Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-12-06

We ENJOY IN an eminent degree the blessings OF that
peace, in a prosperous and growing commerce. and
in all the forms of amicabe national intercourse
The unexampled growth of the country the present
amount of its population and its ample means of
sclprOection assure for it the respect of all natons
while it is trusted that its character for Justice, and
regard to the rights of other States will cause that
respect to be readily and eheerfuly paid.
A convention negotiated between the United
States and Great Britain in April last, for facita
ting and protecting the construction of ship canal
between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and for
other purposes This instrument has since been rat-
fed by the contracting parties the exchange of ra
fcations has been effected, and proclamation thereof
has been duly made
In addition to the stipulations contained in this
convention, two other objects remain to be accom-
plished between the contracting powers.
First, the designation and establishment of a free
port at each end of the canal.
Second an agreement fixing the distance from the
shore within which belligerent maritime operations
shall not be carried On these points there is lit
tie doubt that the two governments will come to
understanding.
The company of citizens of the United States who
have acquired from the State of Nicaragua the prvi
lege Of constructing ship canal between the two
oceans, through the territory of that State, have
made progress in their preliminary arrangements
The treaty between the United States and Great
Britain of the 10Th Of April last above referred to-
being in operation, it is to be hoped that the
guarantees which it offers will be sufficient to
petition 1t is obvious that this result would be in
definitely postponed, if any other than peaceful mea
sures, for the purpose of harmonizing conflicting
claims to territory in that quarter should be adop-
ted It will consequently be my endeavor to cause
any further negotiations the part of this Govern
ment which may be requisite for this purpose, to be
so conducted rs to bring them to speedy and sue
cessful close
Some unavoidable delay has occurred, arising from
distance and the difficulty of intercourse between
this Government and that of Nicaragua, but, as in
tclligence has just been received of the appointment
of IN Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tiary of that Government to reside at Washington,
whose arrival may be expected it is hoped that
no further impediments will be experienced in the
prompt transaction of business between the two Gov
ernmentS.
Citizens of the United States have undertaken the
connection of the two oceans by means of railroad
across the Isthmus of Tehuantepcc, under grants of
the Mexican Government to citizen of that Repub-
lic 1t is understood that thorough survey of the
course of the communication is in preparation, and
there every to expect that it will be
cuted with characteristic energy, especially when
that Government shall have consented to such stpu
ations with the Government of the United States as
may be necessary to impart feeling OF security to
those who may embark their property in the enter
prise. Negotiations pending for the accomplish
ment of that object, and hope is confidently enter
tanned that when the Government of Mexico shall
become duly sensible of the advantages which that
country cannot fail derive from the work and learn
that the right of sovereignty of Mexico in the 18TH
shall remain unimpaired, the stipuatons refer
rcd to will be agreed to with alacrity
By the last advices from Mexico it would appear,
however, that that Government enterans strong Oh
ections to of the stpulatons which the parties
concerned in the project of the railroad deem
sary for their protection and security Further
sideraton, it is to be hoped modification of
terms may vet reconcile the differences existing be-
tween the two Governments in this respect.
Fresh instructions have recently been given to the
Minister of the United States in Mexico who is pros
ecuting the subject with promptitude and ability
Although the negotiations with Portugal, for the
payment of claims of citizens of the United States
against that Government have not yet resulted in
a formal treaty yet proposition made by the Gov
eminent Of Portugal for the final adjustment and
payment of those claims has recently been accepted
the part of the United States. 1t gives me plea
on the part of the United States had been entrusted
discharged the duties of his appointment with ability
and discretion, acting always within the instructions
of his Government.
1t is expected that regular convention will be
Immediately negotiated for carrying the agreement
between the two Governments into effect.
The commissioner appointed under the act of Con
cress for carving into effect the convention with
Brazil of the 9th of January 1S49 has entered up
ON the performance of the duties imposed upon him
by that act. 1t is hoped that those duties NAV be
completed within the time which it prescribes The
| documents, however, which the Imperial Govern
ment, by the thlrd article OF the convention stlpu
! lates to furnish to the Government of the United
States, have not yet been received. AS it is presu
med that those documents will be essential for the
correct disposition Of the claims it may become ne
cessary for Congress to extend the period limited fol-
the duration of the commission. The sum stipula
ted by the fourth article of tho convention to be paC
to this Government has been received.
i The collection in the ports of the United States o
discriminating duties upon the vessels of Chilli ant
their cargOes has been suspended pursuant to tn
provisions of the act of Congress of the Oath of May
1928. 1t is to be foped that this measure will i'm
part fresh impulse to the commerce between tn
two countries, which, Of late, and especially sine
our acquisition of California, has, to the mutual ad
vantage of the parties; been much augmented.
Peruvian guano has become so desirable an artcl
to the agricultural interest of the United States tina
it is the duty of the Government to employ all tn
properly in its power for the purpose of
ing that article to be imported into the country at
t reasonable price. Nothing will be omitted on m
part towards accomplishing this desirable end.
: am persuaded that in removing any restraints o
this traffic. the Peruvian government will promote il
own best interests, while it will afford proof of
f friendly disposition towards this country, which wi
r be duly appreciated.
s The treaty between the United States and his Ma
= jesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, which hu
recently been made public WILL it is believed hay
It beneficial effect upon the relations between the tw
), countries.
l. The relations between those parts of the Island {
n st. Domingo which were formerly colonies of Spai
= and France, respectively, still in an unsettle
conuition. The proximity of that island to the I'm
}, ted States and the delicate questions involved in tn
existing controversy there render it desirable that
should be permanently and speedily adjusted. tn
interests of humanity and of general commerce ais
D demand this and, intmations of the same sent
y ment have been received from other Governments,
is hoped that plan may soon be devised to eet
d the object in manner likely to give general sat
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