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

events have exed from their homes in Europe and
u Is recommended TO Congress 10 consider in what
ner Governor hossuih and his companions brought hithe
by It's au'h1niy, shall be received and treated
Is earnestly To be hoped that the differences which
nave or some tune past been pending between the gov
eminent Of the French republic and that OF the Sand
wich Islands may be peaceaby and duraby adjusted
as 10 secure the Independence OF those islands Long
before the events which have Of late impaired much
to the possessions OF the United States on the
Pacific, we acknowledged the independence of the Ha-
wal'an government This government first in taking
thai step and several of The leading powers OF Europe
Immediately followed We were Influenced in this
ure by the existing and prospective importance OF the
isaus as place OF refuge and eireshment for our YES
sells engaged in the whale fishery and by the consdera-
ion tha they lie in the OF the great trade which
must at no distant day. be carried on between the west
ern Coast oil North America and Eastern Asia.
we were also influenced by desire that those Islands
should moi pass under the control OF any other great mari
time State but should remain in an Independent, condi
ton, and 40 be accessible and useful TO the OF
all nations need no, say that the importance of these
and vast development which the interests Of the United
States have attained in California and Oregon and The
policy heretofore adopted in regard TO those islands will
1t is gratifying, not only to those who consider the
commercial interests Of nations, but also TO all who favor
the progress OF knowledge and the diffusion OF religion, to
community emerge IRON savage state and attain
such degree OF civilization in those distant
1t is much 10 be deploed that the internal tranquility
turbed for, since the peace between that republic and
the United States. it had enjoyed such comparative
pose that the favorable ancpalons for the future
might with degree of confidence have tcen nduged
These, however have been thwared by the recent out
break in the State OF Tamaulipas the tight bank OF
the Rio Bravo; Having received information that per.
sons from the United States had tax en- Part in the insur.
recon, and experimenting that their example might be
followed by others caused oe to be issued Tor the
purpose Of preventing hostile expeditions against
Mexico from being foot in violation of the laws
of the United States. likewise issued proclamation
upon the SUBJECT copy of which is herewith laid before
YOU This appeared 10 be rendered imperative by the
obligations Of treaties and The general duties OF good
ncighborhood.
In my last annual message informed Congress that
citizens OF The United States had undertaken the
nexon OF the two oceans by OF railroad across
the is,hmus Of Tehuantepec, under grant OF the Mex
lean government to citizen OF that republic; and that
this enterprise would probably be prosecuted with energy
with the government of the United States should i'm
part feeling OF security TO those who should invest their
property in the enterprise.
A convention between the two governments Tor the
accomplishment of that end has been ratified by this gov
eminent and only awaits the decision OF the Congress
| and the Executive OF that republic.
the ratification OF that convention by hexco but it is
be presumed that her decision will be governed by just
and enlightened views, as well OF the general importance
of the object OF her own interests and obligations
In negotiating upon this important subject, this gov
crnment has had in view and only one, object That
object has BEEN and is the construction or attainment OF
from ocean, the shortest and the best
for travellers and merchandise, and equally open TO all
the world 1t has sought 10 obtain no territorial acqul,
sition, any advantages peculiar 10 ltsei anu wouu
see with the greatest regret that Mexico should oppose
any obstacle 10 the accomplishment OF an enterprise
which promises much convenience 10 tue whole com
rciai world and such eminent advantages to Mecco
herself Impressed with these sentiments and these con
yctons the government will continue TO exert all proper
efforts 10 bring about the necessary arrangement WIN
the republic OF Mexico ior The speedy completion oil Inc
work. - -
For some months past the republic of Nicaragua has
been the theatre of OF those civil convusons from
which the cause of free institutions and The general pros
pey and social progress OF The States OF Central Ameri-
ca have often and severely suffered Unul qnie'
shall have been restored and government apparently
stable shall have been organized, no advance can pru-
deniy be made in sposng OF the questions pending be-
tween the two countries
muncaon som the mouth OF the ST. John to the Pacific
has been so far accomplished that passengers have ac
uay traverse1 IT. and merchandise has been transported
over il and when the canal shall have been completed
according to the original plan he means OF commuca-
zion will be further improved.
# is understood that considerable par, OF the railroad
across the isihmus of Panama has been completed, any
that the mail and passengers will in future be conveyed
Whichever of the several routes between the two
oceans may ultimately prove most elSoie ,ot lase,, yea
Gulf Of Mexico and our coast on The paeihc' 'hee
lie reason 10 doub, that all of them will be useful to The
public, and will literally reward lha nuisuua enie, !,
prise by which alone they have been or are expected lo
be carried into effect !,
Peace has been concluded between the oontendng par
ties in the island OF ST Domingo, and II Is hoped upon
durable basis Such is the extent OF our commercial re
la,ons with that island that the United Siaes canno
fail TO feel a strong interest IN It's tranquility -
l. The Office of commissioner 10 emma remains uhuien
persons have been appointed. and The place ha
been offered others, all OF whom have declined l,s ac
cenance on The ground of the naequacy OF the compen
saiion' The annual allowance by laws SIX thopsan'
dollars and there is provision for any outht ear
nes,y recommend the consideration OF this suDlec'
Congress- Our commerce with China IS highly import
ant and is becoming and more so, IN consequence
The intercourse between our ports ON the ia
c6c coast and Eastern Asia China is undersood to b
country in which living is very expensive, anu know
of no reason why the American commissioner cent thhe
sboud no, be placed in regard TO compensation, on al
equal footing with ministers who represent THIS count
| AT the courts oil Europe. -r
y reference the report OF the Secretary OF The treas
ury il will be seen that the aggregate receipts Tor Inc las
fiscal wear amounted 10 S52,32o79 81; which, with IN
balance in the treasury the July, ls1o gave as IN
The total expenditures for the same period were Sio,
| o05, SIS 6S.
The total imports for the year ending aoh June, lsol
| ysre S2l5,725,9o
ol ,h;cb ,h.,o ,yere in srecic 1907 80
| The exports for the same period were 2i,3li,lS
| OF which there were of domestic pro-
| ducts Sl7soi6,5oo
Foreign good. rc exported 9,7ss,eo5
Specie 2s'2ai,ooo o,-s,-,,
Since the ia, of December last the payments in casl
on account, of the public debt exclusive of interest hav
amounted to 81 sol .456 So which, however includes IN
sum of paid under the 18th article OF the treat
with Mexico, and the further sum OF x239l2iS -, pe
ing the amount of awards to American citizens under th
late treaty with Mexico for which the issue OF sock wa
authorized, but which paid in cash from the treas
Jury .E.tg# go, a,
The public debt on the goth ul,imo, exclusive Of u.
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