I transmit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, a Treaty of Amity, Commerce, Consular privileges and Extradition between the United States and the Republic of Salvador, signed in this City on the 29th. instant. It is believed that, though this instrument contains no stipulation which may not be found in some subsisting Treaty between the United States and Foreign Powers, it will prove to be mutually advantageous. Several of the Republics of this hemisphere, among which is Salvador, are alarmed at a supposed sentiment tending to reactionary movements against Republican institutions on this continent. It seems therefore to be proper that we should show to any of them who may apply for that purpose, that, compatibly with our cardinal policy and with an enlightened view of our own interests, we are willing to encourage them by strengthening our ties of good will and good neighborhood with them. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Washington, 30 May 1862.