The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
The Projected Treaty.

1870
Mexico. 1t is from the National IntelIigen-
cer-excelent authority:
The conjectures and rumors of the last
three or four weeks, 10 which our readers
will have observed that we have always at
tached an importance which has been gen.
orally denied to them, have ripened into re-
atty and, as we announced in u hurried
postscript to yesterdays daily paper the pro-
ject ola Treaty of Peace, signed by Mr. Trist,
as Commissioner on the part of the United
Suites, and by three Commissioners on the
part ofMeXico, has been received by the Ex-
ecutVe, and has been now for two DAYS I'M
der consideration by that branch of the gov
eminent.
The substance ofthe Treaty is, as we I'M
derstnnd il, as follows:-
First. Peace between the United States
and Mexico, and an Armisiice between the
Military Commanders of the two countries,
during such time as the Treaty shall be in
suspense.
Secondly. Mexico agrees, in considera-
ton, &C., that the boundary between the Uni
ted States and Mexico shall hereafter be from
the sea up the middle ofthe Rio Grande to
the boundary of New Mexico,and thence in a
lin e which with some digression) is to run
west Tor nearly wesD to the Pacific Ocean,
and strike point south of the port of San
Diego.
Thirdly. In consideration of this large
cession of territory the United States are to
pay to Mexico the sum of fifteen millions Of
dollars, and to satisfy all the just claims ofcit-
liens of the United States against the govern
ment of Mexico.
The treaty is understood to contain many
provisions ofdetail but does not as we hear,
include any provision, as has been reported
for the maintenance ola military force by the
United States for certain time in Mexico.
The treaty makes its appearance in ques-
tionable form being concluded by Mr. rrist,
MS with full powers, after those powers had
been Withdrawn, or intended to be Withdrawn
by the Executive. 1t is understood, howev-
err, that the treaty, such as it is, will be sub
mitted by the President to the Senate for it's
consideration. What will be its fate in that
body we shall not undertake to predict
We can at least rejoice at one thing that
for the present there is a cessation of hostil-
tiles in Mexico. May it be perpetual
In addition to the above the annexed arti-
Giles are given as provisions in the Treaty:
The next article guarantees to citizens of
Mexico, now residing in territory coded to
the United States, all the rights and immuni-
ties of citizens Of the latter country, provided
they take the oath of allegiance or in case
they desire 10 continue citizens of Mexico,
guaranteed TO them the right to leave the ter
ritory, 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 coded territory are TO be pro-
fnpfn1 n ha ~ III. -.
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 Govern
ment shall take prompt and effectual meas
ures for the defence of the borders from In
dian incursons.
The treaty of commerce of 1881, between
the two republics, is to be revived for eight
years, and afterward to be renewed at the op-
ton ofboth Governments
The troops are TO leave Mexico in three
after the ratification of the Treaty bv
both Governments unless the sickly season
should come on before their embarkation can
be effected in which case, they are 10 retire
TO healthy situation.
Supplies which arrive in the mean time.
are not TO be subject to duty.
The custom-houses are to be restored to
the Mexican Government, and means are to
be adopted for settling the accounts.
The treaty is to be ratified by the Presi-
dent and Senate of the United States. and ex-
changed within four months of its rati6ca-
lion.
Any future war that may break out be-
.ween Mexico and the United States is to be
conducted on Christian principles and accor-
ling TO the usages of civilized nations
The Washington, Correspondent of the
Atlas says:
A Treaty of Peace is here. have nv in
ormation from gentleman ,Oho has seen IL
! ne substance is, we get the Rio Grange
rom its mouth to Passo del Norte, which is
n about 81 deg. 20 min. North latitude.
hence the line runs along the Southern boun-
iary OF New Mexico and Upper California,
ma includes these two provinces, with the
Say OF Fan francisco, and 80, 900 native Mex
cans, whom, hereafter, we are to love like
'rothers. We are TO give Mexico fifteen
Millions ofdollars, pay the claims Of our citi-
ems, about five millions, and shoulder the
whole war debt, say Sl0O,OOO,OOO more
)ur purchase would be dear az any price
or we would be better off without anv than
ave this much. ~-'N"
Iran Editor out West says he goes for
General Taylor, because he will write short
messages There is something in that. MIR
'oik's Message and the documents make a vol.
me of 1000 pages.