The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-09


Mexico, who is prosecuting the subject will
prompiitude and ability. f 3ss p
Although the negotiations with Pottuga
for the payment Of claims Of citizens Of th'
United States against that Government
have not yet resulted IN formal treaty, vel
a proposition made by the Government o
Portugal for the final adjustment and lpay
ment Of those claims, has recently been ac
eepted on the part of the United States. I
| gives me pleasure TO say that Mir Clay, I,
whom the negotiation on the psft of the u
States, had been entrusted, discharged thu
duties of his apointment with abiitya1l dis
cretion--a acting always within The inslruc
tons Of his government. isip n Al Il 2
lit sexpected thata a regular Convention
will be Immediately negotiated for carrying
the agreements between The Government &
into effect. aes7q q ead l3s stN+a1N .s'o
The commissioner appointed under the
act Of Congress for carrying into effect the
convention with Brazil, Of The 9th OF Janu
ary, l949, has entered upon the perlorms nee
Of the duties imposed upon him BY that act
ltis hoped that these duties may be compile
ted within the time which it prescribes.
The documents, however, which the imperi
al government, by the third article Of tn,
convention, stipulates TO furnish TO the gov
eminent ofthe United State S, have not We
been received. AS tits presumed that thest
documents will be essential for the conec
disposition Of the claims, it; may become
necessary for Congress TO extend The periot
limited for the duration Of the commission
The sum stipulated by ihe4lh article Of ,h'
convention to be paid TO this Government
has been received. VI .l oI
The collection in the ports Of the Unitet
States Of discriminating duties upon the YES
sells Of Chill and tehir cargoes has been sus
pended, pursuant to the provisions Of the &C
of Congress Of the Ath of May, 1928. IT i
TO be hoped that this measure will impar
a fresh impulse 10 the commerce between
the two countries, which OF late. and espe
cially since our acquisition Of California, has
to the mutual advantage Of parties, beef
much augmented. ,.,.e, I,'li..i 5.t,7
Peruvian Guano has become SO desirable
an article TO the Agricultural interest Of the
United States that it is the duty Of che gov
ernment to employ all the means properl,
in its power for the purpose Of causing th'
article 10 be imported into the country at
reasonable price. Nothing will be omitted
on my part towards accomp fishing this desi
rable end. ! am persuaded that in remov
| ing any restrains on this traffic, the Pefuvial
Government will promote its own best in
terest, while it will afforda proof Of afriend
ly disposition towards this country, whicl
will be duly appreciated. isah e.ej III
The treaty between the United States an,
His Majesty the King Of Hawaiian Islands
which has recently been made public, vii
il is believed, havea beneficial effect upo
the relation between the two countries.
! The relation between those paris Of tn
Island i,t ST. Domingo, which were formerl
colonies of fSpain and France respectively
ale still in au unsettled condition. Th
proximity Of that island to the Unite
States, and the delicate questions involve
in the existing controversy existing Their
render it desirable that it should be permi
nenlly and speedily adjusted The interss
Of humanity and Of genera. commerce als
ueuhdhus 'iisi ahu 90 ih'iWo"ouo " ~
same sentiment have been received iro
other governments. II is hoped tnat son
| plan may soon be devised to effect the o.
feet in manner to give general satisfaction
4 The government of the United State wi
, not fail BY the exercise Of all proper liien
ly Offices to do all in its power 10 put {
end 10 the destructive war wnlcn aas rag
between the different parts otlhe lslana al
to secure TO them both the beheills Of pea
and commerce. qeiHa
l refer you to the report OF Inc Secrela
Of the Treasury tor a detailed statement
the FINANCES.
The total receipts INTO the treasury,
the year ending 5oth June last were VI
All ,74S W cents ,g4aa "a. plel
The total expenditures during tne SAL
period, were $4o,2UU, loo W.
Thepublic debs mas oeen feauceo, SIN
z the last annual report rom lne treasury \
paItment, S49o,2fo ~. 81, :.
ny thenineteen.n secuon Of 'ne act ! o'
2Slh oi January, lo4t, Tue procseuS " /. .
ea,es 2. puu'ic ;a,ns "v' ,,e a. sJ SI;o M H. /,
Inc great amount OF mos lanas u, suvs-quel M
. iy granted oy Congress iot Ini,latN ooun',
e VIII, un peheVea,, very nsariy supply J
. pubic demand ,or seveia' yee,s " ron
u ana -ol' ii'tle fenance cen: sa .ielesuls, sa,,
( placed on 'nai hi.netto i'uiuu' souies
i. revenue. ',las.l sse,,
ofl Aside from the permanent annual exp
"A pendilures which have necessary iaIe