The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-25
TELEGRAPHIC INTsLLIGENCE.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
THE ARTICLES AND PROVISIONS
OFTHE
TREATY WITH MEXICO.
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WASHINGTON, Feb "a, l848.
have already given you the main features of
the treaty. I now proceed to give you synopsis
of it, article by article.
Seniors Cuevas, Conto and Artisan are appoint
ed commissioners on the part of the Mexican
government, to adjust with the commissioner
of the United States, Mr.. Trst, a lasting treaty
of peace
Article second, provides for the present suspen-
sion of hostihties between the forces Of the two
nations.
Article Sd defines the future boundary be-
tween the two republics. The line is to COM
mence in the Gulf of Mexico, three leagues from
land; to run up the middle of the Rio Grande to
its intersection with the southern boundary OF
New Mexico; thence north until it intersects the
first branch of the ella; thence down the middle
of that branch of the river to the Colorado;
thence it 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 territory ceded to the
United States, all the rights and immunties of
citizens of the latter country, provided they take
the oath of allegiance or in case they desire to
continue citizens of Mexico, there is guaranteed
to them the right to leave the territory, and to
dispose of their 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 protected
in the exercise of their religion.
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 government
shall take prompt and effectual measures for the
defence of the borders from Indian incursions.
In consideration of this cession 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 to be included
the three millions of dollars already appropriated
by Congress, for the furtherance 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 Mexican government.
The remaining twelve millions are to be paid
either by instruments, or by the issue of six per
cent stock, redeemable by the United States.
Several articles are devoted to the exccu.ory
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 govern
| ment of the United States to assume all claims
of American citizens against the government Of
Mexico-both those already decided, amounting
to two millions, and those undecided, amount
ing to about three millions of dollars
Some uuimportant articles then follow, for the
mode OF executing this portion of the treaty !;
such as the appointment of commissioner to
decide upon the claims, SC. sc.
| The treaty of commerce of 1881, between the
two republics, is to be revived for eight years,
and afterwards to be renewed at the option of
both governments.
The troops are to leave Mexico in three months
after the ratification of the treaty by both govern
ments, unless the sic season should come on
before their emb arkation can be effected; in
which case, they have to retire to healthy stu
alton, and are to be furnished with supplies 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 adop-
ted 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 its ratification.
I, Amy future war that may break out between
Mexico and the United States is to be conduct
ed on Christian principles and according to the
usages of civilized nat ions.
The boundary specified is to be defined as laid
down in Dlsternal's-map of Mexico, published
at New York in I847 N