Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1857-12-10

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the instruction withh the empire against the
existing imperial dynasty still continues and il
is difficult TO anticipate the result.
Under these circunstance have deemed 1t advisable
70 appoint Distinguished citizen Of Pennsylvania Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoentiary proceed
China and to avail himself Of any opportunities which
may offer to eject changes IN the existing treaty favorable
place OF his destnatio jug last the war
Minnesota Special ministers China Lave also been an
Whilst minister has been Instru cted 70 occupy
trail position in reerenceto the existing hostes al Gan
ne wl cordially cooperate with the British and french
Ministers IN all peaceful concessions which
the nations OF the world right to expect and which
Cha. cannot long be permitted TO withhold From
ances received entertain doubt Minis
tiers will act IN HARMONIOUS obtain similar com
insfca reaie: for each o. the powers they represent
We cannot fan 70 feel deep interest an that
the welfare OF the inds pendent republic on our own
tinent, as well as the empire OF Brazil
since bore threatening aspect are IL 10 BE- hoped
n fair train Of settlement in just honora
The Islmns Of Central America intending that OF Pa
mama Il the great highway between the Atlsnc and Pa
cine over which large portion Of the OF
woria y destined to pass. The United States more
deeply interested than any other nation preserving Che
freedom and security of all the communications across this
saah hot be Interrupted either by invasions from
eountry or BY vars between the ndependent
Seo.ra America. Under treaty with New Greuad ..
me izh % Dec 1916, bound guarantee the
ay o. The sihmas OF Panama, through which the Pa
and property which New Grenada has and posses
over tad terrtory" This obligation founded on eoai-
granted p the treaty 70 the government and peo-
Under these circumstances recommended to oneres.
the passage Of an act authorizing the President
ted States 70 into effect this OF
and protection also recommend similar legislation for
security Of any other sthus in which
We may acquire an interest by treaty.
With the independent republics this continent II
both our duty and interest to cultivate the friend
y relations We can never feel Indifferent their fate
aud must always rejoice at their prosperity Unfortun
atey both for them and u.s. oar example and advice have
lost much of their nfuence in consequence awess
expeditions which have been ftted out against some Of
them within the limits of our own country Nothing i
b ter calculated to reard character as nation thar
the liberation of such enterprises in violation
of nations.
1t Of the first and highest duties OF any indepen
states in its relation with the Of the eres
family Of nations to restrain its people from OF hostile
aggression against their citizens or subjects The mos
eminent writers public Jaw do hesitate to
such hostile acts as robbery and murder.
Weak and feeble States like those Of Central America
may not feel themselves able 10 assert and yndiease he
rights The would be far different expeditions wer
set Wha our own 70 make private wal
against powerful nation. II such expeditions 1t;et
out from abroad against any portion country 4
barn down cities, murder and plumber our people,
nsurp government should call any power eartl
to the stricest account for not preventing such
ties tsa-
Ever since the administration of General Washington
acts OF Congress have been in force to punish severely
crime Of setting on foota military expedition within the lin
its OF the United States proceed from thence against
nation with whom at peace. The present
neutrality act OF Apr2o 1SlS is but little than
collection Of xsting Under this act the Presi
dent empowered employ the laid and naval force,
and militia "for the purpose OF preventing the carrying
Jurisdiction of the United States the collectors OF Gus
toms authorised and required 20 detan vessel
por when there reason to believe that she is about
ttake Part in such lawess enterprises.
When it was first rendered probable that attemp
would be made to get up another unlawful expedition
siRst Nicaragua the Secretary OF State issued
Marshis and District Attorneys which were direct
ed by the Secretaries ofWar and Navy the appropriate
army and navy Off ;er5 requiring them vigi ant anC
70 use their best exertons III carrying into ees the
visions Of the act 1915 Notwithstanding these precau
enterprises can do no pesbs good the country but
already inflicted much injury both its interest and o,
its character They have prevented peaceful emigration
which could not fail to highly beneficial all tn
parties concerned In apecunary point of view alone
our citizens have sustained heavy losses from the sez
closing Of the transit route by San Juan, between
two oceans. - . $500 ....-He
The leader of the recent expedition was arrested at New
Orleans but discharged giving bail for his appe
snce in the Insignificant sum OF two thousand dollars
commend the whole subject to the serious attention
Congress- believing that duty interest as Wi
as national character require that should adop
such measures as viii be eecual in restraining
Gems from committing such outrages. &c.
Iregret Inform you that the President Para.ua,
has refusedte rsy the treaty between the United State
land that State amended by the Senate the signature
which mentioned IN the message Of my predecessor
Congress at the opening Of its session in 1853 The
assigned for Its refusal VIII appear 10 the correspondence,
Herewith submitted. 81 if~s 8t.8 1TE
1t being desirable ascertain the fitness ohe river l..
ted States Water Witch tther for thai
pupose in $685. when while in the peaceful prosecution
her voyage up the Psrana river the steamer fred up
on from paraguayan fort. The fire retlrned but Al
the Water Witch OF small force, and designed foi
offensive operations: she retired from the conflict TIL,
pretext upon which the attack made decree
the President of Paraguay OF October i prohibiting for
egn vessels Of war from navigating the Of
As Paraguay however the owner of but one bank
the river that name the other belonging to Correntas
State Of the Argentine Confederation the right
eminent to expect that such decree would be obeyed
Acknowledged. nron
speaking not vessel Of war. She small steam
er engaged in scientific enterprise intended for the nd
vantage commercial generally Under these cir
cumsances, constrained consider the attack upou
her unjusable, and calling for satisfaction from h.
Paragnayan government. t..-.s9 .-.
Citizens OF the United States, also who were established
ia business in Paraguay have had their property
from then and have otherwise treated
the authorities in an insulting and arbitrary manner which
reqaires redress. 3ag . .tiE*s
eonciatory spirit This win the probably be granted
il the Executive shall have authority other
the of refusal This is accordingly recommended
It is unnecessary state Ia detail the alarming cond
Of the Territory of Kansas the time my naugur
alton The opposing parties then stood in hostile array
against each other aud any accident might have reghte
the flames OF civil Besides at this critical moment
Gov Geary. -. ~ !
On the 18th Of February previous the territorial lsgsa
ure passed law providing for the election delegates
the third Monday Of jane to convention to meet thu
first Monday OF September for the purpose OF framing
consti uon preparatory 70 admission into the Union
This law was n the main TAR anu Just and 1t Is to be
GREETED that all the qualified electors had registered
themselves and voted under its provisions.
At the time OF election for delegates an extensive
organisation existed in the Territory whose avowed OBJ
ject TO put if need be, the lawful government
by force and to establish government of their
the socaled Topeka Constitution The persons attached
to this revolutionary organization abs'aned from taking
The Of the Territorial legislature had to pro
vide for submitting to the people the constitution which
might be framed by the convention and the excited
Of public feeling throughout Kansas apprehension
extensively prevailed that design existed force upon
them constitution in relation to slavery against their vii
In ityaa
tonabe right having in view the union Of all citizens
in support Of the territorial laws to express onnio
on the construction fthe provisions concerning s
very contained in the organic act of Congress ofhe 9
May 1853 Congress declared to be true intent
aud meaning Of this act is iegslae slavery into any
territory state to exclude it therefro
the people thereof perfectly free regulate their
domestic Institutions in their way" Under
when admitted Stae, to be received into the
Onion with or without slavery as their constitution may
prescribe at the time Of their 2dmssio H." + :
Did Congress by this language that the delegates
elected to form constitution should have authority Anal
to decide the question Of slavery did they intend by
leaving 1t 70 the people that the people of Kansas them
selves should decide this que tion by direct vote? On
tas subject, confess I had never entertained Sc.
rous doubt and therefore, in my instructions
Walker of the 2sh of March last merely said thar when
consultation shall be submitted 70 the people of the terri
tory they must be protected in the exercise their rich.
Of voting for against that instrument, and the fair .x
preston Of the popular will must not be interrupted by
In expressing this opinion, far from my intention
interfere with the decision OF the people either or
gainst slavery. From this have always carefully All
stained. Intrusted with the sty taking care that tn.
laws be faithfully executed my only desire that the peo
pie Of Kansas should furnish to Congress the evidence
CURED by the organic act, whether for against slavery;
aad in this manner smooth their passage into Onion
In emerging from the condition of territorial dependence
INTO that of sovereign state, it their duty in my
opinion, TO make known their will by the votes the ma
iority on the direct question whether this important
nestle institution should ShOud JUDGED th.
was the only possible mode in which their will could be au
| tieptically ascertained. -. ts s
The election Of delegates 10 ceventon must necess,-
y take place separate districts From this cause
readily happen, as has often been the case that major
y OF the people Of State Territory one side of
question: whist majority OF the representatives from the
several districts into which it is divided may be on the 9th;
side This arises from the fact that districts DEL
gates be elected by sma ma0riies whilst in others
hose OF diferas sentiments Give su
GENTLY large only to the