The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-12-14


the slave trade, in manner which cannot be
misunderstood
BY lis fundamental law it prescribed limits
in point of time to IFS continuance; and against
lis own citizens, who might so far forget the
/, rights of humanity as 10 engage in that wicked
traffic, it has long since, by its municipal laws,
denounced The most condign punishment. Ma.
ny of the States composing this Union, had
made appeals 10 the civilized world for its SUP.
preston, long before The moral sense of other
nations had become shocked BY the iniquties
oft the traffic. Whether this government should
now enter into treaties containing mutual stip-
ulations upon this subject, is question for its
mature deliberation. Certain It is, that if the
right TO detan American ships on the high seas
can be justified on the plea of necessity for
such detention, arising out of The existence of
treaties between other nations, the same plea
may be extended and enlarged by the new
sIipulaions of new treaties to which the United
States may not be party. The Government
will not cease TO urge upon that of Great Brit
ain, full and ample remuneration for all losses,
whether arising from detention or otherwise, TO
which American citizens have heretofore been,
or may hereafter be subjected, by the exer-
else Of rights which this Government cannot
recognize as Legitimate and proper.
Nor will indulge doubt but that the sense
of justice of Great Britain will conslrain her TO
make retribution for any wrong or loss, which
any American citizen, engaged in the prosecu-
! ton of lawful commerce, NAV have experienced
at the hand of her cruisers or other public au
ihoriiies. This Government, at the same time,
will relax no effort to prevent its citizens, if
there be any so disposed, from prosecuting a
traiilc SO revolving TO the feelings of humanity.
II seeks 10 do no more than protect the fair and
honest trader from moiestation and injury +;
but while the enterprising mariner, engaged in
the pursuit of an honorable trade, is entitled TO
its protection, it will visit with condign punish
ment, others OF an opposite character
invite your attention TO the eXis ing laws for the
suppression Of the African slave trade and recommend
all such alterations as may give to them greater force
and efhcacy. That the American flag is greatly abus-
ed by the abandoned and progate Of other ma TONS
but too probable Congress has not Icing SINCE had
ms SUBJECT underlts consideration, and its importance
well JustIhes renewed and anxious attention.
also communicate herewith the ccpy of a cores
pondence between MIR. Stevenson and Lord Palmer
sion, upon the subject interesting to several of the
Southern States, of TIE rice duties, which resulted
honoraby to the justice of Great Britain and adyan-
! tageously 10 the United States
At the opening of the last annual session. the Pres-
dent informed Congress Of the progress 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 boundary he
tween the territorial limits of the two countries re-
greet 10 say, that little further advanceme of the Oh
Ject has be en- accomplished since last year but this is
owing TO circumstances no way Indicative of any a.
Datemen oil the desire OF both parties TO hasten the
negociaon 10 It's conclusion and TO settle the ques
ton in dispute, early possible In the course of
the session. 1t is my hope to be able to announce some
further degree oil progress, towards the accomplish
ment ct this highly desirable end.
The commission appointed by this Government for
the exploration and survey Of the line of boundary
separating the States of Maine and New Hampshire
from the contermnous British Provinces is it is be.
lleved about 10 close its field labors and is expected
soon TO report the results of lis examinations to the
Department of State The report when received
will be laid 5efrre Congress
The failure on the part of Spain to pay, with pune
ualty, the interest due under tn Convention Of 1884
Tor The settlement oil claims between the two countries
has made it the duty of the Executive TO call the es
pecial attention of that Government to the subject.
disposition has been manifested by it, which is beliey-
ed TO be entirely sincere, TO fulfil its obligations in this
respect so soon as It's internal condition and the state
oftts finances Will permit An arrangement is in pro-
gress from the result of which, it is trusted that those
oil our citizens who have claims under The Convention
VIII at no distant day, receive the stipulated payments
A Treaty Of Commerce and Navigation with Belgi.
UNI was concluded and signed at Washington on the
29h March 1910, and was duly sanctioned by the Sem
ate of the United States The Treaty was ratified by
His Belgian Majesty but did Give the approba-
ton oil the Belgian Chambers within the time limited
by ITS terms, and has, therefore become void.
This occurrence assumes the graver aspect from the
consideration that, in 1898, Treaty negotiated be-
tween The Two Governments, and ratified on the part
OF the United States failed be ratified on the part
OF Belgium. The Representative of that Government
at W ashngton informs the Department State that he has
been instructed 10 give explanations causes which occa
seo delay N e approval Of The late Treaty by the Legislature
The joint commission under the with Texas TO as
ceran me true boundary between The countries,
cud It's labors but the final
United States has been understood how ever
that the meridian line traced by commission snme
what further east than the position hitherto generally assigned TO
IT, and consequently includes in Texas part territory
which had been considered belonging Louisiana
and Arkansas
The United States deep interest in whatever
relates to this young but growing Republic principally
by emgrans from the United States, have the happiness to
know that the great principles of civil liberty
TO flourish under wise institutions wholesome laws and
that through its example another evidence 10 be afforded OF
the capacity of popular institutions advance the prosperity
happiness and permanent glory of the human race
Inc great truth that government made people,
not the people Tor the government has already been established
in the practice and by example these United States and
we can do no other than contemplate further exempcaion
by SISTER Republic, with the deepest interest
Our relations with the independent States hemisphere
formerly uhder me domninn Of Span have undergone
material change whn the
conflicts in between those geatIy
as necessarily tending to disable Them from ne,on. ,b dr.
ties as members Of the community of nations rising
destiny which the position and
them might justly anticipate as CONSTANTLY giving
occasion aso directly indirectly for Complaints on the pa of
citizens who resort ther purposes
and reiarng eparaon wrongs already committed
some of which are by o. recent date
The failure of the Congress hold session nj the
time appointed Tor that purpose in January will probaby
render abotive treaty of republic which
signed at Quito the 18th of June 1892 had been duly
raie on our part prior to Its ratification by the Ecuadorian
Executive.
Convention has been concluded with the Republic of PERM
providing Tor the settlement Of certain claims of the
United States upon the Government OF that Republic will he
duly submitted to the Senate. -
The claims of our citizens against the
Brazilian government, originating from cap
/ lures and other causes, are still unsatsfied.
The United States have, however, so uni
formly shown disposition to cultivate re.