The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-12-14

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The Rio Grande; but inasmuch as bis de-
cision ives clearly departure from the
directions for tracing the boundary con-
tanned in thai treaty, and was not conourred
in by the surveyor appointed on the part
Of the United States, whose concurrence
was necessary to give validity tottat de-
cison, this government is not included
hereby, but that of Mexico takes differ
ent view of the subject, There are other
questions Of considerable magnitude pend
ing 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 amicable
relations with the Republic, and of yield
| ing with liberaliiy to all of her Just claims,
it is reasonable 10 expect tina, an arrange
ment mutually satisfactory to both coun-
tries may be concluded, and a lasting
friendship between them confirmed and
perpetuated.
Congress having provided for full
mission to the States of Central America,
a minister was sent there in July last. As
yet he has had time to visit only one of
these sates--Nicaraugua-wher he was
received in the most friendly manner. II
is hoped that his presence and good of.
fees will have benign effect in compo-
sing the dissentions which prevail among
Them, and in establishing still more inti-
mate 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 that
wolld be made accessible by the free ma.
vigalion of the river Amazon. particular
attention has been given to this subject
Brazil, thr iugh whose territories it passes
into the o, can, has hitherto persisted in a
policy so restrictive in regard TO the use of
this river, as 10 obsruct and nearly ex-
clude foreign commercial intercourse with
the states which lie upon its tributaries
and upper branches.
Our minister 10 that country is instruct
ed to obtain a relaxation of that policy,
and TO use his efforts TO induce tine Bra
LILLIAN government 10 open 10 common
use, under proper safeguards, this great
national highway for International trade.
Several OF the South American states are
deeply interested in this attempt 10 secure
The free navigation Of The Amazon; and
tits reasonable ~ expect their co,opera-
ton IN the measure. As the advantages
Of free commercisl intercourse among ma
lions are better understood, more liberal
views are generally entertained, as 10 the
common rights Of all, to the free use oi
those means which nature has provided for
International communication. TO these
more liberal and enlightened views il is
hoped that Brazil wilconform her policy,
and remove all unnecessary restrictions
upon the free use of river, which ira
verses so many states and so large con.
iinent. am kappy"to inform you thai
The republic of Paraguay and the Argen.
tine Confederation" have yielded 10 the
liberal policy sill resisted in Brazil, ir
regard 10 The navigable rivers within lheii
respective territories. -
4 Treaties embracing this subject among
OIL .ers, have been negotiated with the Sc
governmen s, which will be submitted IC
the Senate at the present session,
4 A new branch Of commerce importan
to the agricultural interests Of The United
4 States, has within few years past, beeI
opened with Peru. Notwithstanding ,h,
inexhauslible deposits Of guano upon tn,
islands of that country, considerable diff
cules are experienced in obtaining th
requisite supply. Measures have heel
taken 10 remove these difficulties, and Il
secure more abundant importation of tn
article.
Unfortunately, there has been seriolI
collision between our cilizens who hav
resorled 10 the Chucha islands for il, an
the Peruvian authorities stationed there
Redress for the outrages committed b
the latter was promptly demanded by OF
. minister at Lima. This subject is no,
under consideration, aud there is reaso
TO believe that Peru is disposed to olft
adequate indemnlios to the aggrieve
parties. atN 4
We are thus not only at peace with q
foreign countries, but in regard 10 politics
affairs are exempt from any case Of seriou
; disturbance in our domestic relations.
The controversies which have agitate
the country heretofore are passing ava
: with the causes which produced them an
the passions which they had awakened
or il any trace of them remains, ii ma
: he reasonably hoped, that il will only.
| perceived in the jealous rivalry of all goa
! citizens TO testify their respect for ii
rights Of the states, their devotion to ii
; Union, and this common determination
: the states that its institutions, its wellar
y and its domestic peace shall belhell aliS
y secure under tho degis Of the col
stitu,ion, The new league of amily, an
! Of mutual confidence into which the peop
!. Of the Republic have, entered, happil
9 affords inducement and opportunity f
+ the adoption Of more comprehensive an
!. unembarrassed, line Of policy and actio
Q as TO the great national II rests Of d
!. country, whether regarded In lhemselv'
|, or in connection with the powers Of II
J. civilized world. . 4 Hf' ,'nl ~
|. The United States have continue
y gradually and steadily TO expand throug
d acquisitions Of territory which, hos
much-soeyer some of them may ha'