Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
SYNOPSIS or- TIE TREATY.

SYNOPSIS OF THE TREATY,
The treaty of peace, as adjusted by Mr. Tfist
and The Mexican Commissioners, was ratified by
the Senate of tue United States, with several im-
portant additions and notifications, on the 10Th
alt, Its great length prevents us from furnishing
more than the following brief synopsis Of its lead.
ing articles, which we copy from Meals Gazette;
The first article names the Commissioners who
have adjusted the terms of the proposed treaty.
Article second sipulates that there shall be an
immediate suspension Of hostiiics between the ar
mics 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
up the middle Of the Rio Grande 10 It's htefseo.
ton with the Southern boundary Of New Mexico;
thence runs up the middle OF the Rio Gtande to
is intersection with the southern boundary of
New Mexico; thence along that southern hounda.
ry to the western boundary of the same; thence
north to the first branch Of the Gila which il in.
terseels; thence down the middle Of that branch
and Of the river to the Colorado; thence II runs
across westwardly, and strikes the Pacific at u
point one leagno south OF San Diego. The free
navigation OF the Gulf of California and Of the
river Colorado, from the mouth of the ella to the
Gulf is secured To the United States
Article fourth stipulates that Il shall be optional
with the citizens Of Merieo now residing in the
territory % be eedsd either 10 leave, taking with
them or otherwise dispasing of their property; OF
else, upon taking the oaths Of allegiance to this
government, 10 be protected in the enjoyment oi
all the rights and immunities Of citizens Of the
United States government shall take prompt and
tlicotna measures for the defence of the border
from Indian neufsions. To this end, both nations
are To use their bes, endcasors
In consideration Of the extension OF the bonnda.
~ of the United States, made by this treaty,
the United States government slipuaies to pay
to Mexico the SUN Of fifteen millions of dollars
In this sum is included the three millions applo.
ptated las, SESSION iof the iufthefanee OF peace,
and now subject to Mr.. Trisl's order This sum b
10 bo paid ls the Mexican government immediate.
y on the ratification Of the treaty. The frmain.
ing twelve millions are to BE- paid in four annual
iaslalmenls, bearing sis per cent Interest itum the
ratification of the treaty by Mexico No portion
Of this sum TO be transferable.
According to the article. the United States gov.
eminent undertakes all olaims OF American eiti.
ssns sgainsl Mexico, both those already decided
aud thOss still undeelded--the Whole, not 10
amount 10 mofe than three millions aud quarter
Of dollars
The Mexican afehieycs found by Us silcr taking
possession Of the eeded territory, are TO be drlv'
cred up,
The treaty Of commerce OF 1891. between III,
tso republics Is To be revived for the pynsd o. eight
years. aud may Afterwards be renewed at the op'
ton Of both governments
The custom houses are 10 te restored TO lhs
! Mexican authorities as soon as the Treaty shall
have been ratified Means are 10 bs adopted oi
settling The accounts.
The iroo,s Of the United States are 10 eas,
MeNeo Ia three monlhs after the ratification Of ths
/ treaty, unless the sickly season should come On
/ in winch eYentlhey are To Felite to some healthy
situation, aud are 10 be furnished with supplies b,
the Mexican government on amcable isrms
The supplies which may ariye bslween tn,
ratification OF the lrraty and the umbafkalion o
the ifupps. ate not 10 be subject to duty.
The treaty S 10 be ratified BY The President ant
Senate, aud 10 be exchanged within four monihi
after IL ratification
The boundary Of New Mrsieo : 10 be defined
as laid down IN Disturnell's map Of McKee,, pub
lished al New York IN lsi7.
The articles providing Tor the confirmation o
grants gwen by the Mexican government IA Tea
as aud California, are stnken out; and the unm
porlant provision to extend the jurisdiction Of lh'
Mexican Church over the Catholic clergy IN lhs
osded territory, Is also s,rken out These ale III,
principal notifications
II will be seeollselcd that the treaty indioaisi
two modes Of paying tho indemnity agreed upoa-
one BY the ISSUE Of sk p-f cent stocks, or b, a.
s,allmrnis. The latter mode has been adopted
The three millions subject 10 NJ. Tri.,'s order, az
10 BE- paid immediately upon The ratification ofih'
treaty by the Mexican government, and the re-
mainder In annual instruments Of three million
zach, bearing "a per cent. interest, to commence
from the ratification Of the treaty by Mexico.