The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-12-19

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the nation.
With European powers no new subjects of
dlihculy have arisen and those which were I'M
der discussion, although not terminated do not
present more uniavorable aspect tor the future
preservation of that good understanding; which
II mas ever been our design to cultivate
VI pending questions, the most important Is
mat which exists with the Government of Great
brltan III respect to our northeastern boundary
II IS with nneisned regret, that the people of the
United Stntes must look back upon the abortive
efforts made by the Executive, for the period of
more than half century, 10 determine, what the
nation should suffer long to remain Elm dispute.
the true line which divides its possessions from
those OF other powers The nature of the settle
ments on the borders OF the United Stntes and
of the neghbonng territory, was for n season
sucn, that tins perhaps was not dispensabe to n
faithful performance OF the duties of the Federal
Government. Time has, however, changed this
state of things, and has brought about condi
ton OF affairs, IN which the true interests of both
countries imperatively require that this question
should be put at rest. 1t is not to be disguised
that with full confidence, often expressed in the
desire of the British Government to determine il,
we are apparently rs far from its adjustment as
we were at the time of signing the treaty of peace
IN 1853. The sole result of long pending nego-
uations, and perpleXing arbitration, appears to
be conviction, on its part, that conventional
line must be adopted, from the impo ssibiIity of
ascertanng the true one according 10 the des-
criptlon contained in that treaty. Without coin
Gliding in this opinion, which is not thought to be
wei founded, my predecessor gave the strongest
proof OF the earnest desire of the United States to
terminate satisfactorily the dispute, by proposing
the substitution OF Il conventional line, If the con-
sent of the States interested in the question could
lie Obtained. 10 this proposition, no answer has
MS yet been received. The attention of the Brit
ish Government, has, however, been urgently
invited to the subject and its reply cannot | am
confident, be much longer delayed. The gen.
eral relations between Great Britain and the Uni
tee States are of the most friendly character and
| am well satisfied of the sincere disposition of
that Government to maintain them upon their
present footing. This disposition has also, am
persuaded, become more general with the people
OF England than at any previous period. 1t is
scarcely necessary tO say to you how cordially il
is rccprocated by the people OF the United States
The conviction, which must be common to all
or lie injurious consequences that result from
keeping open this irritating question, and the
certainty that lis final settlement cannot be much
longer deferred will, trust, lead to an early and
satisfactory adjustment. At your last session,
laid before you the recent communications be-
tween the two Governments, and between this
Government and that of the State of Maine in
whose soGcitude, concerning a subject in which
she has so deep an interest. every portion of the
Union participates
The feelings produced by the temporary inter-
rupuon of those harmonious relations between
France and the United States, which are due rs
well to the recoIlections of former times as to a
correct appreciation of existing interests, have
been happily succeeded by cordial disposition
on both sides to cultivate an active friendship in
their future intercourse.
The opinion, undoubtedly correct, and steadily
by US, that the commercial reguia-
sous at present existing between the two coun-
RES are suspectable Of great and recprocaly
beneficial improvements, is obviously gaining
ground IN France; and | am assured of the dis.
position OF that Government to favor the accom-
1ilshment Of such an object This disposition
shall be met in proper spirit on our parf. The
eW and comparatively unmpoTtant questions
hat remain TO be adjusted between MS cnn I
rave no doubt, be settled with entire satisfaction,
md without difficulty.
Between Russia and the United States senti-
nents of good will continue to be mutually cher
shed. Our Minister recently accredited to that
court has been received with frankness and
,ordiaty, and with evidences of respect for his
country, which leave room to doubt the
preservation in future of those amicable and lib
raj relations which have so long and uninter-
uptedly existed between the two countries On
he few subjects under discussion between u.s.
N carly and just decision is confidently antlci-
,ated.
A correspondence has been opened with the
government of Austria, for the establishment of
diplomatic relations, in conformity with the wish
IS of Congress, rs indicated by an appropriation
ct Of the session of 1887, and arrangements
made for the purpose, which will be duly carried
nto effect.
With Austria and Prussia, and with the States
# the German empire, now composing with the
after the Commercial League, our political re-
atoms of the most friendly character, whilst
ur commercial intercourse is gradually extend
n.y. with benefit to all who are engaged in it.
Civil war yet RACES in Spain, producing in
ense suffering to its own people, and to other.
latons Inconvenience and regret. Our citizens
Who have claims upon that country will be pre-
udced for time by the condition OF its treasury,
he inevitable consequence of long continued and
internal wars. The last instalment of
he interest of the debt due under the convention
With the Queen Of Spain has not been paid; and
imilar failures may be expcctedto happen, until
portion of the resources of her kingdom can be
devoted to the extingushment of its foreign debt.
Having received satisfactory evidence that dis
riminating tonnage duties were charged upon
ne vessels of the United States in the ports Of
Portugal, proclamation issued on the 11th
lay ofOctoher last, in compliance with the act