Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-12-10

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- ~ fsunisrs Il political system, o. onee
c.uplsx sad systemztical While ths diaereH
k.6rches Of the Government arc, 70 scertasn ex-
s<nl Independent Of each other, the dudes Of all,
sEke, have direct reference TO the success OF
mower. Fortunately, under tAs system no
man Il 80 high, and none so humble in the scale
OF public station, as to escape from the scrutiny
or 10 be exempt from the responsibility which
an oficial functions imply. Upon the yusuee
and intelligence Of the masses IN government
thus organized, is the sole reliance oil the eonieu-
eracv. and the only security for honest and ear
ns.t deyoton Ia its interests against the usurpa-
tion and encroschments OF power on the one
hand, and the assaults ofpersonal amolnon on
the other.
The interest of which have spoken is insep-
arabia f,om an inouiring self-governing COM
Community. but stimulated doubtless at the
nrescnt time BY the unsettled condition Of our
relations with several foreign powers; by the
new obligations resulting from sudden exten-
sion Of the held of enterprise; blythe spirit with
which that field has been entered, and the ANA
hing energy with whichits resources for meet
ing the demands of humanity have been devel- |
oped. Although disease, assuming at one time
the characteristics of a widespread devastating
pestilence, has left its sad trace upon some por-
tions of our country, ehave still the most abun-
dant cause for reyerent thanl1ulness to God, for
an accumulation of signal mercies showered
upon us as a nation. 1t is well that conscious
ness of rapid Advancement and increasing
strenpth be habitually associated with an abiding
sense of dependence on Him who holds in bis
hands the destinies of men and of nations.
Recognizing the wisdom Of the broad principle
Of absolute religious liberation proclaimed in our
fundamental law, and rejoicing in the benign
influence which it has exerted upon our social
and political condition, should shrink from
clear duty, did fail to express my deepest con-
yiction that we can place no secure reliance up
on any apparent progress, if it be not sustained
by national integrity, resting upon the great
truths affirmed and illustrated by divine rcvela-
ton.
In the midst Of our sorrow for the afflicted
and suffering it has been consoling to see how
promptly disaster made neighbors of districts
and cities separated widely from each other;
and cheering 10 watch the strength OF that COM
mon bond of brotherhood which unites all hearts
in all parts of this union when danger threatens
from abroad, or calamities impend over us at
home.
Our diplomatic relations with foreign powers
have undergone no essential change, since the
adjournment of the last Congress. With some
of them questions of a disturbing character are
still pending, but there are good reasons to be-
lieve that these may be amicably adjusted.
For some years past, Great Britain has so
construed the first article Of the Convention OF
the 10th of April, 1918, in regard to the Flshe-
ries on the Northeastern coasts, as to exclude
our citizens from some of the fishing grounds, to
which they freely resorted for nearly quarter
Of century subsequent to the date OF that trea-
ty. The United States have never acquiesced
in the construction, but have always claimed for
their fshnmsn all the rights which they had so
long enjoyed without molestation. With view
to remove all diff ulies on thcsubject to extend
tho ii hit of ouc fishermen beyond the limits
fixed by the Convention of 1878, and to regu.
late trade between the United States and the
British North American provinces, anegotiatiol
has been opened, with affair prospect OF IA
vorable result. TO protect our fishermen In thu
enjoyment Of their rights, and to prevent collis
ions between them and British fishermen,
deemed expedient to station anaval force in tina
quarter during the fishing season
Embarrassing questions had also arisen be
tween the two Governments in regard to Centra
America. Great Britain has proposed to settl
these by an amicable arrangements. and OF
minister at London is instructed to enter int
negotiations on that subject. A commission 70
adjusting the claims of our citizens against Grea
Britain, and those of British subjects agains
the United States, organized under the conyen
ton Of the 9th of February, is now sitting Il
London for the transaction of business.
1t is in many prospects desirable that tn
boundary line between the United States ant
the British provinces in the northwest, as desig
mated in the convention of the 10th January
1846, and especially that part which separate
the Territory Of Washington from the British
Possessions on the north. should be surveyed an'
marked and therefore present the subject t
your notice.
With France, our relations are on the mos
friendly footing. The extensive commercial in
tercourse between the United States and tha
country might it is conceived, be released frol
some unnecessary restrictions, to the mutual &C
vantage of both parties.
With view to this object, some progress ha
been made in negotiating treaty of commercit
navigation.
Independently of our valuable trade wit
Spain, we have important political relation
with her. growing out of our neighborhood
the island of Cuba and Porto Rico. | am hal
py to announce that since the last Congress, NJ
attempts have been made by unauthorized e,
peditons within the United States, against e
ther of these colonies. Should any such NOV
ment be manifested within our limits, all I'll
means at MY command will be vigorously exel
ted Ito repressit.
Several annoying occurrences have take
place at Havana or in the vicinity of the Islar
Of Cuba between our citizens, and the SPANS
authorities. Considering the proximity Of tn
island to our shores, lying it does in the trat
Of trade between some Of our principal cite
and the suspicious vigilance with which foreit
intercourse particularly that with the Unit
States, is there regarded, repetition of SUI
occurrences may well be apprehended, as
diplomatic intercourse is allowed between c
Consulate at Havana, and the Captain Genei
of Cuba ready explanations cannot be made,
prompt redress afforded, where injury has
suited. All complaints on the part of our ci
zens, under the present arrangements must
in the first place, presented to this Governmcl
and then referred to Spain. Spain again reft
it to her local authorities in Cuba for investie
ton, and rostpones an answer until she
heard those authorities. To avoid these iri
ting and vexatious delay, proposition has be
made to provide for direct appeal for redr
to the Captain General, by our Consul, in beh
of our injured fellow citizens Hitherto
Government Of Spain has declined to enter il
any such arrangement This course, on
part, is deeply regretted; for without some
rapgcment Of this kind the good understand
between the two countries may be exposed
occasional interruption. Our Minister at Nj
rid is instructed to renew the proposition,
to press it again upon Her Catholic Majest
Government.
Fer several years Spain has been calling
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