Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-12-06

utlI toHcbttaNi'uAt dtAi'ut va Ans lnlTu 0f
Nav, lSec. and on the 27th Of the succeeding
June, they determined that they would not
ldvise and consent g. its ratification.
These proceedings placed our relations with
spain in an awkward and embarrassing posi-
ion. II is more than probable that the nnal
adjustment of these claims will devolve ufou
my successor. ! reiterate the recommenda-
ion contained in my Annual Message Of De-
,ember, 1855, and repeat that os December,
1859, in favor Of the acquisition OF Cuba from
Spain by fair purchase. firmly believe tia,
such an acquisition would contribute essential.
" 10 the well being and prosperity Of both
in all future time, as we'll as prove
the certain means Of Immediately abolshinr
the African slave trade throughout the world
would not repeat this recommendation upon
the present occasion, if believed that the
transfer of Cuba TO the United States-upon
conditions highly favorable TO Spain-could
Justly tarnish the national honor Of the proud
and ancient Spanish monarchy. Surely no
person ever attributed 10 the first Napoleon a
of the national honor Of France for
Louisiana TO the United States for
a fair equivalent, both in money and com
mercial advantages.
AUSTRIA, &C.
With the Emperor Of Austria, and the re-
maiping continental powers Of Europe, inclu-
TO be of the most friendly character.
CHINA.
The friendly AID p.seeidl polics purso.d bv
the Government of the csiisa States iewards
the Empire of China, has produced the ra6,i
results. The treaty of Tientsin.
of the 18th of June, 1858, has been faithfully
observed by the Chinese authorities. The con-
vention of the sth of November, 1855, sup
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and satisfaction Of the claims of our citizens
in China, referred TO in my last annual mes-
sage, has already been carried into effect so
far as this was practicable.
Under this convention the sum of 500 900
taels, equal 10 about $500, 600, was stipulated
to be paid in satisfaction of the claims Of
American citizens, out Of the one-fifth of the
receipts for tonnage, import and export duties
on American vessels at the ports OF Canton.
Shanghai and Fuchow, and il was agreed
that this amount shall be in full liquidation Of
all claims of American citizens at the various
ports to this date. Debentures for this amount.
to-wit: 100000 teals for Canton, 100 900 for
Shanghai, and 100000 for Fuchow, were
delivered according to the terms Of the con.
vention, by the respective Chinese Collectors Of
the Customs of these ports 10 the agent select
ed by our Minister TO receive the same
Since that time the claims OF our citizens
have been adjusted by the Board of Commits
sioners appointed for that purpose, under the
act of March 3, 1859, and their awards, which
proved satisfactory to the claimants, have been
approved by our Minister. In the aggregate
they amount TO the sum of $49,ss9,47s. The
claimants have already received a large pro
portion Of the sums awarded to them out OF
the fund provided, and il is confidently ex-
pected that the remainder will ere long be en-
tircly paid.
After the awards shall have been satisfied
there will remain a surplus Of more than
100000 ut the disposition of Congress. Az
this will in equity belong TO the Chinese Gov.
eminent, would not justice require its appro-
priation 10 some benevolent object in which
the Chinese may be especially interested
Our Minister TO China, in obedience to bis in.
structions has remained perfectly neutral in
the war between Great Britain and rance and
the Chinese Empire, although in conjunction
with the Russian Minister, he was ever ready
and willing, had the opportunity offered, "a
employ his good Offices in restoring peace be.
tween the parties. IL is but an ret OF simple
justice, both 10 our present Minister and his
predecessor, 20 state they have both proved
fully equal 10 the delicate, trying and rcspon-
siblc positions in which they have on differ
ent occasions been placed.
JAPAN.
Inc IatlHChtlOnt OF the treaty Win japan
concluded at Yeddo on the 10th of July, 1855
were exchanged at Washington on the 22d OF
May last, and the treaty itself was proclaimed
on the succeeding day. There is good reason
to expect that under its protection and inilu-
ence our trade and intercourse with that dis
tant and interesting people will rapidly in.
crease. The Publications OF the treaty were
exchanged with unusual solemnity. For thi;
purpose the Tycoon had accredited three Of
his most distinguished Ministers Plenipoten.
tiary, who were received and treated with
marked distinction and kindness both by the
Government and people Of the United States
There is every reason TO believe that they havC
returned TO their native land entirely satisfied
with their visit and inspired by the ucst
friendly feelings for our country; and let ne ar
IDENTIFY hope, in the language of the treaty r.
self, that there shall henccforward be perpet-
ual peace and friendship between the United
States of America and his Majesty the Tycoon
of Japan and his successors.
BRAZIL.
With the wise conservative and liberal GOV
eminent Of the Empire of Brazil, our relations
continue to be of the most amicable character.
NEW GRENADA.
The exchange OF the notifications Of the Convention
with the Republic OF New Grenada signed Washing.
ton the i0th of September, 1857 has been long de-
Jed from accidental causes for which neither party Il
answcrahle These ratifcations were duly exchanged
in this city the 9Th Of November last.
Thus has controversy been amcably terminated
which had become so serious AT the period Of my inau
guraton, as to require me, the nth of April 1857
To- direct Minister TO demand his passports and
turn 10 the United States. Under his condition the
Government Of New Grenada has specially lcknovl.
edged itself 10 be responsible 20 citizens for dam
ages which caused by the riot nj Panama on
18th OF April 1856 These claims, together with Other
claims Of citizens, which have long been urged H.
vain, referred for adjustment "a Board Com.
Congress, and recommend the legislation necessary
carry IL into effect
RIGA NICARAGUA.
P,rsevering efforts have been made for the adjust.
ment Of the claims Of American citizens against IN,
government Of Costa Eica, and 1 am happy to inform
you that these have finally prevailed. convention
signed at the city Of san jose the "a " july
last, between the Minister resident Of the United State
i'm Costa Rca, and the Plenipotentilries Of that Re
public, referring these claims 10 Board u Commits
sioners, aud providing for the payment of their awards
This convention will b. submitted To the Senate for
their constitutional action The claims Of citizens
upon the Republic OF Nicaragua have yet been pro-
yded for by treaty, although digcnt for this
purpose have been made 10y our Minister Resdent q
that Republic. These still continued, with fair
prospcct Of success.
Our relations with Mexico remain in most un-atis.
factory condition In my two last annual messages
discussed extensively the subject Of these relations and
do propose repeat at length the facts and
arguments then presented they proved c.nclusvely
that citizens resi- ling in Mexico, and merchants
trading thereto, had suffered series OF wrongs and
outragcs such i have patiently borne from
any nation. For these successive minister's in
yoking the faith Of treaties, had in the Of their
country, pcr-istently demanded redress and ndomnb
cation but without the slightest effect. Indeed "a
confident hs. the Mexican auth critics become II
patient endurance that they universally believed they
might commit these outrages upon American citizens
with absolute IMMUNITY
Thus wrote minister ia 1856, and expressed the
opinion that nothing but manifestation of the
-
ish these wrongs, will avail. Afterwards in 1857.
came the adoption OF Constitution for Mexico.
the election o! President and Congress under H.
rONlsi0n-, and the Inauguration Of the President
within one short month, however, this Presiien'
wa- expelled from the Capital by rebellion in the
army, and the supreme power Of the Republic wa
assigned Gen. ZulOaga Thi- usurper in HE turn
soon compelled 70 retire. Under the constitution.
thus adopted, Senior Juarez A. Chief Justice a