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atsu06 10 are e1thef merely VefDof OF are IN dC-,
cordance with the general spirit of my instruc-
tions, and have been adopted by us conformity for
various reasons which have appeared expedient
for the urtherance Of those objects whieh our rea-
ty specifies. am prepared to sign the said treaty
on behalf of her Britannia majesty, and will do
80 at such time as you may appoint for that pur-
pose.
In regard to the other portions Of your commn
ncation, might perhaps be justified In express
ing some regret that any treaty connected with
the subject engaging our attention shonld have
occupied the Consideration of the Senate before the
convention we are about to sign had been submit
ted to it. But such is my profound conviction of
the great judgment and ability which illustrate
the distinguished body before which these treaties
will be brought, as well as my confidence in the
experimenting wisdom of the President, in whom
resides the power of ratification, that do NOT in
the, least fear but that the convention which we
sign will receive every due consideration, and
that, If it should be finally approved by the one
and ratified by the other nothing will be approved
of or ratified in any other treaty contrary to the
spirit and intentions manifested in our engage
ments.
Z Permit me to add that entirely sympathise
with you in the belief that the bonds of friendship
which unite our two great and kindred nations
will be honorably strengthened by convention
which has for its object the construction and pro-
lection of a great work which we intend should
confer equal benefits on all the nations of the earth
Indeed. the whole treaty which we are now about
to conclude rnanifests spirit OF Cancellation and
versa interests of commerce and civilization-that
will, am persuaded, do credit to our respective
countries, and afford no unworthy example to the
world. ~ sfassse
1t is, can assure you, subject of sincere graft
fcation to me that, in negotiating measure which
80 completely represents the views of her majes-
ty's government, had the great advantage of be-
ing associated with you; and, although claim but
a small share in the merit Of bringing this import
ant business to happy termination, shall al
ways remember with pride and pleasure the nego-
tiation in which we have been engaged together,
were only on account of the expressions of esteem
and regard with which you honor me, and which
faithfully represent the sentiments of sincere friend
ship and high consideration which avail myself
H L. BULWER.
Hon. JOHN M. CLAYTON, &c.. &C., sc.
The convention itself it is deemed unnecessary
to publish, as it was promulged when ratified in
July, 1850.
In SENATE, May 8, 1850
The following message from the President of the
United States was received, read, and referred to
the Committee on Foreign Relations, and ordered
to be printed in confidence, for the use of the
Senate:
To the Senate of the United States:
With reference TO the convention between the
United States and her Britannia majesty relative
to inter oceanic communication by the way of Nj.
caragua, recently submitted to the Senate, ltrans
NIT copy of a note, under date the 2yth ultimo,
addressed to the Secretary of State by Sir Henry
L. Bulwer, her Britannia majesty's minister here,
and of Mr. Clay reply, under date the 3Oth ultl
mo. Intelligence received from the charge daft
flares of the United States in Central America,
and from other quarters, having led to an appre-
hension that Mr.. Chatfeld, her Britannia ma
jesty's minister in that country, had concluded a
treaty with the government of Costa RIGA, placing
that State under the protection of the British gov
eminent, deemed it nv duty to cause INQUIRIES
upon the subject to be addressed to her majesty
government, through Sir Henry L. Bulwer. The
note of that functionary communicates the answer
to those inquiries, and may be deemed satisac
tory, both from the denial of the fact that any such
treaty has been concluded, and from it's positive
disayowal, behalf of the British government, of
the policy intended to be subserved by such trea
ties. q. TAYLOR.