The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
The Presidents Message,

eu otaIes and the Mexican republic, the ratiiica- tIons ot which were duly exchanged al the city of IS4S. VI N~@'' The war in which our country was reluctantly in- vowed, :a the Hecessafy viHdcatlon of the naion- ai rtgbts and honor, has been thus terminated: and congratulate Congress, and our common constit. uenss, upon the restoration of an honorable peace me extensive and valuable territories ceded by Mexico to the United States constitute indemnity for the past, and the brilliant achievements and sig nal successes ot our arms will be guaranty of se- curty for the future, by convincing all nations that our rights must be respected. The results of the war With Mexico have given to the United States national character abroad which our country never | before enjoyed. Our power and our resources have become known, and are respected throu shout the wordi and we shall probably be saved fl on the ne- cessity of engaging in another foreign war for a long series of years. It Is subject of eongratuia. ton that We have passed through war of more tnan TWO years duration, with the business of the country uninterrupted, with our resources unex- haasscd, and the public credit unlmpared
 communicate for the information of Congress the accompanying documents and correspondence treaty.
 Before the treaty can be fully executed on the part o the United States legislation will be required It will be proper 10 make the necessary appropria-
 tons for the payment of the twelve millions of dol lars, stipulated by the twelfth article to be paid to Mexico in four equal annual instalments. Three niions Of dollars were appropriated by the act of March 3d, l3i7, and that vas paid to the Mexi- can government after the exchange of the ratfca- tIons of the treaty.
 The nth article of the treaty proyiles, that "in order to designate the boundary line with due pre- eision upon authoritative maps, and 10 establish upon the ground land marks which shall show the
 limits oi both republics as described in the present article, the two governments shall each appoint a | Commissioner nd a 1Vhn hacor fR.. piraton oi one year from the date of the exchange of rahcations of this treaty. shall meet at the port Of San Diego, and proceed to run and mark the said | boundary in its whole course to the mouth of the Rio Bravo del Norte." It will be necessary that provision should be made by law for the appoint ment of commissioner and surveyor on the part of the United States. to act in conjunction with a commissioner and surveyor appointed by Mexico, m executing the stipua'ions of this article, | It will be proper also to provide by law for the appointment of "board of commissioner" to adin- dica,e and decide upon ali claims of our citizens against the Mexican government which, by the trea- | ty, have been assumed by the United States. New Mexico and Upper California have been ce- ded by Mexico 10 the U. s. and now constitute n part of our country. Embracing nearly ten degrees ot latitude, lying adjacent to the Oregon Territory and extending from the Pacific ocean 10 the Rio Grande. mean distance of nearly thousand miles, it would be difficult to estimate the value of these possessions to the United States. They constitute of themselves country large enough for great empire, and their acquisition IS second only in i'm portance to that of Louisiana in l303 Rich In min eral and agricultural resources, with a climate of great salubrity. they embrace the most important ports the whole Pacific coast of the continent of | North AmeEca. The possession of the ports of San Diego, Monterey, and the baylof San Francisco will enable the United States 10 command the al- ready valuable and Iapidlyi increasing commerce of | the Pacific. The number of our whaie-shps alone, now employed in that sea, exceeds seven hundred. l requiring more than twenty thousand seamen to | navigate them; while the capital invested in this particular branch of commerce Is estimated at not | less than forty millions of dollars. The excellent harbors o Upper California will, under flag, af ford security and repose to our commercial marine; and American mechanics will soon furnish ready means oi ship-building and repair, which are now so much wanted in that distant sea.
 | By the acquisition of these possessions we are brought into immediate proximity with the west coast of America, from Cape Horn to the Russian possessions north of Oregon; with the islands of the Pacific ocean and, by direct voyage in steamers, we will be in less than thirty days of Canton and other parts of China.
 In this vast region, whose rich resources soon to be developed by American energy and enterprise great must be the angme ntaton of our commerce; ; and with if, new and profitable demands for mechan- ic labor in all it's branches, and new and valuable markets for our manufactures and agricultural pro- duets.
 While the war has been conducted with great humanity and forbearance, and with complete sue ccss on our part, the peace has been concluded on terms the most liberal and magnanimous to Mexico. In her hands, the territories eeded had remain ed, and, 1t is believed would have continued to re- main almost uhoccuT jed, and of little value to her or o any other naton whilst part of inc Union, they will be productive of vast benefits 10 the Uni ted States, to the commercial world and to the gem eral interests of mankind.
 l The immediate establishment or Territorial gov ernments and the extension of our laws over these valuable possessions are deemed 10 he not only i'm portent, but indispensable preserve order and the due administration of justice within their limits to afford protection to the inhabitants. and 10 facilitate the development of the vast resources and wealth which their acquisition has added 10 covniry. | The war with Mexico having terminated. the pow CT of the Executive to establish to continue porary civil governments over tNese Territories, which existed under the laws ot nations whilst the ' were regarded as conquered provinces in our mi- tary occupation has ceased By their cesson to the United States, Mexico has no longer any power them; and until Congress shall act, the inhabitants will be without any organization or goyernment.-- Should they he left in this condition, confusion and anarchy will be likely to prevail.
 Foreign commerce 10 a considerable amount is now carried on in the ports oi Upper California, which will require to be regulated by our laws As soon system shall be extended over thIs com merce. revenue of considerable amount will be at once collected, and it is not doubted that 1t will be annually increased. For these and other obvious reasons, deem it to be my duty earnestly io mend the action of Congress on the subject al the present session.
 In organizing governments over these Territories, fraught with sach vast advantages 10 every pcr'i1n of our Union, invoke that sPiri, of, concession. cancellation, and compromise in your deliberations, in which the constitution was framed, in which il should be administered, and which is indispeasa- ble to preserve and perpetuate the harmony aad union of the States. We should never forget that this Union oi confederated States was established and eemented by kindred blood. and ny The com mon tolls, safeungs, dangers, and triumPhs oi all its parts. and has been the ever n,iog source of our national greatness and oi all our blessings i There has, perhaps, been no period since the warning So mpressivey given 10 his couutrymen by Washington to guard asinsi geographical disis- ions and sectional parties, which appeals with great CT force than .he present 10 the patriotc sober~.