Diplomatic Relations of the United States and Mexico, 1848-1854 [i.e. 1861] ...University of California, 1912 - 280 páginas |
Términos y frases comunes
32 Cong amendments American citizens annual message April asked authorities Bancroft Bartlett boundary Buchanan Buchanan's Proposed Intervention Caborca California claims Clayton commission condition Congress consul Corwin to Seward Crabb Cruz December declared diplomatic El Altar February Forsyth to Cass frontier Gadsden Treaty Garay Grant Globe Hargous to Webster History of Mexico holders Ibid Indians instructions Isthmus of Tehuantepec James Gadsden January January 24 Journal Juarez government July July 27 June June 17 June 24 Letcher to Webster loan matter ment Mess Mexi Mexican government military Minister of Relations Miramon negotiations Orleans outrages Pacific Papers party payment Plan of Ayutla port protection Protocol railroad Ramirez ratification refused regard rejected Republic Rice right of transit River road Rosa route Santa Anna Secretary Senate Sess Sonora Sonoyta submitted territory Texas thence tion Treaties and Conventions Treaty of 1848 United Vera Cruz
Pasajes populares
Página 40 - ... to the point where it strikes the southern boundary of New Mexico; thence westwardly along the whole southern boundary of New Mexico (which runs north of the town called Paso) to its western termination; thence northward along the western line of New Mexico until it intersects the first branch of the river Gila (or if it should not intersect any branch of that river, then to the point on the said line nearest to such branch, and thence in a direct line to the same) ; thence down the middle of...
Página 106 - ... United States to assume a temporary protectorate over the northern portions of Chihuahua and Sonora, and to establish military posts within the same — and this I earnestly recommend to Congress. This protection may be withdrawn as soon as local Governments shall be established in these Mexican States, capable of performing their duties to The United States, restraining the lawless, and preserving peace along the border.
Página 41 - ... until it intersects the first branch of the River Gila ; or if it should not intersect any branch of that river, then to the point on the said line nearest to such branch, and thence in a direct line to the same, thence down the middle of the said branch and of the said river, until it empties into the Rio Colorado ; thence across the Rio Colorado, following the division line between Upper and Lower California, to the Pacific Ocean.
Página 41 - And, in order to preclude all difficulty in tracing upon the ground the limit separating Upper from Lower California, it is agreed that the said limit shall consist of a straight line drawn from the middle of the Rio Gila, where it unites with the Colorado, to a point on the coast of the Pacific ocean, distant one marine league due south of the southernmost point of the port of San Diego...
Página 108 - She is now a wreck upon the ocean, drifting about as she is impelled by different factions. As a good neighbor, shall we not extend to her a helping hand to save her? If we do not, it would not be surprising should some other nation undertake the task, and thus force us to interfere at last, under circumstances of increased difficulty, for the maintenance of our established policy.
Página 77 - ... adopt requisite commercial regulations. The treaty lately concluded between the United States and Mexico settled some of our most embarrassing difficulties with that country, but numerous claims upon it for wrongs and injuries to our citizens remained unadjusted, and many new cases have been recently added to the former list of grievances. Our legation has been earnest in its endeavors to obtain from the Mexican Government a favorable consideration of these claims, but hitherto without success....
Página 85 - ... and even unnoticed. Remonstrances against these grievances have been addressed, without effect, to that government. Meantime, in various parts of the republic, instances have been numerous of the murder, imprisonment, and plunder of our citizens by different parties claiming and exercising a local jurisdiction ; but the central government, although repeatedly urged thereto, have made no effort either to punish the authors of these outrages or to prevent their recurrence. No American citizen can...
Página 59 - ... north latitude, thence along the said parallel of 31° 20' to the lllth meridian of longitude west of Greenwich, thence in a straight line to a point on the Colorado River twenty English miles below the junction of the Gila and Colorado rivers, thence up the middle of the said river Colorado until it intersects the present line between the United States and Mexico.
Página 77 - Cuba, will render them less frequent, and whenever they shall occur, facilitate their more speedy settlement. The interposition of this government has been invoked by many of its citizens, on account of injuries done to their persons and property, for which the Mexican republic is responsible. The unhappy situation of that country, for some time past, has not allowed its government to give due consideration to claims of private reparation, and has appeared to call for and justify some forbearance...
Página 84 - American citizens, now amounting to more than $10,000,000, against Mexico, because she is destitute of all pecuniary means to satisfy these demands. Our late minister was furnished with ample powers and instructions for the adjustment of all pending questions with the central Government of Mexico, and he performed his duty with zeal and ability.