The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-11-16
FfOm the .fmeriean Ssntirei.
THE TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN.

THE TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN
History will hand down to posterity the successful
adjustment of our boundary question as one OF tc
most important events that has occurred IN America
since the close of the of Sl2 80 thoroughly
are we satisfied of this fact that If we wished 10 Sc
ect something especially calculated 10 NIX us hrmiy
in the kindest affections of the Vihs' ana the iond
regards of posterity would desire no surer pass
port to that distinction than to have had The Urea
"" concluded under our auspices Tine is marked
by events of magnitude which stand out in bold re-
lief upon his faithful calendar In this class we in
clude our reneoed pledge of peace with Great Britain
powerful friend and wary enemy.
Had the United States by any false STEP been dri-
ven into with that country, ii would have
ated national debt of hundreds of millions and that
without taking into account an immense destruc
ton of property the seaboard and the Lakes, and
the loss of many of our countrymen in the field Of
baue-a war; too, by means natural or that would
comport with the advanced civilization OF the age
The still small poiee Of religion is abroad through the
world and whispers in the of her votaries every
where-" Blessed are the peace makers" The white
emblem of peace is worshipped now, instead of the
bloody flag OF destructive war. Enlightened public
opinion, based upon the purity of the Christian faith
turns arbiter, and toM be heard, even when nations
are on the very sc of war. How much more
bic was 1t then for to meet in advance of foreign
advice like near relatives to talk past difficulties
and shake hands, in pledge of sincere friendship
that we trust will be permanent between us and
Great Britain
The quiet and transformations manner i'm which the
Treaty was concluded and the friendly spirit in which
Lord Ashburton visited and received by the Pre-
sident Of the United States will read well in aftr
times Neither party seemed given to the DISCUSSES
of pracsed diplomacy, but impelled by just sense
of honor, concluded the work Of peace, like men
properly approaching the importance of good un-
Outstanding between the two nations.
Under the treaty, we have disposed of the long
pending question Of the right Of search Each country
is now to that its laws properly executed
without interference from one another This is mat
ter Of great moment. But we hold that the friendly
feeling that is likely to grow out Of this treaty is of
the highest Importance. In this spirit the London
Spectator says:
The unknown quantity Of land coded by Lord
Ashburton could not have paid for the shortest
ceivable war between the two countries. In future
negotiations il max England to have given proof
that she is willing to waive demand the score of
material vaue-(we quote from Mr. Walsh's cores
pondence.) The Spectator thinks that if England
has conceded most in respect to material inte-
nsIy
Clear and definite terms
in minor details may undoubtedly prevent differences
but it Of far more Importance 10 place The serera
parties 10 the bargan such frame Of mind that they
do not desire to differ, and when the change is made
from eagerness for violent eXtremities t, that happy
temper, the highest office of diplomacy is fulfilled"
That the Treaty is popular, emioently SO, at this
time, every admits. Its passage through the
Senate BY vote of such great unanimty shows how
tho people Of our Republic feel the prompt action
Of our grave Senators upon the subject: is Eng
land whit behind in agreeing to this mutual con
tract of the two nations. 1t is true, it cmpd at
in both countries, by few, but the great body Of
both England and America loudly applaud the trea-
ty. Indeed, so much are we pleased with it, that
were we in tie chair OF President Tyler we would
rather wear the laurel of this achievement than that
of any other act of his administration. We approve
his vetoes, and applaud his resolution in relation to
his many acts which prove that he is treadng in the
footsteps Of the Apostles Of Democracy But while
make this frank ayowal of esteem for his
on domestic matters-we repeat, that his manage
ment of our foreign relations commands special
homage.
The recent tender Of dinner to Mr.. Webster as
compliment for the part he took in helping to con-
cude this Treaty, has most hearty appreciation,
and may add, that the nation at large INDUCES
the same feeling of regard, that has been manifested
IN New York towards every who aided in bring
ing about what trust will be enduring compact
Of friendship, between those who have so many ties
of blood and policy to bind them together.
For the present, close remarks upon this
interesting topic. But shall soon turn to it again
In eyes, is matter prolific of good, to the
peace and civilization of the world that must
frequently TO the excellent fruits, that will be
gathered from this friendly agreement between those
who ought in judgment, to live in terms OF abd-
ing amity