Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-09


mind That the couHtry is extensive, that there
may be local interests or prejullices rendering
law od@ops III one part, which is not SO in an
olher, and that the thonohtess and lnconside-
ratio, mlsled BY their passions, or their imaglna-
tons, may be induced nladIy to resist such laws
as they disapproYe. Sach persons should recol-
lect that, without law there can beno real prac-
tlcal liberty that, when law is trampled under
loot, tyranny rules, whether it appears in the
FORM OF a military despollsm OF OF popular ylo-
lence.
The law is the only sure protection of the weak,
and the only efficient restraint upon the sirong-
When impar,ially and faithfully administered,
none is beneath its protection, aud none above its
control. lou, gentlemen, and the country may
De assured, that to the utmost of nay ability, aud
10 Inc extent OF the power vested in me, shall al
all times, and ill all places, take care that the
laws be faithfully executed. In the discharge of
this duty solemhiy imposed upon me by the Con-
stltu'lon, and by my oath of Office, shall shrink
rom no responsibility, and shall endeavor to meet
events as they may arise, with hrlnness, as we'll
as with prudence and discretion.
The appointing power is one of tie most deli
cate with which the Executive is invested. | re-
gard 1t as sacred trust, to be exercised with the
soe view OF advancing the prosperity and happi-
ness OF the people. 1t shall be my effort to eie-
vate the standard Of official employment by Sc
ecilng for places Of employment. individuals fitted
for the posts to which they are assigned, by their
known integrity, talents and virtues.
In SO extensive country with SO great a popu-
latlon, and where few persons appointed to office
can be known to the appointing power, mistakes
nate appointments be made, Notwithstanding the
greatest care.
In such cases, the power OF removal may be
properly exercised aud the neglect Of duty or
maeasance in Office will be no moro tolerated in
individuals appointed by myself than in those ap-
pointed by others.
! am happy in being able to say that no un-
favorable change in our 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 an eplnen. degree the
blessings OF that peace, in prosperous aad grow
ing commerce, and in all the forms Of amlcable
national intercourse. The unexampled growth Of
the country. the present amount its population,
and Its ample means Of self protection, assure for
1t the respect OF all natons while it is trusted
that lis character for justice and regard to the
rights Of other States, will cause that respect to be
readily and cheetfuly paid.
convention was negotiated between the United
States and Great Britain, in April last, for facli
tating and protecting the construction of ship
canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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since been ratified by the contracting parties, the
exchange Of Iatihcaions has been effected, aud
proclamation thereof has been duly made.
IN addition to the stlpuatons contained In this
conventlon,t other objects remained to be accom-
, pushed between the contracting powers.
EIrst, the designation and establishment O. q
free port ct each end Of the canal.
Second. an agreement fixing the distance from
the shore within which belligerenl maritime ope
raions shall not be CO rried ON. On these points
there is little doubt the two governments viii!
come to an understanding.
lhe company of citizens CT the United States,
who have acquired from the State of Nicaragua
the privilege oi constructing ship canal between
Inc two ocoaas, thro' the territory Of that State,
have made progress ia their preliminary arrange
menls. The treaty between the United States
and Great Britain, Of the 10Th Of April last above
referred to, being now in operaliou it is to be
hoped that the guarantees which it offers will be
sufficient 10 secure the completion Of the work
with all practicable expedition.
II is obvious that this result would be- indefinitely
postponed if any other than peaceful measures, for
the purpose of hsrmonizing conflicting claims to
territory In that quarter, should be adopted. 1t
, will consequently be my endeavor to cause any
, further negotiations On the part Of this Govern
nent, which may be requisite for this purpose, tc
f be SO conducted rs t. bring them 10 speedy and
successful close.
Some unavoidable delay has occurred, arising
from the distance and the difficulty of Intercourse
! between this government and that OF Nicaragua,
, but as intelligence has been received of the ap
pointment Of an Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Penipotep,ary of that Government to reside
at Washington, whose arrival may soon be OK
pected, it is hoped that no further impedimens
Will be experienced IN the prompt transaction OF
business between the two Governments
Citizens of the United States have undertaken
} the connection of the two oceans by means of
} a railroad across the I5thmus of Tehuantepec,
under grants Of the Mexican Government TO a
citizen OF that Republic. 1t is understood that
a thorough survey OF the course of the commu-
| nlcatlon is in preparation, aud there is every
} reason to expect that it will be- prosecuted with
} characteristic energy, especially when that Gov
: eminent shall have consented to such stpulaions
) with the Government of the United States as
may be necessary to impart a feeling Of securi-
ty to those, who may embark their property ill
the enterprise. Negotiations are pending for the
accomplishment OF that object, and a hope Is
confidently entertained that, when the Govern
} ment oil Mexico shall become daily sensible OF
the advantages which that county cannot fail to
derive from the work, and learn that the Gov
eminent Of the United States desires thai the
right Of sovereignty OF Mexico in tho Isthmus
sAial remain unllilE@ied me stlpuilIlons fe4cf-
red TO will DO agreed 10 with alacrily.
BY the last adviees from Mexico il would ap-
pear, however, that that Government enterlails
strong objections to some OF the stipulatious
/ which the parties concerned in the project Of
G tho railroad deem necessary Tor their protection
/ and security. Further consideration, it is to be
, hoped, or some modification of terms, may yet
reconcile the differences existing between the
, two Governments in this respect.
2 Fresh Instructions have recently been given
| to the Minister OF the United States in Mexico
who is prosecuting the subject with promptitudt
and ability,
g Although tlenegotiations with Portugal 70
7 the payment of claims OF the citizens of the U
! States against that Government, have not yet re
| suited in formal treaty, yet proposition mad,
c by the Government OF Portugal for the final ad
lnsment and payment OF those claims, has re
/, Gently been accepted on the part of the Unite,
States. 1t uiyeS me pleasnre to saw that Mr.