Evening Star Newspaper, December 3, 1861, Page 3

«JOB PRINTING Or Evzay DuecaiPtion Satisfaction guarantied. LOCAL NEWS. Szaxrxapz to Gan. Langs —Gen. Jim Lane, Kansas notoriety, who has recently returned from Wierd Heel nhs Sate lass wi nine age The music of motors ne attracted a large crowd, wi was dressed by the Hon. Owen Lovejoy, of Illinois. His speech denoted that his views in regard “the peculiar {nstitution’” have undergone no change since the last session of ress. In the course of bis remarks he said to the rebelifon: “If you would dry you must strike at ite head; so if we would crush out this rebellion we must strike at its head. 1 am called a radical man and an Abolitionist. I am ia favor of my seen barry? And abolish slavery, Citizens con t tl are property. thay ane, Gan whe estenmaerin them, the same as horses. mules and wagons? If they ate men, then why hold them in ? Bat we have the rigbt of necessity Which must die first, slavery or the Union? (Voice, “ Sia’ eye want to see thissource of rebellion u Once upon a time there was a King, and 6 vokd him to destroy all . He pi to tave a rt, and Ged took his kingdom from bim, and I ope & certain tall man will net follow this king’s example. (Applause.) He concluded by introducing Gen. Jim Lane, Senator from Kanms, who anneunced his views im regard to slavery end the war, taking the same ce as Mr Lovejov, which was wu to the emancipation of the slaves as a military necessity. General Lane spoke about an hour, and was frequently applauded. He was particu- larly severe upon the >ourse of General Fattec ta Missouri; and in reference to the Mason and Slidell case, and the fear ex, by some pec: ple of a roar from the British lion, that with the awe of freedom we can whip the whole world. AcciDENtaLLy Drownsd.—The body of a man ‘was recovered from the canal on ‘Sunday night, and from papere found upon the person of the deceased his name is supposed to have been Ben- jamin King, master a train of Government wagons {t appears that he accidentally fell into the canal near Maryland avenue bridge about § o’clock in the evening, and was drowned before — could reach him. An inquest was held yes- terday morning, when a verdict of accidental drowning was rendered. d appeared to be about 40 or 45 years of age, and was dressed in a brown cassimere coat, blue military vest, gray pantaloons, white slouch hat, and heavy cowhide boots. He belonged to the Masonic fraternity, which erder has taken charge of the arrangements for the burial of the 'y. The funeral will take |e this afternoon, and will be attended by the jasons of this city. Forcy Commirrep —Last night, J. G. Bache, ‘ who was arrested for the larceny of ag ld watch fom Col. Potter, and committed to jail for a bearing, was brought out for examination before Justice Donn. It appeared from the evidence that the young man tea Leea Intimate with Col. P ,and had Towed his watch on one occasion and retarned it; but afterward stole itand pawned it for a small amount with a young man at S Lewis's watchmaking establishment. Mr. Lewis ‘wes summoned to a) and bring the watch. He did so; and testified to having the watch, and how be got it, by the pawn. Upon being request- ed to give it up, be declined to do so, and the ‘watch remains {n bis possession until the case is disposed of by the court. Justice Donn fully comenitted Bache for trial. Cantrat GuarpHotsz Casas—Bifore Justice Dona —Richard Smith, drunk and disorderly; waiting trial. Sam’lT. Willis, drunk; do. Mor- tis Flynn and Miobael McAboy, soldiers; turned over. Geo. Warfield, out after hours; Sne 81 58. Rich’d Thomas, do; do. Jas Westmoreland, drunk and disorder!y; fined $2 94. Sam’l Peck. ‘ering, do; do. $154 Ciemens Garufeen, do.; do $103. H. Allen,do.; dismissed. Peter Cas- sidy, assault and battery on a gentleman in the street; security for court, $300 Barnard Fanna- gan, locked up for contempt of the magistrate by order of Justice Walter. Ten lodgers were ac- commodated. f the arrest seven were made by the Second, three by the Third, and two by the Fourth Ward patrols. Tsratex.—Mr. Owens’ “Tony Lumpkin,”’ though not one of his best characters, was suffi- ciently good to well amuse the audience lsat nigbt. Mr. Bland’s“ Hardcastle’? was a careful satisfactory rendition, as is everything this judi- clous performer undertakes. Mr. Brink’s ‘Young Marlow” was the gem of the Performance, and Miss Susan Denin’s ‘ Miss Hardcastle” was also exceedingly good. Mr. Owens’ ‘‘HoratioS; rag: gins,’’ in the farce, was a screaming bit of fan’ Tonight, Mr. Owens a; rs in a character a—en cane one of his best,—“\ Bob Acres,” in “The To-NiGBT fs the last but one of King’s National Circus in Georgetown. The whole equestrian and acrobatic corps a; — in novel feats of horsemanship an agit ity. Mad’lle Heloise, with all the stars, are still connected with the troupe, the most brilliant in the country. Wray, the magician and comedian, and Jobony Boyd, the unrivalled jig dancer, bave given a new impulse to the crowd that flocks at Odd Fellows’ Hall nightly, the rush for tickets seeming more furious ever. Another origi- nal programme to-night. poasc. on PREsENTATION—A splendid saber, belt and sasb, was on yesterday presented by the officers of the First Michigan regiment cavalry to soeetah of tonne vo cap Sag pelieer: re at soldier and gentionen. ~ paki : A NEW rRooRaM™e, with the rea) pearance of the beautiful Julia Hudson, at Canterbu Rall thisevening. Look out for the grand matinee of ‘morrow afternoon for families and children, for which an immeuse bill Is in preparation. ComrLimentary.—Last night the day patrol- men of the 7th district (Fourth Ward) compli- ‘Mented their late sergeant, detective A. R. All en, with a sup ten up in fine style by Mrs. Russell, Setontl avec “4 = Winter Fasmions —Le Bon Ton, for Decem- ber, containing valuable aaypenes and fashion- lates. Shillington has received Leslie's Magazine, Godey’s Lady’s Book, Harper’s and alt other magazines for December. Sutlers, peddlers and newadealers supplied with Station- erp, Blank Books, Newspapers and cheap pubil- cations, at the very lowest prices. Shillington, Odeon Building, corner 4% street and Pennsyl- Vania avenue, bas a large assortment of diaries and almanacs for 1962. n27-eo3t W. W. Burvertz, at No. 351 7th street, be- tween | and K, has determined not only to con- tinue business, but also wo increase it very largely. In the last two or three days he bas received more than 100 pieces of beantiful dress goods, such as de Jalnes, worsted silks, &c., ranging In Price from 25 cts. to $125. Also a large assortment of new style cloaks, canton flannels, &c., &c. Baznanp’s Vuicanizep Pens do not corrode, do not cut through the thinest paper; neither will they spatter over the roughest surfaced paper, and are decidedly the best metalic pen ever made. Shillington, bookseller. stationer, and news dealer, Odeon Building. corner Four-and-a-balf street and Pennsylvania avenue, is agent for the sale of the “Vulcanized Pen” in thiscity. { » ls farnishing like- nel Gens. Scott, Mc@lelland, (from recent sitting.) , Banks, emont, , Wi very description of likenesses, from miniature to life- Wairencast, 44 P others. E his card photographs for sending in letters. oc 31-eolm* MARRIED At Trinity Churoh, on the 24 state eee ee ee: of this city. ‘4 - oe $$ sink aii: di ® i 5 THomas LLOYD WALLACE (oolored) ong the inst . reagensed Daeg this city» pL ane SECOND EDITION. THREE O’CLOCK, P. CONGRESSIONAL. rene XXXVIIth CO! ages Terspar, December 3. Suxatz.—After prayer by the Rev. Mason Noble, the journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read, when Mr. Nicolay, the President’s private secretary, entered the hall and pre- tented a message from the President of the United States, which was read at the Clerk’s desk, as follows : PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE. Feilow-crtezens of the Senate and House of Representatives In the midst of unp jehted Ke litical troubles, we hate cause of great gratitude ts God for unusual good health, and most abund- ant harvestes You will not be surprised to learn that, in the peculiar Na or greet the times, our inter- course with for fe nations has been attended with profound solicitude, chiefly turning upon our own domestic rs. A disloyal portion of the Americon people ave, during the whole year, been engaged in an attempt to divide and destroy the Union. A nation which endures factious domestic di- vision, is exposed disrespect abroad; and one pany) if not both, is sure, sooner or later, to invok’ foreign Intervention. Nation’ thus tempted to interfere, are not Blways able to resist the counsels of seemin, expediency and ungenerous ambition, af h measures adopted under such influen- ces seldom fail to be unfortunate and injaori- rigs to those adopting them. 8 disloyal citizens of the United States who have offered the ruin of our country, in return for the aid and comfort which they have invoked abroad, have received less pat- ronage and encouragement than they probably expected. If it were just to suppose, as the {insurgents have seemed to assume, that foreign nations, in this case, discarding all moral, social, and treaty obligations, would act solely, and selfishly, for the most speedy restoration of commerce, including, especially, the acqui- sition of cotton, those nations appear, as yet, not to have seen their way to their object more directly, or clearly, through the destruction, than Genes the preservation of the Union. If we eould dare to believe that foreign na- tions are actuated by no higher principle than this, I am quite sure a sound argument could be made to show them that they can reach their aim moro readily, and easily, by aiding to orush this rebellion, than by giving encour- agement to it. { ‘he principal lever relied on by the insur- gents for exciting foreign hations to hostility against us, ex alteady intimated, is the embar- rasetment of commerce. Those nations, how- ever, not improbably, saw from the first, that it was the Union which made ae well our for- eign as our domestic commeree. They can scarcely have failed to petéeive that the effort for disunion ptoduces the existing difficulty ; and that one atrong natien promises more du- rable je, and a more extensive, valuable and reliable commerce, than can the same na- tion broken into hostile fragments. Tt is not my purpose to review out disons- sions with foreign states; because whatever might be their wishes, or dispositions, the in- tegrity of our country, and the stability of our government, mainly depend, not upon them, but on the loyalty, virtue, patriotism, and intelligence of the American people. The correspondence itself, with the usual reserva- tions, is herewith submitted. I venture to hope it will appear that we have practised prudence and liberality to- wards foreign powers, averting causes of irri- tation; and, with firmness, maintaining our own rights and honor. Since, however, it is apparent that here, as in every other State, foreign dangers necessa- rily attend domestic difficulties, [ recommend that adequate and ample measures be adopted foy maintaining the public defenses on every side. While, under this general recommenda- tion, provision for defending our sea-coast line readily oecurs to the mind, I also, in the same connection, ask the attention of Congress to our great lakes and rivers. It is believed that some fortifications and depots of arms and munitions, with harbor and navigation im- provements, all at well selected points upon these, would be of great importance to the national defense an: reservation. I ask attention to the views of the Secretary of War, expressed in his report, upon the same general subject. 1 deem it of importance that the loyal re- ao of East Tennessee and western North ‘arolina should be connected with Kentucky, and other faithful parts of the Union by rail- road. I therefore recommend, as a military measure, that Congress provide for the con- struction of such road as spousily as possible Kentucky, no doubt, will co-operate, and, through her legislature, make the most judi- cious seleetion of a line. The northern termi- nus must connect with some existing railroad; and whether the route shall be from Lexing- ton, or Nicholasville, to the Cumberland Gap; or from Lebanon to the Tennessee line, in the direction of Knoxville: or on some still differ- ent line, can easily be determined. Kentucky and the general govérnment co-operating, the work can be completed in a very short time; and when done, it will be not only of vast present usefulness, but also a valuable perma- nent improvement, worth its cost in all the fu- ture Some treaties, designed chiefly for the in- terests of commerce, and having no grave po- litical importance, have been negotiated, and will be submitted to the Senate for their oon- sideration. Although we have failed to induce some of the commercial powers to adopt a desirable melioration of the rigor of maritime war, we have removed all obstructions from the way of this humane reform, except such as are merely of temporary and accidental occurrence. I invite your attention to the correspendence between her Britannic Majesty’s minister ac- credited to this government, and the Secre- tary of State, relative to the nition of the British ship Perthshire in June last, wy the United States steamer Massachusetts, for a supposed breach of the blockade As this de- tention was occasioned by an obvious misap- prehension of the facts, and as justice requires that we should commit no belligerent act not founded in strict right, as sanctioned by pub- lic law, I recommend that an appropriation be made to satisfy the reasonable demand of the owners of the vessel for her detention. I repeat the recommendation of my prede- tessor, in his annual message to Congress in December last, in regard to the disposition of the surplus which will probably remain after satisfy’ the claims of American citizens against China, pursuant to the awards of the commissioners under the act of the 3d of March, 1859. If, however, it should not be deemed advisable to carry that recommenda- tion into effect, I would that authority be given for investing the principal, over the proceeds of the surplus referred to, in good se- curities, with a view to the satisfaction of such other just claims of our citizens against China as are not unlikely to arise hereafter in the course of our extensive trade with that Empire. By the act of the 5th of August last, Con- gress authorised the President to instruct the commanders of suitable vessels to defend against, and to capture pirates. This authority has been exercised in a single instance only. For the more effectual protec- tion of our extensive and valuable commerce, i | demanded by the public ex: ies. Much of the national loan has been by citizens of the industrial classes, whose confidence in their country’s faith, and zeal for their coun- try’s deliverance from present peril, have in- duced them to contribute to the support of the ernment the whole of their limited acqui- Riions. This fact imposes peculiar obligations to economy in disbursement and energy in action. The revenue from all sotti including ioans, for the financial ending We 30th = 1961, was eighty-six million eight hundred an thirty-five thousand nine hundred dollars and twenty-seven cents, and the expenditures for the same period, including ite On account of the public debt, wete elght -four million five hundred and seventy-eight thousand eight bun- Gred and thirty-four dollars and forty-seven cents ; leaving a balance in the treasury, on the Ist July, of two million two hundred and fifty-seven thou- sand sixty-five dollarsand eighty cents. For the first quarter cf the financial ending on t 30th tember, 1861, the reer{pts fFom all sotirags, neludipg pe balatice of ist of July, were one ulbared and two million five hundred and thirty- two thousand five hundred and nine dollars and twenty-seven cents, and the expented ninety-eight million two hundred and thirty-niné thousand seven hundred and thirty-three dollars and nine cents; lefving @ balance, on the Ist of October, 1861, of four million two hundred and ninety two thousand seven bundred and seventy-six dollars and eighteen cents Estimates for the remaining three-quarters of the year, aud for the financial year 1863, together witb his views of ways and means for meeting the demands contemplated by them, will he sub- mitted to Congress by the Seetetaty of the Treas- ury. It ls gtatifying to know that the expendi- tures made necessary by the rebellion are not be re tbe resources of the loyal people, and to elleve that the same patriotism which has thus far sustained the government will continue to sustain it till Peace and Union shall again bicss the land ! Tepectialy refer to the report of the Seere- tary of War for information respecting the nu- merical strength of the army, and for recommmen- dations baving in view an increase of its efficiency and the well- of the vatiotis Branches of the service ihtrust his care. It isgratifving to know that the patriotism of the people has proved equal to the occasion, and that the number of troops tendered greatly exceeds the force which Congress authorized me to call into the field. I refer with pleasure to those portions of his report which make allusion to the creditable de- gree of discipline already attained by our troops, and to the excellent sanitary condition of the en- tire army The recommendation of the Secretary for an organization of toe militia upon a uniform basis, is a subject of vital importance to the future safety of the country, and is commended to the serious attention of Congress. The large addition to the regular army, in connection with the defection that hae eo con- siderably diminished the iumber of its officers, ives peculiar importance to his recommendation for increasing the corps of cadets to the gteatest capacity of the Military Academy 'y mere omission, I presume, Congress has failed to provide chaplaius for boy ened occupied by yplunteets. This subject was brought to my notice, and I was induced to draw up the form of a letter, one copy of which, properly addressed, bas been delivered to each of the persons, and at the dates respectively named and stated, in a schedule, containing also the form of the letter, marked A, and herewith transmitted These gentlemen, I understand, entered upon the duties designated, at the times respectively stated in the schedule, and have labored faith- fully therein eversince. I therefore recommend that they be compensated at the same rate as chaplains in the army. I further suggest that general provision be made for chaplains to serve at hospitals, as well ee with regiments. The ig oe of the Secretary of the Navy pre- sents in detail the operations of that branch of the service, the activity and energy which have characterized its administration, and the results of measures to increase its efficiency and power Such have been the additions, by construction and purchase, that it may almost be said a navy has been created and brought into service since our difficulties commenced. Besides blockading our extensive coast, squad- rons larger than ever before assembled under our flag have been put afioat and performed deeds which have increased our naval renown. 1 would invite specia' attention to the recom- mendation of the Secretaty for a more perfect or- ganization of the navy by introducing additional grades in the service, The present organization is defective and un- satisfactory, and the suggestionssubmitted by the department will, it is believed, if adopted, obvi- ate the difficulties alluded to, promote harmony, and increase tbe efficiency of the navy There ere three vacancies on the bench of the Supreme Court—two by the decease of Justices Daniel and McLean, and one by the resignation of Justice Campbell. I bave so far forborne ma- king nominations to fill these vacancies for rea- sons which I will now state. Two of the outgo- ing judges resided within the States now overrun by revolt; so that if successors were appointed in the same localities, they could not now sefve upon their circuits; and many of the most competent men there, probably would not take the personal hazard of accepting to serve, even here, upon the bench. I have been unwilling to throw all the appointments northwaid, thus disabling myself from doing justice to the South on the return of ce; although | may remark that to transfer to he North one which has heretofore been in the South, would not, with reference to territory or population, be unjust arin: the long and brilliant judicial career of Judge McLean his circuit grew into an empire— altogether too large for any one jodge to give the courts therein more than a nominal attendance— rising in population from one million four bun- dred and seventy thousand and eighteen, in 1830. to six million one hundred and fifty-one thousand four hundred and five, in 1860. Besides this, the country generally has out- rown our Persons inaiclal system. If uniform}- y was at all intended, the system requires that all the States shall be accommodated with circuit courts, attended ad supreme judges, while, in fact, Wisconsin, Minnesota, lowa, Kansas, Flor- ida, Texas, California and Oregon, never had any such courts. Nor can this well be remedied without a change of the system; because the adding of judges to the Supreme Court, enough for the accommodation of all parts of the country, with circuit courts, would create a court alto- gether too numerous for a judicial body of any sort. And the evil, if it be one, will increase as new States come into the Union. Circuit courts are useful, or they are not useful. If useful, no State should be denied them; if not useful, no State should have them. Let them be provided for all, or abolished as to all. Three modifications occur to me, either of which, I think, would be an tmprovement upon our present system. Let the Supreme Court be of convenient number in every event ‘Then, first, let the whole country be divided into cir- cuits of convenient size, the supreme judges to serve in a number of them corresponding to their own number, and independent judges be provid. ed for all the rest. Or, secondly, let thesupreme judges be relieved from circuit duties, and cir- cult judges provided for all the circuits. Or, thirdly, dispense with circuit courts altogether, leaving the judicial functions wholly to the dis- trict courts and an independent Supreme Court. I respectfully recommend to the consideration of Congress the present condition of the statute laws, with the hope that Congress will be able to find an easy remedy for many of the inconveni- ences and evils which constantly embarrass those engaged in the practical administration of them Since the organizntion of the government, Con- gress has euected some five thousand acts and joint resolutions, which fill more than six thous. and closely printed pages, and are scattered through many volumcs. Many of these acts have been drawn in haste and without sufficien, caution, so that their provisions are often obscure in themselvess or in conflict with each other, or at least so doubtful as to render it very difficult for even the best informed persons to ascertain pre cisely what the statute law really Is. It seems to me very im; it that the statute laws should be made as plain and intelligible as possible, and be reduced to as small a compass as may consist with the fuliness and precision of the will of the legislature an@ the perspicuity of its language. This, well done, would, I think, greatly facilitate the labors of those whose duty it is to assist in the administration of the laws, and would be a lasting benefit to the people, by lacing before them, in a more accessible and in- latte! le form, the laws which so deeply concern their interests and duties. 1 am informed by some whose opinions I pect, that all the acts of Congress now in force, and of a permanent and general nature, might be revised and re-written, so as to be embraced in one volume (or at most, two volumes) of ordinary nd jentsize. And I tfully recom- toond to Coun to consider of the subjects and, mend to Con; if my jon be approved, to devise such lan as to thelr wisdom shall seem most proper i i Hy [ E i ‘4 ‘ i have been unwilling to gob the pressure of necessity in the unusual exercise power. But the powers of Con; I are equal to the anomalous cscution, oak fore I refer the whole matter to a a plan may be devised for the gdmini ion of ustice in all such parts of the insurgent States oI Territories 28 si be under the control of this eed wi er by a voluntary return wallegiance — or Jeg ll power of our . uJ a arms a hewers, jen age ~~ institation, but a temporary substitu cease a8 soon as the inary courts can be re-es- tablished in A It is im int that some mote convenient means should be provided, if ible, fot the ad- justment of claims inst government, es- pecially in view of their increased number by reason of the war. It is asmuch the duty of gov- ernment to render prompt justice against itself, in favor of citizens, as itis to administer the same, between private individuals. The investigation and adjudication of claims, in their natuy belong to the Judicia! dena: it; besides it is Rpparent : le attention 8f Uoi fess, wai Ne more = usually aged, for so! me come, wi great national uestions. {i was intended, by the organization of the court of c airs, mainly fo re- Move this branch of businéss from the halls of Congress; but while the court bas proved to be an effective, and valuable means of investigation, {tin greattiegree fails to effect the object of its creation, for want of power to make its judgment final Fnily aware of the delicacy, not to say danger, of the subject, 1 commend to your careful eon- sideration whether this power of making judg- ments final, may not properly be given to the court, reserving the right of appeal on questions of law to the Supreme Court. provisions as experience may necessary I ask attention to the report of the Postmaster General, the following being a summary state- iment of the condition of the department : The revenue from all sources during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1861, including the annual permanent Sepeeprtedon of seven hundred thous. and dollars for the @gansportation of “ free mall matter,” was nine Million forty-nine thousand two butidred and nincty-stx dollars and forty cents, being about tWo pet cent. leds than the revenue for 1960. The expenditures were thirteen million six bundred and six thousand seven hundred and with such other have shown to be with those of the previous year, and leaving an excess of expenditure over the revenue for the last fiscal year of four million five hundred and fifty- seven thousand four hundred and sixty-two dol- lars and seventy-one cents. The gross revenue for the year ending June 30, 1863, is estimated at an increase of four per cent. on that of 1861, making elgbt million six hun- dred and eighty-three thousand dollars. to which should be added the earnings of the department in carrying free matter, viz: seven hundred thou- sand dollars, making nine million three hundred and eighty-three thousand do'lars. The total expenditures of 1963 are estimated at twelve millions five hundred and twenty-eight thousand dollars, leaving an estimated deficiency of three millions one hundred and forty-five thousand dollars to be supplied from the trea- aury in addition to the Biliary (athe ration he present insurrection shows, I thiuk, that the extension of this District across the Potomac river, at the time of establishing the capital here, was eminently wise. and consequently that the relinquishment of that portion of it which lies within the State of Virginia was unwise and dan- gerous. I submit for consideration the expedi- ency of regaining that part of the District, and the restoration of the original boundaries thereof, through negotiations with the State of Virginia The report of the Secretary of the Interior, with the accompanying documents, exhibits the con- dition of the several branches of the public busi- ne&s pertaining to that department. The deprese- ing influences of the insurrection have been es- lally felt in the operations of the Patent and eneral Land Offices. The cash receipts from the sales of public lands during the past year have excceded the expenses of our land system only about two hundred thousand dollars. The sales have been entirely suspended in the Southern States, while the interruptions to the business of the country, and the diversion of large numbers of men from labor to military service, have ob- structed settlements in the new States and Terri- tories of the northwest. The receipts of the Patent Office have declined in nine months about one hundred thousand dol- lars, rendering a large reduction of the force em- ployed necessary to make it self-sustaining The demands upon the Penaion Office will be largely increased by theinsirzection. Numerous applications for pensions, based upon the casual- ties of the existing war, have already been made. There is reason to believe that many whoare now upon the pension rolls and in receipt of the bounty of the government, are in the ranks of the insur- gontermy, or giving themaid and comfort. The Secretary of the Interior has directed a suspension of the payment of the pensions of such persons upon proof of their disloyalty. I recommend that Con- gress authorize that officer to cause the names of — persons to be stricken from the pension rolls. The relations of the government with the In- dian tribes have been greatly disturbed by the insurrection, especially in the southern superin- tendency and in that of New Mexico. The In- dian country south of Kansas is in the possession of insurgents from Texas and Arkansas. The agents of the United States appointed since the ith of March for this superintendency have been unable to reach their posts, while the most of those who were in office before that time have espoused the Insurrectionary cause, and assume to exercise the powers of agents by virtue of com- missions from the insurrectionists. It has been stated in the public press thata portion of those Indians have been organized asa military force, and are attached to the army of the insurgents Although the government has no official informa- tion upon the subject, letters have been written to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs by several prominent chiefs, giving assurance of their loy- alty tothe United States, and expressing a wish for the presence of federal troops to protect them It 1s believed that upon the repossession of the country by the federal forces the Indians will readily cease all hostile demonstrations, and re- sume their former relations to the government Agriculture, confessedly the largest interest of the nation, has, not a department, nora bureau, but aclerkship only, assigned to it in the Gov- ernment. While it is fortunate that this great interest is so independent in its nature as to not have demanded and extorted more from the Gov- ernment, I respectfully ask Congress to consider whether something more cannot be given volun- tarily with general advantage Annual reports Secimalgpane the condition of our agriculture, commerce, and manufactures would present a fund of information of Rreat Practical value tothe country. While | make no sugges- tion as to details, I venture the opinion that an agricultural and statistical bureau might profit- ably be organized. The execution of the laws for the suppression of the African slave trade has been confided to the Department of the Interior It is a subject of ratulation that the efforts which have beeu made for the suppression of this inhuman trafic have been recently attended with unusual success. Five vessels being fitted out for the slave trade have been seized and condemned. Two mates of vessels engaged in the trade, and one person in equipping a vessel as a slaver, have been con- vieted and subjected to the penalty of fine and imprisonment, and one captain, taken with a cargo of Africans on board his vessel, has been convicted of the highest grade of offence under our laws, the punisnment of which is death ‘he Territories of Colorado, Dakotab and Ne- vada, created by the last Congress, have been or- ganized, and civil administration has been inau- gurated therein under auspices especiclly grati- Fring, when it is considered that the leaven of treason was found existing in some of these new countries when the federal officers arrived there. The abundant natural resources of these Terri- tories, with the security and protection afforded by organized government, will doubtless invite to them 8 large immigration when peace shall re- store the business of the country to jis accustomed channels. {I submit the resolutions of the legis- lature of Colorado, which evidence the patriotic spirit of the Rove of the Territory. So far the authority of the United States has been upheld in all the Territories, as it is hoped it will be in the future. 1 commend thetr interests and defense to the enlightened and is care of Congress. I recommend to the favorable consideration of Congress the interests of the District of Colum- bia. The insurrection has been the cause ef much suffering and sacrifice to its inbabitants, and as they have no representative in Congress, that body should not overlook their just claims upon the government. At your late session a joint resolution wes adoptd authorizing the President-to take meas- ures for rorgranoran Se aed representation of the industrial interests of the United States at the exhibition of the industry of all nations to be holden at London in the say | have attention to this sul ing in itself, and so nected with the material world. T the In- , and euty before , Under and 8 act surrec! a the legal c! and service pass. i age = ery ica nef te ss scruples on the ples of great expediency. said that the only measure effects that itimate object of ut territory is to tari homes for white mea, wea colored men leaves additional room for white men remaining or coming here. Mr. Jefferson, however, placed the im nce of procurl: Loulsisan ‘more on political and commerc! grounds than on providing room for population Un this whole proposition, including the ap- propriation of money with the acquisition of ter- titory, does not the expediency ameunt to absolute necessity—that, without which the government itgelf cannot be perpetuated f The war continues. to be adopted for peg prcor | bave been auxious and carefu' conflict for this purpose shall not In considering the polic the insurrection, that the inevitable legenerate into a violent and remorseless revolutionary @ruggle. I have, therefore, in every case, thought it proper to keep the integrity of the Union prominent as the primary object of the contest on our m % hered to the blotkade of the islature }, leav- ing all questions which are not of vital military i nee to the more deliberate action of the n the exercise of my best discretion | have ad- heid by the insurgent-, instead of pittting in force, by Pproc- lamation, the law of Congress enacted at the late session for closing those ports So, al-o, bere bo ibe i well as the obliga’ lctates of pro ons of law, instead o! nce, as f trans- cending, I have adhered to the act of Congress to confiscate property used for tusurrectionar If a new Jaw upon the same subjec: poses sha be proposed, its propriety will be duly consid- ered. The Untow mast be preserved ; and bence, all indispensable meané must be employed We should not be ia haste fo deterrtine that rad‘-al. and extreme measures, which m as well as the disloyal, are indispensable. The inaugural address at the beginning of the Administration, and the pesiy the late special session, were bot! to Con; mainly devoted reach the loyal ress at to the domestic controversy out of which the in- surréction and consequent war have sprung. Nothing now occurs toadd or subtract, to or from the principles, or generai expressed, in those docume! he last ray of hope for enpres, stated and nts. ing the Unfon aceably, expired at the assault upon Fort Sum- r; and a genersl review of what bas occurred since may not be unprofitable What was fully uncertata then, is much better defined and more distinct now ; and the progress of events is plainly inthe right direction. The insu claimed a ¢trong support from north of euts ‘ason and Dixon's line; and the friends c* the Union were not free from apprehension on the point This, however, was soon settled definitely, and on the right side Delaware led off right from the first. was matle to seem against the Union. diers were sssaul South of the line, notle little Maryland Our sol- , bridges were burned, and railroads torn up, within her limits; and we were many days, at one time, without the ability to bring a single regiment over her soil to the capital. Now, her bridges and railroads are re- paired and open to the government; she already gives seven regiments to the cause of the Union and none to the enemy; and her people, at a reg- ular election, have sustained the Union, by a larger majority, and a larger aggre ate vote than they ever before gave to any candidate, or any question. Kentucky, too, for some time in doubt, is now decidedly, and, 1 think, unchangesbly, ranged on the side of the Union Missouri is compara- tively quiet; and‘I believe cannot again be over- run by the insurrectionists. These three States of Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri, neither of which would promise a single soldier at first, have now an sagrees thourand in the field, for the Union; their citizens, certainly not more thar a thir ite of not less than forty while, of that number, and they of doubtful whereabouts, aud doubtful existence, are in arms against it After a somewhat age f struggle of months winter closes on the Un’ on people of western Virginia, leaving them masters of their own c6untty An insurgent force of about fifteen hundred, for months dominating the nétrow peninsular region, constituting the counties of Accoméc and North- ampton, and known as eastern shore of Virginia, together with some contiguous parts of Maryland, have laid down their arms; and the people there have renewed their allegiance to, and accepted the protection of, the o! flag. This léaves no armed insurrectionist north of the Potomac, or east of the Chesapeake. Also we have obtained a footing at each of the isolated points on the southern coast, of Hatteras, Port Royal, Tybee Island, near Savannah, and Ship Island ; and we likewise have some accounts of popular movements, in behal: ‘ennessee. ngs demonstfate that the cause of the Union, in North Carolina and ‘These thi Union is advancing steadily and ceftainly seuth- ward. Since your se grea Lieutenant Genefal th Scott has ret from the head of the army. During his long life, the nation has not been an- mindful of his merit; yet, on cslling to mind how faithfully, ably, ani served his country, brilliantly he bas om a time fer back in our history, when few of the now living had been born, and thenceforward continually, I cannot I submit, therefore, for your consideration, what further mark of recognition is due to him, and to our- but think we are still bis debtors selves, ag a grateful people With the retirement of Gen. Scott came the ex- ecutive duty of appointing, in eral-in-Chief oft! army is stead, 2 Gen- It is a fortunate cir- cumstance that neither in council nor country was there, so far as I know, any difference of opinion as to the proper he retiring chief repeatedly ex, mous concurrence. rson to be selected. his judg- ment in favor of Gen. McClellan for the position; and in thisthe nation seemed to give a unani- The designation of General McClellan {s, therefore, in considerable degree, the celection of the country, as well as of the Ex- ecutive; and hence there is better reason to hope there will be given bim, the confidence, and cor- dial support thus, by fair implication, promised, and without which, he cannot, with so full effi- ciency, serve the country. 't has been said that one bad tb in two good ones; and the sa: d of ft te eneral is better ng is true, if ta- ken to mean no more than that an army is better Cirected by a single mind, though inferior, than by two superior ones, at yariance, and cross-pur- poses with each other And the same is true, in all jolat operations wherein those engaged, can have none but a com- mon eud in view, and can differ only as to the choice of means. In a storm at sea, no one on board can wish the ship te sink; and yet, nct un- use too many will direct, and no single mind can be al- frequently, all go down together, lowed to control. It continues to develop that the insurrection is largely, if not exclusively,a war upon the first e rights of pence of Repeat governmen 0! uclusive evidence of this is found e ple. in the most grave and maturely considered pubic documents, as well as in the general tone of tue insurgents abridgment of the existin, the denial to the people of all right to in the selection of public o' legislative, bodl: ments to prove la those documents we right of su! _ evil find the re, and iclpate TS, exce advocated, with lal argu- it large coutrol of the government, is the @ource of all poli the le in Monarchy itself 1s sometimes hinted at as pos- sible refage from the power of the people. In my present posttiea, £ eould scarcely be jus- tified were I to omit raisin; t is not needed, nor @tting bere, that a argument should be made in faver of popular institutions; but there is one point, with its con- nections, nut so bac! which f ask a brief atteution. & warning voice ai this approach of returning despotism general ed as most others, to It is the effort to place capita! on an equal footing with, if not above /abor, in the structure of government. 1 is assumed that labor is available only in connec- tion with capital; that nobody hi somebody else, owning capital, somehow by the use of it, induces him to labor. This assumed, it is next considered whether it is best that ital shall Aire laborers, and thus induce them sf work by their own consent, or buy them, and drive them to it without their consent. proceeded so far, it is naturally concluded all leborers are either Aired laborers, or Ravi Ef what we that who- ever is once a hired laborer, is fixed in that con- dition for life. E HN i fi ! i i i i if Neo men living are more worthy t be trusted than those who toll up from —none leas inclined to take, or touch, ai which they beve not honestly earned. Let beware of sur- vancement such as they, and to ix new disabilities dens upon them, till all of Liberty shall be lost. From the first taking of our Nations! Census tv ene Saat, Soe pemeaty PEs and we find our popu- lauion, at the end the period, eight times oe grevt as it was at the beginning ‘he tncrearc of those other things, which men desirable, has been even greater. We thus have, at one view, what the a principle, appl — verument, th: the machinery ef the Stal and the Unica, thee preduced ina given time; and alse what, if &rmly malutained, it promise for the future » There are already among us those who, if the Union be preserved, will see it contain two bun- dred aud Ray millions. The struggle ef to-dey is not altogether for to-day—tit Is for 8 vast future also. With a reliance on Providence, all the more frm and earnest, let us proceed in the great task which events bave devolved upon us ’ ApRanam LincoLn Wasuinoton, December 3, 1861 Hovse.—The annual message of the President of the United States was presented to the House by the President's private sec: Mr. Maynard presented the c' is of Mr Clemens, re tative from the Fourth Congres sional District of Tennessee The President’s M: fe was then taken up, read, and referred to the Committe of the Whole o1 the state of the Union, and ordered to be printed. {0ST AND FOUND. UST—On Monday, s pair of SPECTA- I a CLES,the tip of one side bro! supposed to be dropped on 10th street, ES between the avenue aad E street. it* “RE ‘Strayed or stolen, op Neturday. $5 attra Oe ae nl it be ve wil att far hor returs to M's, BREEN A HAN ‘T: mperacce Hail Alley. it Y—-From the subscriber on might theaneh Novembsy, 1861, S s cual uae een colored MARE, with Gark and tail; ® little orest fallen ittle rose! wite active and built. She had a set rson her wi she got looee. : ll be liperally rewarded by retu a are ae Pode’ ee High clrests 19% Geo! ewe D.C, * $: employment o " . SAMUEL BUNGY, without sny pe yp te Sem isahout 45 years inches high, dark oomp.ex: ores call sone on hisisse fad 8 ok heed of THOMAS 8. JONES, REWARD.—Ran sway from the . the 2th ult . while in Sorel he rt. & Rowzes, my ser- 3 ardent spirits. hair; is Sam 1s suppo to t the oity of Washington or its vicini te will be paid no matter wi a covery. I aeeere ail ogee employing, at the Pert SMES C. SUMME! de 3 2t* P G@. county. oe Sn ee —! EAL RING, and s FOX-HEAD La eels fs ring, with cornelian set. 85 reward will be given to whoever returns the artioies to this office. de2- FWARD.—LOST—On Tiursdey,s $5 tipo rosn colored COW, one 2 broke, drops down. =. ay Es on rma mi OP er whorea! oats, atthis office. de ?-3t REWARD —Strayed away on Saturday. 284 $5 . of November, one large white and Red Buffalo COW; tne nose and head red; also red spots on her sides; long tail, bush of which is cut off: white spot in the: be The above reward will be paid for her return tome or information of her Cine ape = LC her t., ketween - Saat, BERI gye Orth D Sts MON EOR. J. BARRETT. yY FROM THE SU RIBER, LL pol A eadneabers. OY ANTHONY, commdn!+ called Toney. He is 5feet 5 inches high, ware bisok, short ant, cron CY nce when spon . bver one of his oven. —— —— Ly jacket (United States butt ate aa 4 yellow ntlet gloves. I re to «6. that wy pring him here LDER MAGRUDER. Lotsc Thursday, the zth inatent, from my acitprscsres anes POS rk viet PF! mingle due claws. Also, one & month Y 5 will be erven for dove oF eek EGETON'S stable, on tween 13th and 14th ste. nO Ww. .—On Friday, N $20 See ome a wagon load ut ‘wood, was sent from my house in Prince © 2 county, Md., 3% miles from Nevy yérd Ete to Wosbington gui cheree a slave man ungy. wood was dell: ereton Bast Ca: tol street, near the gam. gnt the team avd driver —— Phy ol Se it is supposed that the driv iL, i —4 ‘the wagon &ad horees. One Fea flea-bitten gray, 19 or 16 hands hig ans and about 12 years of age; the other ; i ber 40 years old, small the a a oe the night hind foot w! ang coer ‘wagon 1s red Without stripes, - ' bands was box pats panies corks — + Gi prights, Potees beliind.. fheaboveseward will be caid | for the return of the team or 1p. ormation Prt 1 Ben's grcesry Sere, Navs Ved aN BOT'S Grover; ore. je - Nee treet, near the Treasc’y i. mentor thesubsor! ber, General Land Oeee Pat “ 6. ROWZEE. 7 YE D—Awsay from the eubsoriber,® eA ED OW, with very large horus. Any one will bs libersily re ied who will return the said cow to Mra. |-AIRE, 654 Mrryisud avenue, between Gh aad t OTIC. November 29th, about 12 m., dropped from a carrings, opposite tho Hor Ronteorue: ry Bisir’s house, an over CAPE Opty v collar, brownish mix, tinged ‘a little with ne. glove in each pocket he cost was seen to be ioked up ard handed toa gentleman on a The returner of anid cost to F. J. aE BERS & CO., under Brown's Hotel, 36% Pa. eveant, will be rewarded, no 2 4 , SUBSCRIBER, on the Aitteut three SHER, two of ‘The owner is requested So ol Seu sal oeee opr oe Weet end of Tir strest a no 30-St* Georgetor . Ce FOUND Certificate -. DEPOSITE. Apply at Me Metropoitaa Po! WB. WEBB, Supt, FPOUND-On ¢ ruing of the 3%h of No ember at the. gorner sf 8th end Esireets.« VALISE, mitisis marked on it. The owner can have th by calling at No. 419, 1 street, between 101 nd lith streets, agape’ property. and pay spe for this advertisomeH\yM. BURKS. on Wes- "Tas, Novemver arth two red, one white and red, and one roan. ‘The owner or owners are req) come forward, prove pay. take them away. THOM AKDING. on Bese ites eens no 3) 3t* REWARD —Sprayed of stolen © durk Tey $5 EM cotati ee age 2 years aud 6 months. y. ‘EY. no 3-St* No 914 Bot, tek Tih oot REWARD.—I will pay the sbove re- ward ‘the ot Ipeend! sabe my on aoe ee Rare aay ‘ETT! DRY GOODS! WHITELEY, STONE & CO., No, 281 Battiaoss STReet, Near Sharp, Baltimore, Offer for sale & desirable stock of eoops AT LOW PRICES,