Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-12-15
sTRouDsBRe MONROE COUNTY Pa WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5

the American flag is grossly abused by the
abandoned and profigate ol other nations, is
but too probable. Congress has, not long
| since, had this subject under its considera-
lion, and its importance well jusliies renewed
! and anxious attention.
] also communicate herewith the copy of
correspondence between Mr.. Stevenson
and Lord Palmerston, upon the subject so
| interesting TO several of the Southern States,
Of the rice duties, which resulted honorably
10 the Justice of Great Britain, and adYanta-
geously to the United States.
At the opening of the last annual session,
the President informed Congress of the pro-
| gress which had then been made in negotia-
ting convention between this Government
! and that of England, with a view 10 the final,
settlement of the question of the boundary
| between The territorial limits of the two coun-
tries. / regret TO say, that little. further ad-
vancement of the object has been accomplish
ed since last year; but this is owing 10 cir
cumstances no way indicative of any abate-
ment Of The desire of both parties TO hasten
the negotiation to its conclusion and TO settle
the question in dispute, as early as possible.
In the course Of the session, it is my hope
| TO be able 10 announce some further degree
of progress, towards the accomplishment 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 the conter-
minous British Provinces is, it is belived,
about to close its field labors, and Is. .expec-
ted soon TO report the results Of its examlna-
tons 10 the Department of State. The re-
| port, when received. will be laid before Con-
! gress.
The failure on the part of Spain 10 pay,
with punciuality, the interest due under the
| Convention of 1894, for the settlement of
claims between the two countries, has made
it the duty of the Executive 10 call the par
tcuIar attention of that Government 10 The
subject. disposition has been manifested
by it, which is believed 10 be entirely sin
cere, TO fulfil its obligations, in this respect.
so soon as lis internal condition and the
state of its finances will permii.-An arrange
ment is in progress, from the result OF which,
il is trusted that those of our citizens who
have claims under the Convention, will, at
no distant day, receive The stipulated pay
ments.
A Treaty of Commerce and Navigation
with Belgium was concluded and signed at
Washington on the 29h March, 1910, and
was duly sanctioned by the Senate of the
United States The Treaty was ratified by
His Belgian Majesty, but did not receive the
appreciation of the Belgian Chambers within
the time limited by its terms, and has, there
fore, become void.
This occurrence assumes the graYer aspect
from the consideration that, in 1873, Trea-
ty negotiated between the two Governments,
and ratified on the part OF the United States,
failed 10 be ratified on the part Of Belgium
The Representative of that Government, at
Washington, informs the Department Of State
that he has been instructed TO give explana-
tons of the causes which Occasioned delay
in the approval ofthe late Treaty by the Leg
islature, and to express the regret Of the King
at the occurrence.
The Joint commission under the Conven-
ton with Texas, 10 ascertain the true boun-
dary between ihe two countries, has conclu-
ded its labors but the final report Of the
commissioner of the United States has not
been received. 1t is understood, however,
that The meridian line, as traced by the COM
mission, lies somewhat farther East than the
position hitherto generally assigned TO it,
and, consequently; includes in Texas some
part of the territory which had been consld-
cred as belonging 10 the~States of Louisiana
and Arkansas.
The United States cannot but take deep
interest in whatever relates TO this young,
but growing Republic. Settled principally
by emigrans from the United States, we
have the happiness 10 know, that the great
principles of civil liberty are there destined
10 flourish, under wise Institutions and whole
some laws; and that, through its example,
another evidence is TO be afforded of the ca
pacity of popular institutions, to advance the
prosperity happiness, and permanent glory
of the human race. The great truth, that
government was made for the people, and
not the people for government, has already
been established in the practice and by the
example of these United States and we can
do no other than contemplate its farther ex-
emplifcation by sister Republic, with the
deepest interest.
Our relations with the independent Stales
of this hemisphere, formely under the do
minion Of Spain, have not undergone any ma
Terrell change within the past wear. The in