Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-03-18
From Arkansas Democrat.
Teegraphic Intelligence.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.

WITH MEXICO, &c. &c. &c.
Just as our paper was going TO press, we re-
York Herald of the 25th ult., containing the fol-
lowing, which we have every reason to believe,
Is correct synopsis of the treaty.
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a, lS4S.
have already given you the main features of
the treaty. | now proceed TO give you a synopsis
of it, article by article.
Seniors Cuevas, Conto and Artisan are ap-
pointed commissioners the part of the Mex-
can government. to adjust with the Commissioner
of the United States, Mr.. Trist, lasting treaty of
peace,
Article second, provides for the present
pension of hostles between the forces of the
two nations.
Article 81 defines the future boundary between
the two republics. The line is to commence in
the Gulf of Mexico. three leagues from land; TO
run up the middle Of the Rio Grande to its inter-
section with the southern boundary of New Mex
leo; thence north until il ntersects the first branch
of the Gla; thence down the middle of that branch
of the river to the Colorado; thence 1t follows the
division between Upper and Lower California to
the Pacific. which il strikes one league south Of
San Diego.
The next article guarantees TO citizens of Mex
Co, now residing in territory ceded to the United
Statss, all the rights and mmunities Of citizens
of the latter country, provided they take the th
of allegiance; in they desire 10 continue
citizens of Mexico. there is guaranteed to them
the right leave the Territory, and to dispose Of
their property to the best advantage.
The next article of importance provides that
grants of land in the territory coded, made by
Mexico prior to the treaty, shall be respected by
the United States.
The next article provides that Catholic residents
in the cedod territory are to be protected in the
exercise Of their religion.
The next article provides that grants of land in
Texas, made by Mexico prior to the year 1886,
shall be respected by the United States.
The next article provides that this government
shall lake prompt and effectua measures for the
defence of the borders from Indian incursions.
In consideration of this cession of territory on
the part of Mexico the government OF the United
States binds itself to pay Mexico fifteen millions
of dollars. In this sum to be included the
three millions of dollars already appropriated by
Congress, for the furtherance of peace, aud now
subject to the order of Mr.. Trlst. This sum is TO
be paid Immediately the ratification of this
treaty by the Mexican government.
The remaining twelve millions are to be paid
either by insta ments. by the issue Of six per
cent stock redeemable bv the United States.
Several articles are devoted to the execuiory
details of both of these modes of payment. The
adoption of either is TO be optional with this gov
ernment.
The next important article binds the govern
mont OF lne Onlteu OldteS W dooui0 oii vi
Americans citizens against the government OF
Mexco--both those already decided, amounting
to two millions. and those undecided, amounting
to about three millions of dollars" "a,
Some uninportant articles then follow, for ihe
mode of executing this portion OF the treaty; such
rs the appointment of a commissioner to decide
upon the claims, &c. &c. ...
The treaty of commerce of 1881, between the
two republics, is to be revived for eight years, and
afterwards to be renewed at the option of both
governments.
The troops ire to leave Mexico in three months
after the ratification of the treaty by both gov
ernments, unless the sick by season should come
IN before their embarkation can be erected; ID
which case. thev have 10 retire to healthy STU
alton. and are to be furnished with supplies on
amicable terms by the Mexican government.
Supplies which arrive in the mean tme' are
not to be subject 10 duty.
The custom houses are to be restored to the
Mexican government and means are to be adoPteo
for settling the accounts.
The treaty is to be ratified by the President
and Senate of the United States, and exchanged
within four months of its ratification.
Any further that may break out between
Mexico and the United States is TO be conducted
ON Christian principles and according TO the u.s.
ages of civilized natIoes.
The boundary specified is to be defined as laid
down in Disternal's map of Mexico, published at
New York in 1877.
LEGIsLArIoN.--The London Punch says that the
hest way to crush a question is to appoint par
liamentary committee to SIT upon At.
tho il1t he ma C Won news.