Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-01-05


letter crcdence which, indeed, ne was directed by my
predecessor Withhold until he should receive further
orders Such tie unsettled condition ofthines in
those States that il deemed expedien TO give
him any instructions the subject of presenting his
cedental letter different from those with which he had
been furnished by the late administration, until the "
OF June last when in consequence of The want OF ac
curaie information Of the state of things, al ha'
distance from he instructed 10 exercise ms Owl
discretion in presenting himself to the en eAislhg gov
ernmen, if in his Judgement sufficiently staole OF IL
not TO await further events SINCE tha PERIOD Rome
has undergone revolution, and he abdes the
Enlistment Of government snhcenily permanent to
Justify i'm opening diplomatic intercourse with it.
Win the Republic of Mexico, it is our true policy
cultivate The most friendly relations Since the rat.
cation OF the treaty of Guadalupe Idago nothing
occurred serious character disturb them faith
m Of the treaty and sincere respect her
rights fail the lasting confidence and
friendship Of tiat republic. The message ofmy prede.
the House OF Representatives, of the sth of
February laF' communicating, III compliance with
resolution Of that body, copy of paper pro-
iOcol, signed at ieretaT0 the 2th of May lSfS by
the commissioners Of the United and the minister
of foreign affairs Of the Mexican government, having
been subject Of correspondence between the Depart
meHt OF State and the Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Plenpotentary OF that republic accredited this
government transcript Of that spondence here
with submitted.
The Commissioners the part Of tie United States
for marking The boundary between the republics,
though delayed reaching Diego by unforeseen Oh
saces arrived al that place within a short period after
the time required by the treaty and Joined by
the Commissioner the part OF Mexico. They enter
ed upon their duiie5 and the Of the latest intel
iigence from that quarter, progress been made
in the survey The expenses incident the organization
Of the commissions and 10 It's conveyance to the point
where its operations were to begin, have much re-
duced the fund appropriated by Congress thai 4 further
sum, 10 cover the charges which be incurred du-
ring the present fiscal year, viii be necessary. The
great length Of frontier aiorg which boz larry
tends The nature OF the adjacent territory and the diff
Guilty OF obtaining Supplies, extremes
ofthe lines, render alsJ indispensable liberal pro-
vision should be made 70 the necessary charges d
ring the fiscal year ending the 30ih Of June ISL
accordingly recommended this subject your attention
In the adjustment Of the claims of American citizens
on Mexico, provided fer By the late treaty, the employ
mcnt Of counsel, The part ofthe Government may
come important for the purpose Of assisting the commits
stoncrs in protecting the interests of the United States
recommend this subject 10 the early and favorable
consideration ofCoHgress.
Complaints have been made in regard TO the ineff-
cheney ofthe provided by the government New
Grenada fer transporting the United mail
the thmus OF Panama. pursuant 20 our Postal convem-
itE that republic, ~ the 9th Of March, 1854
Charge Afaires Bogota has been directed to make
such representation 10 the government Of New Grenada
as viii, it is hoped, lead prompt removal of this
cause pf complaint.
The sancuinary civil war with which the Republic Of
venezuela has for some time past been rayared has
been brought TO CLOSE In its progress the rights ul
Of our citizens residen, trading been
violated.
The restoration Of order will afford the Venezuelan
government opportunity examine and redress
grievances and others Of longer standing, which our
at Caracas have hitherto Intellectually
urged upon the attention OF that government.
The e1teus Of the Of the United the
Pacific, and the exanped pidy with which the in
HabaRts of California especially increasing IN num-
p.gy tf ola
S the other countries hose territories border upon
That IL Is probable that the intercourse between
those countries aud possessions IN that quarter par
iculariy wh the Republic Of Chill will become r1ten
sfve aud mutually advsntageou proportion Caiifn
MA and Oregon shalt increase in population aud wealth
1t desirable therefore, that this Government should do
every thing in iis 10 foster and strengthen
tons with those States, and that the spirit Of amIy be-
tween should be mutual and cordial
] recommend the observance OF the same to-
wards all other American States. The United states
stand as the great American pow which, their
natural ally and friend, they will always be disposed
rst look for mediation assistance Ia the event Of
any collision between them and any European nation
As such, may often kindly mediate In their behalf
without entangIing ourselves in foreign uune
cessaGy controversies Whenever the faith of cur trea
ties with any Of them shall require Interference we
must necessarily interpose.
convention has been negotiated with Bra I'll provid
Ing for the satisfaction Of American claims that gov
ernment, and it viii be submitted to Senate. since
the last session Of Congress- received an Envoy
Extraordinary and Minis Pleuipoten,iary from that
empire, and relations with il are founded upon the
most amicahle understanding.
Your attention Is earnestly invited an amendment
Of existing laws relating African slave trade
with view TO the efecta suppression Of that arbaTous
traffic II IL not 10 be denied that this trade sji, in
pagt, carried by Of built In the United
states aud owned vieaed by some Of our citizens
The correspondence between the Department Of State
aud the Minister aud Consul Of the United States Rio
De JIne0, which ms from time 10 lime been laid before
Congress, represents hat customary device 10
evadt the penalties Of laws by means Of ealetfers
Vessels cold in Brazil pros vith snch papers
b. tte Consul instead Of returning United
for register proceed at once 10 the coast Of Africa
for the purpose Of obtaining cargoe1 Of slaves Much
additional information Of the character recent
j been Transmitted to the Department Of State II
not been considered the policy our laws to subject an
American citizen, who in foreign country purchases
vessel buit in The United States the Inconvenience Of
sending her home for register before permitting
her TO proceed voyage Any alteration Of the laws
hch might have tendency impede the free transfer
Of property in vessels between citizens or the free
navigation Of those vessels between different parts OF
the world, when employed in Law fu commerce. should
be well and cautiously considered but that your
wisdom will devise method by which general policy
in this respect may be preserved, and the tire
ths abuse Of flag, by of seaIeters, in the
manner Indicated may be prevented.
Having asccrtIned rat there prospect Of The re-
UNION u tbE bFG states OF Central America, which
nery composed the republic Of that name we have sep
aratey negotiated with Of them treaties Of amity
aud commerce, which win be laid before the Senate.
contract having been concluded with the state Of
Nicaragua by company composed of American citizens,
for The purpose of constructing snip through the
territory Of that ratc 20 connect the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans, have directed the negotiation OF treaty with
Nicaragua, piedgng both governments protect those
who shah engage in and perfect the work. All other
nations are invited by the Of Nicaragua
into the same treaty etpuiations with her and the ben
eft 10 be derived by each from such arrangement,
will be The protection of this great comInu
Ecann against any power which might seek to obstruCt
H. "T TO ""Hop"ze IT'S advantages All states entering
'n" such treafy, ii enjoy the right assage thro'
the chnai on payment "i the same tolls
The work constructed under these guarantees, VIII
become bond nf peace, instead Of subject Of conten
1"n and strife between the nations Of the earth should
the great maritime states OF Europe consent this
FaHgsment, ttnd ws have reason 10 suppose that
proposition 50 " aud honorable will he opposed by aHy)
the energies Of their people and will cooperate