The daily union., 1846-04-30
OUR CLAIMS UPON MEXICO.

lhe legislature OF LOUISIANA has adopted a reso-
luton calling upon Congress to appoint domestic
board Of commissioners for the purpose Of inyesti.
eating and Gquidatng the claims Of our fellow
citizens upon Mexico, and Of taking measures,
when the accounts shall be ascertained, that
they be forthwith assumed and paid by the
United States. A resolution to this effect was
yesterday submitted to the Senate by Mr.. Jar
nagin, of Tennessee. One thing seems to be clear
enough that there are several millions due to our
citizens by Mexico which have rot yet been admit
ted; that of the claims which have been liqu-
dated several nstaments remain unpaid, in defiance
ofthe express obligations of treaty with Mexico;
and that this gross denial Of justice cannot be much
longer permitted to continue. The affairs of the
two countries have, indeed, assumed a position
which demands the early and decided action of the
government. 1t seems almost impossible that the
claims of our injured ctzsns can much longer be
permitted to remain in their present condition That
there many and heavy demands Of this descrip-
ton, is now ascerained beyond doubt. The hon
and good faith Ct the United States are pledged to
see them enforced and paid The course pursued
by Mexico appears to leave alternative bu resort
to decided measures to redeem this self.assu-
med but often reiterated obligation. >-
1t is the desire of our government, it is believed,
to act with liberality and forbearance towards our
imPracticable neighbor; out now seems TO
be acknowledged, that they have scarcely any right
exhibit this bsrality and forbearance at the ex
pense of the claimants; that they are bound to be
just towards their own citizens before they can in
dulge in extending kindness to a foreign power.
But 1t ia not for to point out the measures which
should be adopted for securing the rights of our fell
low-cltizens, and obtaining justice from Mexico.
We repeat, the present relations between the two
countries cannot very long continue. What course the
administration intend to pursue-what remedies thew
propose-how they are to satisfy our own citizens, or
what terms they should dust our difficulties. we
shall not presume to specify. We really think, it
begins to be high time to terminate a most compIi
Gated affair by the redemption OF the natons faith
towards large and unfortunate class of citizens tn
be followed By a magnanimous and pacific adjust
ment of our national controversies with Mexico.
From the proceedings Of The legislature of Louisiana
Of the l7h .fprit, 1876, as reported in lie Courier,
Of The same date:
Mr.. Ogden, from New Orleans, presented a res
outon, the object of which was to instruct the SEN
aors and representatives of that State in Congress-
10 use all their exertions to obtain the appointment
| OF board of commissioners empowered to ascer-
tain the amount of the claims of citizens of that
State against Mexico, and to procure from Congress
an appropriation for their relief. The resolution
was adopted. This was done in conformity with
the request Of the meeting Of claimants on Mexico
copy OF whose proceedings we also annex
MEXICAN sPoLIATIoNs
AT large and respectable meeting of claimants on
Mexico, held at the st. Louis Exchange, the meet
ing being called to order and the object stated, the
following officers were appointed:
Presdent-J. w. ZACHARIE. Vice Presidents
E. J. Forstall, J. w. Breedovc M. W. Hoffman.
J. M. Cucullu. Secretary-H. G. Heart.
Mr.. II. rose and addressed the meeting at length
showing IN what manner the citizens of the United
States had been humbugged by Mexican commits
sioners, who, when the commission expired, left
Washington without deciding one-fourth Of the
claims and purloined the papers, &c.
On motion of Mr.. Hoffman, IL was --~ --
Resofped, That committee Of six be appointed
by the chair to draft resolutions.
The president nominated J. M. Cucullu M. W.
Hoffman, E. Rosseau, Joseph Bosque, John c.
Baker, Leon Almey, and S B. Bennet who. after
retiring reported the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this meeting fully approve of the
course of the President of the United States in his
efforts to seek redress from the Mexican govern
ment for the oppressive wrongs and injuries com.
mted on our feow-ctzens.
Rssolued, That we highly approve of the lofty d.
pomatic stand taken by our minister, the Hon.
John SIidelI, in his recent embassy to Mexico, and
trust that our fellow-citizens throughout the Union
will fully appreciate his merits
Resolved, That this meeting appeal to Congress
for the passage Of bill for the appointment of COM
mlssloners to examine and liqudate all claims our
citizens have against Mexico.
Resoipsd, That we earnestly ask the influence Of
our representatives in Congress for the passage Of
such an act-assuring them that their constituents
are deeply interested.
Resolved, That we invoke the aid of our legisla-
ture now in session, to pass such resolutions as they
may deem to our interest
On motion, Resoipsd, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in all the daily papers
RESOLVED, That the thanks Of the meeting be re-
turned to Mr.. Alvarez for the use Of his room.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
true copy: J. w. ZACHARIF., President.
Fl. g. HEARrT, Secretary.
Mr.. WEBsTER.-lt is said that the committee Of