Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-12-11

United States. The centennial cele-
bration to be held in 1876. wSuld af-
ford an appropriate occasion for such
meeting.
VIENNA EXPOSITION.
Preparations are making for the
International exposition, to be held
during the next year in Vienna, on .
scale of very great magnitude. The
tendency of these expositions is in
the direction of advanced civiliza-
tion and the elevation of industry, of
labor and the increase of human hap
piness, as well as of \ greater inter-
course and good will between Ia
tions. AS this exposition is to be the
first which will have been held in
Eastern Europe. it is believed that
American inventors and manufactn-
rcrs will he ready to avail them
selves of the opportunity for the pre-
sentation of the productions, if en-
couraged by proper aid and protcc-
ton. At the last session of congress,
authority was given for the APP
pointmcnt of one or more agents to
represent this government at the
exposition. The authority thus Civ
ell has been exercised. but in the ab-
sence OF any appropriation there is
danger that the important benefit
which the occasion offers, will in a
large degree, be lost to the citizens of
the United States. commend the
| subject strongly to Your considera-
tion, and recommend that all adc-
quate appropriation be made for tho
purpose, to further aid American ex-
hibitors at the Vienna exposition.
! would recommend, in addition to all
appropriation of money, that the sec.
retary of the navy be authorized to
fit out two naval vessels 10 transpor,
between our AtIautic cities and
Trieste, or the most convenient port
to Vienna, and back, their articles
for exhibition.
| OUR MEXICAN RELATIONS.
Since your last session, the pres.
ident of tho Mexican republic, distin
guished by his high character aud by
his services to his country, has died
His temporary successor has now
been elected with great unanimity
by the people, q proof of confidence
on their part in h.s patriotism and
wisdom, which it is believed will bs
confirmed by the results of his adj
miuistration. 1t ia particularly dc
sirable that nothing should be lef
undonc by the government of either
republic to strengthen their relations
as ncighbors and friends. 1t is mucl
to be regretted that many lawlcs
acts continue to disturb the Quie
of the settlements on the border be
tween our territory and that of Mex
leo, and that complaints of wrong
TO American citizens in various part
Of the country are made. The rcvo
. lutiOnary condition in which tin
ncighboring republic has so long teel
involved has in some degree con
tribnted to this disturbance. 1t is I,
be hoped that with r more settle,
rule Of order through the republi
which may be expected from tn
present government, the acts o
which just complaint is made will
cease.
THE JOINT COMMISSION.
| The proceeding of the commission
under the convention with Mcxic,
OF the 9th of July, 1868, on the sub
ject of claims, have unfortunatcl
been checked by all obstacle, for til
} removal of which measures have bee
taken by the two government!
; which it is believed will prove sui
!. cessful.
MEXICAN FRONTIER INvESTIGATIN
Il COMMISSION.
, The commissioners appointed pul
suant to the joint resolutions of cor
grcss of the 7th of MAY last, to iuuuir
into the depredations OH the Texa
+ frontiers have diligently made i,
vestigations in that quarter. Thci
: report upon the subject will be con
municated to you. Their rcsearcht
: were necessarily incomplete, partl
, OH account OF the limited appropri:
{ ton made by congress.
:, The congress OF Mexico, on the PAL
= of their government, has appointed
f. similar commission to investigat
e these outrages. 1t is not announce
t officially, but the press of that cou,
e try states that the fullest ipvestig;
: tion is desired, and that the co-ope
alton Of all parties concerned
invited to secure that end. thereto,
= recommend that special apprOpri
tion be made, ut the earliest Ola
practicable, to enable the commi
siOmers OH the part OF the Unite
u States to return to their labOrs wit
0 out delay.
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
y 1t is with regret that have aga
E to announce continuance of Il
. disturbed condition of the island
: Cuba. No advance toward the pas
| fIs.nf nf Ill
~ the population has been made, viii
p the In.urrection has gained no adva
tages. and exhibits no more of Il
e elements of power or of the prospc
Il OF ultimate success, than were exhi
- tied n year ago. Spain, on the 9th
a hand, has not succeeded in its repre-
n sion, and the parties stand apparent
q i'll the same relative attitude viii,
they have occupied for q long TIN
q past. This contest has lasted 10
=. for more than four years. Were
= seen at distance from our ncighbU
a 1OodJ we mi ght be Indifferent to j
Il results, although humanity could II
a be unmoved by many Of its incident
- wherever they might occur. 1t
!. however, Ut our door.
SSDA~> OLA
S. cannot doubt that the continu
t. maintenance of slavery in Cuba
among the strongest inducements
r. the continuance of tins struggle.
N terrible wrong is the natural cause
m terrible evil. Tho abolition
ne slavery and the Introduction of otl,
as reforms i'll the administration of &C
K ernment in Cu0u, could not fail
H. advance the restoration of peace a
m order. IL is especially to he hop
Of that the present liberal govcrnme
d. OF Spain, will voluntarily adopt Il
MI view. The law of emancipatic
which was passed more than t,
y"ars since, has remained unexecut
in the absence of regulations for
y, enforcement. 1t was but feel
~ step toward emancipation, but 1t "
r, the recognition of right, and "
ID hailed as such, aud exhibited Spa
oi in harmony with the sentiments
H. humanity and of justice, and in sy
u pathv with the other powers of I
'h Christian and civilized world. Wi
in the past few weeks the rcgulatio
n. for carrying out the laws of ennaii
xe patton have been announced, givi
Of evidence of the sincerity of tho int
i. tiOn Of the present government
n. carry into effect the law Of 1870.
IN have not failed to urge the consid
lie alton Of the wisdom, the policy a
pn the justice Of q more effective syst.
a. for the abolition Of q great evil viii
), oppressed n race. aud continues