Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-12-13

relations are now of more complicated,
though Of less dangerous character than
they have been for many years = This
complication he proceeds toexplain grows
ont OF the refusal of tho Senate to ratify
tie k1ard. d sls by the JOINT consission-
ers Of tho two nations in regard to the
,Amistad claim against our government
Under this convention claims OF our ciii-
ions against the Spanish government, a.
'moanting to sl2s, 625 "a, were recogni-
Eel anil the Spanish government agreed to
pay Sl00. 900 of this amount within three
.molths following the exchange Of ratifca-
tions He concludes his remarks under
this division Of the Message. with reitc-
ration of the recommendation contained in
bis two former Messages 10 favor Of the
acquisition of Cuba from Spain by fair
purchase. He says he firmly believes that
such an acquisition would contribute es-
sentially to the weil-being and prosperity
of both countries. in all future time as we'll
- prove the certain means Of abolishing
the, African slave trade, throughout the
world. He would not, he says. repeat this
Recommendation upon the present occe-
sion, if he behevel that she transfer Of Gu
.ba to the United States. upon conditions
highly favorable 20 Spain. could justly
atassisk the national honor Of the proud
and ancient Spanish monarchy.
: In regard to- Mexico the President says:]
= Our relations With Mexico remain in most uu-
satisfactory condition In my two last annual mrs.
sages discussed extensively the subject OF these
relations, and do not now propose to repeat at
length thc facts and arguments then presented
They proved conclusirely that our citizens residing
in Mexico, and our merchants trading thereto, had
suiercd series OF wrongs and outrages such as We
hare never patiently borne from any nation. For
thcse, our Successive minister's invoking the faith
of treaties, had, in the name OF our country, per-
ssisfently dem,naed redress and decentralization.
but without the slightest effect. Indeed, so conf
dent had the Mexican authorities been, because oil
our psfient endurance. that they universally be-
Eeved they might commit their outrsges upon
American citizens with absolute impuniy. Thus
wrote our Minister in 1885, and expressed the o.
pinion that nothing but m lnifcstation OF the pow
er, Of che Government and OF its purpose to punish
these wrongs would avail Afterwards IN isa.'
came the adoption of a new Constitution for Mexi
CO, the union Of President and a Congress unler
its provisions, aud the Inauguration of President
within one short month. However, the President
WAS expelled from the capital BY rebellion in the
army, anil the supreme power OF the Republic vas
assigned TO Gen. Zaloaga-, This usurper was IN
his turn soon compelled to retire from the place
hy Gen. Miramon. Under the Constitution which
had thus been adopted. Cen Juarcz. As Chief JUS
tioc of the Supreme Court, became the lawful Pres
idenf Of the Rcpubic, and it for the minte
nance Of the Constitution. and his authority deri
we'd from it, thu the civil war commenced AMI
continues to be prosecuted. Throughout the year
1853 the Constitutional party grew stronger AMI
stronger. In the previous history Of Mexico a
successful military revolution at the capital had
most universally been the signal for submission
throughout the Republic. Not so on the present;
. majority of the citizens persistent!y sustained the
constitutional government. When this was re-
commended in April, 1850. By the Government Of
the Cnite,l States, its authority extended over
large ma;ority OF the Mexican States and people.
includng Vera Cruz. and all the important sea-
ports Of the Republic. From that period our com
nercc with Mexico began to revive, and the con-
stisutional government has afforded IL all the pro-
lection i'm their power. Meanwhile the govern
ment OF Miramon still held sway at the Capital,
and over the surrounding country. and continued
ia outraces against the few American citzens who
still had the courage to remain within its power.
To cap the climax. after the battle of Tacubaya.
In April. 1889, Cen Marques ordered three citi-
zens of the United Sites, two OF them physicians.
10 be seized in the hospital in that place. and shot
vishous trial Thiswas done. notwithstanding oGr
unfortunate corntrymen were at the moment en-
r,ced in the holy cse Of offering relief to the SOL
diers Of both parties wso had been wounded in the
battle, without making any distinction between
IL. ,-f1fa vIlDp
slss Government vas bound ID exert is power to
srcn1c and redress the wrongs OF our citizens, and
n sfiprI them protection in Mexico. The inter-
Dosing obstacle was, that the country urdcr the
awav or Mramon, could not be reached without
,passnz over territory under he jurisdiction oil the
Constitutional Government Under these circum-
ssances, deemed it nay duty TO recommend to
-Cooeress in nv last annual message, the employ
zmens of sufficient military force 70 penetrate in
70 The interior where Inc governments OF Miramon
WA 10 be found, with, or il need be. without the
consent of the Juarez government, though It Was
not doubted his consent could be Obtained Never
have had clearer conviction on any subject than
Ihave Of the Justice as well as wisdom, Of such a
uo,icy. No other alternative was left. except the
entire abandonment. of our fellow citizens who had
conc 10 Mexico under the faith of treaties, to the
Srstemasc injustice, cruelty and oppression Of the
Mirsmon Governments Besides, u - certain that
\ simple authority TO employ this force would OF
king single blow. The Constitutional Govern
mcnt would then have been established at the city
of Mexico. and would have been ready and willing.
20 shs extent OF its ability to DO us justice In adj
dision and deem this most important conside-
ration, Foreign Governments would have been de-
prived os all pretexts To interfere IN the territorial
and domestic concerns of Mexico We should
thus have been relieved from the obligation OF re-
sistine even bv force, should this become neccssa-
~, any attempt by these Governments to deprive
or uciehboring Republic Of portions Of her terri
sorv n duty from which could not shrink with
out abandoning the traditional and established poi
icy of the American people.
am happy to Observe that, firmly relying upon
the Justice and good faith Of these Governments.
shere 10 no present danger that such contingency
will happen Haviag discovered that nv recon-
mcndations would not be sustained by Congress,
the next alternative was to accomplish IN some de-
erec il possible the objects. BY treaty stpu-
lasious with the constitutional government. such
rtstics we're accordingly conclnfed Dy our late
abIe and excellent Minister to Mexico, and on the
fourth Of January last were submitted to the Sen.
ate for ratification. As they have nos received
the 6nal action Of that body. il would be improper
for me 10 present detailed statement OF Their pro-
visions. Sin may be permitted 10 express the
opinion, IN advance, they are caculatei " pro-
mote the agricultural, sbufactIrins and CONNER
csI interests Of the country and TO secure our Just
influence with an adjoining Republic, as TO who's
fortunes and fate We can never ieet 'nd,neren'