Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-03-22


and authorities Ii support Of this last posi-
ton. There are the grants OF land made
within the Aroosiook territory MS early as
1898 and ls06--lhe acts of Massachusetts
and Maine, in expelling trespassers--and
the letter of Mr. Mr. Van Buren,. when Score
lary of State to Sir Charles r. Vaughan, de-
nying the British claim ofjurisdietior then
made. The Governor closes his ar gument
upon this point, and proceeds TO assume
another position. Of very different charac.
ter. as follows:
Surely there can be no need Of multiply
ing words upon this poird. II the British
Government have any Jurisdiction over this
portion OF our territory, it may " with equal
justice claim to have;.t over the county OF
kennebec. But why should we be compel.
led to resort tc. iacis Of this description to
prove our Jurisdiction II the title be in
Maine, tb1 jurisdiction follows of course
NO power can have right Of jurisdiction
over q territory belonging 10 the State OF
MP.Ine, and nothing but that extreme spirit
ef peace and forbearane by which Maine
HIS been so long actuated. could induce her
10 argue such point for a moment
II, then, the title, possession and juris-
dIction of Maine be clearly established, why
is she not justified in her present attempts to
protect the property on this territory from
plumber, and the soil iiselfagainst invasion ?
1t is hard to believe that any man can be
found--any american. ! should say--oi un-
corrupted patriotism. and whose mind is not
poisoned by prejudice, who will deny il"
In further confirmation Of this position be
quotes passage from the Presidents mess
age, which asserts the right OF Maine TO "ar-
rest the depredalions complained Of" aud
also some passages from Mr. Towards re.
port in the House Of Representatives. He
then proceeds as follows:
but need not quote particular express.
ions, The whole Report is lucid and for
chile exposition OF the injustice of the pro-
ceedings OF the Government OF New Bruins.
wick, and triumphant vindicalion oil the
course pursued by Maine The almost un-
animous vote ofihe House Representatives
upon the bill reported by the same commit
tee. intending 10 carry out the views express
ed in the Report--the unanimous vote ofthe
Senate upon the same bil-aso furnish 20
Maine the most conclusive & gratifying proof
Of the rectuude of her course. In accord
ance with all this. | take pleasure in saying,
has been the general voice Of the American
Prees. Such unanimity OF opinion and feel.
ing among the mass Of the people--such a
spirit Of enthusiasm pervading all classes OF
society. it is apprehended has seldom been
witnessed. Nothing could be more CRAFTY
| ing to Maine. and sure ] am, that il will con
stitute perpetual source Of grateful recol.
lection to her virtuous and intelligent sons"
Here is more distinct recognition of The
authority Of The fourth sstate--the press
than we recollect TO have met with in an Of
fetal document ofihis kind Then follows
the Governors opinion as TO the course to
be pursued. in these words
Under these circumstances the question
recurs shall we withdraw our forces agree.
ably TO the recommendation contained in the
Memoranda signed By Mr. Fox and the Sec
retary OF Slate-and leave The future proiec-
ton of the timber TO the concurrent action
and agreement ofibe Governments OF Maine
and New Brunswick Under full sense
ofthe responsibility resting upon me, have
no hesitation ia saying, TINT we ought not.
admit that the General Government has
nobly responded to our call-and with a
promplness and efficiency beyond all praise,
has made preparations TO discharge its con.
stilutional Obligations TO this State Much
is due from us on this account. to the I'm
ion. But the duty Of Maine 10 herself re-
mains incl hanged The property. for the
under the Land Agent and Sheriff, remains
still exposed--and the threa. of expulsion
from the territory and of invasion, which we
sent our Military force to repel. sill remains
pending over us, while British troops, il is
understood, are daily concentrating near the
apparent purpose Of carrying the avowed de-
sign of the 1t. Governor Of N. Brunswick,
into effect"
The Governor then goes on 10 consider
the agreement made blythe President some
what in detail, and pronounces il inadmiss-
BILE on several grounds. Isl. Il would be a
. retrograde movement" placing the rights
OF Maine in less favorable situation than
they were placed IN, before any thing had
been done. I'd. 1t is unequal, requiring
Maine to withdraw her troops, and not ma
King the Same requisi,ion Of the Provincial
Governmsnt. Sd. lis phsaseology is equiv
ocal. admitting construction that the arm
ed posse under the Land Agent and Sheriff
may be included in the armed force re-
on;,ad n Re witbdyawn an arranoen,ent