The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-12-07

This Withdrawal was to be effected in three
detachments-thc first of which it vas un-
derstood was to leave Mexico in November,
the second in March, and the last in Novem-
ber, 1867. Immediately on the competition
of the evacuation the French government
was to assume the SAME attitude il regard
to non-i Intervention as held by the govern
msnt Of the Z nited States. Repeated assu-
RANGES have been given by the Emperor,
since the agreement, that he would com
plete the promised evacuation within the
period named, or even sooiier It vas
reasonable to expect that the proceedings
thus contemplated would produce crisis of
great political interest in the Republic of
Mexico. The newly appointed minister Of
the United States, Mr. Campbell, was
therefore sent forward on November 9Th to
assume his functions. 1t was also thought
expedient that he should be attended in
Mexico, by the Lieutenant General of the
United States army, with the view Of OBJ
tanning such information as might be impor-
tant to determine the course to be pursued
by the United States, in establishing and
maintaining necessary and proper inter
course with Mexico. Deeply interested in
the course of liberty and humanity, it seem
ed an obvious duty on our part to exercise
whatever influences are possessed for the
restoration and permanen. establishment in
that country Of a democratic and republican
form of government. Such was the condi-
tion of affairs in regard to Mexico, when,
nation was received from Paris that the
Emperor had some time before decided not
to withdraw detachment of his forces in
the month of November, according to
agreement but that decision was made for
the purpose Of Withdrawing the whole of
these forces IN the ensuing spring. Or this
latter determination, however, the United
| States has received no notice or intimation,
and, 80 soon as information was received
from this government, care was taken to
make known its dissent to the Emperor of
| France | cannot forego the hope that
France will reconsider the subject, and
adopt some resolution in regard to the
evacuation Of Mexico which will conform to
the existing engagement, and meet the
expectations of this government. The
documents on the subject will be laid before
congress. With the evacuation of Mexico
by the French; no subject for serious differ
ence between France and the United States
would remain
OUR RELATIONS VITA GREAT BRITAIN.
On our relations with Great Britain, the
! L
of regret that no considerable advance has
been made towards an adjustment of the
difference between the United States ard
Great Britain, arising out of the depreda-
tlOns on our commerce, and other trespasses
i, committed during the civil war, by British
subjects, in violation of international law
and treaty obligations The delay, however,
may be believed to have resulted in no
small degree from the domestic situation of
Great Britain. An entire change of minis
try occurred in that country during the last
session of parliament.
The attention of the new ministry was
called to the subject at an early day, and
there is some reason to believe that it will
be considered in a becoming and friendly
spirit. The Importance of an early dispo-
sitlon of the question cannot be exaggerated.
! Whatever might be the wishes of the gov
ernment, it is manifest that good feeling and
| friendship between the two countries cannot
! be established until reciprocity in the
practice Of good faith and neutrality shall
be restored between the respective nations. 4"
THE FENIAN INVASION OF CANADA.
The President then aludes to the Fenian
invasion of Canada as a violation of the
neutrality laws and the proclamation which
he issued, and the trial and sentence of
captured Fenians, and says:
''Such representations have been made
to Great Britain as will, it is hoped induce
judcious amnesty to all who were engaged
| in the invasion"
CONCLUDING REMARKs.
After referring briefly to the annual re-
ports, and recommending that the District
of Columbia be allowed delegate in con-
gress, the President concludes as follows
''In the performance of duty imposed by
the constitution, | have thus submitted to
the representatives Of the states and the
people such information of our domestic
and foreign affairs as the public interests
may require. Our government is now un-
dergoing its most trying ordeal, and my
earnest prayer is that the peril may be sue
cessfuly and finally passed without impair
ing its original strength and symmet.r
The interests of the nation are best to be
promoted by the revival of fraternal rela-
tions, the complete obliteration of our past
; differences, and the Inauguration of all the
lpursuits of peace. Directing our efforts to
the accomplishment of these great ends, let
us endeavor to preserve harmony between
the CO. ordinate departments Of the govern
ment, that each in its propher sphere may
cordially cooperate with the other in secur-
ing the maintenance of the constitution,
the preservation of the union and the per
petuity of free institutions
"ANDREW JOHNSON"