The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1850-01-01

ers of The United States and the minister
of foreign affairs of Inc Mexican govern
meni, having been a subject Of correspon
dence between the Department Of State
and The Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Plenipotentiary of That republic accred-
lied TO this government, transcript of that
correspondence is herewith submitted.
The Commissioner on the part Of the
United States for marking the boundary
between the Two republics, though delayed
in reaching San Diego by unforeseen OBJ
stacles, arrived at rhaI place within short
period after the time required BY the trea-
ty, and was there joined by the Commits
sioner on the part Of Mexico. They en-
tered upon their duties: and al the date Of
the latest intelligence from that quarter,
some progress had been made in ;he sur
vey. The expenses incident 10 the organ-
iZaIion Of the Commission, and TO lis con~
veyance To the point where lis operations
were TO begin, have so much reduced tie
fund appropriated by Congress, that fur
lher sum, 10 cover the charges which must
be incurred during the present fiscal year,
will be necessary. The great frontier a.
long which the boundary extends, the ma
lure OF the adjacent territory, and the diff
Gully Of obtaining supplies, except al or
near The extremes Of the line. render il al
so indispensable that a liberal provision
should he made TO meet the necessary char
ges during the fiscal year ending on The
Both oil June, 1851. accordingly recon-
mend this subject TO your attention.
In the adjustment Of the claims Of the
American citizens on Mexico, provided for
10y the late treaty, the employment Of coun-
sci, on the par: Of government, may he
come important for the purpose Of assist
ing the commissioners in protecting the in
ieresfs of the United STATES. ] recon-
mend this subject 10 the early consideration
oil Congress.
Complaints have been made in regard
10 the inei1iciency Of the means provided
by the government of New Grenada Tor
Transporting the mail across the lsthmus
of Panama, pursuant 10 our Postal con-
vention with that republic, Of the 9th o.
March, 1874. Our Charge d'Afaires al
Bopota has been directed TO MAKE such
representations 10 the government of New
Grenada, as will, il IS hoped, lead to
prompt removal Of the cause Of complaint.
The sanguinary civil war with which
the Republic of Venezuela has for some
lime past been ravaged, has been brought
TO a close. In its progress, the rights OF
some Of our citizens resident or trading
there have been violated. The restoration
of order will afford the Venezuelan gov
ernmenI an opportunity to examine and re-
dress these grievances and others oil lon
ger standing, which our representatives n;
Caracas have, hitherto, Intellectually urg-
ed upon the attention of that government
~. -. fia Inrfa
States on the Pacific, and the unexampled
rapdity with which the inhabitants Of Cal
i(ornla. especially, are increasing in num-
bers, have impaired new consequence 10
our relations with the other countries whose
territories border upon that ocean. tbs
probable that the intercourse between these
countries and our possessions in that quar-
Ter, particularly with The Republic ot Chi
Ii, will become extensive and mutually nd-
vanIageous in proportion as California and
Oregon shall increase in population and
wealth. Il is desirable, therefore, that this
government should do everything in lis
power 10 foster and strengthen its relations
with these states. and that the spirit OF am
iry between us should be mutual and cor
dial.
recommend the observance OF the same
course towards all other American states.
The United States stand as the great A
merriam power to which, as their natural
ally and friend, they will always he dispos-
ed, first, 10 look for mediation and assist
ance, in the event Of any cOllis m between
them and any European nation. As such,
we NAV oflen kindly mediate IN their be-
half without entangliDg ourselves in for
eign wars or unnecessary controversies.
Whenever the faith Of our treaties with
any of them sha! require our interference,
we must necessarily lnterpose.
A convention has been negotiated with
Brazil, providing for the satisfaction Of A
merican claims on that government, and
il will be submitted 10 the Senate. Since
the last session Of Congress, we have re-
ceiyed an Envoy Extraordinary and Min
lister PleDipoienliary from that Empire. and
our relations with it are founded upon the
most amicable understanding.
Your attention is earnestly invited 10 an
amendment OF our existing laws RELAXING
TO the African slave trade, with view TO
the efeclual suppression oi'lhai barbarous
traffic. II is not 10 be denied, That ihIs
trade is still, in part, carried on by means
or vessels built in the United States, and
owned or navigated by some Of our GILL
zens. The correspondence between The
De3artmeut of Sale and The Minister and
Consul of the United Sieles at Rio de ia
metro, which has from time TO time been
laid before Congress, represents that It is
customary device TO evade the penalties
of our laws-by means Of sea letters. Yes
sells sold in Brazil, when provided with
such papers by The Consul, instead Of re-
,urnino 70 the United States for new
register, proceed, al once. 10 The coast oi
Africa, Tor the purpose Of obtaining car
poes Of slaves. Much additional nforma-
tion or the same character, has recently
been transmitted 10 the Department OF
State. |. has moi been considered the pol
icv of our laws 10 subject an American
ri izen. who, in a foreign country, purchafes
a vessel built in the United States. to Tie
Inconvenience of sending her home lor
new register. before permitting her to pro
coed on a voyage. Any alteration oil lee
laws. which might have tendency ts,im-
nede the free transfer Of property ~ yes
cells between our citizens. or ine zee nasl-
oatiou of those vessels beIwryh e.nelent
1ar.s of The world. when erPioyeo y, myI
HI comnerce. should he sen aud cau'lour
~. u' sons;dered. but | gust ihai you: Wis
Iii devise n .seihod by wnlcn our
aom aene,sI T policy, in dis respect, may be pre-,
ssanad genera & and a. The sause lime the abuse Of
oar eerV1f, fag' By means Of sea-letiers, in the
ou' ~" Indicated may be prevented.
"'II n.,;oo ascertained thai ihere Is no pros
,.., of-,he re union Of The FIVE States of
Central America, which lormerly comPos-
ed rhe republic Of IA, name. we have sep
sraleIy negotfareI with some Of them lsea-
lies of nmi,y AID commerce, which viii be