Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-12-04

tefests, exclusively considered onreither side,
are brought into frequent collisions by compe-
tition. In framing such treaties, it is the du-
ty of each party, not simply to urge with I'M
yielding pertinacity that which suits its own
interest, but to concedc literally to thai which
is adapted to the interest of the other To ac-
complish this, little more is generally requir-
ed than simple observance of the rule of re-
.ciprocity; and were it possible for the states
men of one nation, by stratagem and manage
ment, to obtain from the weakness or ignor-
ance of another, an oyer-reaching treaty, such
a compact would prove an incentive to war,
rather than bond Of peace. Our conventions
with Great Britain are founded upon the prin-
ciples Of reciprocity. The commercial inter-
course between the two countries is greater in
magnitude and amount than between any 9TH
err two nations on the globe. 1t is, for all pur-
poses Of benefit or advantage to both, as pre-
cious, and in all probability, far more extern.
sive than if the parties were still constituent
parts of one and the same nation. Treaties
between such States, regulating the inter.
course of peace between them, and adjusting
interests of such transcendant importance to
both, which have been found, in long ex-
perience of years, mutually advantageous,
should not be lightly cancelled or disccntinu-
ed. Two conventions for continuing in force
those above mentioned have been concluded
between the Plenipotentiaries Of the two gov
enments, on the 9th Of August last, and will
be forthwith laid before the Senate for the ex-
ercise of their constitutional authority concern
ing them.
In the execution Of the Treaties Of Peace Of
November l7s2 and September 1883, between
the United States and Great Britain, and
which terminated the war Of our independ-
ence, line otboundary was drawn as the de-
marcation of territory between the two coun-
tries, extending over near twenty degrees OF
latitude, and ranging over seas, lakes, and
mountains, then very imperfectly explored,
and scarcely opened to the geographical know
ledge Of the age. In the progress of discove-
rv and settlement by both parties since that
time, several questions of boundary between
their Observation-Disclosures have arisen, which
have ben found of Exceedingly difficult adjust
ment. At the close of the last war with Great
Britain four Of these questions pressed them
selves upon the consideration of the negotia-
ators of the Treaty of Client, but without the
concerning them. They werr referred to three
separate commissions, consisting OF two Com
missioners, one appointed by each party, to
examine and decide upon their respective
claims. In the event Of disagreement between
the Commissioners, it was provided that they
should make reports to their several govern
ments; and that the reports should finally BE-
referred to the decision ola Sovereign the COM
mon friend of both. Of these Commissions,
two have already terminated their sessions
anil investigations, one by entire, and the 9th
or by partial agreement The Commissioners
oftlleffth article Of the Treaty Of Client have
finally disagreed, and made their conflicting
reports to their own Governments. But from
these reports great difficulty has occurred in
making up question to be decided by the
Arbitrator. This purpose has, however, been
effected by fourth Convention, concluded at
London by the llenipotentiaries of the two
Governments on the goth of September last.
1t will be submitted, together with the others,
to the consideration of the Senate.
While these questions have been pending,
incidents have occurred Of conflicting prcten-
sions, and of dangerous character, upon the
territory itself in dispute between the two Ma
tons BY common understanding between
the Governments it was agreed that no exer-
else of exclusive jurisdiction BY either party,
while the negotiation was pending, should
change the state of the question of right TO be
defnitively settled. Such collision has never
theless recently taken place, by occurrences
the precise character Of which has not yet
been ascertained. A communication from the
Governor Of the State of Name, with accom-
panying documents and a correspondence be-
tween the Secretary of State and the Minister
of Great Britain, on this subject, are now
Measures have been taken to
ascer ain the state of the facts more correctly
by the employment of snecial agent TO visit
the spot where the allegea outrages have oc-
Cured, the result Of whose enquiries. when re-
ceived, will be transmttad to Congress.
While so many OF the subjects of high in
terest to the friendly relations between the
two countries have been so far adjusted, it is
matter of regret thai 'heir views respecting
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