THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
News from the States is not of great importance. Congress met on the usual day in December, and the message was presented. The document is rather lengthy for Gen. Grant— famed for brevity—occupying five columns of small type in the Alta. It is, however, a plainly spoken document, without any attempts at eloquence. But withal, the President is very pointed. He particularly urges the acquisition by purchase of San Domingo, which the last Congress refused to sanction. The recognition of the French Republic is officially declared, and it is stated that while the people of the United States do not think of imposing their ideas of republicanism upon other nations, yet they cannot be indifferent to the growth of those ideas in a country like France. The " Alabama claims," as they are called, it is proposed, shall [be tranßfered to the Government for settlement. This is a novel view of the question, and one that appears to meet with favor. He further advocates the free navigation of the St. Lawrence, and the common use of the fisheries. New diplomatic questions with Eng land.
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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 316, 13 January 1871, Page 2
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186THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 316, 13 January 1871, Page 2
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