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Newspaper
Geneva Weekly Express
Location
Geneva, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1856
Page
1
Geneva Wisconsin weekly newspaper offer with subscription terms for year in advance and nonpayment policy. Publisher Edogar J. Fannum advertises mailing address on Main and Broad streets opposite Colton's Cachangs and notes discontinuation rules until all charges are paid.
The President outlines U S policy on Central American matters with Britain and Spain. He discusses the Monroe era treaty implications, Caribbean entanglements, free navigation, and possible conventions with Great Britain and Denmark, urging prudence and negotiation to avoid war and safeguard American rights and commerce. He notes issues with British recruitment, Sound Dues, and ongoing diplomatic efforts with Spain, the Mexican Republic, and other Americas. The speech emphasizes adherence to constitutional duties, international law, and the pursuit of peaceful settlements.
The report shows 65,003,940 in southern receipts and 58,365,398 in expenditures for the year ending June 1, 1858, with debt payments totaling 9,844,528. Beginning Treasury balance 15,093,?6. Projections for the year total 979,?34, yielding a 105,028,344 balance by mid 1856. Debts at start 40,552,691, with post payments leaving 10,000,600. Reforms include stricter accounting, annual returns, and book handovers to successors. The tariff debate centers on revenue sufficiency and possible reductions, while the army defends Indian frontiers and undergoes reorganization and retirement considerations. The Navy reports progress on ships and readiness to spring.
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