The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1833-12-14

lar subsided, as with few exceptions, no
longer to disturb the public tranquility, it
is earnestly hoped those States will be a.
bic 10 employ theilselves without Interrupt
ton in perfecting their institutions, cult
vating the arts of peace, and promoting by
wise councils and able. exertions, the pub
lie and private prosperity which their pa
triotic struggles 20 well entitle them to
enjoy.
With those States our relations have
undergone but little change during the
present year. No reunion having yet
taken place between the States which
composed tho republic Of Columbia, our
Charge a d'AfTaires at Bogota has been ac-
credited to the Government Of New Gren-
ada, we have therefore no diplomatic re-
'lations with Venezuela and Equator, ex-
'cept as they may be included in those
heretofore formed with the Columbian Re
public. It is understood that Represen-
tatives from the three States were about
to assemble at Bogota, to confer on the
subject Of their mutual interests, particu.
tarly that oftheir union and il the result
should render it necessary, measures will
be taken on our part to'preserye with each
tnat fiiehdship and those liberal CONNER
cial connections which it has been the
constant desire of the United States to
cultivate with their sister Republics OF
this hemisphere. Until the important
question Of Reunion shall he settled ,how-
ever, the different matters which have
been under disc ussion between the Uni
ted States and the republic of Columbia
or either Of the States which compose IT.,
are not likely to be brought to satisfac-
tory issue.
In consequence ofthe illness Of the
Charge d'Afiaires appointed to Central
America at the last session of Congress,
he was prevented from proceeding on his
mission until the month Of October. 1t il
hoped, however, that he is by this time at
his post, and that the official intercourse,
unfortunately 60 long interrupted has been
thus renewed on the part ofthe two ma
tions 80 amicably and advantsg eodsly con-
nected by engagements founded on the
most enlarged principles of fcommercial re-
ciprocity.
1t is gratifying to state, that, since my
annual message, some of the most impor-
tant claims Of our fellow citizens upon the
Government in Brazil have been satislac-
torily adjusted, and a reliance is placed
on the friendly dispositions manifested by
it, that justice will also be done in others
No new cases of complaint have arisen /;
and the trade between the two countries
hounshes under the encouragement Sc
cured to it by the liberal provisions of the
treaty.
Itis cause OF regret, that, owing proba-
ably to the civil dissensions which have
occupied the attention Of the Mexican
Government the time fixed by the treaty
of limits with the United States for the
meeting of the Commissioners to define
tho>boundaries between the two nations,
has been suffered to expire without the
appointment of any Commissioners on the
part ofthat Government. While the true
boundary remains in doubt by either par
ty, it is difficult to give effect TO those
measures, which are necessary to the
protection and quiet Of our numerous cit
izens residing near that frontier. The
subject is one of great solicitude to the
United States, and will not fail to receive
my earnest attention.
The treaty concluded with Chill and ap
proved by the Senate at its last session,
was also ratified by ths Chilian Govern
ment, but with certain additional and ex-
planatofy articles Of nature to have re-
quired il to be again submitted to the
Senate. The time limited for the ex-
change Of the ratifcations, however, hav-
ing since expired, the action Of both Gov
ernments on the treaty will again become
necessary.
The negotiations commenced with the
Argentine Republic relative TO the out
RACES committed on our vessels engaged
in the fisheries at the Falkland Islands by
persons acting under the color of its au-
thority, AZ we'll az the other matters in
controversy between the twoGovernments
have been suspended by the departure OF
the Charge d'Afaires Of the UnitedStates
from Buenos Ayres. Il is understood,
however, that a Minister was subsequent
ly appointed by that Government to re-
new the negotiation in the United States,
but though daily expected, he has not yet
arrived in this country.
With Peru no treaty hes yet been form
cd, and no diplomatic intercoure has
yet been established. II will be my en-
deavor to encourge those sentiments Of
amity and that liberal commerce which
belong to the relations in which all the In
dependent States Of this continent stand
towards each other.
i deem il proper 10 recommend 10 your
notice the revision Of our consular sys-
Item. This has become an important
branch Of the public service, iua.much az
| il 10 intimately connected with The prcser-