Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-03
l.mo 10 territory IN that quarter should bo alopt.d-

II viii consequently be my endeavor 10 cause any fur
ter negotiations on the part of this Government which
may be requisite for this purpose to be conducted
to bring them to speedy and successful close.
Some unavoidable delay has occurred, arising from dis
lance and the difficulty of intercourse between this Gov
vcnment and that of Nicaragua but intelligence has
Just been received Of the appointment of Envoy IN
traordnary and Minister Plenipoentiy Of that Govern
ment to reside at Washington, whose arrival may soon
be expected it is hoped that further mpedents will
be experienced in the prompt transaction OF business be-
tween the two Governments.
Citizens Of the United States have undertaken the
conneXion OF the two oceans by means of railroad
across the Ishmus of Teanepec under grants of the
Mexican Government to citizen of that Republic II
is understood that thorough survey of the course OF
the communication is in preparation and there is every
to expect that it will be prosecuted with crac
teristc energy, especially when that Government shall
have consented to such stpuatons with the Government
of the United States may be necessary to impar 4
feeling OF security TO those who may embark Their pro
perry in the enterprise Negotiations pending Tor
the accomplishment of that object, and hope is conf
IDENTIFY entertained that when the Government OF Mexico
shall become duly sensible of the advantages which That
country cannot fail to derive from the work. and learn
that the Government of tile United States desires That
the right of sovereignty of Mexico in the sthmus shall
remain unimpaed the stipulaons referred to will be
agreed to with alacrity.
BY the last adviccs from Mexico it would appear, how
that that Government entcains strong objection" TO
some of the spulaons which the parties concerned III
the project of the railroad deem necessary Tor their pro-
lection and security. Further consideration II Is I" b,
hoped, modification OF terms, may yet reconcile
the differences existing between the two Governments IN
this respect.
Fresh instructions have recently been given to the Min
lister of the United States i'll Mexico who Is prosecuting
the subject with prompttude and ability.
Although the negotiations with Portugal for the pay
of claims OF citizens of the United States against
that Government have not yet resulted in formal treaty
Yet proposition made by the Government OF Portugal for
the final adjustment and payment OF those claims has
Gently been accepted ON the part oil the United States IL
gives me pleasure say that Mr. Clay, to whom the ne
gotiat the part the United States had been enrus
ed discharged the duties of his appointment with ability
and dscetons acting always within the instructions Of
his Government.
1t is expected that n regular convention will be mme
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
ill of the 9th of January, lS49 has entered upon the
performance of the duties imposed upon him by that act.
II is hoped that those duties may be completed within
the time which it prcscribes The documents however,
which the Imperial Government BY the third article OF
the convention, slipuates to furnish TO the Government
OF the United States have not yet been received Az 1t
presumed that those documents will be essential for
the correct disposition of the claims it become
cessary for Congress extend the period limited for the
duration of the commission The stipulated by the
4tl article of the convention to be paid TO this Govern
mcnt has been received.
The collection in the ports of the United States OF dis
eliminating duties upon the vessels of Chill and their
goes has been suspended pursuant to the provisions Of
the oath Of May 1928. 1t is to be hoped that this MEAS
IRE will mpar fresh impulse to the commerce between
the two countries which, of late and especially since our
acquisition OF California, has, TO the mutual advantage OF
| the parties, been much augmented.
Peruvian guano has become desirable an article to
the agricultural interest OF the United States that it is
the duty of the Government to employ all the means
properly in its power Tor the purpose OF causing that
tice be imported into the country at reasonable price
Nothing will be omitted part towards accomplish
inm this desirable end am persuaded that in removing
any restraints this traffic, the Peruvian government
will promote its interests, while it will afford proof
Of friendly disposition towards this country which will
be duly appreciated
The treaty between the United States and His Majesty
the King OF the Hawaiian Islands, which has recently been
made public, will 1t ia believed have beneficial effect
upon the relations between the two countries.
The relations between those parts OF the Island of st.
Donnow which formerly colonies ofSpan and France,
respectively, still unsettled condition The prox
unity Of that island 10 the United States, and the delicate
questions involved in the existing controversy there
der it desirable that it should be permanently and speedi
" adjusted The interests of humanity and Of general
also demand this; and intimations Of the
sentiment have been received from other Governments 1t
Is hoped that plan may be devised to effect the
object in manner likely to give general satisfaction The
Government ot the United States will not fall by the OK
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put end to the destructive which has ragged be-
the different parts of the island and TO to
them both the benefits of peace and commerce.
refer to the report of the Secretary OF the Treasu
rs for a detailed statement oil the finances
The total receipts into the Treasury for the year ending
3oth Of June last forty million four hundred and
twenty thousand hundred and forty eight dollars
and ninety cents (s47,42l74s 80.
The total expenditures during the period for
tythree million thousand hundred and sxtyeght
dollars and ninety cents, (S43oo.,l 6S 90.
The public debt has been reduced since the last annual
report from the Treasury Department four hundred and
ninety five thousand hundred and sevcnysx dollars
and seventy-nne cents, (s495,o76 49,
By the 10Th section of the act Of 2Sh January ls+ the
proceeds the sales public lands pledged for the
interest and principal of the public The great amount
othcse lands subsequently granted by Congress for military
bouics will it is believed very near supply the pub
lie demand several years and but little re
can therefore be placed that hitherto fruitful
of revenue.
have necessarily largely increased portion of the public
debt amounting to eight million seventy five thousand nine
hundred and eisy-sx dollars and ynine cents sSoI5,
9s6 59 be provided for within the next two fiscal
years Ii desirable that these accruin demands
should be met without resorting TO new loans.
| All experience has demonstrated the wisdom and policy
of raising large portion of revenue for the support of Go
vemment from duties goods imported. The power to
lay these duties is unqnesonsbe and s chief object OF
course to repcnsh the treasury But IT. in doing this,
Incidental advantage may be gained by encouraging the
industry of own citizens il ia our duty To avail our
selves OF that advantage.
duty laid upen article which cannot be produced
III this counry-such ten cofce-adds to the cost
of the article and is chiefly wholly paid b. the
mer But duty laid upon article which may be pro-
duced here stimulates the skill and industry Of own
country to produce the same article which IS brought in
to the market in competition with the foreign article and
the importer is thus compelled to reduce his price to that
at which the domestic article be Sold thereby throw
inga part Of the duty upon the producer OF the foreign
article The continuance of this process creates the Skill
and invites the capital, which finally enable us to pro-
duce the article much cheaper than it could have been
procured from abroad thereby bcnetng both the pro-
Queer and consumer nj home The consequence of this
H. that the arzan, and the gricuturis brought to-
gcer each affords ready market for the produce of
the other the whole country becomes prospero and
the ability to produce every necessary Of life renders us
independent in war we'll as in peace.
high tariff can BE- permanent. 1t will cause dseats-
faction and will be- changed excudes competition, and there
by invites the investment OF capita in manufactures such
ccts that when changed brings distress bankruptcy and ruin
upon all who iavo been msed by IFS fathc protection What
the manufacturer wants. uniformity and pcrnaency that he
may feel confidence that he is be ruined by sudden