The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1851-12-09

itsoii mas denounced rs not being entitled 4
the protection Of any government, no interfer
cnce shall take place with the lawful commerc,
of any nation.
In addition to tho correspondence on thi
subject, herewith submitted. official iuforma tior
has been received at tho Department of State
OF assurance by tho French government that
In the orders given to tho French naval forces
they were expressly instrcted, in any operations
they might engage in, to respect the flag Of thu
United States wherever it might, appear. and
TO commit no act of hostility upon any vessel Oh
armament under its protection.
Ministers and consuls of foreign nations arc
the means and agents of communication be-
tween us, and those nations, and it 10 Of the
utmost Importance that, whilo residing in the
country. they should feel perfect security SC
long as they faithfully discharge their respect.
i've duties and are guilty of no violation of our
laws. This is tho admitted law of nations, and
no country has deeper interest in maintain.
ing it than the United States. Our commerce
spreads over overy sea and visits every climate
and our ministers and consus are appointed to
protect tho interests of that commerce, as well
as to guard the peace of tho country aud main
tain the honor o. its flag. But how can they
discharge these duties unless they be them-
selves proteeted: and, if protected, it must be
by the laws of the country in which they re-
aries residing in foreign nations is exactly the
measure of what is due to tho functionaries of
| other governments residing here As in war;
the bearers ST flags of truce are sacred or else
wars would be intoerable, so in peace embas
sadors public ministers, and consuls, charged
with friendly national intercourse, are objects
of special respect and Profession, each ceord- :
ing to the rights belonging to his rank and sta
ton In view of these importances. it is with
deep modification and regret announce to you
that, during this excitement growing out Of the
executions at Havana, the office of her Catho-
lie majesty's consul at New Orleans was assail-
ed by mob, his property destroyed, the Span
ish flag found in the office carried off and torn
in pieces, and he himselfinduced to flee for his
personal safety, which he supposed to bo in
danger. On receiving Intelligence of these
events, forthwith directed tho attorney Of the
United States residing at New Orleans to in
quirc into the facts aud tho extent of the pc
cuciary loss sustained by the CONSUL with the
intention of laying them before you, that you
might make provision for such indemnity to
him as just regard for the honor of nation
and the respect which is due to friendly pow
or might, in your judgment, scom to require -
The correspondent upon this subject between
the Secretary OF State and her Catholic majes-
tvs minister plenipotontiary is herewith trans
mtted.
The occurrence at New Orleans has led me
to give my attention to the state Of our laws in
reference to foreign ambassadors, ministers, and
consuls think tho legislation of the country
is deficient in not providing sufficiently either
Tor The protehtlon or the punishment of consuls.
therefore recommend the subject to the con-
sderation of Congress.
Your attention is again invited to the ques-
ton Of reeip19es trade between the United
near our frontier Oyertures for convention
upon this subject have been received from her
Brittanic Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary,
but it seems to be in many respects preferable
that the matter should oe regulated by recipro-
cal legislation. Documents are laid before you
showing tho terms which the British govern
ment is willing TO offer, and the measures which
it may adopt, if some arrangement upon this
subject shall not be made.
From the accompanying copy of note from
the British Legation at Washington, and the
reply of the Department of State thereto, 1t Will
appear that her Britannia MajesIy's government
is desirous that part of the boundary line be-
tween Oregon and the British possessions
should be authoritatively marked out, and that
an intention was expressed to apply to Con-
gress for an appropriation 10 defray the expen-
Sc thereof on the part Of the United States
Your attention to this subject is accordingly
invited, and proper appropriation Recommend
ed.
A convention for the adjustment of claims OF
citizens of the United States against Portugal,
has been concluded and the ratfications have
been exchanged. The first installment of the
amount to be paid by Portugal fell due on the
goth of September last. and has beon paid.
The President ofthe French Republic. ac-
cording to the provisions of the convention, has
been selected as arbter it the case OF the Cen
eral Armstrong, and has sgnifed that he nc-
cepts tho trust. and the high satisfaction he
feels in acting as the common friend oil two ma
tious, with which France is united by senti-
ments of sincere and lasting amity.
Tho Turkish government has expressed its
thanks for the kind reception given to the Sui
,an's agent. Amin Bey, on the occasion of his
recent visit to tho United States. On the 2eth
of February last dispatch was addressed by
the Secretary of State to Mr., Marsh, the Amer
lean Minister at Constantinople. instructing
him TO ask of the Turkish government perms-
sion for The Hungarians, then imprisoned with
in the dominions of the Sublime Porte, TO re-
move to this country. On tho Sd OF March
last, both Houses of Congress passed resolu-
ton requesting the President to authorize the
employment of public vessel to convey to this
country Louis Kossuth and his associates In
captivity.
The instructions above referred TO was com
piled WITH and the Turkish government hav-
ing released Governor Kossuth and his COM
panions from prison, on the 10th Of September
last they embarked on board the U. s. steam
frigaro Missippi, which was selected TO carry
! into effect the resolution OF Congress. Gov.
Kossuh left the MIssissippiat Gibralter. for the
purpose Of making visit to Eogland, aud may
shortly be expected in New York. BY com
municstons TO the Department OF Stale he has
expressed his grateful acknowedg gments for the
interpretation Of this government 10 behalf Of
himself and his associates. This country has
justly been regarded as safe asylum for those
whom political events have oxiled from their
own homes in Europe; and il is recommended
tn Congress 20 consider 10 what manner Gov.
Kossuih aud his companions, brought hilher by
its authority. shall be received and tuated.