The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1860-12-06

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concluded treaty with Honduras the 2sth November
le5 and with Nicaragua on the 18th August 1860, re-
nquishins the Mosquito proectorate' Besides BY the
former, the Bay Islands are recognised as rart Of the
republic Of Honduras It may be observed thatthe stp
ulAtons Of these treaties conform In every important
particular t9 the amendments adopted by the Senate Of
the United States 10 the treaty concluded at London
the 18th October 1856. between the two governments.
twill be recoleced that this treaty was rejected by the
British government because Of Its objection to the just
and important amendment Of the Senate to the article
lating to Russian and the other islands In the Bay Of
Honduras.
1t must be source Of sincere satisfaction to all class
Of our feloWcitzens and especially to those engag
ed in foreign commerce. that the claim, on the part Of
Great Britain, forcbly to visit and search American mer
chant vessels on the high seas in time Of peace has been
abandoned = BY far ne most question
the war OF lelS. Whilst II remained open, they might
at any moment have been precpiated into war This
was rendered manifest by the state OF public
feeling throughout entire country, produced by the
forcible search OF American merchant vessesb by British
cruisers on the coast Of Cuba, in the Spring Of 1853
The American people hailed with general acclaim the or
de Of the Secretary Of the Navy to our naval force in
the Gulf Of Mexico to protect all vessels Of the United
States on the high from search detention by the
vessesofwar Of any other nation" These orders might
have produced immediate collision between the naval
forces Of the two countries. This most fortunately
prevented by appeal to the justice OF Great Britain
and to the law Of nations as expounded by her own most
eminent jurAts.
The only question Of any importance which still RI
mains open Is the disputed title between the two govern.
ments to the island Of San Juan, In the vicinity Of
Washington Territory. As this question Is still under
negotiation It Is not deemed advisable at the present
ment to make any other allusion 10 the subject.
The recent visit Of the Prince Of Wales, in private
character to the people Of this country has proved to
be most auspcious event In Its consequences, It
not fail to increase the kindred and kindly feelings which
trust may actuate the government and people OIL
both countries In their political and iocial intercourse
with each other.
FRANCE.
With France, our ancient and powerful ally, our rela
tons continue to be Of the most friendly character.
decision has recently been made by French judicial r
bunal with the appreciation OF tie Imperial Government
which cannot fail TO foster the sentiments OF mutual
gard that have long existed between the two countries
Under the French law person servein the arme
ofFrance unless he be French citizen. The law o
France recognizing the natural right Of expariaton,
follows necessary consequences that Rrenchman,
the fact Of having become citizen Of the United States
has changed his allegiance and has lost his native char
acter He cannot, therefore, be compelled to serve
the French armies in case he should return to his ma y
I country. These principles announced in 1859
the French Minister Of War; and 10 two late cases hay
= been confirmed By the French Judiciary In these, tW
natives Of France have been discharged from the frenc
!. army because they had become American citizens I
employ the language Of present minister to Prarc
who has rendered good service on this occasion, II
II hereafter experience much annoyance this subject
venture to predict that the time Is not far distant WhG
~ the other continental powers will adopt the same wi
policy which has done 10 much honor to the e
70 ghtened government Of the Emperor. In any ever
O. Government Is bound to protect the rights Of
e naturalized citizens everywhere to the same extent
though they had drawn their first breath In this countr
X We recognize distinction between our natve a
III naiurallzed citizens.
ut RUSSIA.
D. Between the great empire Of Russia and the Unit
ID States the mutual friendship and regard which has
long existed still continues TO prevail and ifposSble
increase Indeed, our relations with that Empire are
nd that we could desire.
NJ Our relations with span are now Of more compile
f ted though less dang character than they have be
ss for many years Our citizens have long held, and
ne tnue to hold numerous claims against the Spanish
Va ernment. These had been ably urged for series
~ years by successive diplomatic representatives
70 Madrid but without obtaining redress. The Span
en- government finally agreed to institute Joint commssi
for the adjustment Of these claims, and on the 5th
he Of March, 1860, concluded convention for this purp
he with present minister at Madrid Under this
'ye vention, what have been denomnated the Cut
M claims" amounting to Sl9s635 and 81 cents, in VIII
Of more than one hundred df our fellow citizens are int
he ested, were recognized, aud the Spanish governm
nd agreed to pay SlOOOO0 Of this amount "withln th
ith months folio wing the exchange Of rahcaticns
he payment Of the remaining S25G35 81 was to await
ast decision 1.-THE commissioners for against he Ams
~ claim" but in event, the balance To be paid
Re the claimants ether by Spain or the United Stat
4 These terms, ha every reason to know, higl
satisfactory TO the ht ldes Of the Cubln claims. Inde
~ they have made formal offer authorizing ths State
partment to settle these clamsa 10 deduct the
- Of the Amistad claim from the which they are
titled receive from Spain. This oer Of course,
: n not be accepted.
rs All other claims Of citizens the United States agal
1 Spain, or Of subjects Of the Queen Of Spain against
United States including the 'Amistad claim, were
this convention referred to board OF commissioner
~. the usual form. Neither the validity Of the Amis
No. claim Of any other claim against either party,
the single exception Of the Cuban claims was recogni
no by the convention. Indeed, the Spanish governm
hv did not insist that the validity Of the Amstad cl
he should be thus recognized notwithstanding Its paym
The had been recommended to Congress by two Of my PR
o cesson as we'll by myself, and appropriation
that purpose had passed the Senate Of the United Sta
S They were content that 1t should be submitted to
board for examination and decision, like the other cla
~ Both Governments were bound respectively to pay
sen amounts awarded to the several claimants, "at
times and places as may be fixed by and according to
,ba tenor ofsaid awards"
D,sS transmitted this convention to the Senate for
law constitutional action the Sd May, 1860 and the
the Of the succeeding June they determined that they
,sti not advise and consent" to Its ratification.
L,s These proceedings place relations with Spain 4
h1 awkward and embarrassing position. 1t is more
in probable that the final adjustment Of these claims
that deyolye upon my successor.
,hs reiterate the recommendation contained In my
hs nuA Message. Of December, 1855 and repeated in
OF December, 1859, In favor Of the acquisition Of
nro. from Spain by fair purchase firmly believe that
nSs acquisition would contribute essentially to the
being and prosperity Of both countries In all future
as well prove the certain means Of Immediately
e ishng the African slave trade throughout the world
,on would not repeat this recommendation upon the pre-
OCCASION II believed that the transfer Of Cuba to
cUs, United States, upon conditions highly fayorabl
.ss Spain, could justly tarnsh the national honor Of
lied proud and ancient Spanish Monarchy. surely
son ever attributed to the First Napoleon dlsrega
~ the national honor Of France, for transferring LouI
~ to the United States, for fair equivalent both In m
snd and commercial advantages.
ding AUSTRIA, &c.
State With the Emperor Of Austria, and the remaining
pro. mental powers Of Europe noudin0 that Of the Blu
and relations continue TO be Of the most friendly
ns OF acter.
and .u,v,
u, TO 'N'
b oc- the iendy And peaceful policy pursued by the
ee Of eminent Of the United States towards the the emp
on TO China has produced the most Satslctory results
two treaty Of Tleutsin Of the 18th, Of June, 1855 has
their faithfully observed by the Chinese authorities. The
birds yenlion OF the bth Of November oS supplement-
the this treaty, for the adjustment and satisfaction
had claims Of our citizens on China referred 10 In
res Annual Message has been already carried into ee
far as this was practicable.
nd In Under this convention the Of 900 taels
Con- to about e7O0 0OO was stipulated to be paid In sat
nae ton Of the claims OF American citizens, out Of the
emed h OF the receipts Tor tonnage Import and export
on American vessels at the ports Of Canton, Shan
the and FuchAu and It was "agreed that this amount
sttu be In full liquidation Of all claims Of American citE
the various pSrts 10 this date" Debentures fo
ty In amoun-o wit; 100000 taels for Canton, 10000
after shanghae, and 100000 for Fuchau-were devere
cordng to the terms Of the convention by the Tesp'
nmon Chinese collectors Of the customs Of these ports
and agent selected by our minister TO receive the same
non Since that time the claims OF citizens have bee
pre- by the board Of eommssionsrs appointed for
purpose under the act Of March g. 1850, and their av
have which proved satisfactory TO the claimants, have
n re- approved by minister In the aggregate they
y Of to the sum OF SiOe69i 75 The claimants have al
ether received large proportion OF the sums awarded to
II de- out Of the fund provided and II Is ophdeny exl
, and that the remainder will ere long be entirely paid
the awards shall have been satisfied there will rem
Con- surplus Of more than $500 at the disposition Of
Court gres As this win equity belong TO the Chinese
red1 emment would not justice require It's appropriate
eople benevolent In which he Chinese may be
this tally inteIestedp
admit Our minister to China In obedience To his instruC
eople has remained perfectly neutral In the war between
Such Britain and France and the Chinese empire; ahou
rever conjunction with the Russian minister he was ever
and and willing, had the opportunity ohered to emp