Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31
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EXTRA sEsslo9 = THE SENATE.
u Noxpt. Mach 81

" MONDfd, March u.
The Senate res inca tte conN Grafton of the
Clayton resolution, any, E'-Tett addressed
Mr. Everett said, in the course ofhis remarks,
that our relations with Central America formed
one Of the most important topics Of considera-
ton within the whole range Of our foreign poll
cy, considering the smallness of her territory
and the sparsencss Of her population Accord
ing to Mr. Squiers there are in the five States
only 100000 inhabitants, 10000 only of pure
Spanish blood and the remaining portion Of mix
ed races and colors. They are yet in their in
fancy, and will grow. no doubt, and prosper He
spoke Of the beautiful climate, and advantages
of Central America, which, alas was torn by
constant wars, N consequence OF the hostilltles
of Nicaragua and Costa Riea The inter-ocean-
ic Canal being desirable, 1t was absolutely ne
cessary that there should be an understanding
between the United States and Great Britain
The United States could not take the grant of
exclusive privilege. because Nicaragua was not
IN a condition 10 give the grant She claimed
the unbroken sovereignty over the whole route
although Great Britain set up rival claim,
which we think is untouudcd. Yet she did not
do this TO obstruct the execution of the charter;
but on the contrary, she ought to aid the enter
prise, and facilitate the work. Therefore he
thought the treaty of the gentleman from Della
ware was proper under the circumstances.
lie agreed with the Senator that the Mosqui-
to kingdom was merely aomind umbrd, the shad-
ow of name Ii was really nothing more -
Lord Palmerston stated to Mr.. Rives " that from
a very early period Great Britain treated the
Mosquito kingdom as an independent state, and
said they had what was called king, who, by
the bye was Just as much king as you or l."
If this was the account which the British minis
] Tor If ufF # ha Masnuifu Eturr
and kingdom, he Mr.. Eyerctt) thought 1t would
be a waste of the time of the Senate in proving
the inanty of this kEg and kingdom. Great
Britain two centuries ago contracted certain
duties and obligations towards the Mosquitoes,
who are now reduced to a mere handful, IN
wreched condition, and whom she does not con
sidcr IN Il condition wholly to disregard. Eng
land has no interest or motive IN keeping up the
protectorate, and ho believed she was disposed
TO do what was essential to our mutual peace.
II is more important VINO Is sent to Central A
merlca as orr Minister, than who Is sent to Lon
don, Paris or st. Petersburg. He placed entire
confidence in the President. Out of the able
aud distinguished men of his own party, he
would send the right man. He had pleasure IN
saying SO. The recent appointments to Swiiz-
erlaud and Peru, are sufficient pledge To his
mind, that the President viii have regard to
merit and qualification. These appointments
reflect the highest honor on the President, and
his political friends IN the Senate, who confirm
ed them without hesitation lie had no doubt
the sumo good sense will prevail over the APP
poIutment for Central America. If the right
man can be found to take this matter IN hand
and bring this long delayed controversy to con
cusIon, he will cover himself with honor
If we cangot settle and remove all difficulties
existing to tie execution of the contract ON po-
aud Costa Rica would struggle on the one a.
ganst the other, to the indefinite postponement
of the construction of the canal lie said be
did not thnl; England had violated or intended
to violate the iaith Of treaties What has she
gained by treaty stipulatous She was not obi-
ycd 10 make the treaty. We had no claim mp.
on her What political inlucement or ambition
urged her TO make It; There was difficulty en-
ough before. and certainly she would not make
a treaty to increase the difficulty He could not
think she would be so senseless as TO do it.
Then as to Central America, leaving out Be-
lie, he could not but see that England has done
all she has contracted TO do. Some differences
have arisen as 10 the meaning ofthe treaty. She
has given up this, then that, and has SAID she
will give MP the protectonte Of the Mosquitoes.
She has gwen up San Juan de Nicaragua, and
seems DESTROYS of getting rid of the whole mat
of bad faith, and disposition to cayil; it might
be said, and there would be reasonable grounds
for It. that by recent transactions at san Juan
the United States have broken their faith. We
see an independent municipal government crea-
ted, under the name of the Mosquito Kingdom,
it is true but in fact 10y American citizens. lie
supposed at the time of the negotiation of the
treaty, the settlements of the Belize and the
Bay Islands were not IN contemplation by the
negouutors al that time. lie was of opinion that
upon representations at the Foreign Office, Eng
land will dlsavow ;he act Of erecting those Is
lands into Colony.
lie did not apprehend any disturbance Of the
relations between this country and Great Brit
ain, in consequence Of the state Of things in
Central America. lie agreed with the dsting-
uished Senator from Illinois, Mr.. Douglass that
England does not love Us. 1t is only under the
rule OF monarch, like Louis NV who said, Il
avn the State" that there room for love or hate.
An enlightened regard for the public will rs the
rule of action in countries governed by constitu-
tons and parliamcnis. he really believed, that
with all parties IN England, mutual, beneficial,
and peaceful intercourse is considered the cardi-
nal principle of public policy, and, on our side,
towards England and Europe, we ought to con.
sldof mutual, beneficial. and peaceful intercourse
as our cardinal principle Of policy.
lie cordially sympahzed with the Senator IN
the views he entertained with regard TO the iu-
ture growth of our country, and informed him
that Europe was not exclusively the place of
tombs and monuments. There is progress there
likewise. There is no country in Europe he ey-
er visited, where the name and character of an
American citizen was not the direct pass word to
every good office which a stranger could desire
aud no where more SO than England In our
own views of the glorious future, we are apt to
take our own visions Of geographical extension
as an index Of our counlry's progress but he
thought that a. tar as geographical extension IS
necessary, we SHALL in the natural order of things,
have as much of it. and as rapidly as the best IN
terests of the country require; If we are satisi-
ed with real, solid and substantial growth, with
out being brought into collision with foreign
powers, we viii have 1t 20 our hearts content
We viii have IT by the simple increase of our
population, the law given on the sixth day of
Creation: -" Increase and replenish the Earth"
In % years of peace all is wrapt up with it,
1t will give US another America, of living men.
Military spirit and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT will not pre-
vent II. lie connseled no pusillanmous doc
trine OF non-resIs,ance, but would act up to the
maxim, In peace prepare for war" remembers
ing, at tho sanie liule liat the best preparation
for war is peace.
The speech abounded in eloquence, and the a
bove Is a mere outline
Mr. Douglas made an explanation, not wish