Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
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From tie Nationn M,ciUgcnccr.


Inc Boston Conricr publishes a Letter from :,
II:'oSion"cnt at Portland (Mlnc) giving some ad
't',oha' details of the late proceeding in the lie.
g'S'''u'" OF The state of MAINE touching the Boun-
10y question. From this letter it appears that
'"' consent OF MAINE TO the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of her
territory was carried through the IeuisIature by
'Ho mere force of party. But the Letter contain
"''cr matter worthy Of remark, and TO which we
ask 'he readers whole attention, in the following
passages extracted from it:
PORTLAND, NJ rich l6, 1892.
rom the course which things took with us, in
'c'"''oh L" the "Rcsolvcs," il appears that there
was no direct communication between the Go.
vorhmeht OF Maine and that of the Uuitcd States
h"o passage vi the Resolves strcnuously OPP
PoSo"' on the ground that distinct proposition
had been made in Il 1,roDer Eyrm And alhouuh
'n'S objection had well nigh had the effect intend
co. yet the advocates orthc measure did not pre-
'chu 'nat any other communication had been made
i" our Governments, than that contained in Mr.
ircblc's letters. | will give YOU am extract, from
one oil them which contains what is denominatcd
VIC P'oP'StHon IN order that you may what
grounds we acted. Speaking of our delegation in
congress, Mr.. Prcblc says
~ also laid before them the subjects of CONVEX
sa'inn between myself and the Secretary of State.
VIII proceed to lay them before YOU. y
L ne Government OF the United States feel them
serves embarrassed by the posture of affairs in re-
l'Ioh TO the N f.. Boundary. They are ANXIOUS
10 save the rights of Maine, and TO preserve what
is thought to be the honor of the country and to
prevent 1t from being tut in jeopardy. Without
therefore, undertaking TO cay whether Maine is
.lght or wrong IN her doctrines; but believing She
Is greatly injured as matter of fact, it is promo
scd That Maine should ccdc to the United Stntcs
hor claim and jurisdiction over that portion Otter
nory winch lies northcry and castcrlv of the line
recommended by the Arbitcr, for an ample indc,u-
nty, III order that the United States may be cua-
pleo TO make such an arrangement with Great Br-
tam as may best comport with the interest and ho
nor oil the United States. And for this purpose, it
Is proposed that the Agent of Maine should be
authorized TO enter into negotiation with such pcr
SON. or persons, as may be designated by the Pre-
sldent, for the ccsSion of Jurisdiction on the one
part, and the settlement OF indemnity on the other
the agreement that may be entered into to be sub
Jcct to ratification. 1t is proposed that the indcm-
nifty should be in land"
If the reader VIII cal TO mind few obacrva.
tionS OF ours, connecting certain speculation in
London paper with the runourcd proceedings i'm
secret session ofthc Maine Legislature, he may re-
member particular case which there hypoihc-
tlcaily stated. Let him now compare that sumo
sltlon of ours with the disclosure contained in this
passage of Judge PREBI.E's Letter, written from
this city! 1t is i'll that letter proposed TO MAINE to
ccde, NC for an ample indemnity, sin order that
the United States may make SEch az drraRgc-
me"f''--not an arrangement to the boundary
Inc merely, but such arrangement with Great
britain ''aS may best comport with the interest and
hohor 81 the United States" Now we repeat the
question, whether, if the indemnity to MAINE is to
be given to enable the United States to make San
arrangement" of any sort with Great Britain it
VIII not be IN effect payment Of tribute to Great
britain or whatever she may conccdc by that ar
rangemrnt?