Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-26

der will afford the venezula government oppor-
tunny 10 remedy these aud grievances OF other
and longer standing. which representatives al
Caracas have hitherto Intellectually urged upon
the attention of that Government.
( From the extension of the coast Of the United
States on the Pacific and the unexampled apidity
with which the inhabitants of California, where
territories border upon the Ocean, i IS probable
that the intercourse b tween these countries and
orr own possessions, in that quarter particularly,
with the Republic of Chill, will become extensive
and mutually advaniag eous in proportion as Cali
forna and Oregon shall increase in population and
wealth II is de sirabIe therefore that The Govern
mcnt should do everything in It's power 10 foster
and sireothen its relations with those States, and
that the spirit OF aniy between us should be cor
dial and mutual.
! recommend the observance of tie same cou,se
towards all other American States; the United
States stands az the great American Power to
which. as their natural allay and friend they will
be disposed TO look for mediation and ass stance
! in the event OF any collision between them and
any European nation. As such we may often
kindly mediate in their behalf without entane'ng
ourselves in foreign wars or unnecessary contIo-
vers;cs. Whenever the faith OF treaties with
ary of them shall require our interference we
must necessarily nterpose.
convention has been granted with Braz pro-
yiding for the satisfaction of American claims on
that Government, and it will be submitted to the
Senate. Since the last session of Congress we
have received an Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Pienl'otc niary from that Empire, and our ie-
latiOns with il founded upon the most AN ca
bic understanding.
fOur attention is earnestly invited 10 an am nd
neat %. our OK sting laws relating TO the African
Slave trade. with view the cslecsual suppress
ion of that barbarious traffic. 1t IS 10; to be de-
MED that this trade is still III part Carried on b,
means of vessels built in the Uaiied States, and
n,kn on.lp Il nfD ilr
The cor, espondence between the department OF
State and the Minister and Consul OF the Cnted
States at Rio de JaneIro which has from tiii'c 10
time been laid before Congress-, represents that II
IS customary device TO evadc the penalty OF our
laws by means of sealed letters. Vessels sold I'D
Brazil, when provided with such papers by The
Consul. instead of returning TO the United States
for new lister, proceed at once to the coast OF
Africa, tor The purpose OF obtaining cargoes OF
slaves. Much additional information OF the same
character has recently been Transmitted 10 the Dc-
par,ment Of State. II has not been considered the
policy OF our laws TO subject an American "itiZcn
within fore gn country, who purchases vessels
built in the United States, to the inconven,@:ce
sending nome Tor ne" regis1 :, before permitting
ne' proceeding on voyage. Any alteration OF
;re laws which might have a tendency 10 impede
the transfer Of the property, in vessels, between
our citizens, or the free navigation of these yes
sells between different parts OF the world when
employed IN lawful commerce, should be well ana
carefully considered but trust that your wisdom
will devise method by winch gene raj policy,
in this respect, may he preserved, and at the same
time the abuse OF our flag by means of sealed let
tiers. in the manner Indicated, may be prevented.
Having ascer'aIned that there is no prospect OF
the reunion of the five States of Central America.
which formerly composed the Republic OF that
name we have separately negotiated with some OF
them bv treaties of amity and commerce which
will be laid before the Senate.
\ contract having been concluded with the
States Of Nicaragua by a company composed of
American citizens for constructing a ship canal
through The Territory Of that STATE, connect the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans. have directed the
Hegocaion Of treaty with Nicaragua. PiedsnS
both governments to protect them who shall en-
gage in, and perfect the work. All other tons
are invited by the State of Nicaragua TO enter INTO
the same treaty s,ipulaiiOns and the beneht To be
derived by each. from such arrangement. Will
be the protection of this great nier-ceanc COM
against any power which might seek
10 otstruct it, or TO monopoIize IFS advaniagcs.-
All States entering into such treaty, VIII ENJOY
.he right of passage through the canal in payment
Of the same tolls.
The work. il constructed. under these guar
antees. will become bond of peace. instead OF
a subject OF contention and strife, between the |
nations of the Earth. Should the great Mafiiiine
States of Europe consent to this rangcmcn;, and
we have no reason 10 suppose that proposition so
energies of their people, and oI,s Will operate In
promoting the success of the enterprise. do not
recommend any appropriations from the national
treasury for this purposes do believe that such
an appropriation is necessary.
Private enterprise, If properly protected. Will
complete the work, should it prove to be feasible
The parties who have procured the charter from
Ncarauna. for its construction. desire no assistance
from this Government beyond is protection; and
they profess that, having examined the proposed
line OF communication, they VIII he ready TO com
Incnce the undertaking whenever that protection
shall be extended to them. Should there appear
TO De reason, examining the whole evidence. /:
10 entertain a serious doubt of the prac,cablii'y OF
such a canal. that doubt could be
speedily solved, by an actual exploration OF the
route.
Should such work be constructed. the const'uc-
lion under the common protection OF all nations.
for equal benefits TO all, il wonld be neither just
nor expedent that any grea, maritime State should
the communication. The territory tho
The canal may be opened, ought to be freed from 4
The claims of any foreign power. No such power I
should occupy a position that would enable II
here after to exercise controlling influence
Dver the commerce Of the World TO obstruct d
highway which ought to be dedicated to the
common uses Of mankind. i