The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-26
jEgsLLIGENCE BY THE MAILS
HIGHLY INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
The Details OF the Treaty.
Approval of Its Provisions by Santa Anna,
sc. &c. &c.
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a, I84S.

Several weeks ago informed you that the
treaty then assured you had been negotiated
by Mr.. Trst, was on the basis of the ultmatum
he was authorised to offer, and which he did Of
fer before the battles of Mexico. The main fea-
lures of the treaty, now submitted to the Senate,
harmonize with the terms OF that ultimatum, but
has engrafted upon 1t other stipulatons, some of
which are merely executory of the main provi-
sions others, frivolous, and others, again, abso-
lutely Objectionable. Owing to the excessive SUI
perfuity of details, tine treaty ITSELF exclusive of
the accompanying correspondence, is more vo-
luminous than that of Vienna, which partition
ed the whole of Europe, and bears, unnaistakea-
bly,, in its unreasonable application, the i'm
press of Mr.. Trst's own hand. Among the most
Objectionable features is the stipulation that this
government shall recognize the validity of grants
made by the Mexican government in Texas,
prior to 1886. There is scarcely Senator on
this side of the chamber who will consent TO rati-
fly the treaty while such stipulation as that re-
mains. proceed to make synopsis of it, ar
tic.e by article.
BY article first, nors Cuivas, Comic, and
Atristan are appointed commissioners ON the
part of the Mexican government to adjust the
terms of lasting treaty of peace between the
United States of the north and the United Mexi..
can States, with Mr.. Trist, commissioner of the
United States, Sc.
Article second stipulates that there shall be
an immediate suspension of hostilities between
the armies of the two republics
Article third defines the future boundary of
the United States. The line commences in the
Gulf of Mexico, three leagues from land thence
runs upthe middle of the Rio Grande to its in
tersection with the southern boundary of New
Mexico; thence along that southern boun-
Diary to the western boundary of same; thence
north to the first branch of the ella, which it
intersects; thence down the middle Of that
branch and of the river to the Colorado; thence
it runs across westwurdly, and strikes the Paci-
fc at point one league south of San Diego.
Article fourth stipulates that it shall be OPP
tional with citizens of Mexico now residing in
the territory to be ceded, either to leave, taking
with them or otherwise disposing of their pro-
pery; else, upon taking the oaths of allegiance
to this government, to be protected in the enjoy
ment of all the rights and immunites of citizens
of the United States.
Catholics residing in the territory to be ceded,
are, by the next article protected in the exercise
Of their religion.
Grants of land in the territory to be ceded,
made by the Mexican government before the
war, are, by the next article, to be respected by
the United States.
The next article provides that grants of land
in Texas, made by The Mexican government pri-
or to the year 1886, are also to be respected by
the United States.
The next article provides that the United States
government shall take prompt and effectua mea-
sures for the defence of the border from Indian
incursions. To this end, both nations are to use
tn cir best endeavors.
In consideration of the extension of the boun-
dairy of the United States, made by this treaty,
the United States government STIMULATES to pay
to Mexico the sum of fifteen millions of dollars.
In this sum is included the three millions appro-
priated last session for the turtherance of peace,
and now subject to Mr.. Trist's order. This sum
is to be paid to the Mexican government immedi-
ately on the ratification of the treaty. The re-
naming twelve millions are to be paid either by
instalments, or in six per cent stock, redeema-
BILE by the United States. This government has
the option of either mode of payment.
BY the next article the United States Govern
ment undertakes all claims of American citizens
against Mexico, both those already decided,
amounting to two millions-and those still I'M
decided, amounting to about three millions of
dollars.
Mexican archives found by us after the taking
possession of the ce1ed territory, are to be de-
livered up.
The treaty of commerce of 1881, between the
two republics, is to be revived for the period of
eight years, and may afterwards be renewed at
the option of both governments.
r>L ha tbo
Mexican authorities as soon as the treaty shall
have been ratified Means are to be adopted for
settling the accounts.
The troops of the United States are to leave
Mexico in three months after the ratification of
the treaty, unless the sickly season should como
on, in which event they are to retire to some
healthy situation, and are to be furnished with
supplies by the Mexican government on amicable
terms.
Supplies which may arrive between the ratif-
cation of the treaty and the embarkation of the
troops, are not to be subject to duty.
The treaty is to he ratified by the President
and Senate, and to be exchanged within four
months after its ratification.
| The boundary of New Mexico is to be defined
as laid down in Disturnells map of Mexico, pub
lished at New York, in 1S47.
have omitted several unimportant articles,
which are merely explanatory of the mode in
which the provisions are to be carried into effect,
aud which are never inserted in the body of
treaty You will perceive that there is no provi-
sion for retaining in Mexico a force of twelve
thousand men, as has been reported. On the
whole, it is most extraordinary document.
Since the character of the treaty has become
known to the Senate, the hostility to it's ratihca-
ton has signally increased, and although there
is every reason to believe that it will be ratified,
yet it will meet, on several of its provisions,
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