The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-03


representatives are chosen for such short periods that
any injurious obnoxious law can very soon be repeal
ed. i would appear unlikely that any great numbers
should be found ready TO resist the execution OF the laws
But il must be borne mind that the country is exten.
sve that there may be local interests or preudces rem
denng law odlous in one part, which Is mol SO in
anolher and that the ihoughtess and inconsi
mised by their passions their imaginations may be
induced madly 10 resist such laws as they disapprove
Such persons should Eecoect that. without law, there
can be no real practical lbeny that, when law is tram.
Piled under foot tyranny rules whether appears in the
form OF military desposm or OF popular violence The
law Is the only sure protection OF the weak and the only
efficient restraint upon the strong When mpartiay
and faithfully administered is beneath its protec-
tlon and none above It's control You gentlemen and
the country may be assured that. TO the utmost Of my
ability and 10 the extent OF the power vested in me
shall at all times and in all places take that the laws
be faithfully executed In the discharge Of this duty
,a as ne S The constitution and By
and shall endeavor TO meet events as they may arise,
with hrmness as well as with prudence and discretion
The appointing power, IS one Of the most delicate with
trust to be exercised with the sole view Of advancing the
prosperity and happiness OF the people 1t shall be my
effort to elevate the standard OF official employment by
selecting for places Of importance individuals fitted for
the posts to which they assigned by their known in.
tegriy, talents, and virtues In extensive country
with 50 great populations and where few persons APP
pointed to Office can be known to the appointing power
mistakes will sometimes unayoidably happen, and unor-
tunate appointments be made Notwithstanding the great
est care In such cases the power OF removal may be
properly exercised and neglect Of duty maeasance
Office will be tolerated in individuals appointed
BY myself than in those appointed by others
change in foreign relations has taken place since the
message at the opening of the last session OF Congress-
We are at peace with all nations and we enjoy in
degree the blessings Of that peace prosperous
and growing commerce, and in all the forms OF amcable
national intercourse The nnexampled growth Of the
country, the present amount Of its population and its
ample means OF sefproecon for the respect OF
all nations while is trusted that it's character for justice
and regard to the rights Of other States will cause that
respect to be readily and cheeIfqlly paid,
A convention was negotiated between the United States
and Great Britain in April last, for facilitating and pro-
iecting the construction of shipcanal between the At
lanc and Pacific oceans and for other purposes This
instrument has since been ratified by the contracting par
ties the exchange OF notifications has been effected and
proclamation thereof has been duly made.
In addition to the spulations contained in this conven
ton two other remain to be accomplished between
the contracting powers:
First the designation and establishment oil free port al
each end OF the canal; s
Second, agreement king the distance from the
shore within which belgerent maritime operations shall
not be carried on
On these points there is little doubt that the two gov
ernmens will come to an understanding:
The company Of citizens Of the United States who
of constructing ship canal between the two oceans
through The territory OF that Satc have made progress in
their preliminary arrangements The treaty between the
United States and Great Britain OF the 10th Of April last
above referred to- being now in operation, is to be
hoped that the guarantees which il offers will be sufficient
to secure the completion Of the work with all practicable
expedition II is obvious that this result would be ndef-
ntely postponed il any other than peaceful measures,
for The purpose or harmonizng conflicting claims terri
tory in that quarter, should be adopted II will
quently be my endeavor TO any further negoa
tons on the part of this government which may be
quise for this purpose, to be conducted to bring
the to speedy and successful 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 an Eavoy
eminent TO reside at Washington, whose arrival may
be expected. is hoped that further mpedments
will be experienced IN the prompt Transaction OF business
between the two governments.
Citizens OF the United States have undertaken the
nexion OF the Two oceans By means OF a railway
government TO citizen OF that republic II is under
stood that thorough survey of the course OF the
nunlcaton IS IN PREPARATION and there IL every reason
to expect that il will be prosecuted with characteristic
energy, especially when that government shall have
sened 10 such stpalaons with the government OF the
United States as may be necessary TO impart feeling OF
security 10 those who may embark their properly in the
enterprise. Negotiations are pending for the accomplish
ment OF that object and hope is confidently entertained
that when the government OF Mexico shall become duly
sensible The advantages which that country cannot fail
to derive from the work, and learn that the government
OF the United States desires that the right Of sovereignty
OF Mexico in the isthmus shall remain unmpaired the
sipulaons referred TO will be agreed 10 with aacrity.
By the last advices from Mexico, il would appear
however, that that government enterans strong obiec
lions 10 some oil the stpulatons which the parties
cerned in the project OF the railroad deem necessary for
their protection and security Further consideration, IL
~ To be hoped, or some modification OF terms, vet
reconcile the differences existing between the two gov
eFnments in this respect
Fresh Instructions have recently been given to the
minister Of the United States in Mexico, who is prose
cutting The subject with promptude 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 in formal treaty.
yet proposition made by the government OF Portugal for
the final adjustment and payment Of those claims has
recently been accepted the part OF the United State.
II gives pleasure TO say that Mr. Clay, 10 whom the
NEGOTIATION the the United had
trusted discharged the duties OF bis appointment with
ability and discretion, acting always within the ins,ruc-
tons of bis government
II is expected that regular convention will be imme.
datey negotiated for carrying the agreement between the
two governments into effect
The commissioner appointed under the act Of Congress
for carrying into effect the convention with Brazil OF the
9th OF January lsi9 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
prescrlbes The documents. however, which the i'm.
peria government by the third article OF the convention,
sipuaies TO furnish to the government Of the United
States, have not yet been received As II presumed
that those documents will be essential for the correct
disposition Of the claims, il may become necessary for
Congress extend the period limited for the duration OF
the commission The stipulated by the fourth arti
Gle OF the convention 10 be paid TO this government has
been received
The collection in the ports Of the United States OF dis.
eliminating duties upon the vessels OF Chill and their
cargoes has been suspended pursuant the provisions
OF the act OF Congress OF the oath OF May, ISIS. is
10 be hoped that this will mpart fresh impulse
10 the between the two countries, which, OF
late, and especially since acquisition OF California,
has, to the mutual advantage OF the parties, been much
augmented