Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1842-01-08


.or its suppresslons long before the NOR
al sense Of other nations, had become
shocked by the iniquitieS Of the traffic
Whether this government should now
enter into treaties containing mutual stip'
ulations upon this subject, is question
for its natural deiberaton.
Certain it is, that if the right to detain
American ships on the high seas can be
justified on the plea Of necessity for such
detention, arsingeut Of the existence o
treaties between other nations, the same
plea may DO extended and enlarged by
the new siipulatons Of new treaties, t
which the United States may not be o
party. The government will not cease to
urge upon thai Of Great Britain, full and
ample remuneration Tor all losses, wheth-
er arising from detention or otherwise, to
which American citizens have heretofore
been, or may hereallec be subjected, by
the exercise Of rights Which this govern
ment cannot recognize US legitimate and
proper. Nor will | indulge doubt but
that the sense of justice of Great Britain
will constrain her 10 make retributon for
any wrong, or losAtwhich the IAmerican
citizen, engaged in the prosecution Of
lawful commerce, may have experienced
at the hand OF her cruisers, or other pub
lie authorities. This government, at the
the same time, will relax no effort to pres
vent its citizens if there b. any dispose d.,
from prosecuting traffic so revolving to
the feelings OF humanity. II seeks 10 do
no more than to protect the fair and hon.
est trader from molestation andy injury !;
but while the enterprising mariner, en-.
gagged in the pursuit Of an honorable trade,
is entitled to its protection, it will visit
with condgn punishment, others of an
opposite character.
invite your attention to the existing
laws for the suppression of the African
slave trade, and recommend all such al-
Ieratlons, as may give to them greater
Iorcc and efficacy. That the American
lag is grossly abused by the abandoned
and prohlGate OF other nations, is but too
probable Congress has not long since,
had this subject under consideration, and
its importance we'll justilies renewed and
axlous attentions.
also communicate herewith the copy
d correspondence between Mr.. Steven.
son and Lord Palmerston, upon the sub.
ect so interesting to several Southern
'tates, of the rice duties, which resulted
onorably TO the ju slice OF Great Britain,
nd adyantageously to the United States.
AT the opening off the late annual session
he President informed Congress of the
rogress which had been made in nego.
atIng convention between this govern
lent and that of England, with a view
the final settlement Of the question of |
ne boundary between the territories of
ne Two countries. regret TO say that
tile further advancement Of the object
as been accomplished since last year; but
ais is owing 10 circumstances no way |
OF any abatement Of the desire
T both parties 10 hasten the negotiation
D lis conclusion, and 10 settle the question
4 dispute, as early as possible. In the
curse Of the session, it is my hope to be
BILE to announce some further degree Of
rogress, towards the accomplishment APP
ointed of this highly desirable end.
The commissioners appointed by the
government for the exploration and sur
ey Of the Incl boundary separating the
tate of Maine and New Hampshire from
10 conterminous British Provice are, it
believed, about to close its field Of la
ors and is expected soon to report the
esults of its examinations to the depart
ent Of State. The report when received,
ill be laid before Congress.
At your late session. | invited your
tention to the condition Of the curren-
I, and exchanges, and urged the necess.
; of adopting such measures as wero
,nsistent with the constitutional compa-
7 of tho Government, in order to cor
,ct the unsoundness of the one, and as
r as practicable the inequalities Of the
Their. No country can be in the enjoy
ent of its full measure OF prosperity,
ithout the presence Of medium Of ex,
lange, approxlmaling to uniformity OF
alue.
What is necessary as between the diff
rent nations of the earth, it is also i'm
ortant as between the inhabitants of diff
rent parts Of the same country; with
10 first the precious metals constitute
le chief medium Of circulation and such
$50 would be the case as to the last, but
" inventions comparatively modern
hich have furnished, in place of gold
nd silver, a paper circulation. do not {
roPose TO enter into comparative anal {
Sis OF the two systems. Such belonged
'ore properly 10 the period of the intro.
uctlon OF the paper system. The spoc> q
atlve philosopher might find induce i
ents to prosecute the inquiry, but his Il
searches could only lead him to con- p
udc that the paper system had probably ?
'tler have been introduced, and that So t
ETY. might have been much happier with G
It 1t. The practiced statesman has a
Try different task to perform. lie has f
look at things as they ore--to take Il
ings as he finds them-to supply def. Il