Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-01-07
VOL. XVII. NO. s05. --sssHAFE. VOL. X NO. %

,2l June, 1858. On the contrary. the
President OF that republic, IN a friendly
Ispirit, aeceGed promptly 0 the just aud
reasonable demands Of the government q
the United States. Our com missioner ar
rived at Assumption, the capital Of The
republic, On the 25th of JAM 1850, and
left it en- tie Eth Of Feb, having il
three weeks ably and successfully accom-
plished all the objects of his mission
The treaties which be has concluded
will be Immediately submitted to the Sen
ate.
In the view that the employment Of othol
than peaceful means might lecome neces-
Isary to obtain '.just satisfaction" from Par
agusy, strong naval force WAS concentra-
ted in the waters of the LA Plata to await
contingencies, whilst our commissi oncr as
cended the river Of Assumption. The
Navy Department is entitled 10 greal
credit for the prompthess, efficiency and
economy with whish this expedition was
flied out and conducted. II consisted of
nineteen armed vessels, great and small,
carrying 200 guns and $500 men, all IN
Der command Of the veteran and Gallant
Shubrick. The entire expenses Of the ex-
petition have been betrayed out Of the or
binary appropriations for the naval service,
except the sum Of $289,o00, applied to
Z. purchase OF seven Of the steamers, con-
shutting as part Of it, under the authority
of the naval appropriation act Of the Sd
March last. Its believed that these steam
ers are worth mole than there cost, and
they are now usefully and actively ain 10y
c in the naval service.
The appearance Of so largo force, fit
ted out in such prompt manner, in the
far distant waters OF the La Plata, and he
admirable conduct Of the officers and men
employed in it, have had happy effect
10 favor Of our country throughout all chat
remote portion Of the world.
Iagain recommend that an appropriation
To made "to lie paid to the Spanish Gov
eminent for the purpose Of distribution
among the claimants IN Tie Agmistad case.
Ia common with two Of my predecessors,
7 entertain no doubt that this is required
by our treaty with Spain Of the 9th DC.
tober, 1905. The failure to discharge this
obligation has been employed by the Cab
met of Madrid as reason against The set.
Element Of our claims.
PURCHASE or cugA.
| need not repeat tue arguments which
| urged in my last annual message IN favor
of he acquisition of Cuba by fair purchase.
Ny opinions on that measure remain an
changed I, therefore, again invite the
serious attention Of Congrcssto this impors
tant subject. Without recognition ofthi
policy on their part, it viii be almost i'm
possible TO institute negotiations with any
prospect cf success. .aI
OUR RELATIONS wIrH SPAIN.
Onr relations with the great empires Of
France and Russia, as well as with all 9TH
er governments on the continent Of Europe
unless we may except that Of Spain, hab :
PLY continue to be of the most friendly
character.
In my last annual message | presented
a statement Of the unsatisfactory condition
of our relations With Spain; and regret
to say that this has not materially iniproy-
ed Without special reference to ollicr
claims, even tie Cuban claims" the pay
ment Of which has been ably urged By our
and in which mora than hun
bred of our citizens are directly interested,
dissatisfied, notwithstanding both
their justice am their amount, ($i26,655
SAY had been recognized and ascertained
by he Spanish government itself.
coNTRovERnY wrrn GREAT BRITAIN.
Until a recent period there was good
reason TO suppose that should be able to
to you on tho present occasion
that our difficulties with Great Britain,
arising out Of the Clayton and Bulwcr
treaty, had beer finally adjusted in man
ler alike honorable and satisfactory TO both
parties. From causes, however, which the
British government had not anticipated,
they have not yet completed treaty ar
with the republics OF Hondu-
ras and Nicaragua, il pursuance with the
between the two govern
nents. 1t Is, nevertheless, confidently ex
pected that this good work will ere long
be accomplished.
Whilst indulgiug the hope that no 9th
81 subject remained which could disturb
he good understanding between the two
countries, tie question arising out Of the
adverse claims Of He parties Of The Island
Of San Juan, under the Oregon treaty OIL
The 5lh Of jane, 1916, suddenly assum
ing threatening prominence. In order
d prevent unfortunate collisions on that
remote frontier, the late Secretary Of State
IN the 18th Of July, SIS, addressed a
note to Dir. Champion, the British Minister
At Washington, communicating 10 him al
.opy of the Instructions which lie (Mr. |
Mare had given on the l4lh Of July, toll
Governor Stevens, Of Washington Terrific
", having special reference 10 an tap
pretended conflict between OR citizens
and the British subjects On The Island 0.
San juan" 10 prevent this The Governor