The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-12

tnued Mr. Webster in the most emphatic man
ner, in this case is procrasnnton. Neighbors
cannot live together, under such circumstances,
in peace and honor. The case must and will
grow worse and worse every hour II is time
1t was settled lie most sincerely hoped there
would be no collision, but he still more nnX-
ious that Maine should not be disgraced ,humli-
ated and mortified. He believed most conf
| DENLY that il higher tone had been employed
ny our Governments; ifis language to Great Bri-
tam had been more energetic, decided and con-
| elusive, we should now be much nearer the ter
mination of The controversy. Ii might be that
we are now near pacific termination of the dis
Ilute but if it comes at all, il must come boldly
and firmly standing up for our undoubted rights.
80 long as mere diplomacy is connued-so
long as negotiation can put off the day OF final
decision i'll the hope of making better terms, the
question will not be settled in accordance with
the treaty of 1888.
In conclusion, Mr. Webster said he hoped sin.
cerely that nothing had yet happened which
would prevent satisfactory settlement without
resort 10 arms. He hoped the recent occurren-
ces would prove 10 those who had tue lead OF
| affairs, how dangerous and embarrassing it was
TO leave this question unsettled longer, and Slim
ulate them to act with decision and energy, in
| stead of pntting offtheir determination. He fin
ished by declaring his opinion that Great Britain
ought forthwith to be told, TINT unless she would
agree to settle the question on the 9TH of July
next, according to the treaty Of 1888, we would
then take possession of that line, and let her
drive off if she can J.
Mr. Webster delivered the remarks of which
have given only an out line, in his most power
fui and impressive manner. His voice in the
closing sentences sounded like clarion, and SO
strong was the effect of the sentiment, and the
delivery, that the people in The galleries gave
manifestations of their accordance with him by
loud applause.
Mr. Brown, of North Carolina rose, and with
some warmth maintained in opposition to Mr.
eDSter. whole hafh of he tnsf
and present Administration, in reference 10 this
question, had been entirely right
Mr. Webster said, as the gentleman from
Noith Carolina had taken ground in favor of the
entire correctness OF all the Administration had
done, he wished him to point out a single step
that had been taken, since the expression Of I'M
animty on this question which was given by
Congress last year. Mr. King here interposed,
and said this conversation out of order.
MIR Webster said he thought not; the motion
was one for reference.
MIR Brown ans wcred the question, by leave.
The Administration, since Great Britain refused
to negotiate for the treaty line, could take siep
except to take possession of The line-which he
maintained would have been act of war. He
lauded the course of the Administration.
Mr. Walker said he hope6 this would not be
made IN any degree party question, but that
whatever had been heretofore done, or left IN
done, all would now unite in bringing the ques-
ton 10 a speedy and definite settlement He
with Mr. Webster, that a higher tone
ought 10 have been assumed by our governments
and he now declared, that if Great Britain would
persist IN refusing TO negotiate for the line pre-
'cribed by the treaty it would become our tlu-
y to Maine and TO ourselves to negotiate from
he mouths of our cannon.
Mr. Williams again made some remarks as to
he determination ofMane to stand 10y the trea.
y; and in the course of his remarks expressed
lis conviction that rumor which had been cir
uated in the chamber, respecting skirrnlsh on
Mr. Calhoun deprecated any pr scipitate action
n exciting language at this time. The less said
he better, he thought, and the more moderate
ne better. He entirely approved of the measures
4 the Executive, and of the protocol us tenn
orary arrangement. Neither of the two ma
ons desired war and therefore he thought
nat war would scarcely arise on this question,
The message and tho protocol were then res
erred to the committee on foreign affairs, and
ne Senate adjourned
WAsHINGroN, Feb. 27:h
o the House Of Representatives. Of The u. States.
1 transmit to Congress copies ofvarous other
ocuments received from the Governor of Maine,
Glazing 10 the dispute between that State and
le province of New Brunswick, which formed
lie subject ofmy Message of the 26th instant
nd also copy OF memorandum signed by the
ecretary of the U. States and her Britanc Ma
sty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PIen-
otentary near the United States, of terms upon
hich il is believed all collision can he avoided
n the frontier, consistently with, and respecting
le claims on either side. AS the Britisht Min
ter acts without specific authority from his
government, il will be observed that this memo
lndum has but the force of recommendation of
le Provincial authorities and on the Govern
lent of the State Nj. VAN BUREN,.
MEMORANDUM
Her Majesty's authorities consider it to have
sen understood and agreed upon by tho Gov
'nment that the territory in dispute between
reat Britain and the United States, on the
ortheastern frontier, should remain exclusive
under British jurisdiction until the final set
ement OF the boundary question.
The United States Government have not un-
sfstood the agreement in the sense, but
onsider oh the contrary, that there has been no
sreemeDt whatever for the exercise, by Great
riain, of exclusive jurisdiction over the dlspu-
d territory, or anv portion thereof but mu-
al understanding thai, pending the negotiation,
sod l,un