Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-01
Of the st Louis New Era.
t.WAsHINGroN, Feb. 6, l849.

which has recently come to light. What
ever may be affected by the Governmen,
organ and the friends Of the AdminiStra-
ton upon this subject, it is well known
that the President does not experience the
most agreeable sensations. Viewed in
any light, it is a gross and high-handed
exercise of power, not warranted by the
constitution and not justified by any pre-
cedent i'll the whole history OF The Gov
eminent. In order to obyiate the effect Of
this transaction, it is alleged that the Mexi-
can Congress had approved the treaty, as
ratified by the American Senate, before
the arrival the missioners. In point
Of fact, this is true, but it does not better
Mr. Folks condition or extenuate tile ma
ture Of his offence. By the constitution
Of Mexico, the President, Jointly with the
Congress-, compose the treaty. making
power; and although Congress might rati-
fy a treaty without the exchange Of ra.ifi-
cations through the Executive, it would be
void and invalid. This is well settled
here, as we'll as in Mexico. Therefore,
the notifications by the Mexican Congress
meant nothing more than formal express
sion without the cooperation ofthe Presi-
dent, and he, it appears by the protocol,
refused TO sign the treaty without the stipu-
lations contained in that instrument
stlpulations changing the whole character
OF the amendments and restoring all that
the Senate had stricken out. ..a.....ei
Another apology is sought for the Pres
ideni in the letter which Mr. Buchanan adj
dressed 10 the Mexican Minister Of For
eign Affairs, explaining the nature and ex-
tent Of the amendments, and containing as
surances that the alterations did not affect
the substantial rights Of Mexico, as guar
antied in the original treaty. This pre-
tence is SO small and puerile that It is
hardly worthy Of serious notice. It was
the duty Of Mr. Buchanan to endeavor to
convince Mexico that the charges did not
affect the substance ofthe treaty, for while
defending the interests of his own Gov
eminent, it was the part of good policy to
persuade Mexico into acquiescence.-
Every diplomatist must know, that the
Secretary Of State had no other alternative
to pursue. But how was this answered
BY the Minister of Foreign Affairs in
Mexico Was he satisfied with Mr.
Buchanan's assurances? He told the
American Commissioners, very adroitly,
that the explanations were entirely satis-
factory, and as they were Of course true,
he required them to enter into a solemn
bond for their, fulflment. Mr. Sewer and
Mr. Clifford, instructed, as they doubtless
were BY the President, to secure peace on
any terms, at once executed the protocol,
which thus became thegsoniy treaty which
Mexico accepted and ratified. a5i sae
But there is another aspect in which this
infamous transaction is even more disgrace
Jul. All knowledge Of the protocol was
concealed from the Senate, and the trea-
y was promulged by the President, with
put The slightest iintimaiion, that any /
qualification had been added. n If it was an |
honest and fair understanding with Mexi-
%, Why was all knowledge OF it secreted
md buried in the archives Of the Depart
nent Of State ?, ID Partnership may find ex-
enuation for such audaciiy and usurpation
IS this, but, the, country at large, acting
ipon its deliberate judgment and influence
I'd by no motive but that Of integrity, can
,ot fail to find any other verdict, than one
II intentional fraud and falsehood. The
conflict with Mexico was commenced by
hr Polk with a fragrant assumption of the
power, and the peace which
le patched up has ended with an equally
,ress assumption Of the treaty making
,ower. II is time that the condemnation
# Congress. whose authority he, has
lsurped, should be expressed in some sig
al and lasting form-in a manner, that
will endure as an example and remain as
warning to all who, presuming upon the
llegiance of party, would wantonly vio-
ate the constitution and set up Executive
domination as superior to the authority of
congress. As the Senate is now compos-
d, no one expects that even with the full
est and most undoubted evidence against
i'm Of malfeasance, Mr. Polk could be
onyicted but such belief should not re-
train the House from discharging its du-
y and affixing upon the brow of!his trait
r the brand which he deserves, i.s5a !
Hy4 a;t --latest California News. lsl3 -a i
. A despatch dated Washington, Feb.
9th says: The Union of this morning /
las letter from J. L. Folsom, dated San
francisco Dec. 25th, and addressed to
Jones, ,.asu 5s9 ait
It says that affairs in California are get
ing worse as regards order and govern
nent., Murders and robbelies were of
ally and hourly occurrence. Within a
hort time over 20 murders had been per-
.s94 a.rt +E s-
The. people were making preparations
. organize a provisional government.
Three men were hung by lynch law.
The gold washings continue to be album
antly productive. g,r g.. n.
All previous accounts are sustained by
his. ...... ..,...-- ..........
Grapes are produced int California in great
bundance. One man with 1000 vines re-
lied $1,000 from their culture. /
The great mortality, as recorded in the
californian is attributed mainly 10 impru-
ence and exposure. 4sa ri a.rf s'.I
California Gold Grease. "A Yankee
own East has invented this specific for
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