The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
The Articles and Provisions Of the
treaty with Mexico.

The N. Y. Herald, Of yesterday morn
ing. contains the followIngimportant tele-
graphic despatch from Washington:
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a, 1S4s.
Ihave already given you the main fea-
lures Of the treaty. now proceed ITO
give you a synopsis of it, article by ur-
ticle.
Seniors Cuevas, Conto and Atristan
are appointed Commissioners on the part
of the Mexican government. to adjust
with tho commissioner of the United
States, Mr.. Trist, a lasting treaty ofpeace.
Article second, provides for the pres
ent suspension of hostilities between the
forces of the two nations.
Article Sd defines the future bouuda.
ry between the two republics. The line
is to commence in the Gulf of Mexico,
three leagues from land, to run up the
middle of the Rio Grande to its inter-
section with the southern boundary of
New Mexico; thence north until it inter-
sects the first branch of the Gila; thence
the middle of that branch of the river to
the Colorado; thence it follows the divis-
ion between Upper and Lower Calfor-
MIA to the Pacific, which it strikes one
league south of San Diego.
The next article guarantees to citizens
of Mexico, now residing in territory ce-
ded to the United States, all the rights
and immunities of citizens of the latter
country, provided they take the oath of
allegiance; or in case they desire to con-
tinue citizens of Mexico, there is guar
anteed to them the right to leave the ter
ritory, and to dispose of their property
to the best advantage.
The next article provides that grants
of lands in the territory ceded, made by
Mexico prior to the treaty, shall be res
pected by the United States.
The next article provides that Catho-
lie residents in the ceded territories are
to be protected in the exercise of their
religion.
The next article provides tl,1t 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 60
vernment shall take prompt and effectual
measures for the defence of the borders
from Indian incursons.
In consideration of this cession of ter
ritory on the part of Mexico, the govern
ment of the United States binds itself to
pay fifteen millions of dollars. In this
sum are to be included the three millions
of dollars already appropriated by Con-
gress, for the furherance of peace, and
now subject to the order of Mr.. Trist.-
This sum is to be paid Immediately on
the ratification of this treaty by the Mex
lean government.
The remaining twelve millions are to
be paid either by instalments, Or by the
issue of six per cent. stock, redeemable
by the United States.
Several articles are devoted to the ex-
ecutory details of both of these modes of
payment. The adoption of either is to
be optional with this government.
The next important article binds the
government of the United States to as
sumo all claims of American citizens a.
gainst the government of Mexico-both
those already decided, amounting to two
millions, and those undecided, amount
ing to about three millions of dollars.
Some unimportant articles then follow,
for the mode of executing this portion of
the treaty; such as the appointment of
commissioner to decide upon the claims
&c. &c.
The treaty of commerce of 1881, be-
tween the two republics, is to be revived
for eight years, aud afterwards to be re-
newed at the option of both governments
three months after the ratification of the
treaty by both governments, unless the
sick season should come on before the
embarkat can be effected; in which
case, they have to retire to healthy sit
uation, and are to be furnished with sup
plies on amicable terms by the Mexican
government.
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 account.
The treaty is to be ratified by the
President and Senate of the United
States, and exchanged within fourmonths
of its ratification.
Any future war tina; may break out be-
tween Mexico and the United States, is
to be conducted on Christian principles
and according to the usages of civilized
nations.
The boundary specified is to be defn.
ed as laid down in Disturnal's map Of
Mexico, published at New York in 1S47
General Taylor.