The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-04-06
CORRESPONDENCE.
Headquarters, Eastern DiUiSion, y. s. a,
AUGUSTA, Me. March 81, 1899.

He unueISlSueu, MAJOR General In lne
Army of the United States, being especial
ly charged with maintaining the peace and
safety Of their entire Northern and Eastern
frontiers, having cause 10 apprehend colli-
sion of arms between the proximate forces
OF New Brunswick and the State Of Maine
on the disputed territory which is claimed
by both, has the honor, in the sincere de-
sire of the United States to preserve the re-
lations Of peace and amity with Great Bri-
tain-relations which mi ght be much en-
dangered by such untoward colison-to
invite from his Excelency Major General
Sir John Harvey, Lieutenant Governor, &c.
a general declaration 10 this effect:
That it is not the intention of The Lieu
tenant Governor Of hel Britannia Maesly's
Province of New Brunswick, under the
expected renewal Of negotiations between
the Cabinets Of London and Washington on
the subject of the said disputed territory.
without renewed Instructions 10 that effect
from his Government, 10 seek by mill
tary force 10 expel lhereIrom the armed civ
ii posse, or the troops of Maine.
Should the undersigned have the honor 10
be favored with such declaration or assur-
snce, to be by him communicated 10 his
Excellency the Governor Of the State of
Maine, the undersigned does not in the least
doubt that he would be Immediately aud
fully authorized by The Governor Of Maine
10 communicate TO his ExceIlency, the
Lieut.. Governor Of New Brunswick, a cor
responding pacific declaration 10 this effect:
That, in The hope OF speedy and satis-
factory settlement by negoclalion between
the Government of the the United States
and Great Britain Of the principal or boun-
Diary question between the State of Maine
and the Province Of New Brunswick, il is
not the intention OF the Governor of Maine,
without renewed instructions from the Le-
gislaiure Of the Stale, 10 attempt to disturb
by arms the said Province, in the possess
sion oil the Madawaska settlements, or 10
attempt 10 interrupt the usual communica-
tons between that province and her Majes-
tvs Upper Provinces; and that he is willing
in the mean time 10 leave the question of
possession and jurisdiction as they at pres
ent sland-thaL is, Great Britain holding in
fact possession, Of part OF said territory,
and the Government Of Maine denying her
right 10 such possession, and the State of
Maine holding in fac! possession of anoth-
er portion OF the same territory, 10 which
her rights is denied by Great Britain.
With the understanding, the Governor OF
Maine will without unnecessary delay. with
draw the military force of the State from The
said disputed territory, leaving only under
land agent small civil posse, armed or
unarmed to project The timber recently cut,
and 10 prevent further depredaliOns.
Reciprocal assurances Of The foregoing
friendly character having been through The
undersi igned in!erchanged, all danger Of col
lision between the immediate parties 10 the
controversy will be at once removed and,
time allowed lhe United States and Great
Britain 10 settle amicably The great question
Of limits. WINFIELD SCOTT.
TO copy of the foregoing, Sir John
Harvey annexed The following:
GOVERNMENT House.,
Fredericton, IN. b. March %, 1889.
The undersigned Major General Sir
John Harvey, Lieutenant Governor of her
Maiesty's Province Of New Brunswick,
having received a proposition from Major
General Winfield Scott Of the United States
Army, of which Ihe foregoing is a copy,
hereby, OH his part signifies his concurrence
and acquescence therein.
Sir John Harvey renews with great
pleasure to Major General Scott, the assu-
RANGES of his warmest personal considera-
ton, regard aud respect.
J. HARVEY,
To paper containing the note of Gene
raj Scott and the acceptance of Sir John
Harvey, Governor fairfield annexed his ac-
ceptance in these words:
ExEcUTRE DEPARTMENT,
Augusta, March 25, 1889.
The undersigned, Governor of Maine,
in consideration Of the foregoing, the exi-
gency for calling out the troops of Maine
having ceased, has no hesitation in signify
ing his entire acquiescence in the propoS-
lion of Major General Scott.
The undersigned has the honor TO tender
10 Major General Scott the assurance of his
high respect and esteem,
JOHN FAIRFIELD.