Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-10

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f other difficulties Of great magnitude and Importance
because this net so Immediately pressing, Stood IN the
way Although the difficulty referred 10 may moi iof
several wears come involve the peace OF me Two
countries vet shall not delay 10 urge on urea britain
,a ;m,or,ance Of its early settlement. MOI Will other
matters of commercial importance to the Two countries
- overlooked; and have good reason 10 peEeFe .'a'
II wll cornport with The policy oil Ehgaha, as i G'
with tina, Of the IT, s., {" seize upon TINS moment "heh
most of The causes Of irritation have passed away, &c
NOR, ,,e ueace and unity Of the two countries by
wisely removing all grounds Of probable iutn1e cosloh
win Inc ether powers of Europe our relations con-
,nue on the most amcable footing Treates no" eS
s,iuc with them should be rigidy Observed anu every
n,oInnity compatible with the Interests OF the I'm!
ed States Should be seized upon 10 enlarge 'e ba-
sis Of commercial intercourse. Peace WIN an the
world k The true foundation Of our policy which can
only be rendered permanent Ivy the pfacce OF equal
and impartial Justice TO all Our great uesle snouiu
ha 10 enter only into that rivalry which looks to the
areral rood in the cultivation of The sciences, the
enIarrcment of the field for the exercise OF lie ne
chanical arts and the spread o great
,iyizer-.o every land and sea. Careful. aosta'nng
from interference iii all questions exclusively referring
themselves 10 the political interests OF Europe, We may
be permitted 10 hope equal exemption from ''!e IN
reference of European Governments, IN what relates
to the States of the American Continent.
! q, the ODD Of Apri asi the commissioners on the
par, Of the United States, under the convention win
The MEXICAN Republic, Of the lth Of April, lc9, made
n the p,opcr department final report IN relation 10
HE proceedings Of the commission from this u ap'
ne,,s thst The total amour, awarded to the claimants
v the commissioners and the umpire appointed under
,,ot conventions was two millions twenty SIX thousand
and seventeen nine dollars ard siIye'ght cents The
,rbcr bayinp considered that his functions were re
oured by the convention TO terminate at the same time
with those of the commissioners returned TO lie board,
nrdec idsd for the want oil time, CLAIMS winch had
been allowed by tie American commissioners, 20 lhe
amount of nine hundred and twenty.eght thousand SIX
hundred and twenty dollars aud eighty eight cents
Other claims in which The amount sought 10 oe reco'
yered was three millions three hundred ana thirty SIX
thousand eight hundred and lrty-seven dollars emo
five cents we're submitted 10 the board loo ia'e 'or lis
consideration The Minister OF the y. > al hIcx'co'
has been duly authorized 10 make demand Tor The pay
me nj of he awards according 10 the terms oil Inc con.
ven,on and the provisions OF the act oil congress o,
the l2;h of June 1910 lie has also been instructed
to communicate 10 that Government ine expectations
of The Government OF the L. S in relation to those
claims which were not disposed Of according 10 The
provisions oil the convenon and oil others OF cllzens
of the U. s. against the Mexican Government.
| lie has also been fnrn shed with other instructions,
IN he followed by him in case the Government of Mex.
;ro sboud not find itself 4 condition to make present
payment Of the amount OF the awards, m specie OF is
equivalent c..,
is esteemed favorable both 10 just Satisfaction oil The
awards, and reasonable provision LOT olher c'",s'
has been recently received from air Thompson, The
Minister Of the T. States, who has promptly and ELI
cen,ly executed the instructions CT his government
in regard to this important subject.
! The citizens of the United States who accompanied
the late Texan expedition Santa Fe, and who were
gfully taken and held IS prisoners oi war IN mex
leo, have all been liberated.
i corresuandence has taken place between the De-
rartment OF State end The Mexican eroi Foreign
Affairs upon the complaint oil Mexico that cTzeEs OF
The g. S. were permitted 10 give aid to tie inhabitants
Of Texas in the war existing between her and that lie
public Copies Of this correspondence are herewith
communicated Congress together with copies OF let
tiers the subject addressed 10 The Diplomatic
Corps at Mexico, by he American Minister and the
! Mexican Secretary OF State
Mexico has thought proper 10 rccprocae the MISSION
OF The L. 10 that Government BY nccredIlng 10 TINS
minister of the rank as that OIL The representative
of The u S. in Mexico. From the circumstances con
nected with his mission favorable results are ontici
pa,ed from it, II is obviously for the interest OF
both countries as nelshbors and friends that all just
causes of mutual dissatisfaction should De removed tnal
il TO be hoped neither will omit or delay the employ
4, Of any practicable anu honorable means 10 accom-
plish that end.
| The affairs pending between this Government, and
several other of the States of this hemisphere for
mery under the dominion of Spain, have again, within
the past year. been materially obstruced by The milf
larry revolutions and conflicts IN those countries.
The ruliiica;ions Of the Treaty between the United
States ard the Republic Of Eucador, OF the 18Th oil
June 1899 have been exchanged, and that instrument
has been duly promu gated on the part OF tins Govern
Copies now cofniHnhica'eu 10 NohEiees
with view 10 enable that body TO make sach changes
in the laws applicable 10 our intercourse with that Re
public, as may be deemed requisite
| Provision has been made by the Government o.
Chile for TIE payment Of Inc claim on account OF thf
lpral detention Of The brig Warrior ct CuGIm5o, N
l-a0. This Government, has TO expect, that
other claims Of citizens against Chile, VIII Ut
fastened 10 final ard satisfactory close.
The Empire Of Brazi! hns no, been altogether exempt
frcm those nyulsoEs which constantly afiict tif
aria
hrcke on, are however, understood to be quieeo
But these occurrences, By threatening the stability
the governments, or by causing ncessan and voieh
changes in them, or in the persons who administer
them tend greatly retard provisions for Just IN
deinny for losses and injuries suffered by ndividua
subjects or citizens OF other States. The Government
of the United States will feel TO be lis duty, however
TO consent 10 delay, not unavoidable, IN maxim!
satisfaction for wrongs and injuries sustained ny ~
own citizens Many years having, in some cases
elaused decisive and eiftctual of proceeding
viii be demanded Of the respective governments agans
whom claims have been preferred.
The vexatious harrassrE and expensive war whcf
SO long prevailed with The Indian tribes inhabtlng h'
peninsula of Florida, has happily been terminated
whereby our army has been relieved from service o
the most dsagreeahe character, and the Treasury iron
I large expenditure Some casual outbreaks may oc
cu such as are incident to The close proximity oil Dor
der settlers and The Indians; hut these as IN all ONE
cases. may be left to the of tie local authorities
AIDED, when occasion may require, by Tue ioces Vi ''
! L. = ufiicent number Of troops will be mainiainet
IN Florida so long the rer,oes apprehensions Of
danger shall exist, yet their duties will be limited a'he
to lie garrisonne of the necessary posts, than TO tht
maintenance OF active host,es. Ii IS TO be hoped Ina
territory, long retarded in lis growth, VIII no"
speedily recover from TIE evils nciGen, 10 F:o'Facet
war exhibiting, in the increased ant OF It's rich pro
daction evidences Of returning wealth and pros
perily. BY the practice rigid justice towards the nn
merous Indian tribes residing within cur 'crfitora
limits and TIE exercise OF parental vigilance ove
their interests protecting them against fraud and 'ntfu
son. and at the time using every proper eSpeden
to introduce among them The arts of civilized hic, VI
may iond,y hope only 10 item from their love
for war, bu, inspire them with love for peace ant
all is ayocaons With several Of the tribes great pro
grcss in civliz'ng them has already been made I'M
schocmaster ard The missionary are found side by side
and the remnants Of what once numerous ant
powerful nations NAV yet he preserved Us the builders
up al a name for themselves and their posteri'y
The balance in the Treasury on the LIST OF January