The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-09
From the Portland Argus
THE TREATY.
The Maine Enquirer, (Democra) says

The Maine Enquirer (DemocraD says
We regret to see manifested disposition to IND
fault with the treaty Just concluded between Lotd
Ashburton and Government in regard to the set
| tlement of the Boundary question. 1t Is foolish
To find fault before we know what the treaty 49, 10
be some of the principal facts of the settlement
have already been made known and so far as they
have come TO our knowledge, we really can see no
just of complaint. We would be as forward as
any to complain did we think we had been wrong
ed but do not believe the able and intelligent Com
missioners sent by our State to Washington would
agree to any thing detrimental to our interests, or de-
rogatoiy to our honor State.
The Bangor Democrat takes the following view OF
the matter
Will the Senate ratify the treaty? Great doubt OF
it is expressed in all quarters Without expressing
any doubt Of the ability fidelity of our Commits
s0ners, fear that the monstrous pressure brought
to bear upon them forced them into wrong position
or to partially to much. But if the Senate
confirms, we must yield with as good grace as we
may. We are greatly sappointed in regard to the
terms, but by possibility they may be more favorable
than the reports represent. When We know more,
we can all make up minds fully and talk more I'M
derstandingIy.
The Bangor Wing says
In Maine the people seem very generally to have
agreed to consider and act upon this matter upon other
and higher grounds than those of party. We all rled
TO unite to share the responsibility to act together for
the best good of The State and the whole country.
Let us not forget this. We glad to perceive that
in this spirit the Argus has put forth liberal article.
Whatever may be the result of this matter, favorable
or otherwise and strong hopes that it may be
favorable, shall resist al attempts to make capital
out of it by any party. On the whole We feel quite
certain that the treaty will be ratified by the Senate
| as being vastly better than war, new arbitra-
ton
The Christian Mirror (regious) of this city after
giving the terms of the treaty and expressing the be-
lief that they such TO preserve the honor OF both
nations, says
| We doubt not our citizens generally will be well
satisfied vii this treaty, with any that is likely to
| be made, though preceded by ten years war +; and
the thought throwing back ain into fearful
pense, is too painful to be willingly cherished Maine
has shown noble example of magnanimity, of patient
endurance md patriotism by waving the enforcement
of her acknowledged rights from regard to the peace
| and welfare of the Union.
Let her continue to pursue the highminded,
honorable course unlnoved by those disconnected spi-
rits who would nip her newborn hopes in the bud
and witness the horrd strife Of battle, and the
wasting desoation of property morals, and productive
industry, inseparabe from war; than fail of their
personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Already We hear the de-
moniacal sentiment uttered 1t is hard times; let us
60 to war, and have something to do |" We read in
some journals" Wo to the Commissioners, if they
have made bad baTrgain"-Bless the Commissioners,
We say, and reserve your for those who may de-
| feat prosperous and pacific issue.
We believe that the treaty will be confirmed, but it
is not absolutely certain.