, 1852-10-30

China seas, Straits Of Jasper, and Java seas,
as lie directly in the route Of vessels pro-
ceeding to and from China, being the pro-
visions of MIR. Stewards bill on this subject.
Adopted.
THE TEHUAHTEPEc GRANT.
Mr.. MASON, from the committee on For
eign Relations, reported on the subject Of
the Tehuantepec Grant, with three resola,
tons, as follows:
ResOircd, As the opinion of the Senate,
that in the present posture Of the question
on the grant Of a ight of way through the
territory of Mexico at the lsihmus Of Tehu-
antepec, conceded by that Republic 10 ono
of its citizens, and now the property of citi-
zens of the United States, as the same is
presented by the correspondence and docu-
ments accompanying the message of the
President, il is not compatible with the dig
nifty of this Government to prosecute the
subject further by negotiation
Second, Should the Government Of Mex
leo propose a renewal of such negotiations,
it should be accedcd to only upon distinct
propositions from Mexico, not inconsistent
with the demands made by this Govern
ment in reference to said grant.
Third, Thatthe Government Of the Uni
ted States stands committed to all its eili-
zens to protect them in their rights abroad,
as well as at home, within the sphere Of its
jurisdistion and should Mexico, within a
reasonable time, fail 10 reconsider her posi-
ton concerning said grant, il will then be-
come the duty of this Government to review
all existing relations with that Republic,
and to adopt such measures as will preserve
the honor Of the country and the rights of
its citizens.
Laid on the table and ordered 10 be printed.
Mr. BRooKE laid on the table resolu-
tion connected with the subject, which was
received and ordered to be printed.
The following is Mr.. Brooke's resolution:
ReSOired, That the Executive be request-
cd 10 inform the Governments Of Mexico that
unless the American holders of the right Of
way across the Isthmus of 1ehuanlepec SHALL
on or before the first day of March next, be
put in full possession of their property and
franchises, this government will proceed to
protect them in the occupation and enioy-
ment thereof; and that if this determine
ton should occasion a rupture between Il o
tive Republics, this Government will rely
for justification in the eyes Of mankind up
on the obligation Of every Government 10
protect the rights of its own citizens, and
upon the fagrant and the indefensible viola
tion by Mexico ofprivate right and national
law.
Both the Senate and House of Represen-
talives adjourned on the 3lst of August, at
noon, after finally passing the usual appro-
PriaIion bills for the army, navy, post Off
ces, &c. r-s
The steamboat DR.. Franklin explored
near ST. GenevieYe, on the Mississippi, Au-
gust %. Thirty-one persons were scalded
TO death, and a number leaped over board
and were dronWed.
bdy~ The ship Robert Centre, destroyed
by fire at New York on the night of August
20, was loading at the foot of Wall street
for San Fancsco, and had about half car
go of lumber, liquor, butter and -four on
board. 1t was thought the vessel and cargo
would be total loss. The vessel was val-
ued at $4,000 and the cargo at $4,000.
BSy- The Senate confirmed the appoint
ment Of Mr.. Hubbard as Postmaster Gem
eral, and that of John S. Towers as Super
of printing. General Fuller was
rejected as Chief Justice Of Minnesota.
B6~ Ex Gov. Vance Of Ohio, colem-
porary and friend of Henry Clay, died near
Urbana on the 25th of August, a.a