Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-12-03

Couhuy may De assured, that TO Inc
vested In me, shall all times and in all places take
care mat the laws be faithfully executed In the dis
charge OF this duty, soemny imposed upon me by the
constitution, and by my oath of efce shall shrink
nom no responsibility, and shall endeavoI to meet
events even as they may arise. with frmness as well as
win prudence and discretion. The appointing power
Is one OF the most delicate with which the Executive
Is invested. regard it sacred trust, to be exer
csed with the sole view of advancing the prosperity
and happiness of the people. 1t shall be my effort to
elevate the standard OF official empoyment,by selecting
Tor places OF Importance individuals fitted tor the posts
TO which they are assigned, by their known integrity
win so great pepuatlOn and where few persons ap-
pointed to office can be known tothe appointing power,
mistakes will sometimes unavoidably happen, and
fortunate appointments be made, notwithstanding the
greatest In such cases, the power OF removal
may be properly exercised; and neglect OF duty or
individuals appointed by myself than in those appointed
by others.
am happy in being able to say that unfavorable
change foreign relations has taken place since
the message at the opening of the last session of Con-
gress. We are at peace with all nations, and we en-
Joy In an eminent degree thebessngs OF that peace, in
prosperous and growing commerce, and in all the
forms OF amlcable national intercourse. The unexam
pied growth OF the country, the present amount OF Its
population, and Its ample means OF selt-proecon, as
sure for 1.-THE respect of all natons while 1t Is trusted
that Its character tor justice, and regard to the rights
| and cheerfully paid convention was negotiated be-
tween the United Ssates and Great Britain, in April
last for facilitating and protecting the construction Of
ship canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans,
and for other purposes This instrument has since
been ratified by the contracting parties the exchange
OF Publications has been effected, and proclamation
thereof has been duly made In addition to the stip
uatlons contained in this convention, two other OBJ
be accomplished between the contracting
POWERS First, the designation and establishment OF
free port at each end of the canal Second, agree
ment fixing the distance from the shore within which
bsIligerent maritime operations shall not be carried
On these points there 10 little doubt that the two gov
| ernments will come to understanding.
The company of citizens of the United States who
have acquired from the State of Nicaragua the privilege
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through the territory of that State have made progress
IN their preliminary arrangements The treaty be
tween the United States and Great Britain, OF the 29h
OF April last above referred to, being in operation
1t Is to be hoped that the guarantees which 1t offers Will
be SUFFICIENT to secure the completion OF the Work with
all practicable expedition. 1t is obvious that this
suit would be indefinitely postponed, if any other than
peaceful measures, Tor the purpose Ell harmonlzlng
conflicting claims to territory in that quarter, should
be adopted 1t will consequently be my endeaVor tC
cause any further negotiations the part OF this Gov
eminent, which may be requisite tor this purpose, tc
be so conducted as to bring them to speedy and sue
cessful close.
Some unavoidable delay has occurred, arising from
distance and the difficulty of intercourse between this
Government and that of Nicaragua but, intelligence
has just been received of the appointment of Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Pienpotentlary OF thai
Government to reside at Washington, whose arrival
may soon be expected, 1t Is hoped that no further inn
pedmens will be experienced In the plonp transac-
ton of business between the two Governments.
Citizens Of the United States have undertaken the
coanexon of the two by means of a railroad
across the Ishmus OF ehuauepec, under grants OF the
+! Mexican Governmental citizen of that Republic
1t understood that thorough survey of the OF
the communication is in preparat on and there is
y reason to expect that will be prosecuted with char
acterstic energy, especially when that Government
shall have consented 70 such stpulations with the Gov
sransas b The United States as may be necessary to
mi 81 pros sssAthe enterprise Negotiations are
ss&& IA Z aTnshment Of that object, and a
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! A. country cannot fail 10 derive from
and learn tlsat the Government Of the United
ssss Yires thatthe right Of sovereignty Of Mexico
ssshmus shall remain unimpaired the stipulation;
referred to will be agreed to with alacrity.
1 BY the last ssdvlces from Mexico it would appear
hewever that that enlertans strong obec-
cerned in the project of the railroad deem necessary
for their protection and security Further consldera
ton, it to be hoped some modification OF terms
may yet reconcile the differences existing between the
| two Governments in this respect
Fresh instructions have recently been given to the
Minister of the United States in Mexico, who ls prose
cutting the subject with prOmptltude and ability.
Although the negotiations with Portugal, for the pay
ment of claims of citizens OF the United States against
that Government, have not yet resulted III formal
treaty, yet proposition made by the Gov eminent OF
Portugal for the final adjustment and payment of those
claims, has recently been accepted on the part OF the
United States. 1t gives me pleasure to say that Mr.
Clay, whomth negotiation on the part of the United
States had been entrusted discharged the duties his
appointment with ability and discretion, acting always
within the instructions of his Government
1t isexpeced that regular convention will be lmme-
datey negotiated for carrying the agreement between
| the two Governments into effect.
The commissioner appointed under the act of Con-
gress for carrying into effect the convention with Bra
zl of the 9th of January, 1S49, has entered upon he
performance of the duties imposed upon HIM by that
act 1t is hoped that those duties may be completed
within the time which 1t prescnbes. The documents,
however, which the Imperial Government, by the third
article Of the convention stpulaes ito furnish to the
Government of the United States, have not yet been
ceved. As it is presumed that those documents will
be essential for the correct disposition of the claims,
it may become necessary for Congress TO extend the
period limited for the duration Of the commission. The
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be paid to this Government has been received.
The collection in the ports of the United States OF
discriminating duties upon the vessels OF Chill and their
cagoes has been suspended pursuant to the provisions
of the Act of Congress of the 24h of May 1925 1t is
to be hoped that this measure will mpart fresh i'm
pulse to the commerce between the two countries,
which, of late, and especially since our acquisition oil
California, has, to the mutual advantage of the parties
been much augmented,
| Peruvian guano has become so desirable an article
the agricultural interest of the United States, that il
Is the duty of the Government to employ all the means
properly in lis power for the purpose OF causing that
ticle to be imported into the country at reasonable
price. Nothing will be omitted on my part towards ac-
comprising this desirable end am persuaded that in
removing any restraints on this Traffic, the Peruvian
government will promote Its own best interests, while
Il will afford proof OF friendly disposition towards
this country, which will be duly appreciated.
The treaty between the United States and his Maes-
ty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, which has
ly been made public, will, 1t Is believed, have beDeh-
ca effect upon the relations between the two countries
The relations between those parts OF the Island OF ST.
Domingo which were formerly colonies OF Spain and
france, respectively, are still IN an unsettled condi-
on The proximity of that island the United States.
and the delicate questions involved in the existing
roVersy there, render it desirable that 1t should be
permanently and speedily adjusted. The interests of
humanity and OF general commerce also demand this
and as lntlmatons OF the sentiment have been
received from other governments 1t ishoped that some
plan may soon be devised to effect the object in man
ner likely to give general satisfaction. The Government
of the United States will not fall by the exercise OF all
friendly offices, to do all in its power to put an end TO
the destructive which has ragged between the dit
erenf parts of the island and to them both the
benefits of peace and commerce.
refer to the report of the Secretary of the Trea-
sury fot a detailed statement of the finances
The total receipts the Treasury for the wear end
ing Both of June last fortyseven million four hun
bred and wsntyone thousand hundred and foity
eight dollars and ninety cents, ($47, 42l 74S 9O)
| The total expenditures during The same period were
fortythree million two thousand one hundred and sixty
eight dollars and ninety cents, (S43, 0o2, l68 9O.)
The public debt has been reduced, the last an
nua report from hs Treasury Department, four hun
| dred MI nd Two