The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-03-28
From the Boston Courier.

THE LATE PRocEEbiSes IN MAINE
The following extract of letter from OUT
correspondent in Maine gives some addi-
tional details of the late proceedings. tire
suits distinctly from this statement-as was
evident enough from the general aspect VI
the affair-that the consent OF Name 10 'he
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of her territory was pro
jected and carried through as mere party
measure. ooo
PORTLAND, March 10, 1857:
From the course which things took WIN
lis. in relation to the Resolves, 1t appears
that there was no direct communication ne
tween the Government of Maine and that
of the limited States. The passage OF the
Resolves was strenuously opposed, on me
ground that no distinct proposition had
been made in proper form. And although
this objection had well nigh had The effect
intended, vet the advocates of the measure
did not pretend that any other communtcd-
fioa had been made to our government. than
that contained in Mr.. Prehle's letters.
will give YOU an extract from one of them
which contains what is denominated the
proposition, in order that you may see on
what grounds we acted. Speaking of our
delegation in Congress, Mr.. Prehle says
also lNtu UctOIS tItti Tic euUlGtts vi
conversation between myself and the Sec
rotary of State. will proceed TO lay them
before you. The government
of the United States feel themselves en-
barrassed by the posture of affairs in rela-
ton to the n. E. Boundary. They are anx-
ious to save the rights 1of Maine, and to
preserve what is thought to be the honor OF
the country, andto prevent it from heing
put IN jeopardy. Without, therefore, un.
dertaking to say whether Maine is right OIL
is wrong'in her doctrines, hut believing she
is greatly injured as matter of fact, it is
proposed that Maine should cede to the
United States her claim and jurisdiction
over that portion of territory which lies
portherly and easterly of the line recon-.
mended by the Ar5iter, for an ample in
demnity, in order that the United States
may he enabled to make such an arrange
ment with Great Britain as may best CON-
port with the interest and honor of the U
States. And for this purpose it is proposed
that the Agent of Maine should be author,
lied to enter into negotiation with such
person or persons, as may be designated by
the President, for the eession Of lurisdic
ton on the one part, and the settlement Of
indemnity on the other; the agreement
that may entered into to he subject to rati-
fcation. 1t is proposed thai the indemnity
should be in land"
This is the only proposition laid before
the Legislature of Maine. will add that
when first sent to the Senate, it was CON-
mitted to select committee of that body
who reported resolve declaring legisla-
ton on the subject inerpedient. This re-
port was signed by all the committee, four
of whom were leading Jackson men and
who afterwards supported and advocated
tine Resolves now before you. Before
however, the subject bad been definitely
acted on by the Senate, they received some
new light from outdoor consultation, anC
recommitted the subject to committee tc
be joined by the House, a majority Of which
committee was in favor of the course since
taken. When these Resolves were first
reported. however, they met with such
jealous opposition even from Jackson men,
that the majority was obliged TO lay them
over to another day, and carry the matter
into party caurus-after which, BY per.
suadlng such of their own party as had
previously opposed il, TO stay GUay, the
succeeded in forcing the thing through
The newspapers have already given YOU
the details Of our proceedings. Any com.
ment upon them by me, you would proba.
bly, think unnecessary.