The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-12-15

acts were the more injurious and annoying,
as these waters are traversed by a large por-
tion Of the commerce and navigation OF the
United States, and their free and unrestrict-
ed use is essential to the security of the
coastwise trade between different States of
the Union. Such yexatious Interruptions
could not fail TO excite. the feelings Of The
country, and to require the interp0sition OF
the government. Remonstrances we're adj
dressed to the British government agalns;
these violations Of our rights OF sovereignty.
and naval force was at the same time or.
dered to the Cuban waters, with directions
" to protect all vessels Of the United States
on the high seas, from search or detention BY
the sessels-of.war Of any other nation"
These measures received the unqualified aud
even enthusiastic appreciation Of the Ameri-
can people. Most fortunately, however, no col
lislon took place, aud the British government
promptly asowed its recognition of the prin.
cinles Of international law upon this subject,
as laid down by the government of the Uni
ted States, in the note Of the Secretary Of
State 10 the British minister at Washington,
OF April 10, 1858, which secure the vessels
Of the United States upon the high seas from
I NAsI1ktVu VI sNdlNu kbNG W RNAASe AhdNt
any circumstances whatever. The claim has
been abandoned in manner rejecting honor
on the British government, and evincing a
Just regard for the law OF nations, and cannot
I fail to strengthen the smicable relations be-
tween the TWO countries.
The British government, at the same time.
proposed 10 The United States that some mode
should be adopted, by mutual arrangement
between the two countries, Of character
which may be found effective without being
defensive, for verifying the nationality of YES
sells suspected on good grounds Of carrying
false colors. They have also invited the
United States to take the initiative, and pro-
pose measures for this purpose. Wnilst de-
Ginning to assume SO great a responsibility,
the Secretary Of State has informed the Brit
ISL government that we are ready to receive
any proposals which they may feel disposed
TO Offer. having this object in view, and 10
consider them ~ IN amcable spirit. A strong
opinion is, however, expressed, that the oc-
casional abuse Of the flag Of any nation, is an
evil far less 10 be deprecated, than would be
the establishment Of any regulations which
might be incompatible with tile freedom Of
the seas. This government has yet received
no communication specifying the manner in
which the British government would propose
to carry out their suggestion; and ! am in
clined to believe, that no plan which can be
devised, will be free from grave embarrass.
ments. Still, shall form no decided opin.
ion on the subject, until shall have careful
/ " and in the best spirit examined any pro.
posals which they NAV think proper to make.
am truly sorry cannot also inform you
that the complications between Great Britain
and the United States, arising ont Of the
Clayton and Bulwer treaty Of April, 1850,
have been finally adjusted.
At the commencement Of yonr last session,
had reason to hope that, tnancipating them
selves from further unaysiIing discussions,
the two governments would proceed to settle
the Central American questions in a practi.
cal manner, alike honorable and satisfactory
10 both and this hope | have not yet aban-
l doned. In my last annual message, stated
/ that overtnres had been made by the British
government for this purpose, in friendly
spirit, which cordially reciprocated. Pheir
proposal was, 10 Withdraw these question.
i from direct negotiation between the two 90
yernments; but 10 accomplish the same OBJ
Iieet, by a negotiation between the British
government and each Of the Central Ameri-
can republics whose territorial interests are
Immediately involved. The settlement was
10 be made in accordance with the general
tenor Of the Interpretation placed upon the
CLAYTON and Bulwef treaty BY the United
States, with certain notifications. As ne
gotiatinns are still pending upon this basis
/ Il would not be proper for me now u Gun.
muaica;e their present condition. A fsal
settlement Of these questions il greatly to Be
desired, as this would wipe out the lat r.
naming subject d dispute between the two
countries.
Or relations with the great empires d
France and Russia, as we'll as with all olheE
governments on the continent Of Europe, ex
cept that Of Spain, continue 70 DC d the mOsi
friendly character.
With Spain our relations remain in an IN.
satisfactory condition. In my message d
December last, informed you that our en-.
soy extraordinary and minister pleniputen.
tlary u Madrid had asked for his recall anil
j. Vas mY intention 10 send ont new minis.
ter IL that court. with speelai instructions On
all questions pending betWeeu me two 20.
sernmerts, ard vita determination 10 have
taen speedily aud amicably adjusted. If tlsl
we're pussibe. This purpose las been NTH.
cfio defeated BIZ causes Which ! need no.
snamefate.
Ire mission to Spain has been exhausted
to distinguished citizen IL Kentucky. viz
will proceed % Madrid without delay. ant
. gassg another aud a final attempt 70 ublaif
justice IRON thai government,
spanish officials. under tie direct eontra
pf lie captain General d Cuba. have insultet
our nslional aag, and. ~ repeated instances
!. h4se IRON time 10 time Indicted injuries ~
tie persons AMI property d nur elti1sUs
: These have given Dirth % nnmerOus clam,
sgainst the Spanish government, the merit
. u aIeh Lave been ably discussed FOR d Sc
! ties 4 years. ~ our Successive diplomatic
/. representatives. Notwithstanding this, v,
, have not arrived At a practical result 10 AMI