Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-12-06

satisfaction for the alleged outrage After careful con-
ssldefauoh OF Inc case to the conclusion that
koszta was seized without legal authority at SMYRNA
mat ne was wrongfuy detained on board of the Aus
tan 6rg OF war; that. at the time of ha seizure, he
was cio'hed with the nationality of the United States
anu ha' Inc acts OF our Officers under the circumstances
OF the case, Unsuitable, and their conduct has been
FULLY approved by me- and compliance with the several
demands OF the Emperor of Austria has been declined
For more full account OF this transaction and my
views In regard TO it, refer the correspondence be-
tween the charge dafaIres of Austria and the Secretary
OF STALE winch herewith transmitted The principles
anu policy, therein maintained on the part of the United
States Will, whenever proper occasion occurs be ap
pied and enforced
The condition of China at this time renders it prob
able that some important changes will in that
empire whch will lead to more unrestricted intercourse
WIN H. Inc commissioner to that country. who has
oeeh recently appointed instructed 10 avail himself of
AL OCCASIONS TO open and extend commercial ela
tons. not only with the empire of China, but with other
Aslac nations
command Of Commodore Perry for the purpose of open
ing commercial intercourse with that island Intelligence
has been received of his arrival there. and OF his having
maze known to the Emperor of Japan the ohler Of bis
visit but II ls not yet asceaIned how far the Emperor
Will be disposed to abandon his restrictive policy. and
open mat popuons Country to commercial intercourse
II has been my earnest desire to maintain friendly in
lercourse with the governments upon this continent and
70 aid them IN preserving good understanding nong
themselves With Mexico, dispute has arisen TO
the true boundary line between our territory of New
Mexico and the Mexican State OF Chihuahua A former
commissioner of the United States employed in running
mat line pursuant 10 the treaty of Guadalupe Hdalgo
made serious mistake in determining the initial pom,
on the Rio Grande; but inasmuch as his decision was
clearly departure from the directions for tracing the
Oounafy contained IN that treaty. and OF concurred
m by the surveyor appointed the part of the United
STATES whose concurrence was necessary TO validity
10 that decision, this government IS net concluded
tneieby Dut That OF Mexico takes a different OF the
subject
There are also other questions of considerable magni
tufe pending between the two republics Our minister in
Mexico has ample instructions to djust them. Nego-
laoas have been opened, but sufficient progress has
been made therein 10 enable speak of the probable
result Impressed with the importance of maintaining
amlcabe relations with that republic, and of yielding
with hberay to all her just Claims it is reasonable
expect that an arrangement mutually satisfactory to both
countries may be concluded and lasting friendship be-
tween them confirmed and perpetuated.
Congress having provided for full mission to the
States of Central America, minister thither
July last. As yet he has had time 10 visit only OF
these states (Ncaragua) where he was received in the
most friendly manner 1t is hoped that his presence and
good offices will have benign effect in composing the
discussions which prevail among them, and in establish
ing st intimate and friendly relations between
Them respectively, and between each OF them and the
United States
Considering the regions Of this continent, and the
number OF states which would be made accessible by the
Tree navigation OF the river Amazon, particular attention
has been given to this SUBJECT. Brazil. through whose
territories passes into the ocean, has hitherto persisted
In policy so restrictive in regard to the of this river
IS to otsuct, and neatly exclude, foreign commercial
intercourse with the states which lie upon It's tributaries
anu upper branches Our minister 10 that country Is
slruced 10 obtain i reiaya,' Of that policy and 10
his efforts to induce the Brazilian government open
common use, under proper safeguards, tns great natural
highway tor international trade Several OF the South
American states are deeply interested in this attempt 10
secure the free navigation of The Amazon, and it is
sona5le TO expect their corporation in the measure As
the advantages OF tree commercial intercourse among
natIOns better understood, more liberia! views
generally en rtaIned 10 the common rights OF all TO
the free use OF those which nature has provided
t4F tnaspr
and enlightened VIEWS Is hoped that Brazil will con-
form her policy and all unnecessary restrictions
upon the Tree use OF Iyer which traverses 80 many
states and so large part OF The continent. am happy
To INFORM you thai the republic OF Paraguay and The Ar
genuine Confederation have yielded to the LIBERAL policy
s resisted by Brazil, ia regard 10 the navlgable MYERS
within their respective territories Treaties embracing
this subject among others have been negotiated with these
governments, which will be submitted TO the Senate al
the present session.
new branch of commerce, important TO the agricul-
tural interests OF the United States, has, within few
years past. been opened with Peru Notwithstanding the
nexhausbe deposits of guano upon the islands OF that
country, considerable difficulties experienced IN OBJ
tanning the requisite supply. Measures have been taken
TO remove these difficulties, and abund
ant importation OF the article. Unfortunately There has
been Ous collision BET geen CitZ-nS who have
esorted 10 the Chlnca islands tor 1t, and the Peruvian
authorities stationed there Redress fJr tee ou'rages,
committed by the latter, was promptly denaEded by our
minister at Lima. Ihl> subject is under cOnsdea
Ion and there Is reason 10 believe that Peru IS disposed
10 oler adequate indemnity TO the aagreved parties.
We are thus not only al peace with all foreign coun-
tries, bat, regard political affairs, exempt from
any OF serious dlsquIelu!e in domestic rea-
hons.
The controversies, which have agita,ed the country
heretofore, passing away with The causes which pr-
Gnce them and the passions which they had awakened;
Or any trace OF them remains, il may be reasonably
hoped that will Only be perceived in the Jealous rival
~ OF all good CiiZens 10 testify their respect Tor the
rights OF the States their devotion the Unon and their
common tete rm!Rallon that each of the Saes, It's
institutions, its welfare, and It's domestic peace shall be
held alike under the sacred als oil the consu-
ton
This new league of amy and Of mutual confidence
and support, into which the people o! the republic have
entered happily affords inducemeEt and oppu uui,y Tor
the adoption OF comprehensive and unein oaIras
std line OF policy and action, the great Material III
eIests oil the country whether regarded IN themselves
connexIon with the powers OF the Civilized world
The United States have continued gradually and stead
is expand, through acquisitions OF territory, wiic,
how much soeyer some OF them may have been ques-
toned, are universally and admitted to have
been in policy. just in character and great element
tie advancement OF our County and win II, OF ti-
human race III freedom, prosperity, and IN happiness
Tie thirteen States have grown to De thirty Wlh
relations reaching 10 Europe the one slde and On the
other 10 the distant realms OF Asia.
| ain deeply sensible OF the immense responsibility
which the present magnitude Of the republic and The d.
velsty and multiplicity OF lis Interests, deVo'es upon