Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-07-11

The boundary line es'abll he'd by this article
shall De reliriousy respected by each OF the Two
republics, and no change shall ever be mad-
therein, except BIZ he express and free Consent OF
both nations, lawfully given by the general 90.
vernment Of each, in conformity with its own
constitution.
ARTICLE vi.
The vessels and citizens Of the United States
shall in all time, have free and UNINTERRUPTED
passage by the gnlf Of California, ard BY the
river Colorado, below IFS confluence with the
Gila, 10 and from their possessions, situated
north of the boundary line defined in The prece.
ding article; il being understood that this pas
sage is to be by navigating The gulf Of Califor.
mia anG the river Colorado, and not Sy land
without the express consent Of the Mexican
Government.
If. BY the examinations which may be made
it should be ascertained to be practicable and
advantageous 10 construct road, canal or rail
way, which should in whole or in part run upon
the river ella, or upon its right or its left bank,
within the space Of one marine league from
either margin of The river, the governments OF
both republics will form an agreement regarding
lis construction, in order that il may serve equal
ly for the use and advantage of both countries.
ARTICLE WI.
The river ella, and the part Of the Rio Bravo
del Norte, lying below the southern boundary of
New Mcxic being, agreeably to the fifth arti-
clio. divided in the middle between the two re
publcs, the navigation of the ella and OF the
Bravo below said boundary shall be free and
common TO the vessels and citizens of both
countries; and neither shall, without the consent
OF the other, construct any work that may i'm
pedc or interrupt, in whole or in part, the
exercise of this right; not even for the purpose
of fayoring new methods Of navigation. Nor
shall any tax or contribution, under any demo-
mination or title, be levied upon vessels or per-
sons navigating the same, or upon merchandise
or effects transported thereon, except in the case
Of landing upon one Of their shores. If, for
the purpose of making the said rivers naviga
ole, or for maintaining then. in such state, it
should be necessary or advantageous 10 establish
any tax or contribution, this shall not be done
without the consent Of both governments.
The stipuations contained in the present ar
ticle shall not impair the territorial rights Of
either republic within its established limits.
ARTICLE VIII.
Mexicans now established in territories pro.
riously belonging to Mexico, and which remain
for the future within the limits of the United
States, as defined by the present treaty, shall b.
free to continue where they nov reside, or TO
remove at any time to The Mexican republic, re-.
tanning the property which they possess in the
said territories, or dlsposing thereof, and re.
moving the proceeds wherever they please,
without their being subjected on this account
10 any contribution, tax or charge whatever.
Those who shall prefer to remain in The said
territories, may either retain the title and rights
IF c,I at
zens Of the United States. Bat they shall be
under the obligalionto make their election with
in one year from the date Of the exchange Of
notifications of this realty; and those who shall
remain in the said errtores after The expira
intention to retain the character of MeSicans
shall be considered 70 have elected TO become
citizens Of the Cniiel States.
In the said territories, property Of every
kind, now belonging 10 Mrxicans not establish
ed there, shall he nyiolaby respected. The
present owners, the hers Of these, and all Me1i
cans who may hereafter acquire said property
BY contract, shall enjoy with respect TO it qua
ranties equally ample, q il the same belonged
TO citizens Of the United States
ARTICLE IN.
Mexicans who in the territories aforesaid
shall not preserve the character Of citizens 0
the Mexican republic, comfortably with wha
is stipulated in the preceding article, shall b.
incorporated into the Union Of the United
States, and be admitted at the proper time L
be judged Of by the Congress o. the United
States to the enjoyment Of all the rights Of cit
zcns Of the United States, according 10 the prin
ciples Of the Constitution; and in DC mean time
shall be maintained and protected in the enjoy
ment of their liberty and property and secure'
in the free exercise Of their religion without 10
s,riction.
..RrlcLE X-Is'ricken sutl
ARTICLE ri.
Considering that great par ofthe Territories
which. b. The present treaty are f. be compre
hendcd Tor the ,uiure within ,hr linifs OF the Uni
lei STATES, is now occupied by ,avIge tribes. wh'
will hereafter be under the e1cluiyc control q
the government of the Unied Staes, and who's,
incurs0ns within The territory OF Nr1lcc wouIt
be prejudicial 10 The extreme, tits sslemny agreed
that all such incursions shall be focinly restrain
ed BIZ the government of the Unilel States when
soever this may be necessary; aud hat when 'hry
canno! be prevented, they shall lie punished b,
the sad government, and satisfaction for The same
hall be cxaclet-all in the same way, ana VIII
"qual di iecnce AMI energy, IS il lie sane incur
territory against is own ciiiz'ns.
IL shall not BE- Lawful, uTccr anr nTeiexi what
ever, for any inhaOiran, 81 the United STATES Z
purchase or acquire any Mexican, or any foreign
cr residing in Mexico, who may lave been cap
tured By Indians iEha sting The territory oi eilhe
Of The two republics, nor TO purchase of acquire
horses, mules, calile, or property oil any kih'
stolen within Mexican territory br snch lna1aRs
And in the event oil any person q persons, cap
ured within Mexican territory b7 Indians, ns
ing carried INTO Inc territory cf Inc United STATES
The government OF the lalter engages and bnd:
ITSELF, in the mos solemn manner, so soon aS
shall know oil such cantives being WITHIN Us Ter
rirorv AMI shall be able So 10 dl, through I'M
faithful exercise OF lis iohuence and power U
rescae lncm and return lhsm 20 their country, o
deliver them 10 the agent or representative Of th'
Mexican Government The Mexican an'horl
lies viii, as Tar as practicable" give 10 me ''erh
men. OF the United SAFES nutice ol sll Il cap
iules; and lis agent shall pay the expenses incur
red in he maintenance and transmission oi I'M
rescued capives; who, in he meantime, sh"i
be treated with The utmost hospitality by The me
rican authorities al Inc place here they may DC
But il III. government, OF the United States, ne
FIRE receiving such notice from Mexico, shou's
obtain intelligence, through any other cnanhel
Of the existence OF Mexican capiVes wllnin u
territory, il will proceed forthwith to effect hel
release and delivery 10 the Mexican agent a
above stipulated.
For the purpose Of giving 10 these s'ipnlatoin'
the iules, possible efficacy, thereby atiorn'ns IN
security and redress demanded b; their uoe spur
il and intent the government oil ,ae unhea Sa'e'
will now and hereafter pass, wilhou! unnecessa .
DELAY and always yigiian'ly enforce, spch Jaw
az The nature OF the subject may require. hne
finally. the sacredDess OF This obligation snaiI ne
yer be lost sight OF by Inc said government "net
nroyid;ne for the removal OF The Indians ron any
portion Of The said territories, or for II; oe'ng SCI
lied h. citizens OF the United States; but on lhe
contrary special care shall then De taken no. e
nlacc iis intian occupants under tie necessity "
seeking new homes, by committing those inVa
.;one which the United States have soiehihiy
Obliged themselves 10 restrain.
ARTICLE XII.
In consideration Of The extension acquired ..
mo boundaries of The Unied Slaes, as denned III
n. fh article OF The Presen, treaty me govern.
mont ri The Uni'ed Stes engages 20 pay !" ~! w.
of The Mexican republic The sum OF fifteen ni'i'o''
Immediately after this treaty shall have nee.