The New York herald., 1851-12-03

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From the accompanying copy OF q note from the
British Legation at Washington, and the reply OF
the Department Of State thereto, it will appear that
her Britannia Majestys government Is desrous
that part of the boundary line between Osegon
and the British possessions should be authoritative.
ly marked out, and that intention was expressed
to apply to Congress for an appropriation to deray
the expense thereof on the part of the United
States Your attention to this subject is according
ly invited, and proper appropriation recommend
A convention for the adjustment of claims Of
citizens Of the United States against Portugal has
been concluded and the ratifcations have been ex-
changed The first instalement of the amount to
be paid by Portugal fell due on the 3Oth Of Septem-
Der last, and has been paid.
to the provisions Of the convention, has been select
ed as arbiter in the case of the General Armstrong;
and has signifed that he accepts the trust and
the high satisfaction he feels in acting as the com.
united By sentiments of sincere and lasting amity
The Turkish government has expressed its thanks
for the kind reception given to the Sultans agent,
Amin Bey, on the occasion of his recent visit TO the
United States. On the 18th of February last,
despatch was addressed by the Secretary Of State
to Mr.. Marsh, the American Minister at Constanti-
nope, tnstructing him to ask of the Turkish 60
vernment permission for the Hungarians, then i'm
prisoned within the domini0ns of the Sabine
Porte, to remove to this country. On the Sd of
March last. both HovDes Of Congress passed reso-
luton requesting the President to authorse the
employment Of public vessel to convey to this
country Louis Kossuth and his associates in cap
tiyity.
The instruction above referred to was complied
with, and the Turkish government having released
Governor Kossuth and his companions from prison,
on the 10th of September last they embarked on
board of the United States ste frgate Mississippi
which was selected to carry into effect the resolu-
ton Of Congress Governor Ko,suth left the Mis-
sissippi at Gibraltar for the purpose Of making
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New York. BY communications to the Depart
ment of State he has expressed his grateful acknow
Judgments for the interFesiton Of this government
in behalf of himself and his associates This country
has been justly regarded as safe asylum for those
whom political events have cxiled from their own
homes in Europe; and it is recommended to Con-
gress to consider in what manner Governor kossuth
and his companions, brought hither by its autho-
rity, shall be received and ire ated.
1t is earnestly to be hoped that the differences
which have for some time past been pending be.
tween the government of the French republic and
that of the Sandwich Islands, may be peaceably
pendence Of those Islands. Long before the events
which have Of late impaired so much importance
to the possessions of the United States on the Paci-
hc, We acknowledged the independence of the Ha-
waian government, This government was drst in
taking that step, and several of the leading powers
of Europe Immediately followed We were inhu-
enced in this measure by the existing and pros
pective Importance Of the islands as place of re-
Iuge ana reIresnment IOr our veSSels engaged IN
the whale fishery, and by the consideration that
they lie in the course Of the great trade which
must, at no distant day, be carried on between the
western coast Of North America and Eastern
A sia.
We were also Influenced by desire that those
islands should not pass under the centrol of any
other great maritime State. but should remain in
IN Independent condition. and so be accessible and
asef1 to the commerce of all nations need not
say that the importance of these considerations
been greatly enhanced by the sudden and vast de-
velopment which the interest of the United states
have attained in California and Oregon; and the
policy heretofore adopted in regard to those islands
will be steadily pursued.
1t il gratifying not only to those who consider
the commercial interests Of nations but also to all
who favor the progress of knowledge and the difu-
sion Of religion, to see a community emerge from
savage state and attain such a degree Of civili-
za.ion in those distant seas.
1t is much to be deplored that the internal tran
luillity of the Mexican republic should again be
seriously disturbed for, since the peace between
hat republic and the United States, 1t had enjoyed
uch comparative repose that the most favorable |
for the future might with a degree
If confidence, have been indulged. These, how
'ver, have been thwarted by the recent outbreak |
n the State of Tamau ipas, on the right bank
If the Rio Bravo. Having received information |
hat persons from the United States had taken part
in the insurrection, and apprehending tha. their
example might be followed by Others, caused or
ders TO be issued for the purpose Of preventing any
hostile expeditions against Mexi:o from being set
on foot in violation Of the laws of the United states
! likewise issued proclamation upon the subject.
a copy of which is herewith laid before you. This
appeared to be rendered imperative by the obliga-
tions of treaties and the general duties Of good
In my last annual message Informed Congress
that citizens Of the United States had undertaken
the connection Of the two oceans, by means Of a
railroad across the lsthmus Of Tehuantepec, under
a grant Of the Mexican government to citizen Of
that republic, and that this enterprise would pro-
badly be prosecuted with energy whenever Mexico
should consent to such stpulations with the govern
ment Of the United states as shouldimpart feeling
Of security to those who should invest their property
in the enterprise.
the accomplishment ofthat end has been ratified by
this government and only awaits the de cision Of the
congress and executive Of that republic.
Some unexpected difficulties and delays have
ico but 1t is to be presumed that her decision will
be governed by just and enlightened views, as well
OF the general importance Of the object as Of her
own interests and obligations.
In negotiating upon this important subject, this
government has had in view one, and only one OBJ.
iect. That object has been, and is, the construc-
tion or attainmen Of passage from to ocean,
the shortest and best for travellers and merchan-
disc and equally open to all the world; IL has
sought TO obtain no territorial acquisition nor any
advantages peculiar to ITSELF and II would see with
the greatest regret, that Mexico should oppose any
obstacle to the accomplishment Of an enterprise
WHICH prOuEe9t 80 muCu CoufenltQCt 10 tue WnOle
commercial world, and such eminent advantages to
Mexico herself. Impressed with these sentiments
ard these convictions, the government will continue
to exert all proper efforts to bring abou. the
ssry arrangement with the republic Of Mexico for
the speedy completion Of the work.
For sone months pact the republic Of Nicaragu
has been the theatre Of one Of those civil convul
sons, from which the Of free institutions. and
the general prosperity and social progress Of the
states Of Central America, have 90 often and Sc
verely suffered Until quiet shall have been 70.
stored, and q government apparently stable shall
have been organized, no advance can prudenty be
made in disposing of the questions pending between
the two countries.
am happy to announce that an inter oceanic
Communication from the mouth Of the St John to
the Pacfc has been so far accomplished as that
passengers have actually traverse Il, and merchan-
disc has been transported over II; and when the
canal shall have been completed, according to the
original plan, the means OF communication will be
further improved.
lt is Understood that considerable part OF the
railroad across the lsthmus Of Panama has been
completed and that the mail and passengers will in