Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-06

ter at Berlin to reopen the negotiation SO tar as to
obtain an extension of time for the exchange Of
notifications. / regret, however, to say that his
Efforts in this respect have been unsuccessful. /
am, nevertheless, not without hope that the great
advantages which were intended to be secured by
the treaty, may yet be realized
| am happy to inform YOU that, Belgium has, by
an sarrete royale, issued in July last, assmiated
the flag of the United States to her own, so far
the direct trade between the two countries is con-
cerned. This measure will prove of greet servicea
to our shipping interest," the trade having, hereto
fore, been carried on chiefly in foreign bottoms.
fatter myself that she will speedily resortto
difcation of her system, relating to the tobacco
trade, which would decidedly benefit the agricul-
t1re of the Unted-states, and operate to the mutu
al advantage of both countries.
No definite intelligence has yet been received
from our Minister, of the conclusion of a Treaty
with the Chinese Empire; but enough known to
induce the strongest hopes that the mission will be
crowned with success.
With Brszil our relations continue on the most
friendly footing. The commercial intercourse be-
tween that growing Empire and the United-states
is becoming daily of greater Importance to both;
and it is the interest ofboh that the frmest rela
ton of amity and good WILL should continue to be
cultivated between them.
The Republic of New Grenada still withholds,
been employed by our Charge Affairs, Mr.. Black
ford to produce different result-indemnity in the
case of the brig 'Morris.' And the Congress of
Venezuela, although an arrangement has been eff
fected between our Minister, and the Minister of
foreign affairs of that government, for the payment
ofSlS,00O in discharge of its liabilities in the same
case-has altogether neglected to make provision
for its payment. 1t is to be hoped that sense of
Justice will soon induce a settlement of these
claims.
Our late Minister to Chill, Mr. Pendeton, has
returned to the Unitedstates without having efec-
cted an adjustment in the second claim of the Ma
cedonian, which is delayed ON grounds altogether
frivolous and untenable Mr.. Pendleton's success
sor has been directed to urge the claim in the strong
est terms; and, In the event of failure to obtain
permanent adjustment, to report the fact to the Ex-
ecuhye at as early day rs possible, so that the
whole matter may be communicated to Congress.
At your last session, submitted. to the attention
OF Congress, the Convention with the Republic of
Peru Of the 18th Of March, 1871, providing for the
ad ustment of tie claims ofcItizens Of the United
states against that Republic but defnitve acoe
, was taken upon the subject. again invite to it
, your attention and prompt action.
In my last annual Message, felt it to be my
t duty to make known to Congress, in terms both
: pialn and emphatic, my opinion in regard to the
war which has SO long existed between Mexico and
Texas; which, since the battle of San Jacinto, has
consisted altogether ofpredatory incurslons, atten-
ded by circumstances revoltingto humanity. I re-
peat now, what then said that, after eight years
of feeble and Intellectual efforts to recover Texas it
was time that the war should have ceased The
United-states had direct interest in the question.
The contlguity of the two nations to our territory
was but too well calculated to involve our peace
Z Unjust suspicious engendCrel in the mind of
one or the oiler OF the begerents against us; and
asa necessary consequence, American interests
We're made to suffer. and our peace became daily
, endangered IL addition to which, it must have
been obvious to all that the exhaustion produced by
the war, subjected both Mexico and Texas to the
interference OF other powers; which, without the in
teFposIuon e this Government might eventuate in
the most serious injury to the United-states This
Government, from time to time, cxerted its friendly
Offices to bring about termination ofhosttes np
, on terms honorable alike to both the belligerents
It's efforts In this behalf proved unavaiIing. Next
CO seemed, anos. without an object, to perseqere
IN the war, and other alternative was left the
Executive but to take advantage of the well known
dispositions of exas,and to invite her to enter into
treaty for annexng her territory to that of the U.
nited-states
,. Since your last session, Mexico has threat
= enod to renew the war and has either made
Or proposes to make, formidable preparations
= for invading Texas. She has issued DEGREES
and procIamations, preparatory to the com
n m2ncement of hostilities, full Of threats, re-
e voting to humanity; and which if carried into
e elect, would arouse the attention of all chris
= tendon. This new demonstration of feeling
i there is too much reason to believe, has beer
L. produced III consequence of the negotiation 0
t. the late treaty of annexation with Texas. The
IF Executive, therefore, could not be ndifferen
Il to such proceedings, and it felt it to be due, a.
well to itself as to the honor of the country
d that strong representation should be IN de t.
e, the Mexican Government upon the sub iect
e. This was accordingly done, as will be seen b,
2 the copy of the accompanying despatch from
at the Secretary of State to the United State
of Envoy at Mexico. Mexico has no right t.
y, leopard the peace of the world by urging an
n longer useless and fruitess contest Sue
1t, condition of things would not be tolerate
Ill on the European continent. Why should
be on this? A war of desolation, sach as
ISL now threatened by Mexico. cannot he wage
D. without involving our peace and tranquility
so 1t is idle to believe that such a war could /,
"a looked upon with indifference by our own eli
&C liens, inhabitin9 adjoining States and on
~ neutrality would be violated, in despite Of a
II efforts on the part of the government to pre-
!: vent it. The country is settled by emigrant
- from the United States, under invitation hel
co out 10 tnem by spain and Mexico. lhos
~ emigrants have left behind them friends an
On relatives who would not fail to sympathz
Oh with them in their difficulties, and who woul
IS be led by those sympathies to participate
he their struggles, however energetic the actio
Of of the government to prevent it. Nor woul
the numerous and formidable bands ofIndian
nv the most warlike to be found in any LAM
ad which occupy the extensive regions contig
err Gus to the States of Arkansas and Missouri
ties and who are in possession of large tracts
- country within the limits of Texas, be like