Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-12-10

main until he should be disposed OF by the mutual
agreement of the consuls of the respective govern
ments at that place Pursuant to that agreement he
has been released and is on his way to the Oni-
ted States. The Emperor of Austria has made the
conduct of our officers who took part III this tlahs
action subject. of grave compliant heGaLuilS
Koszta as still his subject and claiming right to
seize him within the limits OF the turkish enltile
he has demanded of this government It's consehV 70
the surrender of the prisoner OF Inc actS
of its agents and satisfaction for the alegeQ
After careful consideration of the case, came 10
the conclusion that Koszta was seized without ieSal
authority at Smyrna that he was wronSfully uctaih-
ed on board the Austrian brig OF war; that at inc
time of his seizure he was clothed with the nation
atv of the United States; and that the acts OF our
officers under the circumstances OF the case, were
instiabe and their conduct has been fully approved
by me- and q compliance with the several dcmahuS
of the Emperor of Austria has been declined.
For more full account of this transaction and my
views in regard to it, refer to the correspondence
between the Charge dc Affairs of Austria and the
Secretary of State, which is herewith transmitted.
The principles and policy, therein maintained on the
part of the United States, will, whenever proper
occasion occurs, be applied and enforced
The condition of China, at this time, renoerS II
nrobal.e that some important changes will occur IN
that vast empire which will lead to more unrestrlct
ed intercourse with it. The commissioner to that
country who has been recently appointed is instruct
ed to avail himself of all occasions to open ana eA-
tend our commercial relations, not only with the en-
pire of China, but with other Asiatic nations
In 1852, ali expedition sent to Japan, under
the command of Commodore Perry, for the purpose
of opening commercial intercourse with that lsianu
Jntcrcnce has been received of his arrival there and
of his having made known to the Emperor OF Japan
the object of his visit but it is not yet asccrtancd
how far the Emperor will be disposed to abandon his
restrictive policy and open that poPnicus country
commercial intercourse with the United States.
It has been my earnest desire to maintain friendly
intercourse with the governments upon tins conti'
ncnt and to aid them in preserving good understand
inc among themselves. With Mexico dispute lSas
tbn trun hoIIO between
ritory of New Mexico and the Mexican State OF Chi
nuahua 4 former commissioner OF the United
States employed in running that line pursuant 10
the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, made serious
mistake in determining the initial point OF the Rio
Graude; but inasmuch as his decision was clearly
departure from the directions for tracing the oou
diary contained in that treaty. and was not concurrea
in bv the surveyor appointed the part OF the nj
ted States whose concurrence necessary to give
validity to that decision, this government is not con-
cludcd thereby; but that of Mexico takes different
view of the subject. .
There are also other questions of considerable
magnitude pending between the two republics. Our
Minister in Mexico has ample instructions to ADJUST
them Negotiations have been opened, but sufficient
progress has not been made therein to enable me 10
speak of the probable result. Impressed with the
importance of maintaining amicablc relations with
that republic and of yielding with iberality to all
her lust claims it is reasonable to expect that an ar
mutually satisfactory to both countries
may be concluded, and lasting friendship between
tn IN confirmed and perpetuatcd.
Congress having provided for full mission to the
States of Central America, Minister was sent thIth
or in July last As yet he has had time TO VISIT only
one of these States (Nicarasua) where he was re-
ccivcd i'll the most friendly manner. 1t Is hoped that
his presence and good offices will have benign ef
feet in composing the discussions which prevail a
Inong Them and in establishing still more intimate
and friendly relations between them respectively, anu
between each Of them and the United States.
Considering the vast regions of this continent, and
the number Of States which would be made acccssi
BILE by the free navigation Of the river Amazon, par
ticuar attention has been given to this subject. Bra
z through whose territories it passes into the ocean,
has hitherto persisted in policy so restrictive, IN
regard to the of this river as to- obstruc ana
nearly exclude foreign commercial intercourse with
the States which lie upon its tributaries and upper
branches Our minister TO that country is instruct
ed to obtain relaxation of that policy, and to use
his efforts to induce the Brazilian government to open
10 nm on use under proper safeguards, this great
natural highway for international trade Several OF
the South American States deeply Interested IN
his attempt to secure the free navigation OF the
Amazon and it is reasonable to expect their coop
Grafton in the measure. AS the advantages of free
intercourse among nations better I'M
ierstood more liberal views generally entertained
to the common rights of all to the free use OF those
means which nature has provided for international
TO these more liberal and cnllght- |
sned views, it is hoped that Brazil will conform her
policy and all unnecessary restrictions upon
The free use of a river, which travcrScS SO many
States and large part of the continent am
happy to inform YOU that the republic of Paraguay
md the Argentine Confederation have yielded to the
liberal policy still resisted by Brazil i'll regard to the
1avgabe rivers within their respective territories
Treaties embracing this subject among others have
been negotiated with these governments, which Will
De submitted to the Senate at the present session.
A new branch of commerce. important to the ag-
cultural interests of the United States, has, within
few years past, been opened with Peru. Notwith-
standing the inexhaustible deposits of guano upon
he islands of that country, considerable dncuties
ire experienced in obtaining the requisite supply.
Measures have been taken to remove these dlIncul-
les, and to secure q more abundant importation OF
the article Unfortunately there has been serious
coalition between citizens who have rcsorted to
The Chincha islands for it, and the Peruvian author
ties stationed there. Redress for the outrages COM
nitted by the latter was promptly demanded by our
minister at Lima. This subject is now under con-
,ideration and there is reason to believe that Peru
IS disposed to offer adequate indemnity to the aS-
yreved parties.
We thus not only at peace with all forelSn
countries but in regard political affairs, are eX-
empt from any cause of serious dis uletlde IN our
domestic relations.
The controversies which have agitated the country
heretofore, passing away with the causes "nlch
produced them and the passions which they mad
Or if any trace of them remains, 1T may
be reasonably hoped that it will only be perceived
in the Jealous rivalry of all good citizens to testify
their respect for the rights of the States their devo-
ton to the Union, and their common determination
that each of the States its institutions It's wei
fare, and its domestic peace shall DC hed ake secure
under the sacred eegis of the Constitution.
This new league of amity and of mutual conf
dence and support into which the people OF the re,
public have entered happily affords induccment and
opportunity for the adoption OF moro comprehen-