Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-08-25
N. T.. BOUNDARY.

Much attention is now directed to the
which the King of the Netherlands has
seen fit to give to our neighbors. We
feel some interest for the fate of the set
tiers in that region in case the decision is
confirmed. They are mostly comprised
in the town of Madawaska, are some
thing over two thousand in number, and
as they are scattered Oh both sides the
ST. John, part OF them, in case of scPa-
ration, must become British subjects
What adds to the interest of the case, a
large proportion CT these settlers, per-
haps teen twcnteths, are the descend
ants of the old French Acadians. Of
tie more influential of the present set
tiers, part are said to favor the Ameri-
can side, and others are in the British
interest. The Catholic priest, who of
course has much influence with Il ma
jority of the residents is said to favor the
British claims.
1t is impossible to predict what will be
the final settlement of the boundary. II
the decision of the arbiter is set aside, as
it ought to be, for it is absuldly unj ust,
the matter must be begun anew, and
where we shall find another umpire who
can tell? If the decision is confirmed
by the general government, then all that
our state can do, will be, to enter com
pIaint for damages and demand for i'll
demnity. Whether we shall get ndem-
nifty is doubtful. There will be many in
Congress and elsewhere, who may allow
our right to the jurisdiction Of the terri
tory, but will deny our right to the soil
as State property.
/ 1t is understood that two distinguished
citizens of our State are now OH visit to
the Madawaska country charged we pre-
sume with commissions from the State
Government, to make some investiga.' ms
by which the progress of the question
may be assisted. 1t is probable they
will collect such facts and estimates, as
may be necessary, if we shall have to
prefer demand on tho United States for
indemnity ity.-Penobscot Journal
| AMERICAN YSTEM.
| The activity of trade in Bangor at tho
/ present time, is cheering to its citizens,
and cxcites the admiration Of strangers.
"A large share of our merchants are in
! the very comfortable condition of fhaving
as much as they can do. Our streets
exhibit the hustle of a city, and fleet of
shipping is constantly in our harbor.--
Boats and RATS are passing on the river
ut all times, in all directions. A large
number CT buildings are in progress, i'll
cluding several blocks of stores. Six or
seven brick-yards, within this village, are
in constant operation. A spacious ho-
tel, we believe the largest in the State,
is well filed. Laboring men arc in
great demand, and at the highest wages.
The country around finds a ready mar
ket for its productions.
| What is the cause Of the present ac-
tivity of trade in this q,lartor'
The answer is plain and easy. The
great staple of our market is lumber
This is carried out of our river in i'm
--mensc quantities. Where does it goi--
Does it 90 to the British West Indics:--
Does any one believe that the opening
of the British ports, has had the slightest
effect OH our trade? Does not every
one know that we have not yet had any
lumber of consequence that was fit for
the West India market? And have all
the British ports in the world, received
half dozen cargoes of lumber from our
market, this season, or in any other sea-
SOM
| The demand for our staple product,
comes from the manufacturing tomns and
villages of New England, and others in
their vicinity--towns which have grown
up, and are now living and thriving to
the satisfaction of every body, under the
influence of the american System; that
system which sets all things in motion at
home; which gives labor and price for
labor, to every man that will work. The
influence of the American System is felt
in every counting-room in our town; on
every farm and on every stream in the
whole region watered by the Pcnobscot.
1t is this System, which the friends of
Gen. Jackson wish to break up and de-
stroy; which was condemned without a
hearing, by the majority in the last Leg
| islaturo. Ibid.