Delaware journal., 1827-10-09

yuot intend again 10 grand IA .fhdW an eq'aydle'h
the fishing privileges within her jurisdiction, which
were secured to us under the treaty of 1885. The
Iintrnaton was met by the American Commissioners,
by the following principle, which they broadly laid
down, in letter signed by their entire number
viz: that from the peculiar nature of the treaty o
1888. as treaty of independence, it had not been
abrogated by the war; that we still enjoyed the
fishing privileges, as part of our national lnde-
pendence, and that no grant from the British 60
vernment was necessary. In pursuance OF this
principle, the American Commissioners on the loth
of November 1914, sent to the British negoclators
the preiet of treaty containing no article OF stpu-
la,ion on the subject. On the 26th of November
the British negociaors returned the proc' with sese
raj alterations. one Of which that British sub
iects should have access to the river Mississippi and
the free navigation ol that river.
10 this the American commissioners could not
in itself object, because it was secured to the Bf
tisl, bv the treaty Of 1888. which the American
Commissioners cuntendeu was not abrosaed by the
war.
In order, however, not to give the British the ad
vantage of any new stipulation, IN the treaty, with
out corresponding advantage to America mrs
fioHatm proposed to admit into the new treaty the
right of the British to navigate the Mississippi, pro
uiscd it were Offset by renewed stipulation OF the
Fishing privileges, in favor of America.
For this proposal MIR. Gallan, (the mover) Mr.
Adams, and Mr. Bayard voted !; against 1t Mr. Clay
and Jonathan Russell. The majority being III favor
Of it, il was offered the British negocators, and by
them rejected on the ground, no doubt, that while
the fisheries were of immense consequence to US.
the right Of navigating the Mississippi was to them
merely nominal.
The treaty of Client was consequently negotiated
without any stipulation on the subject.
i In the cOny ent0n of 8l8 between the U. States
* Great Britain, which was negotiated by Mr. Rusl
under the instruction of MIR. Adams, the entire
fishing interest was satisfactorily adjusted Grea
! Britain stipulated to the enjsyment OF the essen
tal part OF the fishing liberties claimed, and tacitl,
renounced all pretensons to navigate the Missls
. sipp.
Such is the history Of the caumnious insinuaion
that Mr.. Adams proposed to open the navigation q
: the Mississippi to Great Britain.
!. Muy'and.-The election struggle has termina
j., ed, in This State, in the entire discontinue of tn
!, Jackson party. Never were sanguine hope
J. of success entertained by any set of men neve
i were greater efforts made to reduce those hopes
: reality. Yet all has failed The misrepresentation
of the Opposition editors have failed the gratultou
distribution OF the Telegraph, with its prepared sal
ders, has failed the cry OF prescription has failed
the menace of personal violence has failed the eli
Dorate accusations Drought by the jackson ComD
nation against the Administration has miserablv fii
i ed. Sound views and correct principles have achie
Il ed the redemption of maryland; and she stant
nf forth bright example to Virginia, Pennsylyan
" North Carolina and the other States, in which CO
ID rect principles are now strongly contending for Vi
= tory.
. !. III the late elections for Maryland, the Oppos
ts ton had a double object to accomplish. The hope
1 of the Administration and the political existence
!. Governor Kent were to be laid low at the san
A. stroke. 1t was regarded essential to the ultima
a success of the Jackson party, that these two ent
should be accomplished and the effort was in pr
r portion to their Importance. The battle has termin
az ted, and the advocates of General jackson beat
:. from the field, covered with disgrace and despa
of The electoral Ticket Of Maryland is now safe f
MIR. Adams and we would recommend those Q
position editors whohaye been so eager to enlight
IL US to the electoral votes Of the State to anne
nu their schedule to that effect.
~ The following returns from the several COUNT
- and cities are believed to be correct
9nl administration, Jackson
od Annapolis city, 9 0
a. Baltimore city. 0 2
~. Baltimore county, 4
an Hartford, 9
~ Anne Arundel, .
m. Montgomery,