besides expressing’the real In Talbrtton, on the 24th NABD HILL. Esq. to M. by the C. W. Kev, BAR- AKV C. BUKCli. of careful perusal. setdim* it's of u large majority of the people, i it contains remarks, so well timed, and sensi- 1)1“, as to command univt rsal admiration. It I will be seen too. lhat the last h<i|>e ofwliiggerv in i no desired rc fusa] of our Sister State, to vote for Polk and D d as. has been destroyed ; an i ; democratic discord still prolongs it# advent. So : may it ever be. Columbia, Dec. 4, 1S44. So much rliodonnmtade has a,>peitred itt the Merntry on the debate now going on, on the subject of our fedei d relations, that something ! is dm* lo the large majority of ihe House who ’ 11 re decidedly opposed to the sepciotc action of the Stale. Tiie mess age of the Governor, hy : gai i rei'era'ing the oi l doctrines of the State, renders it difficult, simply to say, we hav ger* ! . comes to nnoie I the seciton “no person shall be permitted bv the managers bonk,” it npi sirs that the managers, nnd not the riiy on,:: cil, are to attend to this duty: nnd even it his view be rirtt as to the necessity of carrying out this law, this i*<-:inn of the city council is an unauthorized assumption of power. Se '■ Mr.-‘Another citizen” you reply that the law of the Staten the reason why tlie Council have done this, and your tv- thoritv allows the power to oe vested in the managers. Bs Isay that the manager#, if they choose, can waive- these requisitions With consent of the candidates add not perjort themselves. He maaes a very bold assertion there,indifj he be true, there lias been an awful amou it of pcrjurjiif this city aud county, as 1 remember of no iratance inwbidf g ihe registry law has been enforced; until twas snddea.'r sprung for the purpose of defeating Mr. Sim#, and it had tit desired effect Some of the same men who reaped iu be« efits then are stilldesirous of using it. But it is useless i«j argue this point; does not the law of the Stage require ip tie oath for stats ami other officers that tlie elector shall sweir that he has paid all legal taxes required of him. end that he had an opportunity to pay according to law ? Are not tbe official superintendents under oath, some of office, others h . the* special occasion? Is it not an every day’s practice fa these persons, with consent of candidates, to waive thetu part? The argument of ”811011161 citizen” savs tbev ut perjured. I am done with this writer bv mer'elv rriniri ing my triends and myself are not the persons who are ! Iv to engage in such a crime as to break the ballot hoi- Nor have I had an opportunity to have the obnoxious Ml tmn repealed, although there has l.een a session of the* gislature siree it was put in force here, as I believe I first time, yet that body were the friends, and 1 knew i wou.d follow the wishes of those here now who are seel to curtail and narrow down the privilege of suffix sum up in n few words. I appose the anion of council on:' subject, because it is the business of the 1 theirs. 2. Because there 13 no reason why- it should be ado?:t-' at this time. 3d. Because the council ought long since to tho*e who were able pay their taxes. IJtca'Jse absolute and hopeless poverty ought nci r deprive a man of his vote. Because tlie candidate who is wealthv tiii?r^hv 1 advantage over the poor one. He ran afford to pav'tki'M es ol his poor friends when the other cannot. C. Because I saw candidates at trie last election f»t toe tpxesof the poor, and I would prefer that should vote without being obliged to borrow candidate, or to have his taxes paid by him : are my reasons for objecting lo the anion oftl they will influence me unless I should see th Ot e piece of advice I will give, and that - think with ustn register their names if thev 1 tunny, and to pay up their taxes if possible, nnd p< shall have the strength to repel these obnoxious ires-- A CITl2E> ■ for :b ncrliapl OVERSEER WANTED A man who can brim saf isfactory testimonial of his capacity to manai 1 a largo business, can lead H as reirio Ilou PENMANSHIP, AND ll O O K K EE PI J\~ O’. Ti l lL WRIGHT, rerpee'fully infornts the I -■»=— i i". ! < L e ’i , '" ne " ,ll ’ ,l ' is l ,lnr< '- that he will give LEb.-ONS in I'l.',V»I \>#»IIH* Ladies a: at (his office where uctiitn to propose witluuii implicdly^reflecting J may CmpIo\lllCI}t 1’iithe Governor for ngain stirring the matter onrtfl W'lfr^c oc on atrnrcP* «l this day. Ami here u the real diffi-uhv, in ^ 00tl U d S GS RS G\ Cl St-. for next year. Mvle of course of e taught a id Gentle- I w:*IJ sui- t.ie ut,ministration of public afftirs. »,* rigidly and with* out i ivor or affection, so to interpret the national will, expicssed in the laws, us that injustice should bo dm to none—justice to «m This has been the ru |„ up „ n ubica they have acted ; and thus Itiir bolifcvrd, that graceful, and exped "leu. a style at once bold, uniform nnd rap ted tr. all business purpose#. Person# fr.'m 8 >n 6U vears tage may receive equal benefit; and a better hirtincxs Hand may ho acquired in two ttcrkt hy kit spHem than is old method. The course of BOOK'JCEEPING. will embrace ihe [ usiness tran.rac- tums ot three mouths from ihe opening of the D.\r Book to the closing nf the Leckr. with a Trial Balance of the bn«ines» of each successive month. Mr. \\ '# rtoonu. in the building occupied hy John L. J nrs. on Mulberry street. Satisfactory improvement guar- •tilled to all. Terms made known br calling on Mr. \V at his rooms. Macon, Dec. 10, IS U u lifficu resolving to ttlmle tnc action of this party, without adding a tlucnt of tvlini urn will do, if 1 we dont get full satisfaction. This being n threat assumes that we are more sensitive, more pa triotic th;n! Georgia or Virginia.' They will not fee] this a compliment; all crowing is deci dedly against ihe present disposition of the Mouse. The argument on the part of the friends of united action, is getting stronger ev ery day. .Mr. Phillips, of Charleston, made n capital argument in reply to Herndon and others, denouncing the Northern democracy', as faithless end unprincipled. He alluded to the large minority of Massachusetts democrats, who maintained their principles against all the influences of money and power, and hailed them as faithful allies, deserting a fraternal well done. He challenged any fact to dcro- j gat*: from the f.tith and honor of the democ;atic I i It will be alfogetM useless for any one to aj ply, however, who cam 1 ] bring th chest reco)nincii (l tions, from good with whom he has last lit| It will be time lost 1 any other description apply. Dec. 17—11—31. ta'.-eu n.e liberty to speak so freely his opinion of myself of i my motives aud my conduct, he, I dare Bay, will take offence iff do-not return the compliment 1 I will not disappoint I.o A citv 21 to to song pres4 payn D, j. MKfi via N 9e t T3 , X o, lieves him a Oct