Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25

sing from detention or Otherwise to which A.
merican citizens have heretofore been, or may
hereafter be subjected, by the exercise oil
rights which this Government cannot recog-
Mise as legitimate and proper.
Nor win indulge dou5, but that the sense
Of Great Britain will constrain her to make
retributon for any wrong, or loss which any
American citizen engaged in the prosecution oil
lawful commerce, may have experienced at the
hand of her cruisers, or her public authorities
This government at the same time, will relax
no effort 10 prever, its citizens, il there be any
so disposed, from prosecuting traffic SO re-
voting 10 the feelings OF humanity. II seeks
10 do no more than TO protect the fair and hon
est trade from moleslation and injury; but
while the en,erprislng mariner, engaged IN
the pursuit Of an honorable trade. is entitled
10 its protection, it will visit with condlgn pun
shmen,, others OF an opposite character.
invite your attention 10 existing laws for
The suppression of the African slave trade,
and recommend a. such alterations as may give
10 them greaier force and efficacy. That the
American flag is grossly abused by the aban>
doned and prcflgate 81 other nations, is but too
probable. Congress, has not long since had
this subject under consideration, and its impor-
lance we'll jus,lfes renewed and anxious at
tention.
also communicate herewith the copy Of
correspondence between MIR. Stevenson and
Lord Palmerston, upon the subject SO interest
ing to several Of the Southern States, Of the
rice duties, which resulted honorably to the
justice of Great Britain, and advan,ageously
to the United States
A, the opening Of the last annual session,
the President informed Congress of the pro
gress which had then been made in negotiating
a convention between this government and that
of England, with view to the final settlement
of the question OF the boundary between the
Territorial limits Of tho two countries. | re-
greet to say, that little further advancement OF
the object has been accomplished since last
year; but tins is owing to circumstances no way
indicative OF any abatement OF the desire Of
both parties 10 hasten the negotiation to lis
conclusion, aud to settle the question in dispute,
as early as possible, in the course Of The
sion, it Is my hope 10 be able to announce some
further degree Of progress. towards the accom-
pIishment of this highly desirable end.
The commission appointed by this govern.
ment for the exploration and survey Of the
line OF boundary separating the states OF Maine
and New Hampshire from tie COMMENTATORS
| British provinces is il is believed, about to
close It's field labors, and is expected soon TO
report the result Of its examination TO the De-
ed will be laid before Congress
The failure on the part of Spain 10 pay
with punc,uality, the interest due under the
Convention Of 1884, for the settlement Of claims
between the two countries, has made it the du>
ty Of the Executive to call the particular at,en-
ton of that Government 10 the subject dis
position has been manifested by it, which is
believed 10 be entirely sincere, to fulfil its OBJ
legations IN this respect, so soon as Its inter-
nal condition and the state Of its finances will
permit-An arrangement is in progress, from
The result Of which it is usted that those Of
our citizens who have claims under the Com
venton, will, at no distant day, receive the
stipulated payments.
treaty Of Commerce and navigation with
Belgium was concluded and signed at Washing.
ton on the 29h of March, 1910 and was duly
sanctioned by the Senate Of the United States.
The Treaty was ratified by His Belgian Ma.
Iesty, but did no. receive the time limited by
It's terms, and has, therefore become void.
This occurrence assumes the graver aspect
from the consideration that, in 'l3, aTreaty was
negotiated between the two Governments, and
ratified on the part Of Belgium. The Repre-.
sentative Of tina: Government, at Washington,
informs the Department of State that he has
been instructed togive explanations Of the eau
|
the late Treaty by the Legislature, and to ex,
press the regret Of the King at the occurrence.
/ The joint Commission under The Convention
with Texas, to ascertain the true boundary be
tween the two countries, has concluded its la.
hors but the faal report Of the commission Of
the United States has not been received. 1t is
understood, however, that the meridian line, as
traced by the commission, lies somewhat far.
Their east than that hitherto generally assigned
it, and consequently includes in Texas some
part OF the territory which hal been consider
ed as b.long Jag TO Ihs Safes of Louisiana
and Arkansas.
The United States cannot but take deem
interest in whatever relates TO this young but
growing Republic. Settled princ pally by EN-
grams from the United States, we have the
happiness to know that great principles of civ
il liberty are there destined 10 flourish under
wise institutions and wholesome laws and that
through lis example another evidence is 10 be
afforded of the capacity of popular institutions
to advance the prosperity happiness. and per.
naneut glory of the human race. The great
truth, that government was made for the PEG
pie, and not The people, FOR The government.
has already been established in the practice
and by the example Of these United States; and
we can do no other than contemplate lis rur>
Their exemplifca'iou by sister Republic, with
he deepest interest.
Our relations with the Independent States OF
this hemisphere. formerly under the dominion
OF Spain, have no, undergone any material
change within the past year. The incessanD
ssngulnary conflicts in, or between those coun-
tries, are 20 be greatly deplored, as necessarl-
ly tending to disable them from performing
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