Mobile register and journal., 1841-12-16
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 which cannot be misunderstood. By its Fundamental law il prescribed limits in point of ne 10 It's con'i- nuancc and against its own citizens, who miSht so ia forget the rights of humanity as to engage ln that wicked trathc, II has long since, by Its munclpal laws, denpunccl the most condign punishment Ma ny of the Status composing this Unon, had made ap- peals to the civilized wO M for it's suprresson long before the moral sense of other nations hal become shocked liy the nlities of he traffic. neither thlS GOyern.leBi should now enter into treaties containing natal slpulations upon this subject, Is question for it's mature debcratIon. Certain It Is, that II tle right to dctain American ships on the hSh seas can be justified the plea of q nccess. Tor such deleh- tOn, arising Out of the existence oi treaties Dit"een other nations, l.e same pae may bc extended and enlarged by the stpulatlons of new treoties, 10 winch the United States may not be party. ihs Government Ill not cease tU urge upon that ol "iea' Britain, fu and ample remuneration ilr all losses, whether arising from detention or otherwise, to WHICH American citizens have heretofore been, or may here after b. subiected by the exercise of rights winch this Government cannot recognise as legitimate and proper Nor will indulge doubt but that the sense of justice of Great Britain will eunstain her to make reibution for any wrong, or loss which any lmeri- can citizen, engaged in the prosecution oi lawful com nicrcc, may have experienced at the hand ol Der cruiserS, or other public authorities ihis govern neat at the same tune, will relax nu effort to prevent
 it's citizens, there be any disposed, from proseeui-
 ing traffic so rcsolng to the feelings of humanity. It seeks 10 do than to protect the lar and honest trader, from molestation and injury, but while the enerprisug marinei, engaged m the pursuit oi an honorable tfade is entitled to It's protection, II will visit with condgn punishment, others Of an opposite character.
 invite your attention to existing laws for the sup pression ol the African slave-trade, aud recommend all such alterations, may gINe To them greater iorco and efficacy. That the American flag is grossly abused by the abandoned ani prohisae oi other nations, Ii. but too probable. Congress has, not long since, had this subject under it's considerations, and its mpOr- lance well justities renewed and anxious attention
 also communicate herewith ihe copy of a corres- pondence between hlr. Stevenson and Lord Palmer stun upon the subject interesting 10 several e the Southern States, of the rice dnt.es, which resulted ho aorably to the justice of Great Britain and adyan tageousy 10 the United States.
 Al the opening of the last annual session, the Pre- ssenl informed Congress oI the progress winch had then been made in negotiating convention between this Government and that of Eng gland, with view to tine final settlement of the question ni the bounda- ry between the ierito a limits uf the two countries
 regret to say that little further advancement of the object has been accomplished since last year; but tlis is owing to circumstances way indicative of any abatement of the desire of both parties to hasten the negotiation to it's conclusion, and to settle the question in dispute, early as possible. In tho course of tine session, 1t my hope to be able to nouace some further degree of progress, towards the of thIs highly desirable end.
 The commission appointed by this Government for the exploration and survey oi the hhc of boundary the States of Maine and New iiampshlrc from the oonterlninous British Provinces is, be-
 eved about 10 ciost it's field lbors, anI is expected soon to report the results of i:s examinations to the Department of State. The report, when received, will be laid before Congress.
 The failure on the part ofSpain to pay, with pune uaIity the interest under the Convention of 1854
 -f. h,t... tries, has made 1t the duty of the Executive 10 cali the particular attention ol that Government 10 the subject. A disposition has been manifested by il, which is believed to be entirely sincere, 10 tuln it's in this respect, soun as It's internal condition and the state ot it's finances wall permit - An arrangement is in progress, from the result 0. which, it is trusted that those of our citizens who nave claims under the Convention, w at no distant lay, receive the stipulated payments.
 A Treaty sf Commerce and Navigation with Bel siun was concluded and signed at ashIngton on the 18th March, 1SlO, anl was duly sanctioned by the Senate of the United States. The Treaty was rati- jed by Hs Belgian Majesty, but did mol receive the ,pprobation of the Belgian Chambers within the time limited by it's terms, and has, therefore, become Ioid.
 This occurrence assumes the graver aspect from he consideration that, m 1883, trea.y negotiated )etween the two Governments, and ratified on the ,art of the United States, failed be ratified on the ,art of Belgium The representative of that Gov .rnment, at Washington, informs fle Department of 5ate that he has been instructed 10 give explanations ,f the causes which occasioned delay in the approval d the late treaty by the Legislature, and to express he regret of the king at the occurrence.
 The joint commission under the convention with Texas, to ascertain the true boundary between the wo countries has concluded it's laboIs but the final eport of tho eonnis uf the United States has ,ot been received. It is understood, however, that lie meridian line, as traced by the commission, lies tome what further east than the position hitherto gon ,rally, assigned to it, and consequently, includes in Texas some part of the territory which had been considered belonging to the States of Louisiana md Arkansas.
 The United States cannot but take deep interest n whatever relates to this young, but growing Re- public. Settled principally by emisrants from tle United States, have the happiness To know, that he great principles of civil liberty there destined o flourish, under wise institutions and wholesome avs; and that, through its example, another cyi- fence is to be afforded Of the capacity of popular in.
 tutions, advance the prosperity, happiness, and glory of the human The great truth hat government was made for the people, and not he people for government, has already been estab- ished in the practice and by the example of these United States; and we can do no other taan contem- ,late its further exemplifcaton by sister Republic, with the deepest interest.
 Our relations with the independent States of this formerly under the dominion of Spain, lave not undergone any material change within the year. The ncessant sangunary conflicts in, or ,etwccn those countries, are be greatly deplored, IS necessarily tending to disable them from perform ng their duties as members of the community of ma ions and rising to the destiny which the position and natural resources of many of them might lead them ustly to anticipate, constantly giving occasion, al- 10, directly indirectly, for complaints oil the part 'l our citizens who resort thither for purposes of intercourse, and as retarding r3paralon or wrongs already committed, some of which are by 10 of recent date.
 The failure of the Congress of Eucador to hold ession, at the time appointed for that purpose, in January last, will probably render abortiye treaty f commerce with that republic, which was signed t Quto the 18th of June, 1859, and had been du- ratified part, but which required the appro- aton of that body, prior to its ratification by the Eucidorian executive.
 A Convention which has been concluded with the tepublc of Peru, providing for the settlement of eftan claims of citizens of the United States, upon he Government of that Republic, will be duly sub- nittcd to the Senate.
 The claims of our citizens against the Brazilian overn,nent, originating from captures, and other auses, still unsatisried. The United States have owever, so uniformly shown disposition to culti- ate relations of amty with that Empire, that it Is oped the unequivocaI tokens of the same spirit to- yards us which an adjustment of the affairs referred would afford, will be gisen without further avoid blc delay.
 The war with the Indian tribes on the peninsula of florida has, during the last summer and fall been rosccuted with unliring activity and zeal. sum- ner campaign resolved upon, the best mode of ringing 1t to a close. Our brave officers and men rho nave been engaged in that service, have suffered oils and prisations, and exhibited energy, which, any other war, would have won f,r them unfadin2 ,ureis In despite of the sickuess incident tho cli- nate, they have penetrated the iastnesses of tho ln
 ans, broken up tleir encampments, and harassed hem increasingly. Numbers have been captured, nd still greater numbers have surrendered, andhave cen transported to join their brethren the lands lse where allotted to them by the Governrnent--and strong nope is entertained that, under the conduct the gallant officer al the head of the troops in Flo ida that troublesome aud expensive war is destined d speedy tei imitation. With all the other Indian iln Llessil,aI of lnr