Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-12-08

4 without receiving corresponding benefits. The
government Of San Domingo has voluntarily sought
this annexation. 1t Is a weak power, numbering
probably less than one hundred and twenty thou
1 sand souls, and yet possessing one of the richest
localities under the sun, capable Of supporting q
population Of 10 900 900 Of people in luxury. The
tanning themselves in their present condition, and
of aey 2 Se1TH for tine
| progress and civilization. Shall we refuse them?
Inc aeq9isiton Of San Domingo Is desirable be
the entrance to the Caribbean Sea and the Isthmus
th Isnsit & QI commerce u possesses the richest SOIL
brious climate, and the most valuable products Of
the forest mine and soil of any of the West India
Islands It's Possession by the United States viii m
few years build up coastwise commerce Of Inn
pense magnitude which will go far, toward restor-
1t will give to us those articles which consume
Sorts and imports In case Of soreiSn II viii
give us command Of all the Islands referred to, and
Sins 5nns prevent an enemy nom again possessing
present. our coast trade between the
ssses Sase hsi 0Srdierng t on s the e, Atlantic and md
Bahamas and the Antilles. Twice must, as it
were pass through foreign countries to get by from
with stable government, under which her i'm
mense can an @ pc aeveloped VIII give remu-
island. This labor will take advantage of every
asa,iaole means OF transportation 70 abandon 90 the
dom, and as sequence each inhabitant would re-
and Cuba viii have to abolish slavery as a measure
OF selfpreservatfon to retain their laborers. San
become q
products OF our Northern farms and manufactures.
1Ir cheap rates at which her citizens can be fur
make it necessary that the Contiguous Islands should
have the same advantages, in order to compete
tropical fruits, etc This viii open to us a wider
market for our products. The production OF our
hundred millions Of our annual imports, besides
largely Increasing our exports. With such pic
e sy to be 20 nSw Of
trade against us, including the interest OF bonds
our citizens i' travelling in foreign lands, equal
to the entire yield of precious metals In
is to be otherwise accomplished. The acquisition
of San Domingo is an adhesion to the Monroe doc
y st e OF y, naona fnnsno Is
over the great commercial traffic soon to flow
from west to east by way Of the Isthmus Of Darisn
nish new markets for the products of our farms,
shops and manufactoriesi it is to make slavery nm
supportable in Cuba and Porto Rico at once and
ultimately so in Brazil 1t is to settle the unhappy
condition of Cuba. and end an exterminatng con-
honest debts1 without overtaxing the people it is
to furnish citizens with the necessaries of every
day life at cheaper rates than ever before and is
in fine, rapid stride towards that greatness which
theintelligence, industry and enterprise of the c-
OF the United States entite this country to
sumo among nations. In view of the importance of
this question, Earnestly urge upon Congress
the best means of acquiring San Domingo.
My suggestion Is that by joint resolution
authorized to appoint a Commission to negotiate
for treaty with the authorities of San Domingo for
the acquisition of that island and that an appro-
priation be made to defray the expenses of such
commission. The Question may then be deter
upon resolution of annexation, as in the case Of
the acquisition of Texas. So convinced am Of all
the advantages to flow from the acquisition of San
Domingo, and of the great disadvantages es-I might
almost say calamities-to flow from its non-acquis-
ton that believe the subject has only to be invest
gated to be approved.
THE MEXICAN FREE PORTS 500
It is to be regretted that our approximations IN
revenue of the United States of the policy of the
Mexican Government in exempting from import
have not only been fruitiess but that it is evenpro-
posed in that country to extend the limits within
enjoyed The expectancy Of taking into your seri-
SIs S the proper means M g Tor en
gage your earnest attention.
CENTRAL. AMERICA.
1t is the obvious interest, especially OF neigh
who NAV haTe commRited % high crimes Within their
borders, and who may have sought refuge abroad
concluded with several of the Central American
Republics, and Others are in progress
The sense of Congress is desired, as early as
may be convenient, upon the proceedings OF the
Commission on Claims against yeneLnSla' "a as
1863, March 1st, 1870 and March S1st, 1870 1t
of the money which has been received nom that
government until Congress shall have acted upon
THE CHINESE MAssAcREs
The massacres of French and Russian residents
at Tien-Tsin under circumstances Of great bar
meditated, and to indicate a purpose among the
populace to exterminate foreigners in the Chinese
supposition, but shows a completely by the
local authorities and the mob. The government
to fuidii its treaty Obligations, so far as il was
able to do Unfortunately the news OF
reached China soon after the massacre. 1t would
appear that the popular mind became Posseesea
nese waters, would neutralize the Christian infu-
ence and power, and that the time was coming
eigners and restore the mandarin influence. Antici
pating trouble from this cause, 1 invited France
pension Of hostiitss in the East, where they were
temporarily suspended b. act OF the I hin
of the lives and property of Americans and Euro
peans- @
Since the adjournment of Congress- the ratthca-
tions of the treaty with Great Britain for abolish
ing the mixed courts for the suppression oi ths
that the slave trade is confined to the eastern
coast of Africa, whence the slaves are taken to Ara
The ratifcations of the naturalization conven-
ton between Great Britain and the United States
thus - long standing dispute Between the two
governments has been settled in accordance with
the principles always contended for by the United
States. ,l,-.as
THE BRITISH BOUNDARY LINE.
In April last, while engaged IN Locating
gineers discovered that the commonly received
boundary line between the United States and the
British possessions at that place, is about hfsey
en- hundred feet south of the true position OF the
zenith parallel and that the line when run on what
Is now supposed to be the true position Of that par
allel, would leave the fort of the Hudson's Bay
Company at Pembina within the territory OF the
United States. This information being c0mmun1-
Gated TO the British government, was requested to
consent and did consent, that the British occupa-
ton Of the fort of the Hudson's Bay Co. should
continue for the present. 1 deem it important,
however, that this part Of the boundary lines should
be definitely fixed by joint commission of the
governments, and submit herewith estimates OF the
expense of such commission the part of the
United States, and recommend an appropriation for
that purpose.
The land boundary is already fixed and marked
from the summit of the Rocky Mountains to the
Georgian Bay. 1t should now be in like manner
marked from the Lake of the Woods to the summit
of the Rocky Mountains
ALABAMA CLAIMS.
regret to say that no conclusion has been reach
ed for the adjustment of the claims against Great
Britain growing out of the course adopted by that
government during the rebellion. The Cabinet Of
london; so far as its views have been expressed,
does not appear to be willing to concede that her
Maiesty's government was guilty OF negligence, or
did or permitted any act during the war by which
the United States has just cause of complaint Our
firm and unalterable convictions are directly the
reverse /, therefore, recommend TO Congress 10
authorize the appointment of Commission to
take proc of the amounts and the ownership, and