The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-12-12

Minister xni Consul Geacrsl 1t Paris.
and the various consuis in France under
the supervision Of the latter, with great
kindness as well as with prudence and
tact. Their course has received the
comuendation Of the German Govern
mcnt, saa las wounded no SUSCEPTIBLE
" Of the French.
The Government of the Emperor of
Germany continues to manifest s. friend
ly feeling toward the United States, and
a desire to harmonic with the moderate
and just policy which this Government
ms.ntainS.
ASIA AND SOUTH AMERICA.
In our relation with Axiatic powers,
as we'll IS with the South American Re-
puhIics, | have given assurances that
the friendly feelings of those Govern.
ments are fully shared by the United
States
ArsTRIA.
The ratification OF the Consular and
Naturalization Conventions with the
Austrio- Hungarian Empire have been
exchanged
| have been officially informed of the
annexation of the States Of the Church
to tie Kingdom Of Italy, and the reno
vSl of the Capitol Of that Kingdom to
Rome. In conformity with the estnb-
lished policy OF the United States l have
recognized this change.
The ratifcstions of the new treaty of
commerce between the United States
and Italy have been exchanged The
two powers have sgreed in their treaty
that private property at sea shsll be cx
ernpt from capture in case of war be-
tween the two powers.
The URited States have spared no
opportunity Of incorporating this rule
into tie obligations of nations.
SPAIN.
The Forty first Congress at its third
session made an appropriation for the
organization of mixed commission fol
sdjud!cating upon the claims of citizens
Of the United States against Spain
growing out Of the irsurrection in Gu
bs. That commission has since beel
organized.
transmit herewith the correspond
ence relating to it's formation and IL
Jurisdiction. II is to he Hoped that this
Commission will AFFORD the claimants
complete remedy for their injuries. l
has been made the agreeable duty of th,
United States to preside over confer
ence st Washington between the rleni
poteutiaries OF Spain snd the sl!!;;t,
South American Republics, which la
resulted in su srni.lice, with the res
souable assurance Of permanent peace
, RUSSIA.
The intimate friendly relations whicI
have go long existed between the Uni
ted States and Russia continue undistu.
he'd. The visit of the third son Of tn
Emperor is proof that there is no 4.
sire on TIE part OF his Government I
diminish the cordislitJj of tloss rel,
tlohs. The h"sspitsbls reception whic
has hee>sn givsa to the Grand Duke ia
proof that on our side we share Il
wishes Of that Government.
.'5 CATAcAzY.'
The ineJcusable course Of the Rus
ian Minister at Washington rendered
necessary to ask his recall, and to 4
cline so longer receive that functional
as diplomatic representative. 1t ",
impossible, with self respect or with
just regard to the dignity Of the cou
try, to permit N Catscszy to contirl
to hold intercourse with this Cover
2ent after sbuse Of the Government Q
flcials and during his persistent intert
renee, through various means, with Il
relations between the United States al
other po~ers. In accordapcs with n
wishes, this Government has been r
lieved Of further intercourse with
Catacazy, and the management OF Il
affairs OF the imperial legation hiss pas
ed into the hands Of gentleman ell t 7
. ly unobjectionsble.
JAPAS.
With Japan We continue to Eaiata
: intimate relations. The Csbiset of Il
I Mikado has, since the close OF ths Ia
+ session Of Congress, selected citizens
the United States to serve in importa
Offices in several departments Of Il
Government. | have reason to thii
that this selection is due to sn apprsci
ton Of the aisinterestedHsss of the pt
: icy which the United States have pu
sued towards Japan.
1t is our desire to continue TO msi
tain this disinterssted and just poll
with China SIS we'll IS Jspsn. The &C
respoDdence transmitted herewith sho'
that there is no disposition on the pa
of this government to swerve from
established course.
Prompted by desire to put an el
to the bal barous treatment Of our shi
. wrecked sailors on the Corean coast,
:, instructed our Minister at Pekin to c
desyor to conclude q convention wi
, Cores for securing the safety and h
name treatment Of such marines. A
mirsl Rogers WAS instructed to sccol
psny him with q sufficient force to pr
tect him in case Of reed. A small 81
veying party wss sent out On reac
ing the coast it was trescherously
lacked st disadvantage. Ample @
portunity was given for explanation 8
apology for the insult Neither can
A force was then landed, and after
u ar1sous msrch over rugged and d
ticult country, the forts from which t
outrages had been committed were g
. lantly assaulted and were destroyed
i Having thus punished the criminals q
having yindiCated the horror Of the ns
the expedition returned, finding it il
practicable under the circumstances
conclude the desired convention.
l respectfully refer TO the correspo
dence relating thereto herewith submit
= ed, and leave the subject for such aet
: as Congress may see fit to take.
: The Republic Of Mexico has not Y