Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-03-02
The Treaty.


the Treaty project, which are somewhat more
minute than we have heretofore published
We suppose they are substantially correct:
have already given you the main features
of the treaty. | now proceed TO give you a
synopsis of it, article by article.
Senors Cuevas, Conto and Atristan arc APP
pointed commissioners on the part Of the MeX-
can Government, to adjust with the commls-
sioncr ofthe United States, MIR. Trst, lasting
treaty OF peace.
Article second provides for the present sns-
pension Of hostililies between the forces OF the
TWO nations
Article third defines the future boundary be-
tween the two republics. The line is 10 com
mcncc in the Gull of Mexico, three leagues
from land to run up to the middle of the Rio
Grandc to its intersection with the Southern
boundary of New Mexico; thence North until
it ntersects the first branch of the ella thence
down the middle of that branch of the river tol
the Colorado thence j, follows the division
between Upper and Lower California to the
Pacific, which it strikes one league South of
San Diego.
The next article guarantees to citizens Of
Mexico, now residing in the territory ceded to the
United States, all the rights ard immunities Of
citizens OF the latter country, provided they
take the oath OF allegiance or in case they de-
Sire 10 continue citizens of Mexico, there Is
guaranteed TO them the right to leave the ter
nlory and dispose Of thelT property to the best
advantage.
The next article Of importance provides that
grants OF land in the territory ceded, made by
Mexico prior TO the treaty, shall be respected
By the United States.
The next article provides that Catholic resi-
dents in the ceded territory are to be projected
in the exercise of their religion.
The next article provides that grants of land
in Texas made by Mexico prior to the year
1896, shall be respected by the United States.
The next article provides that this govern
ment shall take prompt and ellectual measures
for the defence Of The borders from Indian in
cursions.
In consideration Of this cesson 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 are 10 be III
cluded the three millions of dollars already APP
propratcd by Congress, for the furhcrance Of
peace, and now subject 10 the order Of Mr.,
Il Trist. This sum is to be paid immediately on
the ratification of the treaty by the Mexican
\ government.
\ The remaining twelve millions arc TO BE-
|, paid either by instalments, or by the issuc OF
/ six per cent stock, rcdcemabil by ia. United
II States.
II Several articles arc devoted 10 the cxccu,ory
details of both of these modes of payment
II The adoption OF either Is to BE- optional with
this government.
The next important articl; binds the gov
crnncnt cf the United States 10 assume all
/ claims Of American citizens against the gov
ernment of McXico-both those already dcci-
/ ded, amounting to two millions, and those un-
decided, amounting 10 about ihrcc millions Of
dollars.
Some unimportani articles then follow, Gor
the mode OF executing this portion Of tho
treaty such as the appointment of a coming
sioncr TO decide upon the claims, &c.
| The treaty Of commerce of 1881, between
the $40 republics is 20 be revived for eight
years, and afterwards to be renewed al the Op-
tion Of both governments.
! The troops are to leave Mexico in throc
months after the ratification Of the treaty By
both governments, unless the sickly season
should come on before the ombarkatiOn can be
effected in which case, they have to retire TO
a healthy situation, and are to DC furnished
with supplies on aIn!cablc icrms by the Mcxi-
can government.
Supplies which arrive III the mean time, are
not 10 be subject 20 duty.
The custom houses are TO be restored 10 the
Mexican government, and means are TO be
adopted 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 lis ratification.
Any future war that may break out between
Mexico and the United States is to be conduct
ed on Christian principles and according to the
usagcs OF civilized nations.
The boundary specified is to be defined as
laid down in Disturnel's map Of Mexico, pub
lishcJ al New York in 1917.
NOMINATIONS I'll THE KENTUCKY WIG AsD
TAYLOR CoSvEHTIoSs.-The Kentucky Whig
Convention have nominated Mr.. Crittendcn as
the Wing candidate for Governor of the State
and John ). Helm for Lieutenant Governor.
The convention appointed delegates 10 the
Wing National Convention at Philadelphia
instructng them to supper, the claims OF General
Taylor to the Presidency.
The Taylor Convention made the same
nominations. Mr.. Crittcnden has accepted the
honor conferred upon him, but the Wing
members of Congress oppose his fixing any
day for resigning his post as Senator.
Loco NoMIsATloNs.-The loco focos of this
State have nominated for Governor, Adnah
Sackc,t; for Lieut.. Governor, John ID. Austin;
for Secretary Of State, Levi Salisbury; for At
torney General, George Turner; for General
Treasurer, Nathan IIammeu.
Dctgates 10 tie Baltimore Conrention.-
Thomas w. DoRR, Of Providence DUTEE
J. PEARcE, Of Newport; Benz. B. THuRsroN,
of IIopkinton ORRN WRIGHT, of Smith
| field.
Substitutes S. BURGESS, ofProy-