Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-12
Borda ,rosSia-Rpsrs Of Committee thereon.

10 the Senate. Mr. Bucl snan reported on tho
late Message Of the President by resolution to the
following putpou:
That The committee cannot find, IN the whole
correspondence between the authorities Of :he
United States and Great Bfusin, a trace Of an
agreement 10 allow exclusive Jurisdiction TO Great
Britain over the disputed tcrftoty bot on The con-
. iraty. II discovers an agreement that each party
should abstain from exercising Jurisdiction except
over such parts were already IN their posscss-
ion respectively.
/ That the committee cannot perceive that Maine
has violated the spirit Of any agreement by send
ing a Land Agent to drive off fe.passefs, both
parties having that right taking care to retire upon
the accomplishment of that object.
That # the British auth or ties persist IN main
talniog exclusive jurisdiction 0y military force the
cvgcncy viii have occurred IN which, under the
Constitution it will become the duty Of the Pres-
dent to epe invasion.
That Il the Government Of New Brunswick
shall refrain from executing It's threat of enforcing
exclusive jurisdiction aud Maine refuse to With
draw her troops. Maine will not hen be entitled TO
the military aid Of the United States.
In the House, MIR Howard, from the Com. on
Fore, Alalrs made detailed report embracing
some facts in relation to the Maine Border War
hut not varying much from those heretofore dis
closed on this subject. The committee conclude
their Report by recommending that "a cotempora-
neols cessation Of measures, by Maine and New
Brunswick, (which they say will compromise the
honor of neither,"-by Recommending the appoint
ment OF special embassy to England, for the
purpose Of cooperating with The resident minister
there IN endeavorlng TO adjust this long pending
controversy.
The following bill was also reported from the
Committee on Foreign Relations
Bill giving to the President Of the United
States, additional powers for the defence OF
the United States 10 certain cases, against
INVASION and for other purposes.
BE 1t enacted by the Senate aud House Of Rep
resenlaves of the United States of America IN
Congress assembled, That the President of the
United States be, and he hereby H. authorised to
resist any attempt on the part of Great Britain To
enforce by arms, her claim to exclusive Jurisdlc-
ton over that part of the state Of Maine which is
IN dispute between the United States and Great
Britain and, for that purpose. to employ the
vel forces Of the United States and such PORTIONS
OF the militia he may deem il advisable to coil
into the service.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted. That, in the
event Of actual invasion of the territory of the
United States by any foreign power or of imn,-
men, danger of such INVASION discovered, in his
opinion, 10 exist, before Congress be convened
tn act upon The subject, the President OF the Uni
ted States be, aud he hereby Is, authorised, in adj
dltun To the present military establishment OF the
United States, TO raise, provisional force to be
enlisted for five years, or during the continuance
of h0stIes with any foreign power, not exceed
ing one regiment of Dragons, one regiment of
artillery, two regiments Of rhemen, end sixteen
regiments OF Infantry TO be organized, IN all re-
spects, like the corresponding regiments III
service aud, also, to appoint not exceeding one
major general four btigadler generals, and ex-
ceedlog surgeon aud assistant surgeon for
each new regiment the regiments, general and
medical officers, to be subject TO the same laws
aud rules and TO be entitled TO the snme benefits
OF every kind, with the like corps and officers now
III service and II shall be The duty Of the PresI
dent 10 discharge the troops which may be raised
by virtue of this act, whenever the occasion fur
them, defined by this act, shall cease to exist.
SEC 3. And be 1t further enacted, That IN the
event Of either of the contingencies provided 10
The first section of this act the President of the
United STATES shall be authorised to complete the
public arLed vessels now authorised by law, an
10 equip man and employ, IN actual service, all The
nava iurce Of the United States.
SEC. A. And be !; further enacted That The
sum OF - millions Of dollars is hereby apnro |
prated and placed at his disposal for the puroose
of executing the provisions Of this act TO provide
for which the Secretary Of the Treasury is author
lzed to borrow money on The creon Of the United
States and to cause 10 be issued certificates of /
stock, signed by the Register of the Treasury. far
the sun TO be borrowed, any part thereof: and
the same TO be sold on the best terms that may
be offered after public notice for proposals. for the
same Provided, That no engagement or cont,ac, |
shall be entered INTO which stall preclude the Uni.
ted States from rembursing any sum or sums Thus
borrowed, after the expiration of five wear. fro,o
The first of January next; and that he rate of in
lerest shall not exceed FIVE per cent, payable semi
annually,
SEC. .. And be it further enacted Tbs, the
SUN OF eighteen thousand dollars be, and the ssuo
hereby Is. appropriated, DOT of any money in the
Treasury not olherSlse appropriated for ou,G,
and salary of special minister To Great B,itsi, il
Provided, The President Of the United States sb,u
ceem 1t eApedient 10 appoint the saue.
Friday, March l.
sRsATR-The following communication from,
lie Post Master General VAS read from the rbai,