Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-02-24


existence as a 6atien, been deemed by those
Presidents as worthy Of recomnnendatioa to
Congress. After reviewing the entire history
of the case he concludes his message as fol-
lows:
$ This review of successive treaties between
France and the U. S., has brought my mind
to the undoubting conviction that while
the U. S. have in the completcst mannerdon
their whole duty towards such of their citi-
zens as may at any time hayo bsen aggriey ed
BY the acts of the French goyernment, 50 also
has France honorably discharged herself of
all obligation in the premises towards the q.
S. To conccde whatthis bill assumes, would
be to imf ute undesery ed repro ch,both to the
U. S. and France. am aware that the bill
proposes to provide indemnifcation for such
valid claims of citizens of the u. S. and
France, as shall not have been stipulated for
and embraced in any Of the enumerated, LLut
including such claims it vii! exclnIe all in
fact for which during The nego.; ations. France
would be persuaded to agrco that she was
in any way liable to the United States or to
Or NJ Citizens,
What remains an for what is the $50, COO
600 appropriated? In view Of what has been
said there would seem to be no ground on
which to raise liability Of the United States
unless it be the assumption that the u. S.
are to be considered the insurers of all claims
of whatever nature, which any individual
citizen may have against foreign nation.
MIR. Bayley said that as little as he was inn
pressed with the reasoning of the message,
but as friend Of the administration and
still greater friend of the veto power he mo-
we'd that the consideration of the subject be
postponed till Wednesday, in order in the
mean time to give opportunity Of studying
the document and in respect. to the President
Mr.. Jones said but twelve legislative days
are remaining, and he tn refore moved the
previous question, with q view Of action the
message forthwith. The melton was voted
down GA to 80. Several amendments
were offered to MIR. Bayley's motion and the
House adjourned without taking vote. So
BALTIMORE. Feb 10.
The New Orleans papers of Tuesday last
contain further details Of the advices from
Mexico of the 8th inst.
Shocks of Earthquakes were experienced on
the first and second instants, considerable
damage was done in the city Of Mexico. The
government had thought it necessary to have
the public buildings examined.
The rebel party were evidently gaining
ground. trs-,.
The rumor is credited that provincial gov
eminent had been formed at Acapulco with
Gen. Alvarez at It's heaf'. ..# I'll
The rebels at Tehuantepec he'd declared in
favor Of Alvarez.
1t was reported that the government troops
had sustained sigma. defeat at Chalpenica-
go. Their General, Barchardo was taken
prisoner and shot. 1t was also reported that
considerable force of the rebels had been
def ated at Gahortlan.
Ihepubllc desp ttches announced Colonies
Francisco and caches had routed the forces
under Gen. Antonio on the ODD.
On the oath the forces under Heuta con-
sistlng of about 1900 men, compelled them to
retreat before him leaving on the field up
wards Of 30 dead.
The proposition has been made to carry
the mails between Vera Cruz and Mexico
in 4S hours and to establish daily commun-
ication.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 10.
The steamship Black Warrior has arrived
at this port with Havana dates to the 18th.
:. Great excitement still prevails and new mi
lltary companies were being formed.
The whole island had been declared in a
state vf blockade.
"A proclamation had been issued ordering
the enlistment of volunteers between the aces
ot 10 and 5O, capable of bearing arms.
military commission had beer Great ed
tor the eastern part of the island.
1t was reported that Gen. Concha had sent
20 Porto Rico for more troops.
The British ship Boscowan had left Havana
md the wal steamer Seba was engaged in
conveying troops.