Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-12-27
IBERVILLE, LA, DECEMBER e. 1891
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Fs!lov citizens of The Senate
and oflhe House Of Representatives
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The instruction above referred 10 was COM
piled with, and the Turkish Government hav-
inc released Governor Kossuth and bis con-
panions from prison, OH the 10th OF September
| last they embarked on board Of the U. S. steam
frgate Mississippi, which was selected to carry
into effect the resolution of Congress. Gov
ernor Kossuh left the Mississippi at Gibraltar,
for the purpose Of making a visit to England,
and may shortly be expected in New York. By
communications to the Department of State he
has expressed his grateful acknowledgements
for the interpostions of this Government in
behalf of himself and his associates. This
country has been justly regarded as safe asy-
lum for those whom political events have exiled
from their own homes in Europe and it is re-
commended to Congress to consider in what
manner Governor Kossuth and his companions,
brought hither by its authority. shall be receiy-
ed and treated.
1t is earnestly to be hoped that tthe differences
which have for some time past been pending
between the government Of the French repub
lie and that of the Sandwich Islands may be
peaceablv and durably adjusted, so as to secure
the independence Of those islands. Long be-
fore the events which have of late impaired so
much importance to the possessions of the
United States on the Pacific, we acknowledged
the independence of the Hawaiia Government.
This Government was first in taking that step,
and several of the leading powers of Europe
Immediately followed. We were Influenced in
this measure by the existing and prospective
importance of the islands place of refuge
and refreshment for 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 Eas-
tern Asia. ...-.
We were also influenced by desire that
those islands should not pass under the control
of any other great maritime state, but should
remain in an Independent condition, and so be
accessible and useful to the commerce Of all
nations. Ineed not say that the importance OF
these considerations has been greatly enhanced
by the sudden and vast development which the
interests of the United States have attained in
California and Oregon; and the policy hereto
fore adopted in regard to those islands will be
steadily pursued. = @
tits gratifying not only to those who con.
slider the commercial interests of nations, but
also to all who favor the progress of knowl-
edge and the diffusion of religion, to see COM
munity emerge from savage state and attain
such degree of civilization in those distant
seas. MH " e
1t is much to be deplored that the internal
tranquility of the Mexican republic should
again be seriously disturbed; for since the peace
between that republic and the U. States, it has
enjoyed such comparative repose that the most
favorable anticipations for the future might,
with degree ofconfdence, have been indulged.
These, however, have been thwarted by the re-
cent outbreak in the State of Tamaulipas, on
the right bank of the Rio Bravo. Having re-
eeived information that persons from the Uni
ted States had taken part in the insurrection,
aud apprehending that their example might be
followed by others, caused orders to be issued
for the purpose ofpreventing any hostile expe-
ditions against Mexico from being set on foot in
violation of the laws of the United States.
likewise issued proclamation upon the sub
iect, a copy of which is herewith laid before
YOU. This appeared to be rendered imperative
by the obligations of treaties and the general
duties of good neighborhood. 51 ~
Ia nv last annual message informed Con-
gress that citizens Of the United States had un-
dertaken the connexion Of the two oceans by
means of railroad across the 1sthmus of Te-
huantepec, under grant of the Mexican Gov
eminent to a citizen of that republic; and that
this enterprise would probably be prosecuted
with energy whenever Mexico should consent
to such stipulations with the Government Of
the United States as should impart feeling Of
security to those who should invest their prop
erty in the enterprise ....=.. ....,...-...,
A convention between the two Governments
for the accomplishment Of that end has been
ratified by this Government, and only awaits
the decision of the Congress and the Execu-
tive of that republic. i sasls s,tg ..s~as 81
Some unexpected difficulties and delays have
arisen in the ratification of that convention by
Mexico, but it is presumed that her decision
will be governed by just and enlghted views
as well Of the general importance Of the sub
ject, as Of her own interests and obligations.
In negotiating upon this important subject
this Government has had in view one, and only
one object That object has been, and is, the
construction or attainment Of a passage fron
iocean to ocean, the shortest and the best for
travellers and ndmerchandise, and equally open Il
all the world. 1t has sought to obtain no ter
ritorial acquisition, nor any advantages peculia
to ITSELF and it would see, with the greatest re-
gret, that Mexico should oppose any obstarl'
to the accomplishment Of an enterprise which
promises so much convenience to the whol
commercial world, and suctTeminent advanta.
ges to Mexico herself. Impressed. with thes
sentiments and these convictions, the Govern
ment will continueto exert all proper efforts +
bring about the necessary arrangement with tn
Republic of Mexico, for the speedy completio
Of the work.
For some months past the Republic Of n
caragua has been the theatre Of one Of thos
| civil commissions, from which the cause Of fire
institutions, and the general prosperity an
social progress Of the States Of Central Amer
ca, have so often and so severely suffered. UI
til quiet shall have been restored, aud Cover,
ment apparently stable shall have been orga.
, lied, no advance can prudently be made 10 d
: two countries.
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