Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-01-15


Of the project which submitted Ia Vcount Palmerstons
approval but is important chat in the present stu
alton of this affair further time should be lost in bring
ing to conclusion, and the alterations thus aude
to either merely verbal naccordance with the
general spirit Of my instructions and have been adopted
by conformity for various which have appeared
expedent for the urtherance Of those objects which our
treaty specifies am prepared to sign the said treaty ON
behalf Of her Britannia Majesty and will do 50 at such
time as you may appoint for that purpose.
In regard to the other portions Of your communication
might perhaps be justified in expressing regret
that any treaty connected with the subject engaging our
attention should have occupied the consideration Of the
Senate before the convention about to sign had
been submitted to it, But such is my profound convc
ton Of the great judgment and ability which illustrate the
distinguished body before which these treaties will be
brought, well my confidence in the experimenting
wisdom Of the President in whom resides the power OF
cation that do not in the least fear but that the
vention which sign will receive every due considers
tom and that if 1t should be finally approved Of by the
and ratified by the other nothing win be approved Of
ratified in any other treaty contrary to the spirit and
intentions manifested in our engagements
Permit me to add that entirely sympathze with you
in the belief that the bonds Of friendship which unite
great and kindred nations will be honorably strength
ed by convention which has for its object the construc
ton and protection Of great work which we intend
should confer equal benefits all the nations Of the earth
Indeed the whole treaty which about to
cude manifests spirit Of Cancellation and ge
and unselsh zeal for the unvera interests of
commerce and civzaton-that will am persuaded, do
respective
example to the world
It's, lean you subject Of sincere gratifca-
ton to me- that, in negotiating measure which COM
petey represents the views Of her Maesys Government
had the great advantage Of being associated with you
and although claim but small share in the merit of
bringing this important business to happy termination
shall always remember with pride and pleasure the
gotaon in which we have been engaged together were
it only account of the expressions OF esteem and
gard with which you honor me- and which faithfully
present the sentiments Of sincere friendship and high
consideration which avail myself Of this opportunity to
offer to you. II. L. BULWER
Hon. JoHs NJ. CLAYTON, &c,
Message from the President Of the United States
MAY 9, 1850
the Committee Foreign Relations and ordered to
To the Senate Of The United States:
With reference to the convention between the United
States and her Britannia Majesty relative to
communication by the way of Nicaragua recently SUBJ
mitted to the Senate, transmit copy of note under
date the 29h umo addressed the Secretary Of State
by Sir Henry L. Bulwer, her Britannia Majesys Minister
here, and of Mr. Caytons reply under date the 3Oth
ultimo. Intelligence received from the Charge Aares
of the United States in Central America and from other
quarters having led to apprehension that Mr. Chat
field, her Britannia Majesys Minister in that country,
had concluded treaty with the Government of Costa
Rca placing that State under the protection of the Brit
ish Government deemed my duty to cause inquiries
upon the subject be addressed her Majesty Gov
ernmen through Sir Henry L. Buwer The note of that
unctonary communicates the to those inquiries,
and may be deemed satisfactory both from the denial Of
the fact that any such treaty has been concluded and
from its positive disavowa behalf of the British Gov
ernmen of the policy intended to be subserved by such
treaties.
WASHINGTON, MAY 8, 1850 z. TAYLOR.
BRITISH LEGATION ArRIL 30, 1850.
SIR have the honor to inform you that her Majesty
Government have entirely approved of the language which
held to you with reference to inquiry to whether
hat AZ xGalI lad do traatu rut,
Costa Rca taking that Republic under British protec
ton and Of the then gave you that did not
believe from the opinions which had heard her Males
tvs Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs express that
he could have authorized Mr. Chateld to make any rea
y placing the Republic Of Costa Rca under the protec-
ton of her Majesty. have been furthermore instruct
ed to state to that the British Government has not
made and has no intention of making, any treaty or
with Costa RIGA for taking that State under
British protection.
am also desired TO add that it would be contrary to
the fixed and settled policy of Great Britain to entange
herself by any engagement to protect distant States
whose policy and conduct it would be impossible for the
British Government to exercise any effective control
Such protecorate would confer possible advantage
Great Britain, and might become the source Of many
embarrassments to her.
avail myself of this opportunity to TO you the
assurance Of my highest consideseion.
Hon. ]. NJ CLAYTON, SC. &c.
q DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, APRIL 80, 1850.
Sir: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of
your note Of the 29th instant informing that her
Britannia Maestys Government have entirely approved
Of the language which you held and the which
you gave to me, with reference my inquiry as to whe
Their it true that Mr. Chatfeld had made treaty
with Costa Rca, taking that Republic under British
lection that you have been furthermore instructed to
state to me that Government has not made and has
intention Of making, any treaty arrangement with
Costa Rica Of that kind and that you also directed
to add that it would be contrary the fixed and settled
policy Of Great Britain to entangle herself BY any
gagement protect distant States whose policy and
conduct would be impossible for her TO exercise any
effective control
take pleasure in expressing the satisfaction with which
this Government has received this friendly assurance from
that Of her Britannia Majesty the especially it
cannot fail to strengthen the bonds Of amity existing
between our respective countries.
avail myself Of this opportunity to renew to you, sir,
JOHN n. CLAYTON.
Right Hon. Sir II. L. BuLwsR, &c SC.
The only remaining document of those from
which the injunction of secresy was yesterday re-
moved by the Senate was the Treaty itself, with
which all readers are already familiar, it having
been officially published throughout the United
States after its final ratification.
! The following is the vote by which the Senate
advised and consented TO its ratification:
YEAs-Messrs Badger, Baldwin, Bell, Berren, Butler,
Cas Chase Clarke, Clay Cooper Corwin Davis OF Masss
chusett Dawson, Dayton Dodge Of Wisconsin, Dodge OF
Iowa. Downs Felch Foote, Green, Hale Houston, Hunter
Jones' King Mangum Mason Miller, Morton Norris, Pearce,
Pratt Sbasn, Seward Shields Smith, Soule, spruance,
/ Surgeon, Underwood Wales, Webster-42.
NAYs-Messrs Atchson, Borand, Bright Clemens Davis
of Mississippi Dickinson, Douglas, Tuney, walker Whit