American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-12-16


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These treaty stpulations with New Gram
da and Mexico, in addition 10 the considers
tons appiieable 70 the NicaToguan route, seei
10 require legislation for the purpose OF carr,
ling them into effect s-....,. =
The Injuries which have been Indicted upo
our citizens in Costa Riea and NiesFagua du
ring the last two or three years, have receive
the prompt attention Of this government
Some Of these injuries were Of the most 81
gTavated character. The Transaction at NiTgi
Bay iRApril, 1856, when a companyof unal
lined Americans, who were in no way connee
ted with any belligeIent conduct OF part,
were fred upon by the troops of Costa RicI
and numbers Of them killed and wounded, wa
brought 10 the knowledge of Congress by m
predecessor soon afieT It's occurrence, and wa
also presented to the government Of Costa Hi
CO, for that immediate investigation and re
drrss which the nature. Of the case dema nded
A similar course was pursued with IefeTenc
10 Uthef outTages in these countries, some O
which. wefe hardly less aggravated in thei
character than the Transaction al Virgin Boy.
4. At The timeI however, when our pTesen
MiAistef 10 Nicaragua was appointed, in Dec.
1851, no redress bad been obtained Got any O
these wrongs, and no teply even had been re
eeiseNtu The delhahds which had been mad
by this gotefnNieht UPON that OF Costa Rica
more than year before, Our Minister wa
instructed therefore. 70 loose no time in ex
pressing 10 those goterhihehts the deep regrs
with which the President had Witnessed In,
instteniion to the just claims Of the Unite,
States, and in demanding thelt prompt an,
satisfactory adjustment. Unless this GenanI
be complied with at on early day, It will ohl,
remain for this government TO adopt such oth
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obtain for itself that justice which il has il
vain attempted TO secure by peaceful means
from the governments OF Nicaragua and COST
Rica. While it has shown, and will continue
TO show. the most sincere regard for the right
and honor OF these republic, 8, it cannot peTmi
this regard TO be met by an utter neglect OF
their port Of what is due 10 The goveTnmen
and citizens Of the United States. .t
Against New Granada we have long stand
ing causes Of complaint, arising out OF the un
satisfied claims OF our citizens upon that Tepub
lie; and 10 these have been more recently ad
ded the outrsges committed upon our eitize nl
at Panama in April, 1856. treaty for the
adjustment OF these difficulties was concluded
by the Secretary Of State and the Minister ol
New GEanada, in September, 1857, which con
tanned just and acceptable provisions for that
purpose. This treaty was transmitted to Bo.
gotta, and was ratified by the government ol
New GTsnada, but with certain amendments.
Il was not, however, returned 10 this city un-
I'll after The close Of the last session OF the Sen.
ate. II VIII be Immediately transmitted 10
that body for their advice and consent; and
shouldthis be obtained, il will remove all our
existing causes Of complaint sgainss New GTa-
NADIA on the subject OF claims. stup 74it
u-. Questions have aiseH between the two gov
aufa IN, ksar rtahN ~ y
levy a tonnege duty upon the vessels OF the u.
nited States in its ports OF The Isthmus, and to
levy apassehger tax hpon our citizens arriving
in that counlTys whether with design 10 re :
min there o. topass from ocean TO ocean BY
the transit foute, and also tax upon The mails
OF the United States transported over the Pa
nsma Railroad. The government or New
Gtanada has been informed that the United
States would consider the collection OF either
OF these taxes as an ACT OF violation OF the tEea-
" beiw0en the two countries, and al such
wonld beTesisted by the United States. Al
the same time, we are prepared 10 discuss
these questions in q spirt Of amiiy and Justice,
aud with a sincere desire 10 adjust them in a
satisfactory manncf. A negotiation for that
purpose has already been commenced, No ef
fort has recently been made 10 collect these
taxes, nor is any anticipated under present
w empire of g!aklhor Ialahons hse oi te most
fiae and especially those ofAn agricultural are
uon % ~ J" lpsne ensonsi,e mu.uaI eAcnanBs. hFge
lnanvy o. american hour % consumed In Brazil,
20 10 consumed In tho United States. Whilst this 10
ne & neavg du ~ 9ceh ,eylsa. Until vey 70
'snsy' upon .ne ,mpor,AIon o. american nour into
Iou that In September last this has been reduced from
y R 90 abcut fortynine scnts psf barrel aud the du
es on o.ner artrts ot our production nave been d.
Iresre 10 state tba. the governnont Of Brazil still
70 Iyvy IN ehpoIt guy " hDout ~ PEI cent
'n Sohse notwl,hstandng TINS article admitted froe
he consumers Of roies in our country as We purchase
Da 2, 'he surplus crop oi tna raised In
oraxl. UuI mhis.er, nndsr instructons VIII relter
We ssnorw 20 nave .nh en 'oft puty andt
hoped that the enlightened government Of the EN-
,gfor VIZ mopt tnn wiso, Juse ahn equal policy In
nat even, there y good Ieason 70 peeye that the COM
neIse De,weon viz Iwo voun..ios wa Bea'V increase
nueh 70 the aatah'age Oh oo'h.
,raE are not, IN The asgrsgsts of ,ery large amount
some Of these rest upon plain principles Of justice
nd their Aottlomgnt ought not to be longer delayed
renewed and earnest. and trust suceesvful effort
'ill be made by Minister 10 procure their final ad
On the and ofJune last Congress passed Joint reso.
ntion authorizing the President to adopt such meas
and such force as In his jnd Iment may be nee
Issronoss lei tbe United ssa,es and tGs repnb,o
Paragna In connection with The attack on the United
tatcs steamer Water Witch aud with other measupes
,ierrod to- in his annual esaaee And on the 18th OF
uy following, they made an appropriation 20 defray
10 expenses and compensation OF n cummssi0ncr TO
'at republic, should the Prssident deem Il proper to
ak such an appointment.
In compliance with these snactcnts have appoint
commissioner who has proceeded 10 Paraguay, with
II powers aud instructions 70 settle these difficulties In
amsabls aud peaceful manner ~ this DO practicable
a experience and discretion Justify the hope that no
ay provo successful In convincing the Paraguayau |
that Il Is duo both 20 honor aud justice that
lfy should voluntarily and promptly make Atonsment
y , .uS wsonsl "hlSh .hey hhse oonu'iSu agahM tho
n.eu ota,os. ena musmnliy ouI lvuIed oitixens
nSm ~ my nave iollcyly uealoneu o. .ne proper
snontu wv oym.il.soenI pIove msuVees,'nl, ater
nrgre Ane earnest onort 70 inc object OF his
ovs, ~ areo 10 ah,aIn uvs ST run sne s