Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-29
THE BOUNDARY.

We understand that Mr. Forsyth, Secre-
tary OF State, has transmitted 10 Governor
Fairfield the communication OF Fox to tue
Government of the United States, relating to
the mission Of Col. Nudge aud Mr. Fea,h-
erstonhaugh, by which It would seem that
the object is substantially what has been al
legged in the English papers. The British
Government experimenting that the nesoiin'
tions respecting the establishment OF joint
commission for running the line might moi
be terminated until near the close OF The pre-
sent year, it was thought the mean time
might be protitably spent by that Govern.
ment in making Typographical survey, and
acquiring more intimate knowledge OF the
territory in dispute.
| Still fariher-slnce writing the foregoing,
we have obtained copies of the following
correspondence which has taken place be-
tween Sir John Harvey and Coy. Fairlield.-
.Saeo Democrat.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
Fredericton, .Vtw BRUNSWICK,
Aug. 10, 1889.
Major General Sir John Harvey has the
honor to acquaint Governor Fairfield, that
Colonel Nudge of the Royal Engineers and
w. G. FealberstOnhaugb, Esq. have been
sent from England for the purpose OF making
a Typographical examination Of part Of The
disputed territory, for the use and intorna'
lion of Her Majesiy's Government-and Sir
John Harvey dare not allow himself to en-
tertain any doubt that the Executive of Maine
will willingly cooperate with that of this
province in doing what may depend upon
them respectively, not only to prevent any
interruption being offered to proceedings Of
a character go entirely anlcable and so
purely scientific, but also TO ensure for II any
assistance which may be required by CON.
mission, the result of whose inquiries may
have SO material an influence in cxpcditing
the decision of the pending negotiation, and
which must therefore be regarded with an
equal degree of interest by both parties.
The commissioners who are now here pur-
pose 10 commence their journey about the
2Olh inst, and 10 proceed IN the first instance
to the Great Falls and thence perhaps in
westerly direction.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Sdco, .8ug. Ii, 1889.
SIR-I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your Excclency's note of the 10Th
inst, informing Inc of the appointment by the
British Government of Messrs. Nudge and
F.aihersionhangh ." for the purpose of max
ing a typographical examination OF part of
the disputed territory for tho use and infor-
nation Of her Majesty's Government" &c.
SC.
Being fully convinced that The difficulties
supposed by the British Government to be
involved in the pending question of boundary
would vanish before correct typographical
knowledge of the territory, ! shall not only
offer "no interruption to the proceedings OF
the commissioners" which you describe as
entirely amlcable" and "purely scientific"
aud the result of which you apprehend may
have "a material influence in expedlting the
decision of the pending nogotlation," but
will, with great pleasure, afford the commits
sioncrs all reasonable facilities in my power,
for the prosecution Of their design.
| have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your Excellency's ob't scrv't.
JOHN FAIRFIELD.
Gopernor Of Maine.
His Excellcncy Maj. Gen. Sir Iohn Harvey.
Lit. Gov. Prov. of N. B.