The New York herald., 1871-12-05

government are fully shared py the United
states. The rauhcat,ns Of the Consular aad Natu'
ralizatlon Conventions with the Austro- Hungarian
empire have been exchanges.
KINoDoN or ITALY.
have been of1cia ly IN ormed OF the annexation
or the States OF the Church 70 the Kingdom OF
Italy and the removal OF the capital OF thar king
dom 10 Rome. In conformity with the established
pollcy OF tue United States have recognized this
change.
the ratifcaiIous or the new treaty or commerce
between the United states and Italy have been ex-
changed The two Powers have agres I'd In this
treaty that private property at sea shall be exempt
from capture In case OF war between the two Pow
era The United states have spared no opportunity
OF incorporating this rule iato the obligation OF sta
tons.
THE UNITED STATES, SPAIN AND CUBA.
The Fcrty-frsr Congress al Its third session made
an appropriation Tor tae organization OF mixed
commission for adjudlcating upon she claims OF
citizens oil the United States against Spain, growing
out OF the insurrectIoa OF Cuba. That Commas
sion has since been organized. trans
INIT herewith the correspondence rclut-
ing to Its formation and ITS Jurisdiction.
n is to be hoped that this Commission Will AFFORD
the claimants complete remedy Tor their injuries.
IL has been made lhe agreeable duty OF the United
STATES to preside over conference at washington
between the Penpoteniarleso oil Spain an the allied
South American republics, which has resulted in an
armistice, with the reasonable assurance OF per-
manent peace.
RUSSIA AND HER AMBASSADOR.
The intimate friendly relations which have so long
existed between the United States and Russia con-
undlsturbcd. The visit OF the third OF the
Emperor is proof that there is no desire on the
part Of his government to diunsh the cordialty
OF those relations. The nospitabe reception which
has been given to the Grand Duke IS proof that
ON side We share the wishes OF that government
The inexcusabe course OF Tue Russian Minister at
Washington rendered 1t necessary 10 ask his recall,
and to decline TO longer receive that funclonary as
diplomatic representative. II was impossible with
self-respcct or with Just regard to the dig
nifty oil the country to permit Mr. Cata.
cazy TO continue to mold intercourse WITH
this government alter ms personal abuse OF
COVER nmcnt officials, and during his persistent inter-
ference. through various means, with The relations
between the United States and other Powers In
accordance with my wishes TINS government has
been relieved OF uriner Intercourse with Mr.. Cata.
cazy and tue manag, ment OF the affairs of the I'M
perial Legation has passe Into the hands OF gen.
tleman entirely unobJec Ionabe.
JAPAN, CHINA AND THE CoRRA.
With Japan we continue 10 maintain intimate re.
iations. The CaDincL OF the Mixado has silce the
close OF the last session OF Congress selected citizens
OF the United States 70 serve in olces OF Importance
In several departments OF government 1 have
reason TO think that tlls selection Is due to an ap.
precatlon Of the dlsintercstedness OF the policy
which the United States have pursued towards
Japan. 1t is our desire 10 continue to maintain this
disinteTestcd and just policy with China, well as
japan. The ccrresi ondence transmitted herewith
shows that there Is disposition the part OF this
government TO swerve from It's estab lshed course.
Prompted by desire TO put an end to the barbarous
treatment OF our shipNrecked sailors on the
Corean coast, instructed our Minister at Pekin to
cnoeavor TO conclude a convention with Corea for
securing the SAFETY and humane treatment OF such
mariners. Admiral Rodgers was instructed to &C
company him with 4 sullcicnt iorcc to protect hun
In case OF need. A small surveying party was
sent out and on reaching the was trcachc-
rousf attacked at disadvantage. Ample
opportunity was given for explanation and
apology Neither came iorce was then landed.
After an aruu0us marcn over rugged and dlnlcult
country the forts from which the outrages mad been
committed were reduced ny gallant assault and
we're destroyed. navinJ ihus punished the criml-
mails, and having vlndcaied the honor Of the dag
the expediuon returned, finding 1t lmpracticab!c
under the circumstances to conclude the
desired convention. 1 respectfully refer to
Tho correspondence relating thereto, here With
submitted and leave the subject for such
action as Congress may see ilt TO take.
THE MEXICAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS
The republic Mexico has yet repealed the very
objectionable laws establishing what Is known as the
free the frontier oil the United States. II
hoped that this may vet be done, and also that more
stringent measures may bc taken by that republic
FOR restraining awless persons on It's from
tiers. hope Mexico, by its own action will
relieve this government OF the di Inculties
experienced from these causes.
Our relations with The various republics OF Central
and South America continue, VITA one exception TO
be corIial and friendly. recommend some action
~ Congress regarding the overdue instalments under
the award OF the Nenrzuea Claims Commission OF
1866. Thc internal dissensops OF this government
present no justification for the absence OF effert
10 meet their solemn treaty obligations. Tue ratili
cation u the Extradiion heasy With Nicaragua
has been exchanged.
II Is sub.ecS Tor congrdtulation tnat the great
emDTe oil Brazil mas taken the inliiatorJ step to-
wards The aboiiiion Of slavery. Our relations with
that empire, alwa,s cor, iii, will naturally he maie
more so by this act. IL Is lo too much TO hope that
ihe government Of Brazil VIII hereafter ind II tor
It's interest as well nlrlnsicaly right. TO advance
towards entire emancipation more Rapidly ihan the
present act cont en- ates.
sLAvEaY IN THE WEST INDIES.
The trac prosperity and greatness OF a nation are
TO bc found in the elevation and education OF its
iaborers It Is subject ur regret that the reforms
ia inis direction which, were voluntarily PROMISED
by the statesmen oi SPAIN nave not yet been car
regulation, for tue piarcnt abolition OF siavrry
IN Cuba and Porto Rico leave most oi the aborers
lives become burden to their employers.
! desire to direct your attention 10 the tact that
The citizens oil the United states, persons claim
hug TO be citizens oil The United States, large
holders In foreign lands oI ts species OF property
forbidden 10y the fundamental law OF their alleged
country. / recommend 10 Congress 10 pro-
vide by stringent legislation suitable
remedy against the uOlding owning or
dealing IN slaves beng interested
IN slave property foreign lanls, elmer owners.
brers or mortgaeors by citizens oi the United States.
AFFAIiS IN CUBA.
II is ~ be regretted iha the disturbed condition
Of the Island OF Cuba Continues 10 be source OF an
noyance and OF auXiciy. The existence vi pro-
tracted strugg sucu close PROXIMITY 10 our
own territory. without apparent prospect
OF an early termination, cannot be other han an
object OF concern TO pcorlc VINO, while ahsainlng
from interference In the affairs OF other Powers,
naturally desire TO see every country IN the undls
turbed enjoymen OF peace liberty and the bless.
ings OF free Institutions. Our naval commanders IN