Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-27

the King OF PRUSSIA, the arbitrator IN OF disagree
ment in the joint commission to be appointed by the
States and Mexico would consent to take upon him.
self that friendly office. Although not entirely satisf-
ed with the pursued by Mexico. felt no hest.
taton in receiving in the most conciliatory spirit the
explanation offered and also cheerfuy consented to
convention, order to arrange the payments pro-
posed to be made to citizens, in 4 manner which
while equally Just to them, deemed less onerous
and inconvenient to the Mexican Government Rely.
ing confidently upon the intentions of that Govern.
mcnt, Mr.. Ellis directed TO repair 10 Mexico and
diplomatic intercourse has been resumed between the
two countries. The new convention has, he informs
us, been recently submitted by the President of tina,
Republic to its Congress, under circumstances which
promise speedy ratification; result which cannot
allow myself to doubt.
Instructions have been given to the Commissioner OF
the United States under Convention with Texas
for the dearcaton Of the line which separates us from
that Republic. The commissioners of both Govern.
ments met in New Orleans in August last The Joint
commission organized and adjourned to convene at
the same place the twelfth of October Ii is pre-.
sumed to be in the performance Of its duties
The new government of Texas has shown its desire
to cultivate friendly relations with u.s. by prompt repa
ration for injuries complained of in the cases Of two
vessels of the United States.
With Central America, a convention has been con.
cluded for the renewal of IFS former treaty with the
United States. This not ratified before the depar-
tnre of late Charge dAtfaires from that country
and the copy of brought by him received be.
fore the adjournment OF the Senate at the last
In the WHILE the period limited for the exchange
of notifications having expired, deemed it expedient
in consequence Of the death of the Charge dAfaires
to send special agent to Central America to close the
affairs of mission there and to arrange with the
Government extension of the time for the exchange
Of ratifcations.
The commission created by the States which for
mery composed the Republic Of Colombia for adjusting
the claims against that Government, has, by a very
unexpected construction of the treaty under which
acts, decided that provision made for those
claims of citizens of the United States which arose from
captures by Colombian privaeers, and adjudged
against the claimants in the judicial tribunals This
decision will compel the United States to apply to the
several Governments formerly united for redress
With all these, New Granada Venezuela, and Ecuador,
a perfectly good understanding exists. Our treaty
with Venezuela is faithfully carried into execution and
that country in the enjoyment tranquility gradual
y advancing in prosperity under the guidance of its
present distinguished President, General Paez. With
Ecuador liberal commercial convention has lately
been concluded which will be transmitted to the Senate
at early day.
With the great American Empire of Brazil our re-
ations continue unchanged, does our friendly inter-
with the other Governments of South America
the Argentine Republic, and the Republics of Uru.
quay, Chilli Peru, and Bolivia. The dissolution of the