Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-12-16
TIMES, THURSDAY DECEMBER


,hip canal between the two oceans, which was the
subject Of The convention between The United
States and Great Britain of the 10Th Of APRIL 1850
Accordingly, a propositiou for the same pnrpose
addressed 10 the Two governments in that ouarte.
and to the MusGnito Indians, was agreed TO in |
April last by the Secretary of State, and the Min.
,ser of her Br;tnnpic Majesty Resides the wish |
10 aid IN retonciing the differences Of the two |
republics [ engaged in the NEGOTIATION from de- |
sire to place the great work of ship canal between
the two oceans under one jurisdiction and TO es-
tabllsh the nuportant port Of San Juan de Nicara-
qua under the government of ciyilised power
The proposition in question was assented to by |
Costa Pico and The Niusouito Indians. II has not
rroyed equally acceptable to Nicaragua. but il is
10 be hooed that the further negotiations on the
subject which are in train. will be carried on in
that spirit of Cancellation and compromise which
ought always 10 prevail on such occasions. aud that
tney will lend 10 a satisfactory result.
have the satisfaction TO inform YOU that the
executive government Of Venezula has aclnovl-
edged some clalus of citizens Of the Udted States
which have for many wears past been urged BY our
charge d'aiiares at Caracca5 II is hoped that the
came sense OF Justice will actuate the Congress of
that Republic in providing the means for their paw
uent.
The recent revolution in Buenos Ayres and the
confederated States having opened the prospect of
AN improved state of things in that quarter. the
governments OF Great Britain and France deter
federacy, FOR the free access of their commerce to
the extensive countries watered by the tributaries
Of the La Plata; and they gave a friendly notice
of this purpose 10 the United States that we might
If we thought proper pursue the same course. In
compliance with this invitation, our Minister at
/ Rio Janero, and our charge d'affares to Buenos
/ Ayres have been fully authorised to conclude
treaties with the newly organized Confederation or
! the States composing it. The DELAYS which have
| taken place in the formation OF the new govern
ment, have as vet prevented the execution OF those
instructions but there is every reason 10 hone that
/ these vast countries will be eventually opened to
our commerce.
treaty of commerce has been concluded be-
tween the United States and the Oriental Republic
Of Uruguay. winch will be laid before the Senate.
Should this Convention 90 into operation it will
open TO the commercial enterprise of our citizens a
country OF great extent and unsurpassed in natural
resources. but from which foreign nations have
hitherto been almost wholly excluded.
The correspondence of the late Secretary of
State with the Peruvian charge d'affaires relative
to the Lobos Islands. was communicated to Con-
gress toward the close of the last session. Since
that time on further investigation OF the subject,
the doubt which had been entertained Of the title
Of pera 10 those islands have been removed; and
have deemed it lust that the temporary wrong
which had been unntentionay done her. from
want of information should be repaired by an ur-
reserved acknowledgment of her sovereignty.
course pursued bv Peru has been credtable 10 the
liberality of her governments before it was known
by her that her title would be acknowledged al
| Washiugton her Minister Of Foreign Affairs had
authorized cur charge d'affsrs at Lima to announce
10 The American vessels which had zone 10 fhe Lo-
Dos for E,lano, that the Peruvian Government was
; willing 10 Freight them on its owa account The
intention has been carried into effect BY the Pc
ruvan Minister here by an arrangement which is
believed to be advantageous 10 the parties in inter
: est
Cur settlements or the shores Of the Pacific hay,
, already given great extension and in some res.
poets a new direction 10 Our commerce in that
ocean. A direct and Notwithstanding intercourse
has s,rurg up with Eastern Asia The waters OF
tle Northern Pacific, even in the Arctic sea, have
of late wears been treuuented bv our whalenen.-
Tie application of steam 10 ths General nurnose
Of navigation, is becoming daily more common
= and makes it desirable to obtain fuel and othe
I necessary supplies at convenient points. on III,
= route between Asia and our Pacific shores Ou
unfortunate countrymen who from time TO time suf
e! shpwrcck on The coasts Of Tie eastern seas arr
= entitled to protection Besides these specific oh
iects, the general prosperity Of our States on In
Pacific requires that an attempt should be made t,
! amen the opposite regions OF Asia to a mutually
= beneficial intercourse 1t is obvious that this af.
: tempt could be made by 10 power to 50 great aa
= vantage as by the United States, whose constitl
t,oHa system excludes every idea Of distant colon
order an appropriate naval force to Japan under TN
n command Of discreet and intelligent officer. Of
= the highest rank known 10 our service. He is in
sruced 10 endeayor 10 obtain from the poyerurrca
Of that country, some relaxation OF the inho;piis
r bic and an-s0cia system which il has pursued fol
S about two centuries. He has been directed par
ticuiarIy to demonstrate in the strongest Language
against the cruel treatment 10 which our shipwreck
a cd mariners have often been subjected, and to in
r SYST that they should be treated with humanity
. He is instructed however at the same time, 10 Civ,
u the government the amplcst assurances. that tn,
objects of the United States are SUCH and such onl,
2 as / have indicated. and that the expedition i
4 friendly and peaceful. Notwithstanding the zeal
d cusv with which thc government Of Eastern ASST
Q regard all overtures from foreigners. am no
e without hopes of beneficial result Of the expe
y dit.or. Should it be crowned with success, tn
: advantages will not be confined 10 the Unite,
States, but, as in the case of China will be equally
: enjoyed By all The other maritime powers thav
much satisfaction in stating that in all the step
: preparatory to this expedition, the government o
a die United States has been materially aided b,
|, the GOOD Offices Of The King OF tie Netherlands tn