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part. This treaty was communicated to the Sen
ate at an early day of its last session, but no
acted upon until near its close; when, for the
want, as ann bound to presume, of full time t
consider It, it was laid upon the table, This pro
cedure had the effect Of virtually rejecting it, il
consequence Of stipulation contained in the trea
~, that It's notifications should be exchanged or
or before day which has already passed. The
Executive, acting upon the fair inference that the
Senate did not intend its absolute rejection gave
instruction TO our Minister at Berlin 10 reopen
the negotiation, so far as to obtain an extension
OF time for the exchange Of publications.. regret,
however, 10 say that his efforts in this respect
have been unsuccessful. am nevertheless no,
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 ''arrete royale," issued in July last assimila
ted The flag OF the United Sta,es to her own sc
Tar as the direct trade between the two countries
rs concerned.-This measure will prove of grea,
service to shipping interest; the trade having
heretofore been carried on chiefly in foreign bot
toms. fatter myself that she will speedily re.
sort to modification Of her system relating 10
the tobacco trade, which would decidedly benefi,
the agriculture of the United States and operate
to the mutual advantage of both countries.
No dehni,ive intelligence has yet been received
from our Minister of the conclusion of treaty
to induce the strongest hopes that the mission
will be crowned with success.
With Brazil 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 1t is the interest of both that the Grmest re-
aiions of amity and good will should continue to
be cultivated between them.
The Republic of New Grenada still withholds, not
CScrin cllo hrcn
ployed by our Charge dAaircs, Mr.. Backford TO pro-
duce different result indemnity in the Of the brig
Morris" And The Congress of Venezuela, although an
arrangement has hccn effected between our Minister
and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of that Government
for the payment of 900, in discharge of its liab
ties in the same has altogether neglected to make
provision for its payment Ii is to BIZ hoped that sense
Of justice will induce settlement Of these claims
Our late Minister 10 Chill, Mr. Pendleton, has return
cd TO the United States without having effected an ad
justmcn in the second claim Of the Macedonian which
IS delayed on grounds altogether frivolous and
Mr. Pendctons successor has been directed TO urge the
claim in the strongest terms and, in the of fall
urc TO obtain permanent adjustment, to report the fact
10 the Executive at carly day possible, so that
the whole matter may be communicated 10 Congress.
AT your last session, submitted the attention OF
Congress the Convention with the Republic of Peru, of
the I'm OF March ls4l for the adjustment of
the claims OF citizens Of the United States against that
Republic; but defnitivc action was taken upon the
SUBJECT again invite to it your attention and prompt
action.
my last annual message, felt it to be my duty TO
make known 10 Congress- in terms both plain and en-
Phac, my opinion IN regard to the war which has
long existed between Mexico and Texas; which since
the battle Of San Jacnto has consisted altogether of
datoTy ncursions, attended by circumstances revolving
to humanity repeat now what then said that, after
eight years OF feeble and Intellectual efforts
Texas, it time that the should have ceased
The Uoed States had direct interest in the question
nc contiguy OF the two nations territory was
but well calculated to involve peace Unjust suspi-
cons were cngendercd in the mind one or the other
oil the ocigercnts against US, and necessary
quence, American interests made suffer, and
our peace became daily endangered. In addition TO
which, it must have been obvious to all that the
exhaustion produced by the war subjected both Mex
leo and Texas TO the interference of other powers
which, without the nterposition of this Government
might cventnate in the most serious injury the United
States This Government from time to time excrtcd
ITS friendly offices to bring about termination of hos
tiles upon terms honorable alike both the begcrcns
its efforts in this behalf proved unavailing. Mexico
seemed almost without object, persevere in the
war, and no other alternative left the Executive
but TO take advantage Of the well known disposition of
Texas and 10 invite her to enter into trcatyor
| ing her territory to that of the United States.
Since your last session, Mexico has threatened
the war; and has either made or proposes to make
formidable preparations for invading Texas. She has
issued DEGREES and procamatons, preparatory to the
commencement OF hosties full Of threats revolving
hnmanty and which, if carried into effect, would
rouse the attention of all Cbrstendom This new dc.
monsraton of feeling there is too much reason 10 be-
eve has been produced in consequence of the negoa.
ton OF the late treaty of annexation with Texas. The
Executive, therefore, could be Indifferent 10 such
proceedings and 1t felt it TO be due as well to it.
self to the honor of tho country that strong repre-
scntaton should be made to the Mexican Government
upon The SUBJECT his was accordingly done will
be by the copy OF the accompany despatch from
the Secretary of State the United States Envoy at
Mexico Mexico has right to leopard the peace of
the world by urging any longer useless and frutiess
contest Such condition CT things would not be olcra
ted on the European continent. Why should it be on
this? war OF desolation, such is threatened
by Mexico cannot be wagcd without involving
and tranquility 1t is idle to believe that such could
be looked upon with indifference by citizens,
inhabitng adjoining States and our neutrality would be
on he MART f thpC
eminent TO prevent it. The country is settled by emi-
grants from the United States, under invitations held
out to them by Spain and Mexico Those cmgrapfs
have left behind them friends and relatives who would
not fail to sympathzc with them in their difficulties,
and who would be led by those sympathes to parci-
pate their STRUGGLES how energetic the action OF
Government 10 prevent it. Nor would the numerous
and formidable bands of Indians the most warke TO be
found any land which occupy the extensive regions
who are IN possession of large tracts of country within
the limits OF Texas, be likely TO remain passive. The
inclination Of those tribes leads them ntara
| bly, TO war whenever pretcxts exist.
Mexico had just ground of dspleasurc against this
Government or People for negotiating the treaty What
interest of hers affected by the trcaty' She was
despoed of nothing since Texas forever lost Il
her. The independence of Texas was recognized by
several Of the leading Powers Of the earth. She wa
free 10 reatfrec TO adopt her own line OF pocylree
take the which she believed best calcuiact
TO secure her happiness. Her Government and Pcopl,
decided annexation TO the United States and hC
Executive in the acquisition Of such territory, The
OF advancing their permanent happiness and glo
~. What principle OF good faith then violated p
So far as Mexico herself was concerned, the
should have been regarded by her highly beneficial
Her inability recondbcr Texas had been exhibited,
repeat by cghtnow ninc-ycars Of fruitlcss and ruin
Gus contest In the meantime, Texas has been growing
IN population and resources. Emigration has flowed in
TO her territory from all parts Of the united world, in
current which continues to increase iii strength Mex
lco requires permanent boundary between that young
republic and herself Texas, at distant day, if she
continues separate and detached from the United States
will inevitably seek to consolidate her strength by adj
ding TO her domain the contiguous provinces Of Mexico
The spirit OF revolt from the control Of the Central Gov
those Provinces and il is fair TO infer that they would b,
inclined to taku the first favorable opportunity pro
claim their Independence, and TO form rose alliances viii
Texas. The war would thus be endless; or If ccssa
tong q hostcs should Occur they would only cndnri