Lincoln telegraph., 1840-04-02
N. E. BOUNDARY.
Late correspondence 6etween Mr.. For and Mr..
FORSYTH.

Late correspondence betpeen Mr.. For and Mr..
Forsyth.
We have deemed il important to exclude much
other matter prepared for this paper, in order to
lay before our readers the following extraordinary
correspondence between The British Minister ut
Washington. and Mr. Forsyth Secretary of State,
in relation 70 the subject of our N. E. Boundary.
From careful perusal Of these omnous nssives,
We are not apprehensive of any immediate steps
towards the final ad dustment of this yexataons oues
iion We come to this conclusion, as there exists
upon the face of this branch Of the Correspon-
dence evidence, more than has already heretofore
been established, Of such disposition, in fact by
either party.
| As soon as this correspondence had been COM
municated to the Senate, MIR. Davis Of Nassachu-
sets remarked very justly, that our Government
had committed great error, in permitting the ter
ritory to be called "disputed'-there was in fact,
no "dfspue" about it, far justice was concern
ed, and he hoped the rights of yuaine, and the I'm
ion, would be preserved, and If necessary defended,
with our blood and treasure.
Mr. Williams took pretty mnch tho same view of
the subject, and spoke at length in favor of the
views advanced by Nh Davis.
Mr.. Webster, regretted the present aspect given
to the subject. So far as the nero question of the
rights of Maine and of the Union 10 the territory
in question, was concerned, he perfectly agreed
with his colleague, (Nr. Davis) and the Hon. gen.
tleman from Maine, there could be no s'dispute"
about it! As he had already expressed himself, SO
he did now, that this question should be settled at
once, and forever. lie was for taking some efficient
measures 10 accomplish that object. lie regretted
the present turn given to this controversy because
it did not ford himthe opportunity to uct upon the
main question at issue but was in fact burying up
this most important matter in an intermnabe con-
troyersy upon intermediate and collateral questions
of jurisd ction, &c. He was no,c, and alacavs had
been ready to meet the question, and hoped the
Government would make some decisive movement
towards the final settlement Of this subject
We hayeendeavored to be explicit in giving
the sentiments advanced by the different speakers
on the occasion especially so far as Mr. Webster
was concerned, inasmuch some of our honora.
Ue ~ opponents arc endeavoring to fasten a
false and most unwarrantable, not to say uneener-
construction upon his language We OBJ
serve that the Argus, and some other prints, in
reporting his Mr.. Webster'sl remarks, take
great pains, by Ha'ieizing certain words, to nsin-
uatc, what no honorable mind would ever think
of All this, il it proves anything, goes to show
that that portion of the loco foco party, puilty
of this superlative meanness, are disposed to
make mere party question of the matter, and
pursue, without any particular regard to the in
terests of Maine, such course as will best sub
serve the time eserving policy of Mr. Van Buren,,
& Co. This charge, of course, will apply only
to such deserve 1t. For want of SPACE, We
defer further comments for the present.