Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-05


carried On these points there is little doubt that the
two governments will come understanding.
The company Of citizens Of the United States who
have acquired from the State Of Nicaragua the privilege
Of constructing Ship Canal between the two coasts
through the territory of that State have made progress
in their preliminary arrangements The treaty between
the United States and Great Britain Of the 18th of April
last, above referred being in operation It Is to
he hoped that the guarantees which il offers will be sui
fcieni secure the completion of the work with all
practicable expedition IL is obvious that this result
would be indefinitely postponed if any other than peace
full measures for the purpose of harmonzng conflicting
claims territory in that quarter should be adopted.
Ii will consequently be my endeavor to any other
negotiations the part of this government which may
be requisite for this purpose be conducted to
bring them 10 q speedy and successful close.
Some unavoidable delay has occurred arising from
distance and the difficulty of intercourse between this
government and that of Ncaragu but intelligence
Extraordinary and Minister Penpotentiary of that gov
eminent reside at Washington, whose arrival may
be expected it is hoped that further mpedments
will be experienced in the prompt transaction OF busi-
ness between the two governments.
Citizens of the United States have undertaken the
connection of the two oceans by means OF a Railroad
the Ihmus of Tehuantepec under grants OF the
Mexican government citizen of that Republic. 1t
is understood that thorough survey OF the course oil
the communication is in OF preparation, and there
everreason to expect that IT will be prosecuted with
characteristic energy especially when that government
shall have consented to such stipuations with the gov
eminent of the United States may be necessary to
impart feeling of security TO those who may embark
their property the enterprise Negotiations pend
ing for the accomplishment of that object and hope is
confidently entertained that when the government Of
Mexico shall become duly sensible of the advanta
which that fail to derive from the work.
and learn that the government of the United States de-
sres that the right of sovereignty to Mexico in the 18th
shall remain unmpared, the stpulatons referred
to will be agreed to with alacry.
By the last advices from Mexico, II would appear,
however that that government enertains strong ohec
tions of the stipuatons which the parties con-
Cured in the project of the railroad being necessary
for their protection and security. Further consdera
tons il is to hoped or some modification of terms
may yet reconcile the differences existing between the
governments in this respect. Fresh instructions
have recently been given to the minister OF the United
States in Mexico, who is prosecuting the subject with
promptitude and ability.
Although the negotiations with Portugal for the pay
of claims of citizens of the United States against
that government have not vet resulted in formal trea
ty yet proposition made by the government of Poru
gal for the final adjustment and payment OF these claims
has recently been accepted on the part OF the United
States, it gives pleasure TO say that Mr. Clay, to
whom the negotiation the part Of the United States
has been entrusted discharged the duties Of his appoint
with ability and discretion, acting always within
the instructions of his government.
1t is expected that regular Convention will immed
diately negoatc 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 9th
January 1919 has entered upon the performance Of the
duties imposed upon him by that act. 1t is hoped that
those duties may be completed within the time which it
prcscrbes The documents however which the Imperial
government by the Sd article the Convention stpuaes
to furnish TO the OF the United states, have
been received As presumed that those docu
will be essential for the disposition of the
claims it may become necessary for Congress to extend
the period limited for the duration of the Commission
The stipulated by the 4th article of the Convention
to be paid to this government has been received.
The collection of the ports of the United States. Of
discriminating duties upon the vessels of Chill and their
of the of Congress of the oath of May 1928 1t is
to he hoped this will mpart fresh impulse to
the commerce between the two countries which Of late
especially since acquisition of California, has, to the
mutual advantage Of the parties augmented.
Peruvian Guano has become desirable article TO
the agricultural interest Of the United States that is
the duty Of the Government employ all proper means
for the purpose Of causing that article TO be imported
into the country at a reasonable price Nothing will be
omitted my part towards accomplishing this desira-
BILE end persuaded that in removing any restraints
this traffic, the Peruvian Government will promote
its 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
Majesty, the King Of the Hawaiian Island, which has
recently been made public will il is believed have
beneficial effect the relations between the two
tries.
The relations between those parts Of the islands Of ST.
Domingo, which were formerly colonies OF Spain and
France respectively, still in unsettled condition.
The proximity of that island the United States and
the delicate questions involved in the existing controversy
there, render desirable that 1t should be permanently
and speedily adjusted. The interests of humanity and
general commerce also demand this, and limitations
of the same sentiment have been received from other
governments it is hoped that some plan may soon be
devised to effect the object in manner likely TO give
satisfaction The Of the United States will
fail by the exercise of all friendly offers do all in
its power put end TO the destructive which has
ragged between the different parts and to secure to them
both the benefits Of peace and commerce.
refer IN If the of the
sury for detailed statement Of the finances
The total receipts into the Treasury for the year end.
ing 30h June last, SAT 42l 4S 80. The total
pendtures during the period, were S43 800.
The public debt has been reduced since the last annual
report from the Treasury Department. S495 276 70.
BY the 10Th section of the act of 2Sth OF January,
1S4 the proceeds of the sales of the public lands were
pledged for the principal and interest of the public debt
The great amount of those lands subsequently granted
for Military Bounties WILL it is believed, very nearly
supply the public demands for several years to come,
and but little reliance therefore be placed that
hitherto fruitful source Of revenue.
Aside from the permanent annual expenditures which
have necessarily largely increased portion of the pub
lie debt amounting IS 705 $50 50 must be provided
for within the years Ii most desirable that
these accrung demands should be without resorng
to new loans
All experience has demonstrated the wisdom and pol.
icy oil raising large portion OF Tor the support
OF government from duties on goods imported. The
power lay these duties is unquestionable, and its
chic object of course is replenish the Treasury
But II, in doing this, an incidental advantage may be
gained Ivy encouraging the industry Of citizens
il is duty avail ourselves OF that advantage.
duty laid upon an article which cannot be produced
IN this country, such coffee adds to the
Of the article and is chiefly il not wholly paid BY the
consumer. But duty laid upon article which may
be produced here stimulates the skill and industry
our country produce the article, which is
brought to the market in competition with the foreign
article and the importer is thus compelled TO reduce his
20 at artic he sold