mensions of the boxes. frame should correspond to the inside di-the tin sheets, and place it over the box al-sage may be left open. This prevents them ready provided on one of the stools; close from being the prey of neighboring swarms. The body of the hive is made of deal, the entrance of this stool, and take out the about one inch in thickness. Its dimensions tin plate; put the cover on the other portion [From the New-York Farmer.] are 103 inches square inside measure, and of the hive, and remove it to the empty box EGGS OF THE SILK WORM.-On opening a the total height about 19 inches, but divi- on the other stool, and when all are properly ded into three stories or compartments, D, secured, allow this division to remain open, chrysalis, the miller or perfect insect is exhibicocoon and carefully taking off the shell of the E, F, each 6 inches high, and separable that the stray bees may settle in it. Let it re-ted entire. The insides of the miller appear to from each other as occasion may require.main open during the following day, and at Each box is furnished with a top and bottom night shut it up, using precaution to admi: be composed wholly of eggs, without the least perforated with oblong slits, as seen in the the necessary air, and open the other divi- appearance of any other parts or members. It top of fig. 2; these are of hard-wood, inch|sion. Let the second be shut up, and the requires leisure and patience to ascertain the thick, and each formed of two pieces. Each first open for twenty-four hours; and if the number of eggs in a single insect—a little more half of the tops and bottoms have three weather have been fine, you may set both at than we possess. Assigning the undertaking, slits, each about inch in width, and so ar- liberty; but if the weather have been unfa- therefore, to one of the fair sex, who sometimes, ranged, that, when the bottom of one com-vorable for bees going abroad, they must be to say the least, possess the above requisites, partment or box is applied to the top of any kept apart a day longer. After this they we found the number to be about three hunother, the slits shall all coincide to allow will continue to work as separate swarms. dred. Multiplying this number by 100, the pro free passage to the bees; the bottoms are The person chiefly employed in shifting duct is 30,000 eggs, which will produce nearly secured with small buttons, to prevent their the boxes may be protected from the bees We are also informed that Mr. Bement, of falling out in handling, but allowing them to by a broad hat with a veil tied round the hat, as many worms. What ample and beautiful be displaced with ease when the comb is to and round the shoulders, made of calico, provision Providence has made to render this be abstracted. The boxes are united to with a piece of gauze or cat-gut in front, insect useful to man! If each one only laid a each other with hooks and eyes, which must and on the hands a pair of gloves, and over very few eggs, nearly the whole brood would all be placed at equal distances from the these a pair of woollen mittens, the clothes be required to propagate the race, leaving so edges of the box, to insure the application well buttoned up and secured. few cocoons that could be reeled, that none but. of any one box to any other of the set. One Should the hive at killing time consist of queens and princesses could afford to wear the cover is adapted to fit all the boxes; it is three boxes, and the lower one be considered" "royal purple." required to be of thick wood, in order that but partially filled, and should it, together IMPROVED LIVE STOCK.-The Hon. Henry the eyes of the hooks may be at the same with the middle one, be sufficient for the supdistance from the edge as those of the box-port of the hive, the upper box may then be Clay, while at his recent visit to Albany, offeres, its length and breadth being exactly the taken away. To do this, disengage the up-ed for a bull and a heifer calf, six months old, same as the body of the hive. The cover per box as before directed, and insert the belonging to Gen. S. Van Rensselaer, jr. four may be made of a single piece of board, or sheets of tin plate; take away the upper hundred dollars, which were refused. it may be improved by making it in two lay-box and lay it on a stool at 30 or 40 yards They were from the famous stock of short ers, with a vacant space between; a few distance. Put the cover on the remaining horn Durham cattle, imported by Gen. S. Van small holes may then be perforated in the boxes, and allow the bees free passage in Rensselaer in 1823, from the herd of Mr. lower half, and one larger one in the upper both divisions. The bees in the removed Champion, England. portion, the latter to be stopped with a cork, box may be left alone for a little, and all and opened when occasion requires. that rise will fly back to the old stool, where, The above is all that is essential to this finding the hive as usual, they will remain. Albany, is about importing some of the late hive, but the whole may be secured by the The bees in the separated box soon get tame improved breed our' am cattle, as well as cover, fig. 1, the outer dimensions of which when parted from the body of the hive, and some of the much esteemed Southdown sheep. correspond with those of the stool or base- may be blown out with bellows, or thrust out Mr. Hawes, an English gentleman, lately ment, that is 14 inches square, and the with a quill, and when once they take wing, settled near Albany, brought out with him last height sufficient to admit the three boxes they will go back to the old stool. Care fall some of the Berkshire breed of hogs, which or compartments of the hive. A folding should be taken at this season of the year were very much admired at the fair, and the flap is provided on the back part of the to observe if the queen bee be in the sepa- demand for the pigs was so great that he could cover, to allow the slip bottom to be with-rated box, that she may be preserved and not supply one half the demand. drawn and replaced, while in the front, put back safely to the hive. as seen in the figure, a small part is cut When it is found necessary to feed bees, away to leave the entrance clear. a trough of tinned iron, 10 inches long, 4 In the management of this hive, when a inches wide, and 1 inch nearly in depth, with swarm takes place, if the swarm is large, a floating lid of nearly the same dimensions, take three boxes, but if small, two will suf- made of very thin fir wood, and bored like fice. Should three boxes have been applied, a sieve. This is filled with diluted honey, or no wonder that the demand exceeds the supply. the lower one ought to be removed about thin syrup of sugar; and having put the the middle or end of September, as there floater upon it, draw out the slip behind, should never be more than two boxes al- and put in the feeder, which must be so near lowed for a hive during winter, nor till the bees have thrown the first swarm; when a first swarm is thrown, add a third box, to prevent after-casts. If it is wished that the hive should not swarm at all, let a third box be added about the 1st of June, when the When weak swarms are fed in the ordi-old. hive begins to appear crowded, and after-nary way, without shutting them up, the bees wards a fourth box, if it appear necessary. of neighboring hives are attracted, who not To divide swarms, watch the time when only carry off the food given, but, after it is the hives become crowded, and when drones done, continue to rob the weak hive of all begin to appear in the bee garden. Place a their store, if they have any. Feeding in stool or basement, with an empty box on it, this way often does harm rather than good. on each side of the hive you mean to di- In feeding, it is advisable to give the bees vide, and have at hand a spare cover. Un-daily as much as the feeder will contain for EXHIBITION OF DAHLIAS.-A gentleman who hook the hive, and draw through between a succession of days, if they continue to the boxes a piece of thin wire or a thin table take it up, until they have got what may be has returned in one of the late packets from knife, to separate any portions of wax that considered proper or sufficient. During this England, was at an exhibition of dahlias at may adhere. In the evening, when the bees time they are closely shut up, and after feed. Cambridge, in September, shown by the Horare mostly home, move the boxes gently, ing is dropped, let them be kept in till they ticultural Society, and was told that upwards and insert between them two large sheets settle, and till the neighboring swarms, if of one thousand varieties of dahlias were exof tin plate; lift the upper box with one of they be in motion, settle also, when the pas-"hibited. the size of the opening as not to let a bee We have two most beautiful pigs, or rather hogs, of this breed, three months old, obtained from Mr. Brientnall, of Goshen, N. Y. We have not had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Hawes' pigs, but if they are superior to ours, there is VALUABLE HEIFER CALF.-The famous white cow, Dulcibella, an imported full bred improved Durham Short Horn, exhibited by Mr. C. N. Bement, at the late cattle show and fair, held at the city of Albany, has since produced a heifer calf, for which, we are informed, he refused fifty dollars before she was twenty-four hours CUTTING OFF POTATO BLOSSOMS.-We have inserted notices of the increased products from this practice. A writer in the New-England Farmer made an experiment, which resulted in obtaining a less quantity from the row deprived of the blossoms. [From the Washington Globe-Extra.] MESSAGE Of the President of the United States to both Houses of Congress. FELLOW-CITIZENS OF THE SENATE, AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: On your assembling to perform the high trusts which the people of the United States have confided to you, of legislating for their common welfare, it gives me pleasure to congratulate you upon the happy condition of our beloved country. By the favor of Divine Providence, health is again restored to us; peace reigns within our borders; abundance crowns the labors of our fields; commerce and domestic industry flourish and increase: and individual happiness rewards the private virtue and enterprize of our citizens. ry to cause the several instalments, with the in- || him in season to communicate the result of his apterest thereon, to be received from the French||plication to the French Government at an early peGovernment, and transferred to the U. States riod of your session. I accordingly appointed a in such manner as he may deem best; and by distinguished citizen for this purpose, who proceeded on his mission in August last, and was prethe same act of Congress, the stipulations on the part of the U. States, in the Convention, sented to the King early in the month of October, since which time no despatches have been received were in all respects fulfilled. Not doubting that from him. He is particularly instructed as to all a treaty thus made and ratified by the two Gov-matters connected with the present posture of afernments, and faithfully executed by the U. fairs, and I indulge the hope, that with the repreStates, would be promptly complied with by the sentations he is instructed to make, and from the other party, and desiring to avoid the risk and dispositions manifested by the King and his Minisexpense of intermediate agencies, the Secretary ters in their recent assurances to our Minister at of the Treasury deemed it advisable to receive Paris, the subject will be early considered and satand transfer the first instalment by means of a isfactorily disposed of at the next meeting of the draft upon the French Minister of Finance. A Chambers. As this subject involves important interests, and draft for this purpose was accordingly drawn in favor of the Cashier of the Bank of the United has attracted a considerable share of the public atStates, for the amount accruing to the United tention, I have deemed it proper to make this exStates out of the first instalment, and the inte- plicit statement of its actual condition and should I be disappointed in the hope now entertained, the rest payable with it. This bill was not drawn subject will be again brought to the notice of Congress in such manner as the occasion may require. at Washington until five days after the instalment was payable at Paris, and was accompaThe friendly relations which have always been nied by a special authority from the President, maintained between the United States and Rusauthorizing the Cashier or his assigns to receive sia, have been further extended and strengthened the amount. The mode thus adopted of receiv- by the treaty of navigation and commerce conclu. ing the instalment was officially made known to ded on the 6th of December last, and sanctioned by the French Government, by the American the Senate before the close of its last session. The Charge d'Affaires at Paris, pursuant to instruc- ratifications having been since exchanged, the libe tions from the Department of State. The bill, ral provisions of the Treaty are now in full force; however, though not presented for payment un- and, under the encouragement which they have re til the 23d day of March, was not paid, and for ceived, a flourishing and increasing commerce, In bringing to your notice the particular state the reason assigned, by the French Minister of yielding its benefits to the enterprize of both na. of our Foreign Affairs, it affords me high grati- Finance, that no appropriation had been made tions, affords to each the just recompense of wise measures, and adds new motives for that mutual fication to inform you, that they are in a condition which promises the continuance of friend-by the French Chambers. It is not known to friendship which the two countries have hitherto me that up to that period any appropriation had cherished towards each other. ship with all nations. been required of the Chambers; and, although It affords me peculiar satisfaction to state that a communication was subsequently made to the the Government of Spain has at length yielded to Chambers, by direction of the King, recom-the justice of the claims which have been so long mending that the necessary provision should be urged in behalf of our citizens, and has expressed a made for carrying the convention into effect, it willingness to provide an indemnification, as soon was at an advanced period of the session, and as the proper amount can be agreed upon. Upon the subject was finally postponed until the next meeting of the Chambers. Our condition abroad is no less honorable than it is prosperous at home. Seeking nothing that is not right, and determined to submit to nothing that is wrong, but desiring honest friendships and liberal intercourse with all nations, the United States have gained throughout the world the confidence and respect which are due to a policy so just and so congenial to the character of the American people and to the spirit of their institutions. that With Great Britain the interesting question of our Northeastern Boundary remains still undecided. A negociation, however, upon subject, has been renewed since the close of the last Congress; and a proposition has been submitted to the British Government with the view of establishing, in conformity with the resolution of the Senate, the line designated by the Treaty of 1783. Though no definitive answer has been received, it may be daily looked for, and I entertain a hope that the without an appropriation by the Chambers, it hope that it may be in my power to announce to you Notwithstanding it has been supposed by the French Ministry, that the financial stipulations of the treaty cannot be carried into effect taken place between the Minister of the United this latter point, it is probable an understanding had States and the Spanish Government, before the decease of the late King of Spain, and, unless that event five cents per ton. That act was intended to give effect, on our side, to an arrangement made with the ports of Spain previous to 20th October, 1817, being Spanish Government, by which discriminating du ties of tonnage were to be abolished in the ports of the United States and Spain on the vessels of the may have delayed its completion, there is reason to overture may ultimately lead to a satisfactory appears to me to be not only consistent with early in your present session, the conclusion of a convention upon terms not less favorable than those adjustment of this important matter. the charter of France, but due to the character entered into for similar objects with other nations. I have the satisfaction to inform you that a negociation, which, by desire of the House of of both Governments, as well as to the rights That act of justice would well accord with the chaof our citizens, to treat with the convention racter of Spain, and is due to the United States It could not fail to Representatives, was opened some years ago made and ratified in proper form, as pledging from thoir ancient friend. with the British Government, for the erection the good faith of the French Government for strengthen the sentiments of amity and good will of light-houses on the Bahamas, has been suc-its execution, and as imposing upon each De-between the two nations which it is so much the cessful. Those works, when completed, together with those which the United States partment an obligation to fulfil it: and I have wish of the United States to cherish, and so truly By the first section of an act of Congress passed have constructed on the western side of the received assurances through our Charge d'Af. the interest of both to maintain. faires at Paris and the French Minister PleniGulf of Florida, will contribute essentially to potentiary at Washington, and more recently on the 13th of July, 1832, the tonnage duty on Span. the safety of navigation in that sea. This joint through the Minister of the United States at ish ships arriving from the ports of Spain was lim participation in establishments interesting to humanity and beneficial to commerce, is worthy Paris, that the delay has not proceeded from ited to the duty payable on American vessels in the ings which cannot fail to have a happy in his Ministers to fulfil the treaty, and that of two enlightened nations; and indicates feel any indisposition on the part of the King and fluence upon their political relations. It is measures will be presented at the next meetgratifying to the friends of both to perceive ing of the Chambers, and with a reasonable that the intercourse between the two people is hope of success, to obtain the necessary aptwo nations. Pursuant to that arrangement, which was carried into effect on the part of Spain on the becoming daily more extensive, and that senti-propriation. It is necessary to state, however, that the documents of mutual good will have grown up, benefitting their common origin and justifying ments, except certain lists of vessels captured, con- 20th of May, 1832, by a royal order, dated the 29th the hope, that by wise counsels on each side, demned, or burned at sea, proper to facilitate the April, 1832, American vessels in the ports of Spain examination and liquidation of the reclamations have paid 5 cents per ton, which rate of duty is also not only unsettled questions may be satisfacto- comprised in the stipulation of the Convention, paid in those ports by Spanish ships: but, as rily terminated, but new causes of misunder- and which by the 6th article France engaged to American vessels pay no tonnage duty in the ports standing prevented. communicate to the United States by the interme. of the United States, the duty of five conts payable Notwithstanding that I continue to receive diary of the legation, though repeatedly applied for in our ports by Spanish vessels under the act above the most amicable assurances from the Gov-by the American Charge d'Affairs, under instructions mentioned is really a discriminating duty operating ernment of France, and that in all other respects from this Government, have not yet been comniu. to the disadvantage of Spain. Though no com. the most friendly relations exist between the nicated; and this delay, it is apprehended, will ne-plaint has yet been made on the part of Spain, we United States and that Government, it is to be regretted that the stipulations of the Convention concluded on the 4th July, 1831, remain in some important parts unfulfilled. cessarily prevent the completion of the duties as are not the loss bound by the obligations of good faith to remove the discrimination: and I recom. mend that the act be amended accordingly. As the The reasons for delaying to communicate these royal order above alluded to includes the ports of the By the second article of that Convention it documents have not been explicitly stated, and this Balearic and Canary Islands, as well as those of was stipulated that the sum payable to the U. is the more to be regretted, as it is not understood Spain, it would seem that the provisions of the act that the interposition of the Chambers is in any of Congross should be equally extensive; and that for the repayment of such duties as may have been nited States should be paid at Paris in six anmanner required for the delivery of those papers. nual instalments, into the hands of such person Under these circumstances, in a caso so impor.improperly received, an addition should be made to or persons as should be authorized by the Gov-tant to the interests of our citizens, and to the cha. the sum appropriated at the last session of Congress ernment of the United States to receive it; and racter of our country, and under disappointments for refunding discriminating duties. As the arrangement referred to, however, did not by the same article the first instalment was pay- so unexpected, I deomed it my duty, however I might able on the 2d day of February, 1833. By the respect the general assurances to which I have ad. embrace the Islands of Cuba and Porto Rico, discri. act of Congress of the 13th July, 1832, it was verted, no longer to delay the appointment of aminating duties, to the prejudice of American ship. made the duty of the Secretary of the Treasu-Minister Plenipotentiary to Paris, but to despatch ping, continue to be levied there. From the extent The negotiations commenced with the Argentine Republic relative to the outrages committed on our vessels engaged in the fisheries at the Falkland Is lands by persons acting under the color of its authority, as well as the other matters in controversy between the two Governments have been suspended by the departure of the Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. trom Buenos Ayres. It is understood, however, that a minister was subsequently appointed by that Government to renew the negotiation in the United States, but though daily expected, he has not yet arrived in this country. of the commerce carried on between the United) A Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the||residing near that froutier. The subject is one of States and those Islands, particularly the former, United States and Bel ium was concluded during great solicituda to the United States, and will not this discrimination causes serious injury to one of the last winter, and received the sanction of the Se- fail to receive my earnest attention. those great national interests which it has been con- nate; but the exchange of the ratifications has been The treaty concluded with Chili and approved by sidered an essential part of our policy to cherish, hitherto delayed, in consequence, in the first instance, the Senate at its last session, was also ratified by the and has given rise to complaints on the part of our of some delay in the reception of the Treaty at Brus. Chilian Government, but with certain additional and merchants. Under instructions given to our Minis-els, and, subsequently, of the absence of the Bel- explanatory articles of a nature to have required it ter at Madrid, earnest representations have been gian Minister of Foreign Affairs at the important to be again submitted to the Senate. The time lim made by the Spanish Government upon this subject, conferences in which his Government is engaged at ited for the exchange of the ratifications, however, and there is reason to expect, from the friendly dis. London. having since expired, the action of both Governposition which is entertained towards this country, That treaty does but embody those enlarged prin-ments on the treaty will again become necessary. that a beneficial change will be produced. The ciples of friendly policy, which, it is sincerely hoped, disadvantage, however, to which our shipping is will always regulate the conduct of the two nations, subjected by the operation of these discriminating having such strong motives to maintain amicable re. duties, requires that they be met by suitable coun. lations towards each other, and so sincerely desirous tervailing duties during your present session; power to cherish them. being at the same time vested in the President to modify or discontinue them as the discriminating duties on American vessels or their cargoes may be modified or discontinued at these Islands. Inti mations have been given to the Spanish Government, that the United States may be obliged to resort to such measures as are of necessary self defence; and there is no reason to apprehend that it would be unfavorably received. The proposed proceeding, if adopted, would not be permitted, however, in any degree to introduce a relaxation in the efforts of our Minister to effect a repeal of this irregularity by friendly negociation, and it might serve to give force to his representations by showing the dangers to which that valuable trade is exposed, by the ob. structions and burthens which a system of discrimi. nating and countervailing duties necessarily pro- The wars of which the southern part of this contiduces. nent was, so long, the theatre, and which were carThe selection and preparation of the Florida ar-ried on, either by the mother country against the chives for the purpose of being delivered over to the United States, in conformity with the royal order, as mentioned in my last annual message, though is progress, has not yet been completed. This delay has been produced, partly by causes which were unavoidable, particularly the prevalence of the cholera at Havana; but measures have been taken which it is believed will expedite the delivery of those important records. With all the other European powers with whom the United States have formed diplomatic relations, and with the Sublime Porte, the best understanding prevails. From all, I continue to receive assurances of good will towards the United States, assurances which it gives me no less pleasure to reciprocate than to receive. With all, the engagements which have been entered into are fulfilled with good faith on both sides. Measures have also been taken to enlarge our friendly relations and extend our commercial intercourse with other States. The systein we have pursued of aiming at no exclusive advan. tages, of dealing with all on terms of fair and equal reciprocity, and of adhering scrupulously to all our engagements, is well calculated to give success to efforts intended to be mutually beneficial. States which had formerly been her colonies, or by Congress were informed at the opening of the last session, that, "owing, as was alleged, to em With those States our relations have undergone barrassments in the finances of Portugal, consequent but little change during the present year. No reupon the civil war in which that nation was en union having yet taken place between the States gaged," payinent had been made of only one instal. which composed the republic of Colombia, our ment of the amount which the Portuguese Govern- Chargé d'Affaires at Bogota has been accredited to ment had stipulated to pay for indemnifying our the Government of New Grenada, and we have there. citizens for property illegally captured in the block-fore no diplomatic relations with Venezuela and E. ade of Terceira. With Peru no treaty has yet been formed, and with Bolivia no diplomatic intercourse has yet been established. It will be my endeavor to encourage those sentiments of amity and that liberal com merce which belong to the relations in which the independent States of this continent stand towards each other. I deem it proper to recommend to your notice the revision of our consular system. This has become an important branch of the public service, inasmuch as it is intimately connected with the preservation of our national character abroad, with the interest of our citizens in foreign countries, with the regulation and care of our commerce, and with the protection of our seamen. At the close of the last session of Congress I communicated a report from the Secretary of State upon the subject, to which I now refer, as containing information which may be useful in any inquiries that Congress may see fit to institute with a view to a salutary reform of the system. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate you up. on the prosperous condition of the finances of the country, as will apppear from the report which the Secretary of the Treasury will in due time lay before you. The receipts into the Treasury during the present year will be more than thirty-two millions of dollars. The revenue derived from customs will, it is believed, be more than twenty-eight millions, and the public lands will yield about three millions. The expenditures within the year for all objects, includ. ing $2,572,240 99 on account of the public debt, will not amount to twenty-five millions; and a large ba. lance will remain in the Treasury after satisfying all the appropriations chargeable on the revenue for the present year. quator, except as they may be included in those here. Since that time a postponement for two years, tofore formed with the Colombian Republic. It is with interest, of the two remaining instalments, understood that representatives from the three States was requested by the Portuguese Government; and were about to assemble at Bogota to confer on the as a consideration, it offered to stipulate that rice subject of their mutual interests, particularly that of of the United States should be admitted into Portu- their union; and if the result should render it neces. The measures taken by the Secretary of the Treagal at the same duties as Brazilian rice. Being sat-eary, measures will be taken on our part to preserve sury will probably enable him to pay off in the course isfied that no better arrangement could be made, my with each that friendship and those liberal commer. of the present year the residue of the exchanged four consent was given, and a royal order of the King cial connections which it has been the constant desire and a half per cent. stock, redeemable on the first of of Portugal was accordingly issued on the 4th of of the United States to eultivate with their sister Re. January next. It has therefore been included in the February last, for the reduction of the duty on rice publics in this hemisphere. Until the important ques-estimated expenditure of this year, and forms a part of the United States. It would give me great plea- tion of re-union shall be settled, however, the differ. of the sum above stated to have been paid on account sure, if, in speaking of that country, in whose pros-ent matters which have been under discussion be. of the public debt. The payment of this stock will perity the United States are so much interested, and tween the United States and the Republic of Colom-raduce the whole debt of the United States, funded with whom a long subsisting, extensive, and mu-bia or either of the States which composed it, are not and unfunded, to the sum of £4,760,082 08. And tually advantageous commercial intercourse has likely to be brought to a satisfactory issue. as provision has already been made for the four and strengthened the relations of friendship, I could an- In consequence of the illness of the Chargé d'Af. a half per cents. above mentioned, and charged in the nounce to you the restoration of its internal tran-faires appointed to Central America at the last ses expenses of the present year, the sum last stated is quillity. sion of Congress, he was prevented from procec..all that now remains of the national debt; and the Subsequently to the commencement of the last ses-ding on his mission until the month of October. It revenue of the coming year, together with the balance sion of Congress, the final instalment payable by Den- is hoped, however, that he is by this time at his post, now in the Treasury, will be sufficient to diecharge mark under the convention of the 28th day of March, and that the official intercourse, unfortunately so it. after meeting the current expenses of the Govern 1830, was received. The commissioners for examin. long interrupted, has been thus renewed on the part ment. Under the power given to the Commissioners ing the claims have since terminated their labors, and of the Sinking Fund, it will, I have no doubî, be purtheir awards have peen paid at the Treasury as they chased on favorable terms within the year. have been called for. The justice rendered to our citi. zens by that government is thus completed, and a pledge is thereby afforded for the maintenance of that friendly intercourse becoming the relations that the two nations mutually bear to each other. of the two nations so amicably and advantageously From this view of the state of the finances and the It is gratifying to state, that, since my last annual publie engagements yet to be fulfilled, you will permessage, some of the most important claims of our ceive that, if Providence permits me to meet you at fellow-citizens upon the Government of Brazil have another session, I shall have the high gratification of been satisfactorily adjusted, and a reliance is placed announcing to you that the national debtis extinguishIt is satisfactory to inform you that the Danish go. on the friendly dispositions manifested by it, that ed. I cannot refrain from expressing the pleasure vernment have recently issued an ordinance by which justice will also be done in others. No new cases I feel at the near approach of that desirable event. the commerce with the Island of St. Croix is placed of complaint have arisen: and the trade between the The short period of time within which the public debt on a more liberal footing than heretofore. This two countries flourishes under the encouragement will have been discharged is strong evidence of the change cannot fail to prove beneficial to the trade secured to it by the liberal provisions of the treaty.abundant resources of the country, aed of the prubetween the United States and that colony, and the civil dissensions which have occupied the attention heretofore been administered. We have waged two It is cause of regret, that, owing probably to the dence and economy wite which the Government has advantages likely to flow from it may lead to greater relaxations in the colonial systems of other nations. of the Mexican Government, the time fixed by the wars, since we became a nation, with one of the most The ratifications of the Convention with the King treaty of limits with the United States for the mee- powerful kindoms in the world,-both of them un. of the Two Sicilies have been duly exchanged, anding of the Commissioners to define the boundaries dertaken in defence of our dearest rights-both sucthe Commissioners appointed for examinng the claims between the two nations, has been suffered to expire cessfully prosecuted and honorably terminated-and many of those who partook in the first struggle, as under it, have entered upon the duties assigned to without the appointment of any Commissioners on them by law. The friendship that the interests of the part of that Government. While the true boun- well as the second-will have lived to see the last the two nations require of them being now establish. dary remains in doubt by either party, it is difficult item of the debt incurred in these necessary, but exed, it may be hoped that each will enjoy the benefits to give effect to those measures which are necessary pensive conflicts, faithfully and honestly discharged, which a liberal commerce should yield to both. to the protection and quiet of our numerous citizens" and we shall have the proud satisfaction of bequeath. ing to the public servants who follow us in the admin- the charter will expire, as well as the conduct of the ent to which the examination thus recommended, tration of the Government, the rare blessing of a re- Bank, appeared to me to call for this measure, upon was gone into, is spread out upon your journals, and venue sufficiently abundant, raised without injustice the high considerations of public interest and public is too well known to be stated. Such as was made or oppression to our fellow citizens, and unincum-duty. The extent of its misconduct, however, al-resulted in a report from a majority of the committee bered with any burthens but what they themselves though known to be great, was not at that time fully of ways and means, touching certain specified points shall think proper to impose upon it. developed by proef. It was not until late in the month ||-only, concluding with a resolution, that the Govern The flourishing state of the finances ought not, of August that I received from the Government ment deposites might safely be continued in the however, to encourage us to indulge in a lavish Directors an official report, establishing beyond ques- Bank of the United States. This resolution was expenditure of the public treasure. The receipts of tion, that this great and powerful institution had adopted at the close of the session by the vote of a the present year, do not furnish the test by which been actively engaged in attempting to influence the majority of the house of Representatives. we are to estimate the income of the next. The elections of the public officers by means of its mo. Although I may not always be able to conour in changes made in our revenue system by the acts of ney; and that in violation of the express provisions the views of the public interest or the duties of its Congress of 1832 and 1833, and more especially by of its charter, it had, by a formal resolution, placed agents which may be taken by the other departments the former, have swelled the receipts of the present its funds at the disposition of its President, to be of the Government or either of their branches, I am, year, far beyond the amount to be expected in future employed in sustaining the political power of the notwithstanding wholly incapable of receiving otheryears upon the reduced tariff of duties. The shor. Bank. A copy of this resolution is contained in the wise than with the most sincere respect, all opinions tened credits on revenue bonds, and the cash du- report of the Government Directors before referred or suggestions proceeding from such a source, and ties on woollens, which were introduced by the aet to; and however the same may be disguised by in respect to none am 1 more inclined to do so than of 1832, and took effect on the fourth of March last, cautious language, no one can doubt that this money to the House of Representatives. But it will be seen have brought large sums into the Treasury in 1883, was, in truth, intended for electioneerieg purposes, from the brief views at this time taken of the subject which, according to the credits formerly given, would and the particular uses to which it is proved to have by myself, as well as the more ample ones presented not have been payable until 1834, and would have been applied, abundantly show that it was so under- by the Secretary of the Treasury, that the change in formed a part of the income of that year. These stood. Not only was the evidence complete as to the deposites which has been ordered, has been deemcauses would of themselves produce a great diminu-the past application of the money and power of the led to be called for by considerations which are not af tion of the receipts in the year 1834, as compared Bank to electioneering purposes, but that the reso-fected by the proceedings referred to, and which it with the present one; and they will be still more lution of the Board of Directors authorized the same correetly viewed by that Department rendered its act diminished by the reduced rates of duties which take course to be pursued in future. a matter of imperious duty. place on the first of January next, on some of the It being thus established by unquestionable proof, Coming as you do for the most part, immediately most productive articles. Upon the best estimate that the Bank of the United States was converted into from the people and the States, by election, and posthat can be made, the receipts of the next year, with a permanent electioneering engine, it appeared to sessing the fullest opportunity to know their sentithe aid of the unappropriated amount now in theme that the path of duty which the Executive De-ments, the present Congress will be sincerely solici. Treasury, will not be much more than sufficient to partment of the Government ought to pursue, was tous to carry into full and fair effect the will of their meet the expenses of the year, and pay the small not doubtful. As by the terms of the Bank charter, constituents in regard to this institution. It will be remnant of the national debt which yet remains unsa-no officer but the Secretary of the Treasury could for those in whose behalf we all act, to decide tisfied. I connot therefore, recommend to you any remove the deposites, it seemed to me that this whether the Executive Department of the Govern alteration in the present tariff of duties. The rate as authority ought to be at once exerted te deprive ||ment, in the steps which it has taken on this subject, now fixed by law on the various articles, was adopted that great corporation of the support and countenance has been found in the line of its duty. at the last session of Congress, as a matter of com- of the Government in such an use of its funds, and The accompanying report of the Secretary of War, promise, with unusual unanimity, and unless it is such an exertion of its power. In this point of the with the documents annexed to it, exhibit the opera. found to produce more than the necessities of the case the question is distincty presented, whether the tions of the War department for the past year, and Government call for, there would seem to be no rea- people of the United States are to govern, through the condition of the various subjects entrusted to its son at this time to justify a change. representatives chosen by their unbiassed suffrages,||administration. But while I forbear to recommend any further re- or whether the power and money of a greet cor- It will be seen from them that the Army maintains duction of the duties, beyond that already provided portion, are to be secretly exerted to influenee the character it has heretofore acquired for efficienfor by the existing laws, I must earnestly and re- their judgment, and control their decisions. Itcy and military knowledge. Nothing has occurred spectfully press upon Congress the importance of must now be determined whether the Bank is to since your last session to require its services beyond abstaining from all appropriations which are not ab. have its candidates for all offices in the country, the ordiuary routine of duties, which upon the seasolutely required for the public interest, and author. from the highest to the lowest, or whether candidates board and the inland frontier devolve upon it in a ized by the powers clearly delegated to the United on both sides of political questions shall be brought||time of peace. The system, so wisely adopted and States. We are beginning a new era in our Govern- forward is heretofore, and supported by the usual so long pursued, of constructing fortifications at exment. The national debt, which has so long been a means. posed poiuts, and of preparing and collecting the sup. burthen on the Treasury, will be finally discharged At this time the efforts of the Bank to control pub-plies necessary for the military defence of the counin the conrse of the ensuing year. No more money lic opinion, through the distresses of some, and the try, and thus providently furnishing in peace the will afterwards be needed than what may be necessa- fears of others, are equally apparent, and if possible means of defence in war, has been continued with the ry to meet the ordinary expenses of the Government. more objectionable. By a curtailment of its accom- usual results. I recommend to your consideration Now, then, is the proper moment to fix our system modations more rapid than any emergency requires, the various subjects suggested in the report of the of expenditure on firm and durable principles: and I and even while it retains specie to an almost unpre. Secretary of War. Their adoption would promote cannot too strongly urge the necessity of a rigid econ- cedented amount in its vaults, it is attempting to pro- the public service and meliorate the condition of the omy, and an inflexible determination not to enlarge duce greut embarassment in one portion of the com- Army. the income beyond the real necessities of the Gov. munity, while through presses known to have been Our relations with the various Indian tribes have ernment, and not to increase the wants of the Gov- sustained by its money, it attempts by unfounded a-been undisturbed since the termination of the diffi. ernment by nnnecessary and profuse expenditnres. larms to create a panic in all. eulties growing out of the hostile aggressions of the If a contrary course should be pursued, is may hap. These are the means by which it seems to expect Sacs and Fox Indians. Several treaties have been pen that the revenue of 1834 will fall short of the that it can force a restoration of the deposites, and formed for the relinquishment of territory to the Unit demands npon it; and after reducing the tariff in or- as a necessary consequence extort from Congress aed States, and for the migration of the occupants to der to lighten the burdens of the people, and provi- renewal of its charter. I am happy to know that, the region assigned for their residence west of the ding for a still further reduction to take effect here. through the good sense of our people, the effort to Mississippi. Should these treaties be ratified by the after, it would be much to be deplored if. at the end get up a panic has hitherto failed, and that, through Senate, provision will have been made for the remo of another year, we should find ourselves obliged the increased accommodations which the State Banks val of almost all the tribes remaining east of that rito retrace our stops and imdose additional taxes to have been enabled to afford, no public distress has ver, and for the termination of many difficult and emmeet unnecessary expenditures. followed the exertions of the Bank, and it cannot be barrassing questions arising out of their anomalous doubted that the exercise of its power and the ex-political condition. It is to be hoped that those por. penditure of its money, as well as its efforts to spread tions of two of the southern tribes, which in that groundless alarm, will be met and rebuked as they event will present the only remaining difficulties, deserve. will realize the necessity of emigration, and will speedily resort to it. My original convictions upon this subject have been confirmed by the course of events for several years, and experience is every day adding to their strength. That those tribes cannot exist, sur. rounded by our settlements, and in continual contact with our citizens, is certain. They have neither the in telligence, the industry, the moral habits, nor the de The public convenience requires that another build- I called the attention of Congress to this subject sire of improvement which are essential to any favora ing should be erected as soon as practicable, and in in my last annual message, and informed them that||ble change ia their condition. Established in the midst providing for it, it will be advisable to enlarge in some such measures as were within the reach of the Sec. of another and a superior race, and without appreci. manner the accommodations for the public officers of retary of the Treasury, had been taken to enable himating the causes of their inferiority, or seeking to the several Departments, and to authorize the eree- to judge, whether the public deposites in the Bank control them, they must necessarily yield to the tion of suitable depositories for the safe keeping of of the United States were certainly safe, but that as force of eircumstances and ere long disappear. Such he public documents and records. his single powers might be inadequate to the object, has been their fate heretofore, and if it is to be avert. Since the last adjournment of Congress, the Sec-I recommended the subject to Congress as worthy of ed, and it is, it can only be done by a general removal retary of the Treasury has directed the money of their serious investigation, declaring it as my opin. beyond our boundary, and by the reorganization of the United States to be deposited in certain State ion, that an inquiry into the transactions of that insti. their political system upon principles adapted to the Banks designated by him, and he will immediately tution, embracing the branches as well as the principal new relations in which they will be placed. The ex. ay before you his reasons for this direction. I con- Bank, was called for by the credit which was given periment which has been recently made has so far cur with him entirely in the view he has taken of the throughout the country to many serious charges improved successful. The emigrants generally are resubject, and some months before the removal, I poaching their character, and which, if true, might presented to be prosperous and contented, the coun urged upon the Department the propriety of taking justly excite the apprehension that they were no lon-try suitable to their wants and habits, and the essou. that step. The near approach of the day on which ger a safe depository of the public money. The ex-tial articles of subsistence easily procured. When It is my duty on this occasion to call your attention to the destruction of the public building occupied by the Treasury Department, which happened since the last adjournment of Congress. A thorough in. quiry into the causes of this loss was directed and made at the time, the result of which will be duly communicated to you. I take pleasure, however, in stating here, that by the laudable exertions of the officers of the Dspartment and many of the citizens of the District, but few papers were lost and none that will materially affect the public interest. In my own sphere of duty, I should feel myself called on by the facts disclosed, to order a scire facias against the Bank, with a view to put an end to the chartered rights it has so palpably violated, were it not that the charter itself will expire as soon as a decision would probably be obtained from the court of last resort. the report of the Commissioners now engaged in in- ||be removed, and that their eligibility should be limi- The operations of the Navy during the year, and its present condition, are fully exhibited in the annual report from the Navy Department. Suggestions are made by the Secretary, of vari. ous improvements which deserve careful consideration, and most of which, if adopted, bid fair to promote the efficiency of this important branch of the public service. Among these are the new organization of the Navy Board, the revision of the pay to officers, and a change in the period of time, or in the manner of making the annual appropriations, to which I beg leave to call your particular attention. The views which are presented on almost every por. tion of our naval concerns, and, especially, on the amount of force, and the number of officers, and the general course of policy appropriate in the present state of our country, for securing the great and use. ful purposes of naval protection in peace, and due preparation for the contingencies of war, meet with my entire approbation. Trusting that your deliberations on all the topics of general interest to which I have adverted, and such others as your more extensive knowledge of the wants of our beloved country way suggest, may be crowned with success, I tender you in conclusion, the co-operation which it may be in my power to Washington, 3d Dec. 1833. afford them. ANDREW JACKSON. CONGRESS-TUESDAY. In the Sonate the message was received, and on motion of Mr. King of Alabama, 5000 copies were ordered to be printed, and 1500 of the accompanying documents. table. And it was so ordered without a division. In the House of Representatives the whole day Mr. Moore, claiming to have received the certificate was spent without any reault on the question whether of three out of five sheriffs of the counties compe. sing his congressional district, should be admitted to his seat, preliminary to the decision whether he or Mr. Letcher be entitled thereto. [From the Norfolk Herald, of 2d inst.] "FORTRESS MONROE, 1st DEC. 1833. embarked on board the ships Herald and Jane, bound "The following is a list of officers and companies to Savannah, for the Alabama expedition: "Companies A. H. and I. of the 1st Regiment of In the House after electing Thomas B. Randolph Artillery; B. and H. of the 3d; A. B. and C. of the Sergeant at arms and reappointing the former door. 4th. keepers, the usual resolutions for appointing Chapman of the 2d Artillery. His staff is composed as "The Regiment is commanded by Major Heile. lains and furnishing the members with newspapers follows:were adopted. : Lieut. S. Dusenbury, 1st Art., Qr. Master. Capt. Giles Porter, Capt. H. W. Griswold, First Lleutenant Fras. Taylor. Second Lieuts. Edm'd French, Lorenze Sit- 2d Artillery-Capt. Upton C. Prazer. First Lieut. Samuel Ringgold, Brevet 2d Lts. Roswell Lee and John H. Allen. 4th Artillery-Capt. I H. Gardner, Capt. P. H. Galt, Capi. J. M. Washington, Second Lieut. Franklin E Hunt. Mr. Hubbard moved that all the former rules, for the government of the House, be adopted, with the exception of the 56th and 76th. One of his proIt will be perceived from the report referred to, positions would be to increase the number of the that the fiscal concerns of the establishment are in members of the Standing Committees from 7 to 9, an excellent condition; and it is hoped that Congress and of the other Committees from 3 to 5. He also may feel disposed to make promptly, every suitable intended to propose that the members should sit un. provision desired, either for preserving or improv-covered, until the Speaker should otherwise direct. ing the system. Mr. Williams said, that the proposition to sit with The General Post Office Department has continued out hats had often been submitted, and had always upon the strength of its own resources to facilitate been rejected. It had been rejected on the ground the means of communication between the various that there was no convenient place for putting our portions of the Union with increased activity. hats; but he supposed that those who proposed the The method, however, in which the accounts change would provide a place. He doubted also, of the transportation of the mail has always whether we should increase the efficiency of the been kept, appears to have presented an imper Committees by increasing their number. He wished fect view of its expenses. It has recently been time for reflection; and renewed his motion to lay discovered that from the earliest records of the the matter on the table. Department, the annual statements have been calculated to exhibit an amount considerably short of the actual expense incurred for that service. These illusory statements, together with the expense of carrying into effect the law of the last session of Congress, establishing new mail routes, and a disposition should be lost. tion on the part of the Head of the Department to gratify the wishes of the public in the extension of Pation, was agreed to. mail facilities, have induced him to incur responsibilities for their improvemont beyond what the current resources of the department would sustain. As soon as he had discovered the imperfection of the method, he caused an investigation to be made of its results, and applied the proper remedy to correct the evil. It be-from the Secretary of the Treasury, enclosing the S. E. of Vera Cruz-all hands safe. came necessary for him to withdraw some of the im Brevet 2d Lieuts. J. L. Davis, Alex'r Shiras, nearly full and under good discipline. cepted; stating that it was his intention to move a WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4. Calhoun, from South Carolina, appeared in their seats provements which he had made, to bring the ex- and a report concerning the removal of the Public De. the Postmaster General. Rhode Island Senators. Mr. S. Wright offered the following resolution: We learn, says the Courier, that a letter has beca received from our Consul at Vera Cruz, by a mer tal loss of the United States schooner Porpoise, on the chant of this place, containing information of the to Reefs off Point San Anton Lisa rdo, about 25 miles Journal records the following, which we transFEMALE SEMINARY.-The Poughkeepsie fer to our columns in approbation of so worthy an enterprise. Let the wealthy and patriotic in every village follow the example by similar union of efforts. The progressive increase in the income from postpublic spirit now prevailing in our village, that We mention with pride, as an evidence of ages has equalled the highest expectations, and it the beautiful residence of Mr. John Lockwood, affords demonstrative evidence of the growing imporance and great utility of this department. The de-ter, as a Senator to represent that State in the Senate situated on Mansion and Garden streets, was tails are exhibited in the accompanying report from of five Senators to inquire and report upon the claim embracing twelve of our most active and influ. of the United States, be referred to a select committee purchased a few days since by an association of the said Elisha R. Potter to the seat in the Senate ential citizens, for a FEMALE SEMINARY. The The many distressing accidents which have of lato occurred in that portion of our navigation carried now occupied by the Hon. Asher Robbins. on by the use of steam power, deserve the immediate Mr. Clay wished the resolution to lie over, be five acres, are elegantly formed and covered grounds about the house, amounting to about and unremitting attention of the constituted authori- cause as the rules of the Senate gave to its Presi- with a variety of shade trees, shrubbery, fruits ties of the country. The fact that the number of dent the appointment of Committees; and as that of the choicest variety, &c. &c. constituting these fatal disasters is constantly increasing, notwith- fanctionary was not present, though doubtless good altogether a most inviting situation. The standing the great improvements which are every where made in the machinery employed, and the reasons could be given for his absence, he was un. house is already spacious, and it is contemrapid advances which have been made in that branch willing that so important a duty should devolve on a plated to erect such additions as will afford amof science, show very clearly that they are in a great substitute. It might, too, in such a case as the pre-number of young ladies. ple and convenient accommodations for a large degree the result of criminal negligence on the part sent be deemed proper by the Senate to appoint the of those by whom the vessels are navigated, and to The association is composed of the following whose care and attention the lives and property of Committee themselves. Hence he wished for time to gentlemen: Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, George our citizens are so extensively entrusted. reflect. After some discussion, Mr. Wright said, in P. Oakley, Walter Cunninghani, Paraclete Pot. That these evils may bo greatly lessened, if not proposing the resolution, he had supposed that the ter, Elias Trivett, Abraham G. Storm, Henry substantially removed, by means of precautionary Committee would be chosen by ballot, and he would Conklin, Jacob Van Benthuysen, James Grant, and penal legislation, seems to be highly probable : so far therefore as the subject can be regarded as not object to the gentleman from Kentucky amend.jr. Peter P. Hayes, James Bowne, and Stephen within the constitutional purview of Congress, I ing the resolution to that effect. M1. Clay declined guarantee that every thing about the establishB. Trowbridge. These names are a sufficient earnestly recommend it to your prompt and serious offering an amendment, but said if the resolution ment, the edifices, teachers, in short its entire consideration. I would also call your attention to the views I have were so modified, he would no longer object to tak management, will be so arranged and so conheretofore expressed of the propriety of amending ing it up. Mr. Wright said he had no objection to ducted as to entitle it to a large share of the the Constitution in relation to the mode of electing make the modification, and sat down ; but soon after public confidence and support. the President and the Vice President of the United rose again, and said he desired it to be understood States. Regarding it as all important to the future that he had not intended to change the form of the quiet and harmony of the people, that very interme. resolution himself; but, if an amendment should be diate agency in the election of these officers should moved, he would not object to it. The price paid for the premises, together with another lot of about four acres, lying north of Mr. Geo. P. Oakley's residence, was twelve thousand dollars. |