The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-12-19

Impossible TO ENJOY the lacllitaeS Wnlci
we'll regulated barks might afford, with
out at the same time suffering the calam
itics which the excesses of the banks
have hitherto inflicted on this country,
it will then be far the lesser evil to de-
prive them altogether Of the power to
issue currency, and confne them to
functions of banks Of deposit and dis
count
Our relations with foreign govern
| men,s are ou the whole in satisfactory
condition. The diplomatic difficulties
existing between the government Of this
United States and Great Britain at the
adjournment of the last Congress have
| been happily terminated by the appoint
ment Of British minister to this country
who has been cordially received. The
President, whilst saying that we have
no right to doubt the sincerity Of the
| British government In their constitution
of the Clayton Bulwer treaty, at the
same time expresses Lis deliberate con-
viction that this construction is in oppo-
sition both to its letter and spirit. The
| fact that when two nations like Great
Britain and the United States are mutu-
ally desirous of maintaining the most
| friendly relations with each other have un-
| fortunately concluded treaty which they
! understand in senses directly opposite,
| the wisest course is to abrogate such .
treaty by mutual consent, aud commence
anew. Had this been done promptly,
all difficulties in Central America vEld
/ most probably ere this have been adjust
! Al ,tho .,eo knt
Whilst entertaining these sentiments,
| shall nevertheless not refuse to contri-
butte to any reasonable adjustment of tho
Central American question which is not
practically inconsistent with the Amer.
lean Interpretation of the treaty. Over
lures for this purpose have been recently
made by the British government in .
friendly spirit which cordially recipro.
cate, but whether this renewed effort
will result in success am not prepared
to express an opinion. A brief period
will determine.
With France our ancient relations Of
friendship still continue to exist. The
French government has in several recent
instances, which need not be enumerated,
evinced spirit Of good will .ud kind
ness towards our country which hearth.
ly reciprocate. 1t is, notwithstanding,
much to be regretted that two nations
whose productions are of such charao-
ter rs to invite the most extensive ex-
changes, and freest commerciarl inter
course, should continue to enforce an
cient and absolute restrictions of trade
against each other.
Our commercial treaty with France,
in this respect, Is an exception from our
treaties from all commercial nations II
iealously ledies discriminating duties,
both in tonnage, and on articles, the
growth, produce or manufacture of the
r one country when arriving on vessels be-
longing to the other.
With all other European governments,
except that Of Spain, our relations are as
peaceful as We could desire l regrea to
: say that no progress whatever has been
J made since the adjournment Of Congress
towards the settlement of any Of the nu-
merous claims of our citizens rgainst the
Spanish government, besides the outrage
. committed on our flag by the Spanish
frigate Ferrikans IN the high seas, off the
coast of Cuba, in March, 1855, By fire.
= ing into the American nail steamer El-
= dora, aud detaininf and searching her,
remains acknowledged and unredressed
. The general tone and temper Of the Span
" ish government towards the United
States is much to be regretted Our
l. present envoy extraordinary and minis
: ters plenipotentiary has asked to be re-.
n called, and it Is my purpose to seud out
e new minister to Spaiu, with special
N instructions on all questions pending to
= have them speedily and amicably adjus-
t. ted, if this be possible.
le With regard to the China mission
G. the presiqent says that whilst our min
o. lister has been instructed to occupy
s. neutral position in reference TO the ex
n listing hostilities at Canton, he will cor
be daily cooperate with the British an,
- French Ministers in all peaceful meas
O. ures to secure by treaty stipulation
is these just concessions TO commerce
which the nations Of the world have III
10 right to expect, and which China lon
of to withhold.
lie From assurances received, entertai
lst no doubt that the threesaisters will a,
k, in harmonious concefSl 16tain simil;
ta- commercial treaties for each Of the pow
'st ers they represent.
til Our difficulties with New Granad
re- which short time since bore so threate,
he ing All aspect, are it is hoped in fair trai
Of OF settlement In manner just and homo
cal able to both parties, with respect to II
by Isthmus of Panama.
tes lie recommends to congress the passa,
Rs; of an act authorizing the President, in ca
lall of necessity to employ the land and nav
oil forces Of the u s. to carry into effect Il
cir guarantee of neutrality and protection.
gill | alsorecommend similar legislation
mt tho security of any other route across Il
no Isthmus in which We may require an i
IL crest by treaty,
us Respecting the Walker Expedition
sch Nicaragus, he says such enterprises {
90 do no possible good to the country, |
ion have already inflicted much injury both
my its interests and its character. | co
IS mend the whole subject 10 the serious
all tention Of Congress, behaving that d.
I. and our interest, as we'll as our natio
ise, character, requires that We should adj
able such measures as will be effectual III
ice, strcting our citizens from committing s.
ball outrases.
Citizens of the United States who
Ma established in business in Paraguay, h
nth from them. and having otherwise ,
can. treated By the authorities in an insul
he'd ane arr .orary manner, "nion requires
the mand for these purposes will be made