Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-01-18

s "a; ,nnsu.,a!ors shortly ics yoat ARRIVAL IN
ihis county ,; ,,,, r,rop,l v gave me as
- ;,.,,,r,;,ns YOU hud received from her hfahh'C
Maicsty's Government, that you ate uu'y wi,
will be ready concur II me saiu c"'o'.'." :"
~ ,i,,r can he al fixed Tor our common signature
1.-Two further 10 observe, thai al PERIOD c'se
,urrr u circumstances not COW necessary " oe s'uu
was supposed that no sucl aahe.'htn' "uu,o =. ~
~ our respective countries rs that we arc NO"
hI n, conclude the treaty negotiated By this government
win The State Nicaragua on The 81 day OF Septehoc' as'
7, copy OF which, SO lnr as il re alcs TO the proposes snip
r,nal v:s transmitted by Mr. Lawrence TO Loa idti-
inr the % iay Of November ast was submitted 10 me
Senate for advice in regard 10 its ratification.
The treaty snow in the possession oi 'he seha"s
~ The Presidents constitutional advisers IN me exercise %
The ,catv.makng power foIm Coordinate branch o NE
government; md, treaty can he mahc "llio". lheli
advice and consent, that which you and nave originated
must be submitted ihem in connexlon WIN me treaty
above referred Whatever the Senate may decide IN re-
ference 10 either Of these treaties the President vi" no a
persuaded have occasion TO conroVe ne does MOI uouo
should the Senate confirm Tho treaty with Great Britain,
that will take that any other treaty also confirmed o
il shaI be in conformity herewith; and il is unnecessary
for say ,ha, nothing in one OF these treaties coua DC
ratified which would be Inconsistent win the spirit ana IN
tenIion Of the stipultions contained IN lhe o'hci.
The friendly relations between the two greatest CONNER
cia nations oil The world WILL trust be strengthened by
Ills new bond of union between them; and anticipate lhe
appies results from their honorable ana peaceiu aahce
for the purpose Of dlising the blessings OF commerce ana
civilization. =,
II is exceedingly gratifying TO that new treaty, koy
to be so important It's results should have been the conse-
oucnce of our friendly incrc0urse and cannot terminate
This negotiation without those mutual congratulations winch
b occnson warrans and the sincere expression Of that
TEEN and regard which has been created by e assistance
you have given in bringing our labor TO happy concsu
sion. :, :,,
Accent the assurance of the high consideration with
which have the honor be your mos, respectful and obe-
diem, servant, JOHN NJ. CLAYTON.
RI. Hon Sir II. L. BuLwER. &C., &c, &c.
BRlrsu LEoA7IoS, APRIL 10, 1850.
Sin: have had the honor Of receiving your communica-
,l,cirp fItp n n
ion between the TWO Governments of Great Britain and the
United SJtes which originated in our mutual conferences
and consultations shortly after my mVa III 'his county,
and which you DO in such shape as enables
You TO sign with the full appreciation o me ffcsi-
dent. -, !,
question: as now transmitted Me- that have 70 renat
therein some slight dcviatons from the original text o' e
nfoiecl which Submitted 10 Viscoun Pamerspns appro
vail but is important that IA the present sua'o %
mis- affair no further time should he lost in bringing II 10
CONCLUSION and as the alterations thus al!ude 10 are either
merely verbal in accordance with the general spirit OF
nv Instructions and have been adopted by us conformity 10Y
various reasons which have appeared eNpcdent for the FUR
thcrancc OF those Objects which our treaty spehes am
prepared sign the said treaty on behalf OF he Britannia
Malesy and W DO al such lime as you may appoint o
that purpose. :,
In regard 10 other portions Of your communication
might perhaps be justified il expressing some regret mat
any treaty connected with the subject engaging our alien
,n should have occupied Tie consideration OF The Senate
before convention about TO sign had been sub
mted to it, Bat such is my profound conviction OF me
great and ability which illustrate the distinguish
e body before which these treaties will be brought as well
as my confidence in the experimenting. wisdom Of me Pres
der whom resides the power of ratification, thn' do not
in the least fear but that the convention which we sign VIII
receive every due consideration and that II should be
finally approved by the and ratified by the utheI Moth
g will be approved OF or ratified in any other treaty con
tray spirit and Intentions manifested IN our engage
mens.
Permit me 10 add that entirely sympahize with you in
belief that The bonds OF friendship which unite our Two
n aud kindred nations will be hunuaby strengthened by
convention which has for It's object the construction ana
protection n great work which intend should confer
cqual benefits all the nations OF the earth; indeed the
whole treaty which now about 10 conclude mani
tests spin, Of concaliUn and peaCeo generous and IN
selfish zeal for the universal interests Of commerce and civil
l!zaton-that WILL am persuaded, do credit 10 our ies-
nryc countries and Giioid unworthy example 10 Inc
world.
1t is can you subject OF sincere qualification to
that negotiating measure which SO completely rep.
senis The views OF her MaIesy's government nud inc
great advantage of being associated "t you and although
claim but small share in The merit of bringing THIS I'M
poran business happy termination shall always re-
member with pride and pleasure the negotiation In which we
have engaged together only on account oil the
at esteem and regard with which you honor me-
and which faithfully represent The sentiments OF sincere
friendship and high consideration which avhi! myself OF
this opportunity 10 uficr 10 you. ii. J.. bUl'N Bh.
Hon. Jonas NJ. CLAYTON, 81, &C. de-
The convention itseit il deemed unnecessary publish
az it was promugcd wiicn ratified in July, 1850
Is SENATE, May 9 1850.
The following message from the President Of tie United
States received, read, 20
on Foreign Relations and ordered TO be printed in confidence
for the use of the Senate:
TO the Senate ri The United State:
With reference 10 The convention between the United
States and ne: Britannia Icesiy relative 10 !n'eroceanlc
communication hy the way U! Nicaragua recently submit
Ted To the Senate transmit copy Of note under date lie
29h umo addressed 10 the Secretary 0! State bJ Sir nn'
~ Bulr her Brtannic Najcsps minister here AMI OF MI
Cayons rriiy under date III" 3Jh uimo Intelligence re.
ceiycd from he cnr." d'aires OF the United States in
Central America ANA from other quarters wing led 10 an
Mr. Cha!tcidhcr Britannia aaIcstys min
i:r in that country had concluded treaty with the gov
rn,nrnt ica placing that Stne under the prorc-
,ion British government, deemed my duty To cause
INQUIRIES u,Gn subject be addressed 10 her MaeSiys
government though Sir Henry l.. Buwer The note Of
that unr.onary communicates lie answer to those "qui-
rrs b. deemed satisfactory both from the denial oi
IN. fac; that any such treaty been concudcd and from
lis positive iisavOwa behalf OF the British government,
Of hc policy Intended To he subse!veh BY such treaties
WAsHISoros, May S. 1850 H. LAY Lok
ERtTIsH LOCATION, April %, 1850
SIR: | have The honor inform you that her Majesty :
government entirely approved Of the language which