Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-08

I tho immense aud annual increasing trade, Tor
eign and coastwise. from the valley of that noble
river. now embracing half the sovereign States
OF the Union. With that Island under the do
ninion of distant foreign power. this trade.
Of vita! Importance to these States, is exposed
10 the danger of being destroyed in time Of
war; and il has hitherto been subjected to per
petua injury and annoyance in time OF peace
Our relations with Spain. which ought To be OF
tho most friendly character, must always be pla-
cod in jeopardy. whilst the existing colonial gov
eminent over the Island shall remain in its pres
ent condition.
Willis, the possession of the Island would be Of
vast Importance TO the United States its value to
Spain IL. comparatively, unimportant. Such was
the relative situation OF tho parties, when the
great Napoleon transferred louisiana 10 the Uni
ted States jealous, as he was of the ma
! t;0nal honor and interests Of France, no person
| throughout the world, has imputed blame to him,
for accepting pecuniary equivalent for this ces-
| sion.
The publicity which has been given 10 our for
mer negotiations upon this subject, and the large
! appropriation which may DO required to effect tho
! purpose, render it cxpedent. before making an
! other nttempt to renew the negotiation, that
should lay the whole subject before Congress-
! This is especially necessary, as it may become in
dispepsable To success that | should be intrusted
! with the means Of making an advance to tho Span
| ish government Immediately after the signing Of
the treaty. without awaiting the ratification Of it
/ by the Senate. | am encouraged to make this sue
gestion by the example Of Mr.. Jefferson previous
| 10 the purchase Of Louisiana from France, and by
/ tina, of Mr. Polk in view Of the acquisition Of ter
rtory from Mexico. ] refer the whole subject to
/ Congress- and commend it to their careful consid-
craft N.
! rcrcat the recommendation made in my mes
! sage Of December last IN favor Of an appropria-
ton "to he paid To the Spanish government for tho
purp,>e Of distribution am ~ the claimants in the
7 A D. krst I,,n
/ liar recommendation in December ,lS41, and it
! was repeated by my immediate predecessor in De-
| cemlcr, 1888. ! entertain no doubt that indrm-
nifty is fairly due to these claimants under our
treaty with Spain of the 9th October, 1873 and
whilst demanding u-tice VIC ought to do Justice.
I An appropriation promptly made for this purpose,
could not fail to exert favorable influence On our
negotiations with Spain.
Our position in relation 10 the independent
States south of u on this continent, aud especial
" those within the limits Of North America liz If
peculiar character. The northern boundary Of
Mexico is cnneident with cur own southern btun-
Diary from ocean to ocean; AMI We must ncceSsari-
" feel deep intcre in AL that concerns the
we'll bong and the fate Of 81 near neighbour
We have always cherished the kindest wishes for
the sue, ess Of that republic and have INDUCED
the hope TINT it mi h at Inst, after all it, trials,
| enjoy peace and prosperity under Tree and Stable
government We have never hitherto intercled,
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it is duty which We owe to ourselves 10 protect
tie integrity ui.'s territory, against the hostile
interference at any other power. Our geographic
'"' i''s,u"i'' "u' ".t'' 'h'vi'~' ~ 81" ''''' WI"
Germs MrA'o" nnd our W'i'-'ettie" Po''E 1" re-
CARA /" the Nort" american c'h'lhen'' rehder 'h's
~ ihai'pehsahie "u'y.
Mexico has been IN II state Of constant revolu-
ton, almost ever sncc it achieved its inderrn-
dence. One military leader after another has
n'urIe! thr government IN RAJ ~ sueeeSsi'h' ana
sue VAN A. constitutions IRON 'ihe 10 Tune h'opt-
ell have ten set nj n"usht "l' ISL us soon as they
Were r"fla'mea. hc successive So'onmchts
nave aA'rard IA adequate pHtect"il, elhef l"
Mrx'ta" e.tlz'h' or i't'gn residents AGAINST
i""l'S' violence heretofore SEIZURE "i 'nc
cHnHai Wy m'tl'ary ehiel'ain' mas peeh be"era,IE
'"'' "cn ny III 'e''' ,"o "'ih,'ni VI ''e
country t. has rui' inr bfei period pnt not SO
al Inc present crisis 81 Mexican ailairS' "A e'''l
war has been f'G'"2 l9r some time throughout
tue repd'hr, hetwoei 'he central go\erimh n at
"ny "i M"A'co winch has enleav''rd TO sub
wort Tie constitution IaNi framed ny military
power, ami those hn MAINTAIN the authority OF
| that constitution. Tho antagonist pniti"s each
hi posse ss"n ct diiier"nt States OF the republic
aud the fortunes "i the war are constantly chang
inE. Meaiwhle' the must rrpt"hcnsibio means
| nave been einpi"Aei bf h'th partleS 10 cxtort
money from ioreiShefF hs well II" iatVcst" carry
/ on thus rn'n"us contest. The truth IL, TINT TINS
! tre country, blessed with productive soil aud
hN"iSh climate has herh reduced by clVil dissch
! son u o"htit"h "i almost hopeless anarchy ana
inueriilty. 1t would he VAN Tor tins government
t. attempt to enforce payment III money ct the
eiaIms ct American citzens. now amounting to
more than leu million dollars. against Mexico, be-
eause she ~ destitute OF ali pccun,ary means to
satisfy these de mandS.
onr late munster was FURNISHED with amrlr
powers AMI INST "ueti"ns ior the adjustment OF all
p'nfiIng questions with the central government OF
| Mexico and he performed his duty with zeal and