Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-27

With Russia, Austria, Prussia, Sweden, Den
mark Belgium Nethe rlands and the Italian States,
we still maintain our accustomed amicable rela-
tons.
During the recent revolution in the Papal States
our Charge des Afaires in Rome has been unable
to present his letter of credence, which indeed he
was directed by my predecessor to withhold until
he should receive further orders Such was the UNI
settled condition Of things in these States that 1t
was not deemed expcdient to give him any instruc-
lions on the subject of presenting his credential
letter, different from those which he had been fur
nished by the late Administration, until the 25th
June last, when in consequence of the accurate in
formation of the exact state of things at that dis
lance from the United States, he was instructed to
exercise his own discretion in presenting himself
to the then existing fin his judgement,
sufficiently stable, or If not, to await further
events. Since that period, Rome hos undergone
another revolution, and he abdes tlc sta5lish
ment Of government sufficiently permanent to JUS
tify him in opening diplomatic intercourse with it.
With the Republic of Mexico, it is our true pol
icy to cultivate the most friendly relations. Since
the ratification Of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidal
70, nothing has occurred Of serious char cter, to
disturb the faithful observance Of that Treaty, and
. sincere respect for her rights cannot fail to
cure the lasting confidence and friendship OF that
Republic. The Message Of my predecessor to the
House of Representatives,, OF the Sth Of February
last, communicating, in compliance with resolu-
tion of that body, copy OF paper called Proto-
col, signed at Quereta-o on the 3oth May, ls4s, by
lister al Foreign Affairs of the Mexican government,
having been a subject Of CORE spondence between
the pepartm mt of state, the Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister .'lenipotentary Of that Republic,
credited to the governor, transcript Of that cor
respondence is her. with submitted
The Commissioner I, 4 the part ofthe United States
for marking the boundary between the two Repub-
lies, though delayed in reach'ng San Diego by un-
foreSeen obstacles, arrived al that place within
short period after the time required by that treaty,
4ndxu thara nv - myll SStOnpr
part OF Mexico. They entered upoa their duties,
and at the date of the latest Intelligent" from that
quarter, some progress had been made IN the sur
vey. The expenses incident to the organization Of
the Commits sion and to its conveyance to the poInt
where its operations were to begin, had so muLh
reduced the fund appropriated by Congress, that
farther sum to cover the charges which must be in
Cured during the present fiscal year, will be nee
esSary. The great length of frontier along which
the boundary extends, and nature of the adjacent
territory, the difficulty of obtaining supplies except
at or near the extremes of the lne render ii also
indispensable that liberal provision should be
made to meet the necessary charges. during the ifs
cal year. ending on the Attn OF June, 1851. l accor
dinghy recommend the subject to your attention.
In the adjus ment of the claims Of American cit
liens in Mexico, provided for by the late treaty the
employment of counsel on the part of the govern
ment may become important for the purpose of as
Sistng the Commissioned in procuring the inter-
ests of the United states. I recommend this sub
ec the early and favorable attention of Congress.
Complaints have been made in regard to the inef-
fciency OF the means provided by the government
of New Grenada for transport ting the United States
mail across the Isthmus OF Panama pursuant to our
Postal Convention with that Republic on the 4th
March, 1914. Our Charge DIES Aiiaires at Bogota has
been directed to make such representations to the
government of New Greaeda will, il is hoped,
lead to prompt removal of this of complaint.
The sanguinary civil war with which the Repub-
lie of Venezuela has for time spast been raw
aged, has been brought toa close. In its progress,
the rights of some of citizens resident or ira
ding there have been violated. The restoration of
order will afford the Venezuelan government an
opportunity to examine and redress their griev
ces, and others of larger standing, which our Rep
resentatve at Caracas has hitherto inetiectively
urged upon the attention of that government.
The extension of the Coast of the United states
on the Pacific, and the unexampied rapidity with
which the inhabitants, OF California especially,
increasing in numbers, has impaired conse-
quence to our relations with the other countries.
AMI where territory borders upon that ocean, it is
probable that the intercourse between those coun-
tres and our possessions in that quarter, particu
larry with the Republic of Chill, will become extern
sive, AMI mutually advantageous, in proportion
California and Oregon shall increase in population
and wealth. 1t is desirable, therefore, that this
| government should do every thing its power TO
foster and siren its relations with those States,
and that the spirit Of anity should be mutual and
| cordial.
! RECOMMEND the observance OF the same course
| towards all other American States. The United
States stands as the great American power to WI ,c
as their natural ally and friend, they will always
be disposed first To look for mediation and assist
ance. in the event OF collision, between them and
| any European nation. as such, we may often kind.
ly mediate in their behalf without entanging our.
| selves III foreign wars, or unnecessary controyer-
sizes. Whenever the faith OF Treaties of any OF
! them shall require our Interference, we must ne
ces:arily interfere.
A Convention has been negotiated with Brazil
providing for the satisfaction of American claims
| on that government and will be submitted to the
Senate. Since the last session of Congress we have
received an envoy extraordinary and Minister Plen.
ipotentiary from that Empire, and our relations
with it are founded upon the most amcabe under.
| standing.
Your attention is earnestly invited to an amend.
ment of our existing law, relating to the African
| Slave Trade, with view to the effectuai suppress
sion of that barbarous traffic. 1t is not to be dis
guised that this trade is still in part carried on by
! means of vessels built in the United States and
owned or navigated by some of our citizens. The
correspondence between the Department of State
| and the Minister and Consul of the United States
at Rio de Jaaero, which has from time TO time been
laid before Congress, represent that as a customa-
ry device TO evadc the penalty of our laws by
of sea letters, vessels sold IN Brazil, when presen-
ted with such papers by the Consul instead of re-
turning to the United states for new register
proceed at to the Coast of Africa, for the pur-
pose OF obtaining cargoes of slaves. Much addi-
honai Information of the same character has re.
Gently been transmitted to the Department of State
That policy of our laws to subject an American cit
lzen who, in foreign city purchases vessel built
in the United States.
The inconvenience of sending her home for new
registry before permitting her to proceed on a voy-
age. Any alteration Of the laws, which must have
tendency to impede free transfer of property in
vessels between our citizens, or the free navigation
ofthose vessels between different parts of the world
! when employed In lawful commerce should be we'll
! and cautiously considered, but think that your
| wisdom will devise method BY which our general
poicy In TINS respect may be preserved and at the
same time the abuse OF our flag by means Of sea
letters III the manner Indicated, may be prevent
ee having ascertaincd that there is no prospect OF
tie five States of Central America, which formerly
compost the Republic ofthat name. we have sepa-
ratelyregotiaed with some Of the M Gates Of amt,
AMI commerce which will be laid before the Senate
A contract having been concluded with the con-
| sent OF Nicaragua, by company composed of A.
uerican ctzeas, for the purpose of stru citing
ship canal through the territory of that st ate, ia
connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, have
directed tie negotiation Of treaty With Nicaragua
pledging both governments TO protect those who
Shall engage in, and perfect the work. All other
nations are invited w the State of Nicaragua to en-
ter into the sans treaty stipuatons with her. and
the benefit t. be derived b. each from such an ar
ransement will be the proteclio1 Of this iner-ocea
anic communication against any power which might
seek 10 o5struct II, or monopoize its advantages.
All States entering into such treaty will enjoy the
right of passage through the Canal, Oh payment Of
the samctoll.
The work OF construction, under these qua IAN
rees, "i become bond Of peace, in stead Of SUI
Ject OF strife between the nations of the earth