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commercial intercourse with her of the utmost

importance to our people. She stands right ou

the way to the Isthmus.

Our government has been for several years

aware uf the advantage of having mercantile

and maritime privileges granted to our mer

chant and national marine by her. Sometime

since, a highly favorable treaty was formed by

General Cazneau, ifho had been sent out for

that purpose by our executive. But, its ratifi

cation was repose«! by the Dominican Senate or

Councilor Stale. This effect wik produced by

thé activé Ihterpcsition of the British and

French Consuls. The successor' of Mr. Cur

ha« achieved not only the formation of

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*uch a treaty, but b jts procured da confirmation,

It is expected Hint immense advantages will

arise from this connection. Dominica is ex

ceedingly féftile, full of undeveloped mineral,

agricultural, and forest resources. As soon as

American laborers, skill, and capital ore intro

duced, these will he developed ami n large trade

will At once spring up with the Union. Santa'

pa js a aiafi of ^reqtability and enjlgiiteninant,

and fuU «C ndwtralion for our people amj instp

tu turn. H» will therefore do all in hut power

to promoteartd render closer tho tie« sf aUJ

ancewilhus.

But ibis treaty II important in view qf the

growing eouiplexUli of allkirs in Conlral Amc

rma. We hawftiewdo, who are now devoted

p 0 a«, op?» that may bccolne impor

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tant for etrategetical purposes. Into their wide

and capacious seaports our navy can run to refit

or replenish its stores. Besides, no enemy will

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

Smyrna times. (1856). Smyrna, Del., 1856-05-21. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84020422/1856-05-21/ed-1/?sp=1

ReferencesReferencias

Library of Congress, Chronicling America: Smyrna times, 1856-05-21.