The organizer., 1850-01-05

tOrna. especially, are increasing in num-
bers, have impaired new consequence to
our relations with other countries, whose
territory borders Ola the ocean. Il is
probable that the intercourse between
those countries, and our possessions in
that quarter, particularly with the republic
OF Chill, will become extensive and mutu-
ally advantageous, in proportion as Califor-
mia and Oregon shall increase in popua
tiOn and wealth. 1t is desirable that the
Government should do everything in its
power to foster and strengthen its re .ations
with those States, and that the spirit Of
amity should be mutual and cordial. |
recommend the observance Of the same
course towards all other American States.
The United States stands as the great
American power to which. as their'natural
ally and friend, they will always be dis.
posed TO look for mediation and assistance
in the event Of collision between them and
and any European nation. As such, we may
often kindly mediate in heir behalf With.
OFT entangling ourselves in foreign wars,
or unnecessary controversies, whenever
the faith Of any of our treaties with any of
them shall require our interference, we
must necessarily interfere.
A convention has been negot'at with
Brazil, providing for the satisfaction of
American Claims on that Government, and
IL will be submitted 10 the Senate. Since
The last session Of Congress we have re-
celved an Envoy Exlrdord nary anI Minis
ter Plenipotentiary fom that Empre, and
our relations with it are founded up tn
most am cable understanding
Your attention is earnestly invited 10 an
amendment OF oLr existing laws reialing to
the African slave trade with a view 20 The
elTectual suppression of that la barous
traffic. II is mt 10 be denied, that lhl,
trade is Still in part carried ON by means OF
vessels butt in Ihe United Sa'es, and
owned or navigaicj by some at our citizens
The corresp0l deuce hrtVern the Depart
ment Of ae nd the Min ter and Consul
Of the Untel S ale II Rio Jineir,, which
haS from time T. tine been LAID before
Congress, represens thai. as a customar,
device to egade the peNalues OF our laws
hy means ofsel letters, vess'l sold.in Bra
I'll whan provided with such papers by the
consul, instea Of rasuning 20 thd Uaiiea
States for a new register. proceed at once
to he coast of AZ ica for the purpose o.
obtaining clrgios Of slaves Mich add.
ton Il inform ton Of The same character
has rccentl, been Transmitted 10 The De.
pariment &C State. Il has not been insil.
cred the ,licy Of our laws 10 subject VA
American ciizen who, in freigu city. |
purchases vessel built in the u. Sites, I
the Inconvenience Of sending her home f,r
a new register before permitting her to
proceed on a voyage. ANY alleratil N Of
the laws which might have tcnlency TO
impede the free trans er Of property in YES,
sells between cur citizens, or the free navl-
cation of their vessels, between different
ports Of the world, when employed 10 law.
lul commerce, should be well and cautious.
" considered but trust that your wis
dom wall devise mcthpd by which our gen.
eral policy, in this respect, may be presery.
ell. aud al the sane time the abuse of our
fag by means Of sea lsttsrs, in the manner
inoiclIed, may be prevented.
Hlging a-certaned that there is NJ
Prospect Of carrying on nego iatons with
formerly composed the republic Of that
name, we have separately nrgo'iaied uih
some Of lhose treaties of amity and
commerce, which will be laid before the
Senate.
A contract having been concluded with The
State Of Nicaragua, 10y a company com.
po-ed OF American citizens, Tor the purp Sc
ff constructing a ship canal through the
ierrnory of iha, Safe, TO connect the Al,
laniic and Pacific Oceans, | have directed
The negotiation Il a treaty with Nica.
ragua, Pledging both Governments 10 pro.
,ert those whp shall engage IN sul perfect
he work. All other nations are invited
by he SAFE of Nicaragua 90 enter int the
same ireaiy siipulations wiih hei, and the
benefit 10 be derived by each from su-h an
arrangement, will be the protection Il this
greai interOceanic cOfnmunicatira against
any plwer which might sesk 10 Obsir1ct II,
or monopolise i's advantages. AL states
entering into slch a treaty will enjoy the
right Of passage through the canal "a paw
meat Of the same tolls.
The work Il construction unlrr thcse
guarantees, will became a b nd Il peace.
instead Il sul lecl 0f ecnisniion aBa Il. iis
between the nations q the era. Shau q
The maritime States of Europe cousent 20
this arrangemeuI, aud We have no rotson
q suppose that = PToP'sli a - fiiT asd
honorabe wdl te opposed By any. The en-
ergies of their people AMI ours w,il oo-ope-
rare in promoting me success uf the enfer-
Prise. DO Hoi recommend an yrrTnpri-
stoa from the Natioaal Treasury r. ihis
PUrPo =, nor Do I believe that sch an
is uecssnry. Private en-