The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-01-04

happily terminates a long existing subject
OF dispute, and removes from our future
intercourse, all apprehensions
of embarrassment. The king of the Neths .
erlands had also, in further illustration of
his character for justice, and of his desire
to remove every cause of dissatisfaction, |
made compensation for an American vessel |
captured in 1900, by French privateer.
and carried into Curacao, where the pro-
ceeds were appropriated to the use OF the
colony, then, and for shor time after un.
der the dominion of Holland.
The death of the late Sultan, has produ-
ced no alteration in our relations with Tur-
key, Our newly appointed Minister Resi-.
dent has reached Conslaatnople, and
have received assurances from the present
Ruler, THAI the obligations ot our treaty and
those oi friendship, will be fulfilled by him
self in the same spirit that ac.uated his illus
rious father.
Iregrct to be obliged TO inform you, that
no convention for the settlement Of the
claims of our citizens upon Mexico has yet
been ratified by the Government of that
country. The first convention formed for
that purpose was not presented by the Pre-
sident Of Mexico for the appreciation of its
Congress. from belief that the King of
Prussia, the arbitrator in case Of disagree
ment in the Joint commission tU be appoin-
ted by the United States and Mexico, would
not consent TO take upon himself that friend
y Office. Atlough not entIrely satisfied
with the course pursued by Mexico, felt
no hesitation in receiving in the most con-
ciIatory spirit, the explanation offered. and
also chccriully consented 10 new conven-
ton, in order to arrange the payments pro-
posed TO be made TO our citizens, in man
ner which, while equally just to them, was
deemed less onerOUs and nconvenient to
the Mexican Government, Relying conf
IDENTITY upon the intentions Of that Govern
mcnl, Mr. Ellis was directed to repair 10
Mexico, and diplomatic intercourse has
been resumed between the two countries.
Yhe-new convention has, he informs us,
been recently submitted by the President
Of that Republic TO lis Congress, under cir
cumstauces which promise speedy rai-
/ icaricn; a result which cannot allow N.Y.
self TO doubt
Instructions have been given to the Com
missi0ner5 Of the United States, under our
Convention with Texas, for the demarca-
ton of the line which separates us from that
J Republic. The commissioners of both
Governments met in New Orleans in Au-
gust last. The joint commission was Or
ganized, and adjourned to convene at the
same place on the twelfth Of October. 1t is
presumed TO be now in the performance OF
/ It's duties
( The new government Of Texas las shown
its desire to cultivate friendly reIaious with
us, by prompt reparalion for injuries com
/ planned Of in the case oltwo vessels of the
| United States.
! With Central America a convention has
been concluded for the renewal olils form
er treaty with the United States. This
was not ratified before the departure of our
late Charge d'Ailaircs from that country,
and the copy of it brought by him was not
received before the adjournment Of the Sem
ate at the last session In the mean while
! the period limited Tor the exchange of rali-
/ iicallons having expired, deemed it eXpe-
dienl, in consequence of the death of the
Charge d'AGaires to send special agent TO
Central America, TO close the affairs of oul
mission there, and to arrange with the
government and extension Of the time for
the exchange of ratilicatons.
The commission created by the States
which formerly composed the RepabIic o.
Columbia, for adjusting the claims against
that Government, has by a very unexpected
construction of the treaty under which il
acts, decided that no provision was made
for those citizens of the UnitedStates which
arose from captures by Columbian priva.
teers, and were adjudged against the cai-
mants in the judicial tribunals. This deci-
sion will compel the United States to apply
to the several Governments formerly united
for redress. With all these--New Grena-
da, Venezuela, and Ecuador, perfect good
understanding exists. Our treaty with Ee-
nezuela is faithfully carried into execution,
and that county, in the enjoyment Of tran.
guilty, is gradually advancing in prosperity
under the guidance of its present distin.
guished President General Faez. With
Ecuador, liberal commercial convention
has lately been concluded, which will be
transmitted TO the Senate at an early day.
With the great American Empire of Bra
zil, our relations continue unchanged, as
does our friendly intercourse with the other
Governments of South America-the Ar
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