Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-04-10

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(signcdJ ANDREW JACKSON.
H'Shington, March lGh, 1885
NoRrHERN BuuNDARY.-The question Of our Northern
Boundary has occupied public attention so lonr hns an
Dcn been the subject of Executive messages and of de-
bates IN the General Assembly Of this State and in Con
gress that our citizens are we believe generally
qualnted with The merits of the controversy The dsnute
however. never assumed serious aspect as has
done within few weeks owing to the singular pro-
cccdlngs OF Michigan Territory. Ohio confdinn i'm the
justice ct her claim and looking from year year for an
amicabc settlement of difference that should meyer
nave arisen, has neglected until now to extend her
lurlsdiction over the disputed territory. But her
reasonable expectations have again and agan bccn
disappointed Repeatedly has she asked Conrress 10
exercise the power vested in them 10 define our bonn
dairy line, and often has The subject notvitbsinnJ
ing the strenuous exerions of the Representation from
tins State, been showed off TO the last day of the s,s
SION, anu finally left among the unfinished business
Having waited SO long and patiently the Legislature
which has Just ad ourned. conceived that did not com
port with the dignity of this State leave portion of
her territory; to winch her citizens believe she has
righteous claim, under the jurisdiction of power orern
TO ONO The recommendation of the Governor in his
SPECIAL Message OF the 9th February was therefore re.
sponded To- with accamation by both branches of the
General Assembly and the necessary laws for cxtc ndnr
tue jurisdiction OF the State 10 the limits defined in the
CONSTITUTIONS were unanimously passed. From the de-
nonstrnton OF public opinion that have noticed this
proceeding appears TO be notices. popular with inc people
than 1t MAS wi Tie General Assembly and by none has
bcen received with greater approbation than by the
Inhabitants OF the disputed territory"
ms IS evident from the proceedings of the meeting
hclu at lrenansvc, on the 25th ut and from the fol
lowing extract from the report OF a committee appo,nted
by meeting held at MOnroc NJ. r. on the 9th ut TO
demonstrate with the citizens who sLould assemble NJ
Ireniainsville, ON the following day. The Committee
say sin conclusion, they express their firm conviction
that large portion Of the inhabitants the disputed
ground, are fully prepared and determined resist the
iurther operation Of our Alichgan) laws in that dis.
trct and that the crisis has arrived when every indiy
dua! IS called upon to step forth in support OF our civil
aunorltes; ana the rights OF the territory From these
indications, Judge that but little If any difficulty
w take place IN carrying into effect the late law pass
a.; ,o.,,,,,
selves citizens of Ohio and will doubtless proceed ~
eicctthc proper township and militia officers without nl
and receive the necessary commissions from the Execut
OF this Satethe act of the Legislative Council of hch
gan Territory, and the bombastic General Order of nv.
Acting Governor to the contrary Notwithstanding This
Ighsoundng Order, il will be noticed was issued 6rfrs
The passage OF our lawand il were TO .dpc from
the oitiness of its style, and the still, more o,ninous
and dreadful tone oGeneal Browns General Order he
would be apt to think that are about TO invade Mcbi
gan Territory with a terrible army--and, rs Ninrod
WIdhTe would say, tetIcously cxluncklcae them
from oil the face ct the arh. We assure them that
ONO has no such intentions All she wants is what she
regiously believes is her rpht Size will mi le fl,,
aggressor, but she will have Justice Hemisphere
We observe it stated, and wc presume correctly that if
Is MI BciJ. e. Howard, of Baltimore, and not Mr.
itVes, oil irgma, who has been associated with Mr.
Eus by the Executive to go 10 the West TO endeavor
70 ADJUST Tie boundary difficulty between Ohio and Mich.
igan.
Orr latest paper from Detroit is to the 10th Of las,
mouth. At That time further intelligence had been |
received IN relation to the dispute. The military move
ncnis OF the Michigan militia have been temporarily
suspended. The Advertiser says
Inc Adlutant General OF Ohio has issued general
orders to the militia Of the Northern counties to prepare
for conflict. From The various manifestations of Tho
Executive Of that State ii is probable that an attempt
viii be made to anticipate any movement on the part of
the General Government, and to take possession of the
disputed tract before any countcracng measure can bf
nterposed We trust ndscrcct y, al on either side
wii propel the parties TO collision which will cndaaer
an 1 hrgffl
raj Government"
The Advertiser contains a letter from the Dele,ai. !
OF Inc Territory in Congress hIr Lyon in which it Is in
umatcd nai iic President has expressed his determine
uon 70 support Michigan in retaining the Territory
We observe notice in several papers Of the appoint
ncnt Of Mr. Rush and Mr. Rivcs as Commissioners for
the purpose Of settling the existing differences bet yecr
the State nf Ohio and the territory Of Mchigap M
statement 10 regards the latter geutcm,p
me hon BcnJimn G. Howard. OF Maryland has been
associated, IN this interesting mission with the former
wei known and patriotic citizen The selection of Col
Howard must give general satisfaction; as representa-
iVe IN Congress nom his native State, lac dsiin
guSea ny eminent talents, and by manly, disiniercst
ca, and consistent couse Of public conduct; his sen
nrnts ON questions Of national policy have always been
hgi-minded aud LIBERAL while his temper and disDos
ton, at once firm and cOnciatory viii make him am
cnicent aud useful colleague with own esteemed
From the efforts Of these gentlemen the best hone.
may be INDUCED. Surely on "a question of disnu;ed |
boundary there can exist feelings Of permanent hos
ilJ II tdhI0 be Iitt 10 S not susceptible Of
Die adjustment if not Of judicial decision; aud fclinrs
o local prejudice pride have been permitted 10
alt''n useless and unbccoming influence when they
have induced communities bound together by mutual in
tcrc5f aha sympthrs, thus 10 array tesc YES arlnst
each othcr-- PeaHsyguiian.
Ponrmorrn Ohio, March 10.
NoEfnEnS B5uNDAUY.--G0v. Lucas las apuointcd
eenei9l Patterson Ol Adams, General TAYLOR Of Lick.
ing aud MIR Scacy Of the Western lgcscryt n re- s,rycv
snbhsh The boundary Inc between dis STATE ard
va" i''"'ory Of Michigan in pursuance Of fic fcs,lp
'' sp'y passed Ly cur Legislature provid ny for e
rcs have also been adopted T. . or7oii zia,,
~ i".ia 9" NY disputed district We sincerity hone
' ''y Oe accommodated without any nearer ,,,
F" ~ 'i't indeed, arc convinced ilat both I
i'''H" hiFe already g"nc farther than discretion and
'Vl' c'd'non Incfcsis required There can certainly
- "p h,'' o preparing our Ceiow.cftzcng to cnt each
''''' 'h'iis 20 order To bring about equity and justice
GttHEMNo-fho bll 70 suppress Ill oamsl;pg b,,,s,s
sha baNlng games. which had pfeyititslv oasse5 ill.,
e'"ie ~ i2unana, came before The Lower llone o
tm iStu ult, Tor its hDa passage, BOD leccive6 H.
unan fnous sanction Of iiat branch Of thc frgisls,,
arc OIL follows. " "ie dc'
The owners OF immediate occupants Of bouses s. I
Wneh gambling is detected liable % the Deualfjoa ~
ihe Jaw w hnc Of ono 70 five thousand dollars III,
inc nfst offence from ten 10 fifteen thousand for tbo a
one, and confinement IN the pcnitennary from one f.
I've years. ~ Tic discretion OF The Court
he Deficiencies n tie revenue which pU ariss from,
ie suppression ~ fho gambling houses ore ~ be bro