The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-04

mems CoHCernlng Hcr rlShlS Ol JuTiSIucLlon
or territory, have thought it necessary to
call the attention of the British Govern
ment to another portion Of our countcrmi-
nous dominion, Of which the division still
remains TO be adjusted. refer to the line
from the entrance of Lake Superior tn
the most northwestern point of the lake of
the WUors, stipulalons for the settlement
Of which are to be found in the treaty Of
Ghcnt. The commissioners appointed
under that article by the two Governments
having differed in their opinions, made
separate reports, according to its s!ipula-
tions. upon the points of disagreement.
and these differences are now TO be SUBJ
mitted to the arbitration of some friendly
sovereign or state. The disputed points
should be settled, and The Ii ,e designated,
before the territorial government, of which
it is a boundary, takes its place in the U.
nion as Stale; and rely upon the cor
dial cooperation of the British Govern
ment TO effect that Obj ect."
With the Provinces themselves, we are
informed that tranquility is restored. We
are ais" advised, that while we yet sympa-
thse with the inhabitants Of the Colonies,
we mus, be mindful and not violate our
constitutional faith towards other nations.
"From all the information [ receive, he
adds, confirmed to some extent by person.
al observation, am satisfied no one can
now hope to engage in such enterprises
without encountering public indignatipn.
in addition to the sererest penalties Of the
law"
In relation to the following countries,
we are thus informed:
"Nothing has occurred to disturb the
harmony Of our intercourse with Austria,
Belgium. Denmark. Naples, Portugal,
Prussia, Russia or Sweden. The inter-
nal state of Spain has sensi5Iy improved,
and well grounded hope exists that the
return of peace will restore to the people
of that country their former prosperity,
and enable the Government to fulfil all its
obligations at homesand abroad The
Government of Portugal have the satis-
faction to state, has paid in full the ele-
venth and last instalmcnt due to our riti-
zens for the claims embraced in the settle
ment made with it en- the third Of March,
1891
Il regret to be obliged to inform you
that no convention for the settlement of
the claims of or citizens upon Mexico
has yet been ratified by the Government
of that country. The first convention
formed for that purpose was not present
ed by the President Of Mexico for the ap-
probation of its Congress, from a belief
that the King Of Prussia, the arbitrator
iii case of disagreement in the Joint COM
mission to be aIpoin'ed by the United
States and Mexico, would not consent to
take upon himself the office. Although
not entirely satisfied with the course pur-
sued bv Mexico, ] felt no hesitation in re-
cciving in the most conciliatory spirit the
explanation afforded, and also cheer(uly
to a new convention, in order
to arrange the payments proposed to be
made to our citizens, in manner which
while equally just to them, was deemed
less oncrous and inconvcnient t. the Mex
ican Government. Relying confidently
upon the intentions of that Government,
Mr.. Ellis was directed to repair to Mex-
co, and diplomatic intercourse has been
resumed between the two countries
He recommends to attention once more
the passage of the Graduation Law. At
tentIon is aIso called to the present condl-
ton Of our principal scaports and navy
yards.
He also calls to notice our condition as
relates to the Florida war, and recon-
,ncnds that measures be adopted to bring
i, as speedily as possibit to an issue.
In sresssins Of The Post Office Depart
nent, he says :" it is gratifying to witness
the departments in general perform of their
duties"
The revenue Of the Post Office Depart
nent for the year ending with the Both
June last, was four millions four hundred
and ssrenty-six thousand six hundred and
thirty eight dollars, exhibiting large in
crease over the preceding year. The cash
on hand in this department on the 18th
ultimu. was about s2O6, 701,95.
Serious considerations are invited to
the Post Office Department, in order that
it may be brought into a regular and per-
feet state. The suggestions of the Post