The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-03-09

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gency of the occasion calling for her interference and il
presumed that had the It. Governor of New Brunswick
been correctly advised of the of the proceedings
the State of Mane he would have regarded the trans
action as requiring, on his part any force Each
party claiming right to the territory and hence to the
exclusive jurisdiction it, it is manifest that to prevent
the destruction of timber by espassers acting against the
authority of both, and at the time avoid forcibe COL
on between the contiguous during the pen
dency of negotiations concerning the title resort must be
had 10 the mutual exercise of Jurisdiction in such extreme
cases. TO amicabe and temporary arrangement as to
the limits within which it should be exercised by each Tar
y The understanding supposed TO exist between the Uni
ted States and Great Britain has been found heretofore su
fcen for that purpose and believe will prove hereaf
ter if the parties the frontier, directly interested in the
question: respectively governed by Just spirit of con-
Citation and forbearance If it should be found there
is to apprehend that there Isl in the modes of
constituting that understanding by the two governments
difference not to be reconciled, shall not hesitate to
propose to her Britannia Maesy's Government distinct
arrangement for the temporary and mutual exercise of jul
rsdicon, by of which similar difficulties may in
future be prevented
But between effort the port Of Maine to preserve
the property dispute from destruction by nrudes, and
military occupation by that Sae of the territory with
view hold by force while the settlement is subject
of negotiation between the two governments there is
essential difference well in respect to the position of the
State, the duties of tire General Government. In
letter addressed by the Secretary of State the Governor
of Maine, the first of March last, giving detailed
al Government to bring the controversy termination
and designed to appe the Governor Of that State of the
views of the Federal Executive respect the future
stated, that while the obligations of the Federal Gov
eminent to do all in its power to effect the settlement of
the boundary question fully recognized, it had in
the event Of being able to do specifically, by mutual
consent other means to accomplish that object amcaby
than by another arbitration, by commission with
umpire in the nature of arbitration; and that in the
vent of all other falling the President would
ment of Great Britain to refer the decision of the question
to third power These still my views upon the sub
ject, and until this step shall have been taken
think proper invoke the attention of Congress 9TH
than amcabe for the settlement of the conrover
sy to the military power Of the Federal Government
be brought in aid of the State of Mane any attempt
to effect that object by resort TO force.
On the other hand, if the authorities of New Brunswick
should attempt to enforce the claim of exclusive ursdic
ton set by them, by of military occupation
their part of the disputed territory shall feel myself
bound to consider the contingency provided by the cons
tuition having occurred, the happening of which
State has the right call for the aid of the Federal Gov
eminent to repel invasion.
have expressed to the British Minister this Gov
eminent confident expectation that the agents of the
State of Nane who have been arrested under obvious
msapprehension of the object of their mission will be
released; to the Gov of Maine that similar will be
pursued in regard to the agents of the Province of New
Brunswick. have also recommended that any military
that may have been brought together by the State of ane
from apprehension of collision with the Government
people of the British Province, will be voluntarily and
peaceably disbanded
cannot allow myself to doubt that the results antici-
pated from these representations will be seasonaby real
lzed The parties more immediately interested cannot
but perceive that appeal arms under existing crcum
Stances will not only prove fatal their present. interests
but would postpone, if not defeat the attainment of the
main object which they have in view The very incidents
which have recently occurred will necessarily awaken the
Governments the importance of promptly adjusting
dispute by which it is made manifest that the peace
of the two nations is daily and imminenty endangered
This expectation is further warranted by the general for
beaance which has hitherto characterised the conduct of
the Government and people both sides of the line In
the uniform patriotism of Maine, her attachment to the
Unon her respect for the wishes of the people of her sis
ter States of whose interest in her welfare cannot be
unconscious, and in the socude felt by the country
large for the preservation Of peace with our ncghbors
have strong guarantee that she will disregard the
quest that has been made of her.
AS however, the session of Congress is about termi
nate and the agency of the Executive may become
sary during the recess it is that the attention of
the Legislature should be drawn the consideration Of
such measures may be calculated obvate the neces
ty of call for extra session. With that view, have
thought it my duty to lay the whole before you,
and to invite such action thereon think the
casion requires. NJ. VAN buren,.
Washington, Goth February, 1882
The position taken in the Message seemed to be gener
ally approved in both Houses and referred the
Committees on Foreign Relations.
The latest date from Washington, Sunday morning
March 4, A o'clock, A. M.
The border BILL which described as bearing the olive
branch in hand and the thunder bolt in the other pas
sed the House by of POI g. and the Senate unan
mousy 1t authorizes the president call 900 vol
unteers and militia in of INVASION and to place ma
val armament upon the Western lakes. Another section
authorizes loan of five million dollars carry the provs
ions of the bill into effect.
The various bills passed the last Saturday Of the
sion make appropriations for between 16 and 900 900
of dollars One item is for the continued support of the
Florida war;
Accounts from Maine to March A, state that public opin-
ion is much divided in relation the proper
Maine now to pursue,
Sir John Harvey at the last dates actively engaged
in calling out and organizing the militia of the Province
800 British troops have recently arrived at Halifax from
England, and troops said to have been ordered from
Quebec to the Province.
Notwithstanding the hostile aspect of things, have
strong hopes that the border difficulties will be dusted
without war.
From the Atlas.