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Lord Pamerston on the 22d day of November ast)
submitted to the Senate for advice in regard to its ra

This treaty now in the possession of the Senator'S
exercise of the treaty making power form o-ordinate
branch OF the government and treaty be made
without tne,r advice and consent that which you and
with the treaty above referred to- Whatever the Senate
may decide in reference to either of these treaties the
tr0yer He does not doubt should the Senate confirm
the treaty with Great Britain that will take that
sny ao + y be In
that nothing in of these treaties could be ratified
which would be inconsistent with the spirit and intention
of the stipulation contained in the other
The friendly relations between the two greatest
mercal nations of the word, WILL trust be strength
ened by this bond Of union between them and
tcpate the happiest results from their honorable and
peaceful alliance for the purpose Of dusng the blessings
of commerce and civilization
likely TO be important in its results should have been
the consequence Of friendly intercourse and cannot
tulations which the occasion warrants the sincere
Expression Of that esteem and regard which has baen
created by the assistance you have given me in bringing
our labors TO q happy conclusion
Accept the Of the high consideration with
which have the honor to be your ost respectful and
IT. Hon. Sir H l. BUrwER, &C., &c., SC.
No. 2
BRirsH LEGATION, April TO- 1850
Sir Il have had the honor of receiving your communi
cation Of the 10th instant enclosing the project of con
vention between the two governments of Great Britain
and the United States which originated in our mutual
conferences and consultations shortly after my arrival ID
shape as enables TO sign the with the full appro
baton Of the President
lneed not observe after reading through the project in
question as now transmitted to me- that have to re-
mark therein some slight dcvati0ns from the original
text Of the project which submitted to vscount Pal
mersons approval but it Is important that in the pre-
sent situation of this affair further time shond be lost
in bringing il to conclusion. and the alterations
thus alude to either merely verbal are in accor
dance with the general spirit of my Instructions and
have been adopted by conformity for various reasons
which have appeared expedent for the furtherance of
those objects which treaty specifies prepared to
sign the said treaty behalf Of her Britannia Majesty
and will do so at such time as you may appoint for that
purpose.
In regard to the other portion of your communication
might perhaps, be justified in expressing regret
that any treaty connected with the engaging
attention should have occupied the consideration of the
Senate before the convention we are about to sign had
been submitted to it. But such is my profound convic
ton of the great Judgment and ability which illustrate the
distinguishes body before which these treaties will be
brought as well my confidence in the experimenting
wisdom of the President in whom resides the power Of
ratification that do not in the least fear but that the
convention which sign will receive every due cons
deraton and that if it should be finally approved by the
one and ratified by the other nothing will be approved Of
or ratified in any other treaty contrary to the spirit and
intention manifested in our engagements.
Permit me to add that entirely sympathise with you
in the belief that the bonds OF friendship which unite
two great and kindred nations will be honorably
strengthened by convention which has for its object the
construction and protection of great work which we
intend should confer equal benefits all the nations of
the earth Indeed, the whole treaty which we
about to conclude manests spirit of Cancellation and
interests of commerce and civilization, that WILL
persuaded do credit TO our respective countries and
afford no unworthy example to the world.
is, can you, subject Of sincere qualification
to me- that in negotiating measure which completely
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 bring
ing this important business to happy termination,
shall always remepaber with pride and pleasure the
tation in which have been engaged together
only account the expressions Of esteem and regard
with which you honor me and which faithfully represent
the sentiments OF sincere friendship and high consdera
tons whic avail myself OF this opportunity to offer to
you ~. ~ Ast.Sfs4$s.
0'".. JOHN NJ. CLAYTON, &c. &C., &C.
Inc convention itself 1t is deemed unnecessary to pub
hsh as 1t was promulgated when ratified in july 1850
IN SENATE, MAY 8, 1850.
The following message from the President Of the United
states was received read and referred the Committee
on Foreign Relations and ordered to be printed in cont
dence, for the use of the Senate
TO He Senate Of lie United Staes:-
With reference to the convention between the United
STATES ana her Brtannc Majesty relative to inter
communication by the way of Nicaragua recently sub
mted to the Senate, transmit copy of q note under
date the 29th umo addressed to the Secretary Of state
by sir Henry L. Bnlwer her Britannia Majestys Minister
here and Of Mr. Gaytons reply, under date the both
ulumo intelligence received from the Charge d.
Aiiaires of the United States in Central America
and from other quarters, having led to apprehension
that Mr. Chatfeld Her Britannia Majesty minister in that
country, had concludefa treaty with the government OF
costa kca placing that State under the protection of the
British government deemed it my duty to inqui
rles upon the subject to be addressed to Her Maestys
government through Sir Henry L. Bulwer The note of
that fnnctonary communicate the to those in
quiries and may be deemed satisfactory both from the
denial OF the fact that any such treaty has been
cuded and from its positive davowal behalf of the
British government. OF the policy intended to he sub
served by such treaties z. TAYLOR
Washington. May g. 1850.
BRITISH LEGATION, April 90 1850
SRI have the honor to inform you that Her Maiesy's
held to you with reference to your inquiry whether
it true that Mr Chatfed had made treaty with
Costa Kca taking that republic under British protection,
and OF the assurance then gave you, that did not be-
leye, from the opinions which had heard Her Maestys
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs express that he
could have authorized Mr.. Chateld to make any treaty
placing the republic of Costa Rca under the protection OF
Her Majesty have been Furthermore instructed
you that the British government has made and has
intention of making any treaty arrangement with
Costa Rica 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
on Great Britain, and might become the of many
to her.
avail myself of this opportunity renew to you the
assurance OF my highest consideration.
IL L. BUIwER
Hon. J. NJ. CLAYTON, &c, &C., sc.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON, April 30 1850.
SIR have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your note of the Goth instant informing that her Br
tannic maestys government have entirely approved of
the language which you held and the assurance which you
gave to with reference to my inquiry to whether it
true that Mr. Chated had made treaty with Costa
Rca, taking that republic under British protection that
you have been furthermore instructed to state to that
your has not made, and has intention Of
making, any treaty or arrangement with Costa Rca oil
that kind and that you also directed to add that it
would be contrary to the fixed and settled policy OF Great
Britain to enange herself by any engagement to protect
distant States whose policy and conduct it would be
impossible for her to exercise any effective control
/ take pleasure in expressing the satisfaction with
which this government has received this friendly
from that of her Britannia majesty, the espe
caly cannot fail to strengthen the bonds of amy
now existing between our respective countries.
avail myself Of this opportunity to to you sir,
the assurances Of my distinguished consideration.
JOHN NJ CLAYTON.
Right Hon. Sir ii. l.. BuLwER &C., &c, &c.
House Of Representatives.
WAsHISGToy, Jan. II, 1853
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