Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-01-07


without rnrouniering public indignation, in
addition 20 The severest penalties of the law.
Reccm Information, also leads me TO hope
that the emigrants from her msJesty's provin-
ces, who have sought refuge within our boun-
darics, are disposed 10 become peaceall c res
idents, and 10 abstain from all attempts TO en-
danger tho peace Of that country which has
afforded them an asylum On a review of the
occurrences on both sides Of the line, it is sat
isfaciory TO reflect tina, in almost every COM
plant against our country, the offence may be
traced 10 enigranis from the provinces, who
have sought refuge here. In the few instan-
ces in which they were aided by citizens of
the United states, the acts of these misguided
men were not only in direct contravention of
the laws nd well known wishes OF their own
governs. 'sst met with the decided disappro-
batioi, "a the bcopie OF the Cfifrud states.
regret to state the appearance Of differ
ent spirit among her majesy's subjects in the
Canadas. The sentiments of hostility to our
people and institutions, which have been so
frequently expressed there, and the disregard
of our rights which have been manifested on
some occasions, have, ! am sorry to say, been
applauded and encouraged by the people, and
even by some of the subordinate local authori-
ties of the provinces. The chief officers in
Canada fortunately have not entertained the
same feeling, and have probably prevented ex-
cesses that must have been fatal TO the peace
of the two countries.
look forward anxiously 10 period when
all the transactions which have grown out of
this condition of our affairs, and which have
been made the subjects of complaint and re-
monstrance by the two Governments respect
lively, shall be fully examined and the proper
satisfaction given where it is due from either
side.
Nothing has occurred to disturb the harmo-
ny of our intercourse with Austria, Belgium.
Denmark, France, Naples, Portugal, Prussia,
Russia or Sweden. The internal state of
Spanhas sensiby improved and well groun-
ded hope exists that the return of peace will
restore to the people that country their for
mer prosperity, and enable the Government
to fulfil all its obligations at home and abroad
The Government Of Portugal, have the salts
faction to state, has paid in full the eleventh
and last nstalment due 70 our citizens for the
claim embraced in the settlement made with
it on the Sd OF March 1887.
| lay before you the treaties of commerce
negotiated the notifications ofwhch have been
exchanged with the Kings of Sardinia and of
the Netherlands, since the adjournment Of Con-
gress. The liberal principles of the treaties
will recommend them to your Appreciation
That with Sardinia is the first treaty of COM
merce formed by that kingdom, and it will,
trust, answer the expectations of the present
sovereign, by aiding the development of the
resources of hS country, and stimulating the
enterprise of his people. That with the Meth
erlands happily terminates a long existing sub
ject of dispute, and removes from our future
commercial intercourse all apprehension of
embarrassment. The King of the Neither
lands, has also, in further illustration of his
character for justice, and of his desire to re-
move every cause N dissatisfaction, made
compensation for an American vessel captured
in 1900 by French privateer and carried into
Curacao, where the proceeds were appropria-
ted to the uses of the colony, then, and for
a short time after, under the dominion of Hol-
land.
The death of the late Sultan has produced
no alteration in our relations with Turkey
Our newly appointed Minister Resident, has
reached Constantinople and | have received
assurances from the present Ruler that the OBJ
legations Of our treaty, and those of friendship
will be fulfilled by himself in the same spirit
that actuated his illusirious father
regret to be obliged to inform you that no
convention for the settlement oftlie claims OF
our citizens upon Mexico has yet been rati-
fled by the Government Of that country. The
first convention formed for that purpose was
not presented by the President of Mexico for
the appreciation of his Congress, from the be-
lief that the King of Prussia, the arbitrator in
case of disagreement in the Joint commission
TO be appointed by the u. States and Mexico,
would not consent to take upon himself that
friendly office. Although not entirely salts
fled with the course pursued by Mexico, felt
no hesitation in receiving in the most conclia-
tory spirit the explanation offered, and also
cheeriully consented TO a new convention, in
order to arrange the payments proposed TO be
/ made TO our citizens, in m1r',er which, while
| equally Just to them, was deemed less oneIous
and inconvenient to the Mexican Government.
! Relying confidently upon the intentions oftlat
government, Mr.. Ellis was directed to repair
TO Mexico. and diplomatic intercourse has been
resumed between the two countries. The new
| convention has, he informs us, been submitted
to the President Of that Republic TO his Con-
gress, under circumstances which promise a
speedy ratification a result which ! cannot
1 allow myself TO doubt.
| Instructions have been given to the Commits
sioner Of the U. States under our convention
with Texas, for the demarcation of the line
! which separates us from that republic. The
Comm ssioners of both Governments met in
New Orleans in August last. The Joint COM
mission was organized, and adjourned to con-
vene at the same place on the l2th of October.
Ii is presumed 10 be now in the performance
of its duties
The new government Of Texas has shown
its desire TO cultivate friendly relations with
us, by prompt reparaiion for injuries com
planned of Ia tie case Of two vessels Of the L.
nited States.
With Central America a convention has
been concluded for the renewal OF It's former
treaty with the United States. THIS was not