Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-04-11
Augusta, Me. March 26, 1889.


Sir ~ have the happiness To enclose
herewith two copies Of the arrangement en-
tered into through my agency, between the
Governor of Maine and the Lieutenant Go
vernon of the Province Of New Brunswick.
The copy of my official note to Sir John
Harvey, with his acceptance of the arrange
ments, is in the hands of the Governor OF
Maine, and another copy Of the same official
note, followed by the acceptances Of the
Lieutenant Governor and the Governor, was
yesterday transmitted by Ine to Sir John
Harvey. At the same time sent hIg copies
of two orders which were yesterday issued
by the Governor Of Maine-thc first disbund-
ing the thousand detached militia which has
been held in reserve at this place, and the
second recalling the military force Of the
State from the disputed territory; and direct
ing the organization of the civil posse, that
is to be held by the State in that territory
The papers so transmitted, and which bore
the signature Of the Governor Of Maine, or
that of his Admtant General, were officially
certified by mc.
trust that the arrangement between the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor, together
with my humble agency, in bringing it about,
will be satisfactory to the President and the
Department The arrangement, | have no
doubt, will be executed by the parties TO it
in good faith and in cheerfuness. In haste,
| have the honor 10 remain, with high re-
specty Your obdt servt
WINFIELD SCOTT.
lion. J. K. Poinsctt, Secretary of War.
As proof of The friendly disposition of the
Governor Of New Brunswick, we add the
following:
GOVERNMENT HoUsE, !
Fredericton, March 90, 1887. :
My Dear General Scott-Upon NY return
from closing the session of the Provincial
Legislature this day. ] was gratifed by the
receipt Of your very satisfactory communica-
tions OF the 2fst instant. My reliance upon
yom, my dear General has led me to give my
willing assent to the proposition which you
have made yourself the acceptable medium,
OF conveying to me, and trust that as far as
the Province and State respectively nrc CON
ccrned an end will have been put, by it, to all
border disputes, and u way opened to an
asacabe adjustment of the national question
involved. ] shall hope to receive the con.
frInaiion Of this arrangement on the part OF
The State Of Maine at os enrly period as
may be practicable !; and as It is my intention
to proceed to Woodstock early in the ensu-
ing week, | request YOU to have the good
ness to address It to me at that place.
| shall certainly use my best endeovors Ia
protect the timber on the valley of the St
John, within the disputed territory, from de
prcdators, and shall probably place, for this
purpose. n small civil force at the disposal OF
che warden.
I grieve to learn that there is go little
chance of my seeing you upon the present
pccnsion but ! wish you to give me some
ground for holding that may have that high
qualification at a. early period as may be
compatible with your many important and
arduous duties.
Believe me to remain, my dear general
with sentiments Of warm esteem, regard and
respect. your faithful friend,
tSigncd) J. HARVEY.
P.S. ] readily consent to all my letters tc
you, being considered as semi Official, and
thank you for the suggestion.
(Signcdl J. Ii.
Major General Scott, &c. &c.