The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-03

OF Stuart to the hrone should be strengthened by
crus from England hetself.
All must see that difficulties may arise in CARVING the
laws referred 10 into execution in country having
lhree or four thousand miles OF seacoast with infinite
number OF ports and harbors and snail inles from some
oil which unlawful expeditions may suddenly set forth
without the knowledge of government against the pos.
sessions OF foreign States.
Friendly relations with all. but eniangling alliances
with none. has long been maxim with US Our true
mission is not to propagate opinions impose upon
other countries our form of government by anfce or
icee bn to teach by example and show by our success
moderation, and justice the blessings OF self government
aud the advantages OF free institutions Let every people
choose for itse and make and alter lis political insttu
ions to SUIT Its own condition and convenience But,
while we avow and maintain this neutral policy ourselves
we are anxious 10 the same fobearance the part
OF other nations whuse forms OF government are differ
ent from our own The deep interest which we feel in
the spread OF liberal principles and the establishment OF
Tree governments. and the sympathy with which we wit
ness every struggle against oppression, forbid that we
should be Indifferent in which the strong OF
foreign power is invoked TO stfe public sentiment and
repress the spirit OF freedom in any country.
The governments OF Great Britain and France have
issued orders to their naval commanders TN the West
India saon TO prevent by force, if necessary The land
ing OF adyentuers from any nation the island OF Cuba
With hostile intent The copy Of memorandum of a
conversation this subject between the charge daares
of her Brtannic Majesty and the Acting Secretary of
State and OF subsequent note of the former to the De-
partment of State. are herewith submitted together with
copy OF note OF the Acting Secretary OF State to the
Minister of the French republic, and OF the reply OF the
latter, on the same subject These papers will acquaint
you with the grounds OF this interposton OF the two
leading commercial powers of Europe, and with the APP
pehensons, which this government could not fail to
teraln that such intcrpositon carried into effect might
lead TO abuses in derogaon OF the maritime rights Of the
United States The maritime rights OF the United States
are founded on firm, secure, and well defined basis
they stand upon the ground OF national Independence
and public law and Will be maintained IN all their iull
and just extent
The principle which this government has heretofore
solemnly announced il st adheres TO- and will maintain
under ali circumstances and all hazards That princi
II is. al
sell the crew who navigate it, and those on board OF 1t,
will find their protection in the flag which is over them
No American ship be allowed to be visited searched
for the purpose Of ascertanng the character OF ndvdn-
ais on board can there be allowed any watch by the
vessels OF any foreign nation over American vessels on
the of the Used States the adjacent there
to- Il will be by the last communication from the
British charge daaires TO the Department OF State, that
he is authorized to the Secretary of State that
every will be taken that in executing the preventive
against the expeditions which the United States
government itself has deno need not being entitled to
the election OF any COVE eminent, no interference shall
take place with The laWlul commerce OF any nation.
In addition 10 the correspondence on this subject here
with submitted, Official information has been received al
the Department of Stale of assurances by the French
government that in the orders given to the French naval
forces, they expres instructed in any operations
they might engage IN 10 respect the flag o the United
States wherever II might APPEAR and 10 commit no act OF
hostility upon any vessel or armament under ITS pro.
lection.
Ministers and consus OF foreign nations are the means
and agents of communication between US and those ma
lions, and il is of the utmost importance that while re-
siding in the country they should feel perfect security
long they faithfully discharge their respective du-
and guilty OF violation OF our laws This
the admitted law OF nations, and no country has deeper
interest in maintaining 1t than the United States. Our
spreads over every seA and visits every cme
and ministers and consus appointed to protect the
interests OF that well TO guard the peace
OF the country and maintain the honor oil lis ag But
how can they discharge thess duties unless .ney DC
by the laws of the country IN which they reside.
And what is due 10 our own public iuncuonares
residing in foreign nations exactly the measure oil
what is due the unconare OF other governments re.
siding here As in the bearers OF flags OF truce are
sacred else would be intemnable so IN peace,
ssadors, public minister's and consuls charged with
friendly national intercourse objects OF especial re-
spect and protection each according 10 The nights belong
ing TO his rank and station. ln view o these important
principles, il is with deep modification and regret an
nounce to you that during the excitement growing out
OF the executions al Havana, the office OF her Catholic
Majesiys consul al New Orleans was assaed by mob,
his property destroyed the Spanish flag found IN the OIL
ce carried OFT and torn in pieces and he himself induced
to flee for his personal safety, which he supposed TO be
in danger. On receiving intelligence OF these events,
forth with directed the torney OF the United States re-
siding at New Orleans 10 inquire into the acs and Inc
exlen, of the pecunary loss sustained by tie consul with
the intention Of laying them before you that you msh'
make provision for such indemnify 10 him as Just re.
gard for the honor OF the nation and The respect which is
due friendly power might, IN your Judgment, seem 10
require The correspondence upon this subject between
the Secretary of State and her Catholic Malesys mins
Ter plenipotentiary is herewith Transmitted.
The occurrence at New Orleans has led me 10 give my
attention TO the state oil IN IepdIu 10
ambassadors ministers, and consuls think the legs.
ation of the country deficient IN not providing sum
cicniy either for the protection the pun shent oil con-
suls Therefore recommend the subject TO the consider
alton OF Congress.
Your attention is again invited to the question OF re-
cproca trade between the United States aud Canada, and
other British possessions near our ironner Over'ures
for convention upon this subject have been received
from her Britannia Majestys minister penpolenuay bui
it seems be n many respects preferable MAI me mat
Ter should be regulated by reciprocal legislation Docu-
mens are laid before you showing the terms whch me
British government is willing to oer and the measures
which IL may adopt ii some arrangement upon ths SUD
iect shall not be made ..F, n,
From the accompanying copy OF note from the Brit
ish legation at Washington, and lhe reply OF me Depart
nent of State thereto, will appear that her brannc
Maiesty's government is desirous lhai par ol u,e
boundary line between Oregon and the British posses
sons should be au,hori,avey marked out and that an
intention was expressed to apply to Congress Tor an
opriaon dcffay the expense thereof on Inc part OF
ibe United States Your attention 10 this subject IS ac-
cordingly invited, and proper appropriation recon
a convention for the adjustment OF claims OF cliizens
OF the United States against Portugal has been
and the ra,hoaons have been exchanged Inc hIst IN
samcni OF the amount to be paid by Portugal fell due on
the goth of September last, and has been paid . ,
The President Of the French republic, according 20 he
provisions OF the convention, has been selected as
arber in The OF the General Armstrong, and has sg
nfed that he the trust and the high satisfaction ne
feels m acting ms the friend OF two nations with
which France is united by sentiments OF sincere and
lasting amty.
the Kind reception given to the Snan's agent, Amin
Bey on the occasion OF his recent visit TO the United
States On the 2sth OF February last despatch was
Addressed by the Secretary OF State to Mr. Marsh, the