Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-12-18

f the prosecution o~flawful commerce, may have e,
perlenced at the hand of her cruIzers. or 9th
public authorities. This Government at the sam
time, will relax no eff,rt 10 prevent lis citizens
If there be any 80 disposed, from prosecuting
traffic so revolving to the feelings OF humanity
|, seeks to do no more than to protect the fair an
honest trader. from molestation and injury, bu
while the enterprising mariner, engaged IN tn
pursuit Of an honorable trade Is entitled TO its pro
lection, it will visit with condign punishment, OF
Others OF an opposite character
| invite your attention to existing laws for tn
suppression of the African slave trade, and re
commend all such alterations. as may give then
greater force and efficacy. That The American
flag is grossly abused by the abandoned and prof
l'ga,e of other nations, is but too probable. Con
gress has, no, long since had this subject unde'
consideration, and It's Importance well %Jusiihes
renewed and anxious attention.
| also communicate here with the copy OF q cor.
respondence between Mr.. Stevenson and Lore
Paimerston, upon the subject so interesting to
several Of the Southern States, OF the rice du-
ties, which resulted honorably TO the justice of
Great Britain, and adyan,ageously TO the United
States.
At the opening OF the last annual session, the
President informed Congress Of the progress
which had then been made IN negotiating a con-
vention between this Government and that of Eng
land, with a view Of the final settlement Of the
question Of the boundary between the territorial
limits Of the two countries. | regret to say, that
little further advancement Of the OBJ ect has been
accomplished since last year; but this is owing 10
circumstances no way indicative Of any abate-
mont Of ths desire Of both parties to hasten the
negotiation to its concluslou, and TO settle the
question in dispute, as early as poss,ble.-ln the
course OF the session, it Is my hope to DO able 10
announce some further degree Of progress, TO-
wards the accomplishment, Of this highly desira-
Bile end.
Tho commission appointed by this Government
for the exploration OF the line of boundary
the States of Maine 81 New Hampshire
from tho conterminous British Provinces Ia, II IS
believed, about to close its field labors, and is
expected soon TO report the results Of its examina-
ton TO tho Department of State. The report
when received, will be laid before Congress.
The failure on the par, of Spain to pay, with
the interest due under the Conven-
Of 1884, for the settlement, ofclaims between
the two countries, has made It tho duty OF the
Executive to call the particular attention OF that
Government to the subject. A disposition has
manifested by il which is believed to be en-
,irely sincere, to fulfil its Obligations, IN this re-
spect, SO soon as its internal condition and the
state of its finances will pertnit.-An arrange
nent is in progress, from the result OF which, IT
is trusted That those of our citizens who have
claims under the Convention, will, at no distant
law, receive the SIT pulated payments.
A treaty Of Commerce and Navigation with
m was concluded and signed at Washing
on on The 29t,. mmi7ch $50, and was duly
'anctionnd by the Senate of tho Uni.ed States.
The treaty was ratified by His Belgium Majesty,
,ut did not receive the appreciation Of the Bel
Chambers within the time limited by its
erms, and has, therefore, become void.
This occurrence assumes the graver aspect
the consideration that, in 1888 a Treaty
between the two Governments, and
aiified on the part of the United States, fail
d TO be ratified on the part of Belgium. The
representative Of that Government, at Wash
ngton, informs the Department of State that
9 has been instructed to give explanations Of
he causes which occasioned delay in the approx
Of the tate Treaty by the Legislature, and to
xpress the regret of the King ut the occurrence.
The joint commission under the Convention
nth Texas, to ascertain the true boundary be-
Heen the two countries, has concluded lis labors:
ut the final report of the commissioners of the u.
tates has not been received. 1t is understood,
owcver that the meridian line, as traced by the
commission, lies somewha, further Ees, than the
ositIon hitherto generally assigned TO il. and,
onsequently, includes IN Texas some part Of
lie territory which had been considered as be
,nglng to The States of Louisiana and Arkansas.
The United States cannot but take a deep in
crest in whatever relates to this young, but
rowing Republic. Settled principally by emf
rants from the United States, we have the hap
mess 10 KNOW, mat me great principles OF cIvIt
berty are there destined TO flourish, under wise
and wholesome laws; and that,
trough its example, another evidence is TO be
OF the capacity Of popular Institutions, to :
ivance the prosperity, happiness, and perma- =.
glory Of the human race. The great truth.
lat government was made for the people. and .
OF the people for government. has already been :
Established in tho practice and by the example Of y.
United States, and we can do no other than :
its further exempllficaiion by a sis. I.
+ Republic, with the deepest interest. .
Our relation with the independent States of f,
lis hemisphere, formerly under the dominion Of |
pain, have not undergone any material change b
sihin the past year. The incessant sanguinary 4,
in, or between those countries, are TO be a
'ea'iv d%eplored, as necessarily tending to disa- &
9 them from performing their duties as members e
the community of nations, and rising to the n
s,iny which the position and natural resources 4,