The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-03-22

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Anirle kEsl appoints Seneers cufras.
Como and .7Fisfaia Commissioners on he
part of The Mexiczn GosenmehlIo sdiusi
terms u > lasting Traly o. Peare belwssn
The United Stairs nT The North and The
uLilrd Mrxiran States. with Nicholas y.
'fnsl. Commissioners I llie United States.
&c.
Anirle second slipulsies that there shah
be an immediate suspension Of hosiilitn
between lhe armies &C he Two Republics.
Anirle third dr6nss The future boundary
of the United States. The line e"mmen-
res IN The Gulf q Mexico, three leagues
from land; Ihrnre runs up the middle ol
the Rio Grsnde TO is intersection with
the southern boundary Of New Mexico;
ihence along that southern boundary 10 The
western boundary Of same; thence north
10 the frsI branch Of The ella which il
inlersecls; thence down The middle of that
branch and OF The Ilver 10 the Colorado:
thence Il runs aeross wesIwaTdly and
strikes the Pacific Al a point one league
south Of San Diego. The free navigation
Of the Gulf Of California and OF the river
Colorado, from the mouth Of the Gila TO
the Gull, is secured TO the United States.
Article fourth STIMULATES that il shall be
optional with cilizens Of Mexico, now re-
siding in the Territory 10 be ceded. ether
TO leave, taking with them or otherwise dis
posing Of their property; or else. upon
taking the oalhs Of allegiance TO this Gns.
eminent, 10 be projected IN the enjoyment
Of all the rights or immuniies Of ciliEens of
the Unlieu STATES.
The next article provides that the Unit
ed States government shall take prompt
and effcctual measures for the defence Of
the border from Indian incursi0ns. To
this end, both nations are TO use their best
endeavors.
In consideration of the extension OF the
boundary Of the United States, made by
this Treaty, The United States government
siipulaies 10 paw TO Mexico the sum Of
fifteen millions Of dollars. In this sum
IS included the three millions appropriated
last session for the fnrIhersnce Of peace.
and now subject to Mr.. Trist's order. This
sum is 10 be paid to the Mexican govern.
ment Immediately on The ratification Of The
treaty. The remaining twelve millions
are to be paid in four annual insialmen,s.
bearing six per cent. inIeres, from the RAJ
LITIGATION Of The treaty by Mexico. No
portion Of this sum is to be transferable.
According to the article, the United
States government undertake all claims Of
American citizens against Mexico, both
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dccided-lhe whole, however, not 10 a.
mount TO more than three millions and a
quarter Of dollars.
The Mexican archives found by Us, al
ter the taking possession of the coded ter.
rilory, are 10 be delivered up.
The treaty Of commerce Of 1881. be.
tween the two Republics, is 10 he revived
j for the period of eight years, and may af.
forwards be renewed at the option Of both
Governments. -- .-a. -.4s.s.-sr~r-
The Custom Houses are 10 be restored
to the 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 come on, in which event
they are to retire to some healthy situation,
and are to be furnished with supplies BY
the Mexican government, on amlcsble
terms.
The supplies which may arrive be-
tween the ratification Of the treaty and the
embarkation Of the troops. are not TO be
subject TO duty.
The treaty isto be ratified by the Presi-
dent and Senate, and to be exchanged
within four months AFTER its ratification.
The boundary of New Mexico is to be
defined as laid nown in Disturnelrs map
of Mexico, published at New York, in
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