Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-16
By the Ialest adyices from ,bs Mexican

| BY the latest advices from the Mexican
Boundary Commission il appears that the
survey the river Gila, from its confluence
with the Colorado TO It's supposed Intersec,
ton with the western line of New Mexico.
has been completed. The survey of the Rio
Grande has also been finished from the poini
agreed on by the Commissioners as .,he
point where it strikes the southern boundary
of New Mexico 10 point one hundred and
thirry-five miles below Eagle Pass, which is
about Two thirds Of the distance along the
course of the river 10 its mouth.
The appropriation which was made at the
last session OF Congress for The continuation
of the survey is subject TO the following pro-
viso:
PROVIDED, That no part of this nppropriu-
ton shall be used or expended until it shall
De made satisfactorily 10 appear to the Pres
ldeni of the United States that the southern
boundary of New Mexico is not established
by the commissioner and surveyor of The
United States farther north Of the town
called "PnsO" Than the same is laid down in
DIsturnel's map, which is added to the irea-
Iy.'
My attention was drawn TO this subject by
report from The Department of the Inrerier,
which reviewed all the facts of the case, and
submitted for my decision The question
whether, under existing circumstances, any
part oil tile appropriation could be lawfully
used or expended for the furlLe. prosecution
ol the work. After careful consideration
OF The subject, came 10 The conclusion that
It could not, and SO informed the head of that
Department. Orders were Immediately is
sued by hlm to the commissioner and sur
veyor 10 make no further requisiiions on the
llpN "a rttnnp -
10 discontinue all operations on The southern
line OF New Mexico. But as the DEPART
meni hud no exact information as 10 The
amount OF provisions and money which re-
manned unexpended in the hand, of the com.
missioner aud surveyor, il was left discre.
liomary with them to continue the survey
down the Rio Grande as far as The means at
their disposal would enable them, or at
once to disban,! The Commission A special
messenger has since arrived from the officer
in charge Of The survey on The river, with
Information that the funds sutjecI to his con.
troll were exhausted and that the officers
and others employ ed in the service We're des.
titure alike of the means uf prosecuting the
work and of returning to their homes.
The object OF the proviso was doubtless
TO arrest the survey Of the southern and west
eln lines OF New Mexico, in regard to which
different opinions have been expressed; for
il is hardly to be supposed that there could
be any objection 10 that parI of the line
which extends along the channel of The RIO
Grande. But the terms OF the law are so
broad as to forbid The use IF any part of the
money for the prosecution of The work, or
even for the payment 10 the officers and
agents, ol the arrearages OF puy which are
Justly due TO them.
| earnestly invite your prompt attention
10 this subject, and recommend modifica-
tion oil the terms OF The provisO so as 10 ena-
Bile the Department To use as much of the
appropriation as will he necessary To dis
charge The existing obligations of The Gov
erpmenr, aud 10 complete the survey of the
n" Gr"".lc TO ills nno.,L.
| Ii VIII also he proper To make further pro-
vision ~ law FOR the fufilmenl of our treaty
with Mexic0 ior running and marking ihe
residue OF The boundary line between the lwo
countries.
Permit me 10 invite your particular alren-
ton 10 The interest. Oi The District Of CuIum-
bIa, which are confided by the Constitution
TO your peculiar care.
Among the measures which seem 10 ME Of
the greatest importance to It's prosperity are
The introduction OF Il cOpious supply of water
/ IIlto inc Clty VI anu Inc COtt.
sIrucli0n of suitable bridges across the Polo
mac 10 replace those which were deslroye ed
by high water in the early part oi the present
year.
At the last session of Congress an appro-
prIatinn was made to defray the cost of The
surveys necessary for determining the best
means of affording an unialling supply OF
good and wholesome water. Some progress
has been made in the survey and as soon as
it is completed the result will be laid before
you.
Further appropriations will also be necess-
AIRY for grading and paving the streets and
avenues, and enclosing and etnbellIsIing the
public grounds within the city of Washing.
ton.
commend all these objects, together with
the charitable institutions of the District, 10
your favorable regard
Every effort has been made to protect oul
frontier, and that of the adjoining Mexican
States, from the IncurslOns of the Indian
tribes. OF about 1000 men of which the
army is composed, nearly 5000 are employed
IN the deence Of the newy-acquired lerril0-
ro. (including rexas,) and Of emigrants pro-
ceeding thereto. / am gratified to say thai
these efforts have been unusually successful.
With the exception of some partial outbreaks
in California and Oregon. and occas,Ona
derredations on portion of the Rio Grande
owing, it is believed. 10 the disturbed state o
OF that border regiun. The inrolds of the ln-
dans have been effrctuaIy restrained.
Experience has shown, however, that
whenever the two races are brought inIO
contract, collision will inevitably occur. tt
prevent these collisions the Unued State.
have genernlly set apart portions of Iheii
territory for the exclusive occupation of The
Indian tribes. A difficulty occurs. however
in the application OF this policy to Texas
BY the terms of the compact by which lha
State was admitted into the UnIon, she re.
tained the ownership, of all the vacant land,
within her lirlInls. The government of tha
Stale, il is under. food, has assigned 10 por
ton of her territory TO the Indians: hut al
fast us her settlements advance lays il of
iuio counties. and proceeds to survey ant
i and sell It. This policy manIieslly tends
: not only 10 alarm and rrirate The Indians
' but to compel them to resort TO punder fo
subsistence. 1t also deprives this Govern
ment of that influence and control over then
f without which no durable peace can eve
exist between them aud the whites. | trust
, therefore, that due regard for her own in
terests, apart from consdera,io ions of human,
inv and Justice, will induce that State 10 as
sign a.srnalI portion of her vast domain 70
the provisional occupancy of the small rem
: nants of tribes within her borders, subject oil
, course TO her ownerghip and eventual juris
Jic,ion. Ii she should fail TO do this, the ful
filment of our treaty s,ipuations with Mex
3 leo, and our duty to the Indians themselves