Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21
IFrom tho New York American.

which there are so many constralning causes
that no colonial vaporing, no local excitement
in Maine, can, in our judgment, overcome
them. =.
In aid Of this opinion, moreover, ana IN
explanation Of certain expressions imputeo
to Mr.. Webster, on the floor OF the Senate,
which seemed to imply warlke spirit or
tendency, we are gratified to have 1t IN our
power 10 refer to the annexed conespon-
dence, communicated to us for publcation.-
It proves that Mr.. Webster desires and ex-
poets q peaceful Issue to The Maine questions
New YoRK, March 9th, 1889.
Nv dear Sr-I find our community in a
very excited temper with respect to the Bor.
der controversy, which. in the opinion OF
many, threatens inevitable md carly HOSTILE
ties between England and the United Stntes.
Such an event seems 10 me so Improbable,
that take every occasion TO express my
disbelief Of it I; but am constantly answered,
that you have yourself conntcnanccd these
alarms, and a declaration OIL the floor OF the
Senate is ascribed to you, that, # England
did not settle this matter by the 4ih OF July
next, the disputed territory should be seizcd
by the United Suites. This statement is so
much unlike ell that heard from you while
we were together recently in Washington
aud is so entirely at variance with the COOL
lstatesn,anlike views which characterize your
public career, that cannot believe IN It's nc
curacy. I therefore take the Liberty OF III.
curing what were the opinions expressed
by you on the occasion referred to, and also,
what are your views in respect to the ternl-
nation Of our present difficulties with England.
With great respect, yours,
DAVID B. OGDEN.
Hon. ID. WEBSTER, Washington City, ID. c..
WAsHINGroN, March 1lth, 1899.
Nv dear Sir-I should be very sorry indeed,
10 be thought To have become heated on this
important subject of the Northeastern Boun-
durv, or to have used expressions, either
leading to war themselves, or manliesting
conviction on my part that war was inevitable.
You know what have said on this subject
at different times through the winter ! have
never seen the account Of my remarks in The
Senate to which you refer. ! am certainly
Of opinion that the controversy should be
settled but have never contemplated II as
a probable event, that two great nations
would 90 to war, to the inevitable sacrifice
Of so many great interests, and to the asita-
ton of the whole commercial world OH such
question. | have never expected such
r. suit, and do not expcc! it now. What
meant TO say on the occasion referred TO by
you, and TO say strongly, was this: that II
was high time for the two Governments to
adjust this controversy that 1t had too long
been banded between them, as the snbJeci
OF formal and procrastinating diplomacy; that
its condition was every day growing worse
and worse, and more and more dangerous to
the peace OF both nations; that Maine hav-
ing explored the country by Commissioners,
and having asccrtaincd as she thought, the
perfect practicnbiiiy of finding and marking
the true original treaty line, was naturally
becoming more and more dissatisfied, that
negotiation should now be tried with some
ting Of more earnest spirit; and If,untortu
naiely all amicable attempts should ultimately
/ fai!-if the two Governments, much as II was
to be desired and hoped, should be able TO Dc
nothing jointly, to ascertain or hx the boun
dary-a time must come of necessity, wher
the United States must perform that duty fol
themselves that they ought in that case tt
explore the country, and 10 examine the
question carefully, and if it should turn out
as ! believe it would, that the treaty line
could be easily and certainly found, then the
Il United States, in the event above mentioned
| ought to mark it and assume 1t rs the true
/ line, and to take possession accordingly; anc
Il in this connection | mentioned the fourth oI
July, as day Of the year of which we often
speak as suited to important political decis
ions. But certainly could not have intend.
cd to say, that our Government ought to take
possession Of the disputed territory on the
fourth day Of next July, as was at the time
favoring a proposition for sending Special
Minister to England, who could hardly be
expected to reach London much before that
| time.
1t may be hoped, my dear sir, that wbn'
has occurred, and is still occurring, may have
the effect Of bringing about an early, satisfac-
tory and final adjustment Of the whole diff.
culty-a result which no one can desire more
sincerely than myself. Yours, witt, constant
regard, DANIEL WEBSTER.
b. d. OGDEN, Esq. New York.
IMPORTANT FROM MAINE.-Thc long cx
pected Message Of the Governor of Maine
in relation TO The agreement between Mr.
Forsyth and Mr.. Fox, was communicated tt
the Legislature of that State on Tuesday