Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

tuga past imcs has hccn represented Is ono o. Inc leading
causes Of her delay in ndeInnying our suffering cizens
But say il is matter Of profound regret that thest
claims have yet been settled The omission OF Portuga
TO do Justice the American claimants has now assumed
character and serious that shall shoIy aAc
the subject of special message 10 Congress- with view 10
such ultimate action as s wisdom and patriotism may sus
gcst
eiun the Netherlands and the Italian States, We sun a
iain accustomed amicable relations
During the recent revolutions 10 the Papal States our
Charge d Alares Rome has been unable 10 present his
letter of credence which, indeed ne was directed by my
predecessor withhold until he should receive iuer Or
dcr Such the unsettled CONDITION OF things IN those
States that not deemed expeden 10 give Mnany IN
s,rctons OIL the sbcc; of presenting his credcntla letter
different those with which he had been furnished by the
late administration until the 18th of June last when in con-
sequence Of the of accurate Information OF the exact
state Of things that distance from us nc was Instructed
10 exercise his discretion III presenting himself 10 the
then existing Government IL III his judgment sunccnty
stable; if await further events. Since that period
Rome has undergone another revolution and he bides the
establishment oi Government sufficiently permanent To
Justify him ops ming diplomatic intercourse with IT,
With the Republic Of Mexico is policy cult
yac The most friendly relations Since the ratification ol
tho treaty of Gaudaloupe Hdago nothing has occurred OF
serious character 10 disturb them faithful observance OF
the treaty and sincere respect Tor l, rights, canine" fail 10
The lasting confidence and friendship Of that republic
The message omy predecessor 10 the House of Representa-
vcs ni the Slh OF February last communicating in
pance with resolution Of that body copy of paper call
ed protocol signed al ncrclro on The 3Oh of Nav lSiS
by the commissioners of the United States and the Minister
subject Of correspondence between The Department OF State
and the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister pcnotcntiar!
of that republic accredited 10 this government transcript OF
that correspondence is herewith submitted
The Commissioner the part of the United States for
marking The boundary between the republics, though de
uycd in reaching San Diego by Unforeseen obstacles arrived
that place within short period after the time required by
the treaty, and there joined by the Commissioner the
part Of MEXICO They entered upon their dti. and, Al the
date II" the latest intelligence from that quarter some
had been made in The survey The expenses incident
the organization Of the commissions and to its
The point whre its operations 10 begin have much
reduced The fund appropriated ny Congress- that further
sum- The charges which must be incurred during the
present fiscal year viii be necessary The great length OF
frontier along which the boundary extends the of the
adjacent territory, and The difficulty of obtaining supplies
except the Of the line, render also in
dsensabe that liberal provision should be made 10
the necessary charges during the fiscal ending the
3oih OF juno, 1851 accordingly recommend this subject 10
your attention.
In The adjustment Of the claims of American citizens
Mexico provided for by the late treaty. the employment Of
counsel the part o The Government may become impnl
iant for the purpose OF assisting the commissioners in pro
tcctng The interests Of the United States recommend this
subcci the early and favorable consideration Of Congress-
Complaints have been made in regard In the ncflrlency OF
the provided toy i government OF New Grenada for
the United States mail across the stus ."
Panama pursuant Postal convention with that rcpub
lie of the 9th oMarc. 1871. Our charge Aares al Be-
has been directed 10 make such I" lhe
government of New Grenada will, it is hoped lead 10
prompt removal of this cause Of complaint.
The san.uary civil war with which the Republic Of Vcne
zea has for time past been ravagcd has been brought
close In lis progress The rights of some OF citizens
resident trading there have been violated The restoration
oforler will afford the Venezuelan government oppor
nifty examine and redress these grievances and others Of
longer standing, which repfscnatyesai Caracas have
hitherto Intellectually urged upon The attention of that gov
ernmcnt.
The extension of the coast the United States on the Pa
cc and the ncxanpcd rapidly with which thr inhabitants
of California, especially are Increasing IN numbers, have
impaired consequence In our relations with other c"un
tries whose territories border upon That 1T is proba
BILE that the intercourse between those countries and
sessions in that quarter, particularly with The Republic o
Chill will become extensive and mutually advantageous in
California and Oregon shall increase in popula
lion and wealth. II is desirable therefore, that this Govern
mcnt should do everything in lis power 10 foster and strength
its relations with those Saies and that the spirit OF amy
between us should be mutual and cordial.
recommend the observance Of the same towards
all other american States. The United States stand as the
great American ,0.ser which, their natural ally and
friend they will always be disposed first hook for media
ton and assistance in the escn Of any collision between
them and any European nation. As slch we may kindly
mediate in their behalf without cnan.ng o.fi:cs in To-
reign unnecessary controversies. Whenever The
faith of treaties with any 81 Them shall require inter
ference we must necessarily nterpue.
A convention has been negotiated with Bral, providing
for the satisfaction of American claims that government
and il will be submitted the Senate Since the last
sion oil Congress- bavc received Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Pnpocntiary from that empire and or rola
tons with are founded upon the most ailcaic understand
ing.
Your attention is earnestly invited amendment of
existing LAWS relating TO The African slave ,radc with
view r circua suppression Of thai ar5arons traffic. ii
is be denied that this trade is STILL IN part carried on
by of vessels built in the United States and owned
ar naygacd by some citizens. The correspondence
between the Department of State and The Minister and Con-
sui of The United States Rio de Jancro which has from
time been laid before Congress- represents that IL
customary device cyae the penalties of laws by means
of scl-leers Vessels sold in Brazil, when provided with
such papers by the Consul instead Of returning 10 the Uni
ted States for register proceed NJ once TO the coast
Of Africa for the purpose of obtaining cargocs of slaves
Much additional information OF the character has
Gently been transmitted The Department of State. u has
n l.Is Mn
American citizen, who, iii foreign country purchases
vessel built in the United States 10 the Inconvenience o
of sending her home for register before permitting her
To proceed on voyage Any alteration Of the laws, which
might have tendency TO impede the free transfer of proper
~ in vessels between citizens the free BavgS.ion o
those vessels bcweeG different parts Of the world when
employed in lawful commerce., should bc well and cautiously
considered, bn, trust at your wisdom will devise meth
oil by which general policy in this respect may be pre-
served and the time the abuse Of out Tag By
ol seae.ies 10 III manner indicated, may be pre-
vented.
Having asccaincd that there is prospcc, Of the
union oI The five States OF Central America, which formerly
composed the republic of Thai NAME have separately ne
gna,ed with Of them treaties ol aly and commerce.
which will be- laid before The Senate.
having been concluded with the State of Nj
by company composed of American citizens TOR
the purpose Of constructing ship canal! through the territory
of that State to the Atlantic and Pacih. oceans,
have directed the negotiation oil treaty with Nicaragua
pedgng both TO protect those who shall en-
gage in and perfect the work All other nations invited
by the State o Nicaragua into The treaty slip
with The benefit derived by each lom
such arrangement will be the protection of The eal intel
oceanic communication against any power which may seek
obstruc it, nOnopoizc its advantages All States.
entering into such treaty viii ENJOY the right a" passage
through the canal oil payment Of the same tolls.
The work. if constructed under these guarantees will be-
come bond Of peace instead of subject Of contention and
strife between the nations of the Garth Should the great
maritime STATES al Europe consent 10 this arrangement tand
have suppose that proposition lair aud
honorable will be opposed by any, the energies of their eo-
pie and ours will cooperate III promoting tile success OF the
enterprise do recommend any appropriation from thu
National treasury for This purpose nor do believe that such
appropriation is necessary Private enterprise, il proper.
protected will complete the work. should il prove BE-
feasible. The parties who have procured the charter from
Nicaragua for its construction desire assistance FROM
this Government beyond its projections and they profess that
having examined the proposed line of communication, they
will he ready 10 the undertaking whenever tina,
protection shall be extended Ia thcm Should there appear
be reason examining the whole evidence entertain
serious dcub, of the praciicabty OF constructing slch ca
% ME doubt could bc speedily solved by actual expln-
',l, a.. the ronie
aid sucl work be constructed under Tho common pro-
ion OF NIL nations, for equal benefit Ia all il would be
neither just eSpcdient that any great maaio State
should command the communication Tho territory through
which the canal may I've opened ought be freed from the
claims of any foreign power No snch power should occupy
position that would enable il hereafter 10 exercise
trolling Influence the commerce OF the world or 10
obsirct highway which ought he dedicated To The com
mon vi mankind
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