Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-27

rr,ver mnters Of constitutional and international law
growing cut Of them These sufficiently show that the
question is ono requiring calm consideration; though
must, al the time, admit that they prove strong
NECESSITY of some settlement for the preservation OF
that good understanding which, trust, we may fia;er
ourselves That joint abors have now succeeded IN
establishing.
maintain opposite principles respecting allegiance to
soyere gus America, receiving every year, by thou
sands the emgrants Of Europe, maintains the docirne
suitable 10 her condition of the right of transferring al
lepance at will The laws of Great Britain have
maintained from all time, the opposite doctrine. The
duties of allegiance held TO be Indispensable, and
i, is believed that this doctrine, under mudshcn
tons prevails in most if not in ALL the civilized States
OF Europe.
Emigration, the modern mode by which the popula.
ton Of The world peacefully finds lis level, is for the
benefit of all, and eminently for the benefit Of human
w. The fertile deserts of America gradually ad
vancing the highest state Of cultivation and produc
ton, while the emigrant acquires comfort which his
| ow confined home could not afford him.
Ifthere were anything in laws our practice on
either side lending TO impede this march OF prnvden-
,al humanity could not be too eager to provide the
remedy but this does no! appear TO be the case.
NAV safely leave this part Of the subject without
dulung i'll abstract speculalions, having material
practical application to matters in discussion between
u.s.
But il must be admitted that serious practical ques-
ton does arise, rather has existed, from practices
| formerly attending inc Toue OF the britlSn
Navy in times of The principle is, that all sub
ecs Of the Crown in case of necessity bound TO
serve their country and the aring is natural
" taken for the naval service. This is not, is
times supposed, my arbitrary principle Of monachical
government bat founded on the natural duty OF
every man TO defend the life of his country; and all
The analogy of your laws would lead TO the conclusion
that the principle would hold good in the U. If
their phica position did not make ills appl cation
unnecessary.
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with relation To each other serious difficulty
Our people are not dslingushube; and owing to the
peculiar habits Of sailors vessels very gene
rally manned from The common stock II is difficult,
under these circumstances, to execute laws which al
times have been thought to be essential for The exse
Of the country, without risk or injury TO others. The
extent and importance Of those injuries, however, are
so formidable that il is admitted that some remedy
should if possible, be applied; at all events, II must be
fairly and honestly attempted.
i 1t is true that during the continuance of peace no
practical grievance nrse but is also true that il
for that the proper season for the calm and
deliberate consideration of an important subject
have much to hope that satisfactory arrange
ment respecting it may be made, SO as to set at rest
all apprehension and anxiety; and will only farther
repeat the Of the sincere disposition OF my
Government favorably 10 consider all matters having
for their object the promoting and maintaining undIs-
turbed kind and friendly feelings with the U. S.
4 beg, Sir this occasion OF closing the correspond
ence with you connected with my mission, TO express
the satisfaction feel its successful termination, and
to assure you Of my high consideration and personal
esteem and regard. ASHBURTON.
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, &c, &c