The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-07

The more staid and reputable papers OF The opposition
continue speak favorably of the treaty We find
the following very sensible and slaesmanlike view in
the Baltimore Patriot
ave have perused the published copy OF the Mexican
treaty, which infer be genuine, because in
qu into the circumstance Of its publication proposed by
the Senate, We cannot say that approve OF this docu
nent as whole, IL contains some provisions which
properly obnoxious Anne can policy and IL
points In condition of verbal obscury, unayorabe the
stability of our relations with Mexico We may mention
by specification that the abrogaton the eleventh
clause OF the treaty 1878 aboves ny
restrain punish the Cam anohes whilst the pending
treaty substitutes obligation pursue, capture and
condemn such OF our citizens may choose dena
uonalize themselves by political pratcaI enterprises
against the republic OF Mexico Another clause provides
for adjudication Of boundary by of commissioners,
and makes the report OF this commission conclusive Of
boundary against both governments This que stion so
recently arisen under The existing thar had sup
posed the ministerial character Of the would
have been specified With the disposition avoid ques-
OF embarrassment which seems to have animated the
regulators satisfied that this and other
will be corrected under the ample discussion which the
treaty promises receive Indeed, may remark thar
is probably spent than IN the deliberate
liberation OF eompacts with iorcgn powers, because diff
cues of the serious character arise upoa questions
verbal i'm port alone Upon The Imports OF amend
ed and couclu,ive treaty with Mexico there s scarcely
difference opinion The consequences Of permitting
isting questions remain unadused may reach far be.
yond a campaign Of conquest
"The open questions between the governments are
of such a render their settlement mperatvely
necessary. An Outstanding and accommodating claim for
damages properly alleged to have resulted from the
fuldment OF compact must be met l. would be
just submit the impuation OF having disregarded
obligation because cannot be compelled to comply with
IT, We should make II known the world that, whiat
admit pecuniary esponsbiiy whatsoever we are
willing 10 compromise differences upon equitable
| terms Indeed the necessity for Adjustment with
Mexico must strike every There has been an actual
nd Al
cison Of title before the relations the two coun
tries be rensated Besides ths there Is an accumu.
aton Of private claims arising against the Mexican gov
eminent for alleged Of sppiaton by the irresponsible
officials OF anarchical government These claims arc
doubt, maguihed by pdyse cupidly they may be in
famed by the delay and uncertainty OF liquidation. But
they will sleep will they allow either government
TO forget them. There is no iimit upon the right OF
citizen protection Of his and sooner or
later, they be satisfied The ghost Of the French
claims VIII never be laid until It's requiem shall have been
paid for. The American who imptisorod Tor his
opinions, whose died under the expulsion
om Mexico spread yeafNtteT story OF his wropg.
with all the colorng Of Indignation Of interest The
delays of diplomacy promoted the national sympathy
continued and combined appeal caused settlement OF all
claims cost Of life and country
and OF than half ts territory the other. There
should, then. be inensonsl settlement OF all diferen-
with Mexico the peace OF the continent perhaps Of
the world, demand, IL
1.-THE chief objections learn the treaty, consist in
the be paid for adjustment OF deficiencies
and concession. OF territory, regarded Of inn
portance United States The price is said to be
cessive, and Is added that by Withholding H.
acquire by the inevitable dsniegr alton Of the Next
government whatsoever territory may need with
any active Intervention Whatsoever II wish TO
quire the properly OF eehbor, should rather pay
fair price for what desire ihsn to wait with sordid
iety the inevitable pressure, which will compel Its saor
6ce. Perhaps money mey be applied to the establish
meu Of despoism, In place Of an irresponsible and
snsrchics government We Cannot be expected pre-
scribe the form Of government which aroher people may
deem III for adoption and government which purchased
Florida from the Prince Of Peace and Louisiana ON Ma
poeon, will certainly be held responsible TIE app
cation Of money paid Santa Anna for valuable con-
sheraton With this, however, We have 50 little to do
that we will not degrees TO dscuss It, Il is the first duty Of
government tenderto those with which Il has AMIGA.
BILE relations fair settlement OF all subjects Of controversy
II government o. Mexico be oveuhrown the claims OF
citizens viii be lost under is ruins, and the out
standing deficiencies o boundary and obligation viii sur
vive successors
"rbe price be paid is said 10 be excessive Let rs
anime the considerations. They are, hrs an extensive
concession OF land second, the sbrogson obligation
which large military appropriation maintain
sessions Intended have secured the treaty OF
lGu.dslupe fourth, the satisfaction Of certain Am.ri-
can claimants against The Mexican government The ter
ritory alleged by 10 be barreu whilst others affirm
Il susins immense herds Of osle. Il doubt affords