Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-12-07

pidSes titTe confined IN irons, Win the aVOW-
ed design Of taking him into the domains of Aus
trla. Our consul at Smyrna and legation al Con-
stantinople interposed FOR his rease, but their
efforts were Intellectual. While thus imprisoned
| Commander Ifgraham, with The United States
ship OF war St. Louis, arrived at Smyrna, and af-
ter lnqulrlng into the circumstances of the case,
came TO the conclusion that Koszto was entitled
to the protection of this government, and took en-
ergetie and prompt measures for his release. I'M
der an arrangement between the agents Of the
United States and Austria, he was transferred 10
the custody of the French consul general, at
Smyrna, there to remain until he should be dis
posed of by the mutual agree ment ofthe consuls
OF the respective governments at that place. Pur.
suant TO that agreement he has been released and
Is now on his way to the United States The
Emperor of Austria has made the conduct of our
officers who took part in this transaction subject
1 Of grave complaint Regarding Koszta as still
4 his subject, ami claiming right TO seize him
within the limits of the Turkish empire. he has
demanded OF this government its consent to the
surrender oithe prisoner, disavowal of tie acts
OF Its agents, and satisfaction for the alleged out
! rage. After careful consideration of The case
! came TO the conclusion that Koszta was seized
without legal authoslty at Smyrna that he was
wrongfully detained on board the Austrian brig of
war that, at the time of his seizure, he was
clothed with the nationality of the United States ;
and that the acts of our officers under the circum
stances OF the case, were justfable, and their
conduct has been fully approved by me, and
compliance with the several demands of the EN-
! perOr ofAustria has been declined.
! For more full account of this transaction and
! my views in regard to it, refer to the cores
pondence between the charge d'affares OF Aus
tria and the Secretary Of State, whchis herewith
transmitted The principles and policy, therein
maintained Oh the part Of the United States, will,
whenever proper occasion occurs, be applied
! and enforced.
The condition of China, at this time, renders it
! probable tkat some important changes will occur
IN that vast empire, which will lead to more
unrestricted intercourse with it. The commissioner
to that country, who has been recently appoint
! ed, Is instructed 10 avail himself of all occasions
to open and extend our commercial relations,
not only with the empire Of China, but with other
| Asiac nations.
In 1852, an expedition was sent 10 Japan, un-
der the command Of Commodore Perry. for the
| purpose of commercial Intercourse with that is
| land. Intelligence has been received of his ar
rival there, and ofhis having made known to the
Emperor OF Japan the object of his visit but it is
not yet ascertained how far the Emperor will be
disposed to abandon his restrictive policy, and
open that populous country to commercial inter
course with the United States
1t has been my earnest desire to maintain
friendly intercourse with the governments upon
TINS continent, and to aid them in preserving good
understanding among themselves With Mexico.
| dispute has arisen as to the true boundary line
between our territory of New Mexico and the
Mexican State Of Chihuahua A former COM
missioner of the United States, employed in run
ming that line pursuant 10 the treaty of GUADALUPE
! liidalgo, made serious mistake in determining
the initial point on the Rio Grande but, mas.
| oh nc hIcd aoi IL Il. i
the directions for tracing the boundary contained
in that treaty, and not concurred in by the
surveyor appointed on the part of The United
States, whose concurrence was necessary to give
validity TO that decision, this government is not
| concluded thereby but that of Mexico takes a
different view of lhe,subiect
There are also other questions of considerable
magnitude pending between the two replblics-
Our minister IN Mexico has ample Instructions TO
ADJUST them. Negotiations have been opened but
sufficient progress has not been made therein 10
enable me to speak OF the probable result. I'm
| pressed with the importance OF maintaining ami .
cable relations with that republic, and with Weld
ing with lberaiy to all her just claims, it is rea-
sona6le TO expect that an arrangement TIT 1iTdtuay
satisfactory to both countries may be concluded
and lasting friendship between them confirmed
and perpetuated
Congress having provided for full mission 10
the States Of Central America minister was sent
thIlher 10 July last AS yet he has had time TO
visit only one of these States (Nicaragua) where
he was received in the most friendly manner. It
Is hoped that his presence and good offices will
have benign effect in composing the dlssensions
which prevail among them, and in establishing
still more intimate and friendly relations between
them respectively, and between each Of them and
the United States.
Considering the vast regions of this continent.
and the number of States which would be made
accessible by the free navigation of the river Am
azon, particular attention has been given 10 this
subject. Brazil, through whose territories il psss
es into the ocean,has hitherto perss ell IN poll
ey SO restrictive, 10 regard TO the use of this river
as TO obstruct, and nearly exclude, foreign COM
mercia intercourse with the states which lie
upon It's tributaries and upper branches.
Our minister to that country is instructed 10 oh.
lam relaxation of that policy, and 10 use his
efforts TO induce the Brazilian government to open
10 common use, under proper safeguards, this
great natural highway for international trade
Several OF the South American States are deeply
interesed'ln this attempt to the free nayi-
CATION OF the Amazon, and it is reasonable 10 ex
pect their cooperation in the measure
AS the advantages Of free commercial inter.
course among nations are better understood. more
liberal views are generally entertained as IN tho
'6"eo VI M W tut Hee use OF lnOse means
which nature has provided fol International COM
munlcaton. To these more liberal and enlight-
ened views 1t is hoped that Brazil will conform
hei policy, and remove all unnecessary restric-
lions upon the free use Of the river, which tray-
erses SO many States and SO large part Of the
continent.
am happy to inform you that the republic of
Paraguay and the Argentine Confederation have
yielded to the liberal policy resisted by Brazil, in
regard to the navgabe rivers within their respec-
tive territories. Treaties embracing this subject
among others have been negotiated with these
governments, which will be submitted 10 the Sem
ate at the present session.
new branch of commerce, important TO the
agricultural interests Of The United States, has
within Few years past been opened with Peru.