The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-03-14
TIE TREATY OF PEACE.

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We find synopsis in the correspondent
fore our readers, and refer them TO our letter
from Washington for other particulars on the
subject sse M I'D, Isl
Senors Cuevas, Conto and Atristnn are mp
pointed commissioners on the part ofMexican
Government, to adjust with the commission
er of the United States, MIR. Trist,a lasting
treaty ofpeace. X e3.
Article second provides for the present sus-
pension Of hostililics between the forces Of
the two nations, 444D5 assa
ID; Article third defines the future boundary
between the two republics. The line isto
commence in the Gull of Mexico, leagues
from land; TO run up the middle of the Rio
Grande to its intersection with tire southern
boundary of New Mexico; north un-
iil il inersects the first branch Of The Gla;
thence down the middle of that branch Of
The river 10 the Colorado; thence it follows
the division between Upper and Lower Cali
forniato the Pacific, which it strikes one
league south of San Diego.
Is The next article guarantees to citizens of
Mexico, now residing in the territory ceded
to The United States, all rights and mmrni-
ties Of citizens of The latter country, provided
they take the oath Of allegiance; or in case
they desire TO continue clizens of Mexico,
there is guaranteed to tneE the right 10 leave
the territory. and to dispose of their property
TO the best advantage.
The next article of importance provides
that grants ofland in the territory ceded, made
by Mexico prior to the treaty, shall be resp
ected by the United States.
The next article provides that Catholic res
idents in the ceded territory are 10 be plotec-
ted IN the exercise of their religion.
The mex. article provides that grants of
land to Texas, made by Mexico prior TO 4 o
year 1929, shall be respected by the United
States. Us ga
The next article provides that this govern
ment shall take prompt and elfectua meas
ures foi The defence of The borders from In
dian ,incursions. aea
i. In consideration Of this cession of terrific
ry onthe part Of Mexico, the government of
.he United STATES binds itself 10 pay Mexico
,tif cen millions ofdoIlars. In this SIM ae
TO be included the three millions of dollars
already appropriated by Congress for the fur
iherance of peace, and sui ject tothe orderof
MIR. Trist. This sum is to be paid immedi-
ately,on The ratification of this treaty by the
Mexican government.
The remaining twelve millions are TO be
paid either by instruments, or by the issue
| ola sxlper cent. stock, redeemable by the
United States. s ,o4g
The next important article binds the gov
| eminent oe the United States TO assume all
claims of American citizens against the gov
eminent Of Mexico-bo,h those already de-
Icided, amounting 10 about three millions of
| dollars: s.
f.. The treaty Of commerce of 1881, between
The two republics, is TO be revived for eight
years, and afterwards 10 be renewed at .lic
option of both governments.
The troors ale 10 leave Mexico in three
mouths after the ratification Of the treaty by
both governments, unless the sckly season
should. come on before their embarkasion can
be effe, ted jim which case they have leave 'o.e-
tire 10 a healthy situation, and are 70 be iurri
nished with supplies on amlcable terms by
the Mexican government.
The boundary specified is 10 be defended
as laid down in DisiurnePs Map Of Mexico,
published atNew York in ls47.