Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-16

Elements. before considered II is believed that the
settlers on The narrow strip, which would be transferred
10 Gr.at Britain by reciyng the 18th parallel OF ati-
ma = ieb was formerly incorrectly laid down, are
nr;nr;n,l,y from, The IT, s. and that their opinions and
habits incline them TO epince preference 10 that FORM
of Government under which before The discovery OF
Ike error in question, they supposed themselves 70 o
living. -
II cannot he desired BY her Majesty to acquire any
,ddton of territory under such circumstances, what.
ever NAV be the weigh Of her rights but u VIII De oo'
sc rived that the same argument applies almost e1ac'y
IN Tho Madouaska settlement, ard justhes The feserva
lion | am thus obliged TO make. In these days the
and happiness Of the people TO be governed
will ever be the chief guide in transactions OF THIS de-
scripon between such Governments as those oil Great
Britain and the u D :, ;.
s r,mored that Major Graham, in his late survey oil
Maine reno,ts some deviation from the true North OF
the line from the head Of The ST. Crox towards The ST.
Jobn's would here also propose TO abide by The old
line onp established, and from winch The deviation oy
Major Graham is, am told uncomfortable, without b!
all dnub,inu the accuracy and good faith OF that very
dis,in guished otilcer. ;,
In s.,;ng the important concession am prepared TO
make ON final settlement of these boundaries, am
sensible that concessions 10 one STATE OF ths Union are
not ,lw,rs 10 be made available for the satisfaction Of
anv o,hey. bnt vcu are aware that treating with
be Uni,cd Sines and that for long line of important
bonpd,,;os and that cannot presume TO enter on the
question how this settlement operate or be III
anv wav compensated 10 the different States OF the
Coniederacy.
WIN, have proposed will appear reasonable with re-
ference 10 the interests Of the state of Maine considered
singly.
Tb, the proposition, taken whole, will be salts
factory TO the country at arge can no doubt
abstain from noticing here the boundaries farther
West which en- prepared to consider and to settle,
be cause they TO form part OF case which II
will be more convenient 10 treat separately.
In tho couIse Of these discussions much anxiety has
been EXPRESSED that Maine should be assured OF some
means Of communication by The ST. Johns more espe-
ciay for the Of her lumber. This subject
am very willing 10 consider, being sensible OF the
great Importance oft 10 that State and that The TREND
" and personal relations between the neighboring
countries cannot be better secured than 10y recpocay
providing for all their wants and interests Lumber
must for many years, be the principal produce OF The
extensive valley of the Aroosook and OF the Southern
borders of the St Johns and, ii is evident, that tins
article Of trade being worth any thing, must mainly
depe nd upon its having TO the through that
river is farther evident, shat there can be no such
access under any arrangement Otherwise than by the
consen nj of the province Of New Brunswick. ltismy
wish 10 seek early opportunity OF considering, with
some person well acquainted with the commerce otthat
country what can be done 10 give the greatest pos
sible freedom and extent, without ,renchng too much
on the vital regulations of the two countries But, IN
he mean time, order 10 meet at once the urgent
wants and wishes Of Maine in this respect would
cace that On the final settlement OF the differences,
all lumber and produce Of the forest OF the tributary
waters of the ST. Johns shall be received freely with
out duty, and dealt with, in every respect, like the
same articles Of New Brunswick.
cannot now say positively whether may De ahle
to 90 farther but this 10 me what principally
reouired Suggestions have at times been thrown out
of making the port and of ST. Johns free 10 the
| two countries, but think you will be sensible that
this could not be done without some reciprocity for the
trade of the ST. Johns in The ports OF the u s, and
that in cndca vorng To guase this, we should be en-
bark mo IN an intricate question, much and often dis
cussed between the two countries II cannot also fail
To occur 10 YOU that joint rights in The habo!s and
waters must be fruitful source Of seson, ard that il
hoovcs Us be careful not to the seeds OF future
d,hc iences in The settlement OF those IN our own day
| have now stated, as was desired 10 DO, my views
Of The terms on which appears to ne that this settle
,lemen, may be made. /, must be sufficiently evident
I'm, have not treated The settlement in the ordinary
form Of bargain, when the party making The PROPOSE
leaves himself something 10 give up.
The case would not admit CT this even IT cond bring
myself so to act it would have been useless for
10 ask what | know could no, be yielded, and | car
unle,pnedly saw that, even if your vigilance did no
forbid he TO expect to gain any undue advantage owe
,ou. | should have no wish 10 do so. The Treaty ~
have to make will be subjected TO the scrutiny OF jea
lous and scruiinzng public, and would Ill answer ii
main purpose Of producing and perpetualing harmon.
and good will If lis provisions were not considered b.
coed and reasonable men TO make just and equab!
settlement of this long continued controversy.
Permit me, Sir, TO conclude with the assurance q
nv distinguished consideration.
ASHBURTON.
Hon DANIEL WEBSTER, &c, &c.
To be continued