Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-11-24
THE CLAYTON BULwER
EATY.

THE CLAYTON ANDB ULWE II
ATTY.
"lSsPscroR," the Washington correspondent
ofihe New York Courier 4. Enquirer, gives the
following very lucied explanation Of the original
objects of tho treaty negotiated between the
United States and Great Britain, during the
Presidency of Gen. commonly known
as the "Clayion and Buwor Treaty and the
manner in which It's principal provisions have
since been abrogaled.
In writing under date Of Nov. 9Th, he says !;
"Onica advices were brought from Mr..
BucnANas by the last steamer Of much impor-
lance. Lord PALMFRsrON has at length, after
two years Of solicitation for decision, explicitly
declared that Her Majesly's Government will
not conform to the American construction Of the
Clayton and Bulwer Treaty i'll not abandon
the new colony Of the Bay Of lslands-will not
recognize the old political boundaries Of the
Central American Republic as those intended by
the Treaty, and will not reinquish the protec-
torate of the Musquito Indians. II will be re-
membered that abou, two years ago a dispatch
from Lord CLARENDON fund its way to the pub
lie, in which that Minister, on behalf Of the
ABERDEgS Cabinet, re-asseried preiensions re-
specting Central America which this Govern
ment supposed had been finally disposed Of and
conceded BY the Treaty of 1850. That dcs
patch formed par, Of correspondence in which
Governor NANCY had distinctly stated the fol-
lowing propositions
LIST. The treaty Of 1850 binds the United
States and Great Britain equally not to colonize
for,ily, or in any respect acquire or appropriate
Central America or any part oft. The Amer
lean Government is bound by that stipulation
no, to seek to annex those States, nor to sub
yer, their independence. This obligation will
by faithfully observed.
2d. The obligation is mutual. 1t has been
violated by Great Britain in occupying the Bay
Of Islands, and in refusing to surrender by a
distinct act Of this Government the piolecoraie
formerly asserted and exercised over the Mus
quito coast
Sd. A perfectly good understanding between
the countries requires that these causes Of disa-
gIeemeni be removed. To that end this gov.
ernment proposes the dsconlinuanee ofihe above
colony and the formal REIMBURSEMENT of the pro-
decorate. As an alternative 20 the rejection Of
these propositions, this Government would con.
slider herself released from the equivalent obi
cations and would proceed to treat with the
Governments Of The Central American States
precisely as If the treaty had been formed.
These propositions have been discussed and
expound.d by Mr.. MACY and Mr.. BucuasAs
with great ability. Lord PALMERsroS has Ia
ken the responsibility Of rejecting them, and the
alternative has consequently taken effect The
CLAYTON and BuLwER treaty is, therefore, re-
pudiated by both Governments, and no longer
exists.
This unexpected change in The relations Of
the United States towards Central 4 merica, will
lead to the mos; important political results
The enterprises Of WALKER and KINNEY will
soon bring up the question Of annexation in a
form which cannot DO eyaded. Two seperaie
for the annexation Of portions Of
these States have peen already made to this
Administration. The sole obstacle 10 their ac-
cepIaucv rlIv sefI-uvnyIHg vruTuauvv
we consented 10 incorporate 10 the Convention
Of 1850. That is now removed, and the destiny
of that portion OF the continent may be consider
ed fixed. One important question remains,
which relates 10 the mode of government to be
adopted for these prospective acquisitions
There are but two forms known to our system,
one is the government by States, the other that
of Provinces or Territories. Our Confederacy
is already more extended than is consistent with
strength or Permanency. The idea Of bringing
in inferior races, and investing them with the
political powers and privileges reserved 10 them
selves and their descendants by the eonquerors
and first occupants Of the country. is no longer
favored by our best and mos, experienced states
men. Under the Provincial or Pro-Consular
system, we may extend our Republlc indefinite
ly.