The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1845-12-04

had been suspended in March last and for that
purpose were willing to accredit Minister from
the United States With a sincere desire to pre-
serve peace, and restore relations of good under
standing between the two Republics, waived all
ceremony as to the manner OF renewing diplomat
ic intercourse between them; and, assuming the
Initiative, on the tenth of November distinguish
ed citizen OF Louisiana appointed Envoy Ex
traordinary and Minister PlenipotentarY to Mex
leo, clothed with full powers to adjust, and def
nitively settle, all pending differences between
the two countries, including those of boundry be-
tween Mexico and the State of Texas The Min
lister appointed has set out on his mission, and is
probably by this time near the Mexican capital.
He has been instructed to bring the negotiation
with which he is charged to a conclusion at the
earliest practicable period which, it is expected,
will be in time to enable me to communicate the
result to Congress during the present session.
The various negotiations with Great Britain in rea-
ton TO The Oregon Territory next set forth, concud
ing with statement that they have failed Of any salts
factory adjustment and that the last offer of compromise
made by US, and rejected by England, has been with
drawn. The President then says
All attempts at compromise having failed, it
becomes the duty of Congress to consider what
measures it may be proper to adopt for the Sc
curity and protection OF our citizens now nhab-
ting, or who may hereafter inhabt Oregon, and
for the maintenance of our just title to that terri
tory. In adopting measures for this purpose,
should be taken that nothing be done to vio-
late the stipulations Of the convention of 1927,
which is still in force. The faith of treaties in
their letter and spirit has ever been, and trust,
will ever be, scrupulously observed by the Uni
ted States. Under that convention, years no.
tlce is required to be given by either party to the
other, before the joint occupancy shall terminate,
and before either can rightfuly assert or exercise
diofo of. II
ritory. This notice, it would, in my Judgment,
be proper to give; and recommend that provis-
ion be made by law for giving it accordingly
and terminating, in this manner, the convention
OF the sixth Of August 1921 1921
1t will become proper for Congress TO deter
mine what Legislation they can, in the mean time,
adopt without violating this convention. Beyond
all question, the protection of our laws and our
jurisdiction, civil and criminal ought to be imme-
diatel y extended over our citizens in Oregon
At the end of the years notice, should Con-
gress think it proper to make provision for giving
that notice, we shall have reached period when
national rights in Oregon must either be abandon
ed or firmly maintained. That they cannot be
abandoned without sacrifice of both national
honor and interest, is too clear to admit of doubt
A protest is then entered, at some length
against the interference of any European power
in the affairs of this continent, ana especially as
regards the union of any independent portion
thereof, which may desire it, with this country
He adds:
Existing rights of every European nation sfseuld
be respected; but it is due alike to safety and
our Interests, that the efficient protection OF our
laws should be extended over our whole terrific
rial limits, and that it should be distinctly an
nounced to the world as our settled policy, that
no European colony or dominion SHALL with our
consent, be planted or established on any part of
the North American continent.
Some of difficulty with Two or three of the
European powers, OF comparatively trAing character
Arising under the operation Of our laws aud requiring
further egislah are next adverled to- and the por-
ton devoted foreign relations brought 10 close
The financial affairs Of The country occupy tbe next
place. Ii says
The Secretary of the Treasury, in his annual
report to Congress, will communicate full state
ment of the condition of our finances The i'm
ports for the fiscal year ending on the goth of
June last, were Of the value of one hundred and
seventeen millions two hundred and ftty-four
thousand five hundred and sixty four dollars. of
which the amount exported was fifteen millions
three hundred and forty six thousand eight hum
dred and thirty dollars-leaving balance of one
hundred and one millions nine hundred and seven
thousand seven hundred and thirty -four dollars
for domestic consumption. The exports for the
same year were OF the value of one hundred and
fourteen millions six hundred and forty-six
thousand six hundred and six dollars of which
the amount OF domestic articles was ninety.nine
millions two hundred and ninety-nne thousand
seven hundred and seventy dollars
The receipts into the treasury during the same
year were twenty nine millions seven hundred
and sixty -nine thousand one hundred and thirty
three dollars and fitty-six cents of which, there
were derived from customs, twenty en- millions
hive hundred and twenty eight thousand one hun
dred and twelve dollars and seventy cents from
sales OF public lands, two millions seventy -sevan
thousand and twenty dollars and thirty cents
and IRON incidental and miscellaneous sources,
one hundred and sixty-three thousand nine hun
dred and ninety eight dollars and fifty-six cents.
The expenditures for the same period were TWEEN
ty-nlne millions nine hundred and sixtv-eieht
thousand two hundred and SIX dollars and ninety
eight cents of which eight millions five hun
dred and Lightweight thousand one hundred and
hity-seven dollars and sixty-two cents were an
Phed to the payment OF the public debt. The
balance in the treasury on the first of july last
was seven millions six hundred and 6ftv.eight
thousand three hundred and six dollars and twen.
two cents.
The amount Of the public debt remaining I'M
PAID ON the first OF October last was seventeen
millions, seventy five thousand four hundred and
iorty-hve dollars and fifty-two cents Farther