Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-01-13

II is with pain and modification that. find the
boundary question still among the standing topics oil
the annual executive message. The Presldent'n MS
late communication to Congress, after referring 10
the progress that had been made by one OF his pre-
decessors towards negotiating convention WIN
view TO The final settlement of The question, 'adds,
that he regrets say that little further advancement
Of the object has been accomplished since last year
That is TO say, we have good grounds to beheVe
a fair and reasonable proposition on the part OF our
Government nth view 10 amlcabe and maj
| settlement Of the question, has renamed. announcer
year. unanswered if not unnoticed, If from TINS
circumstance, as well as from the whole his
tory Of the case, you discover any indication on
the part Of Grea: Britain, other than o. settled de-
termination never 10 peacably yield large portion
| of the territory in controversy, you will be more ior-
tunate than have been. The course which under
this view the general government should pursue, TO
INV mind admits neither of doubt hestancy.-
National honor as well as justice 10 Maine, clearly
indicate it-and that is-to purge the Soil of this
State effectuay and without delay Of every vesige
of British encroachment And then if there Is to be
further negotiation upon the subject let be, on the
part Of Great Britain 10 obtain, whit for more than
quarter Of a century she has refused 10 y'eid,--
When reasonable expectation can no longer be
entertained, that the general government viii adopt
this or some equally eficaous course. if Maine Is
true to herself she will take possession OF The whole
territory and if need be, all the meaus winch
God and nature has placed in her hands to maintain
it. The consideration ofthe whole subject Is with
you who, ! have no doubt, will approve yourselves
faithful guardians Of the honor and interests oil The
State.
The exploration and survey, under the general
government. which has been in progress Tor tne
last two years, is understood to have nearly reach
ed its close, and. it is believed, Will ada announcer
confirmation of our title, which no ingenuity ca"
avoid nor erontery deny.
This survey, however long ITS completion may
be delayed, Great Britain in no way participating
in it, and being instituted for the satisfaction OF
our own governments cannot Justify single DAY S
delay on the part of Great Britain to agree upon
a Joint commission to run the line according 10
the treaty of 1888 and thus put this long veNed
question forever at rest
The extension of the military road to some
point on the St John has become Indispensable,
and it is to be hoped that an early appropriation
will be made by Congress for that object 1t is
gratifying to perceive that on this pon,t oPin-
ion of the Secretary Of war IS concdent win lla'
, entertained here.
have long entertained the opinion that change
in the time of the meeting of the Legislature from
, winter to summer would be attended with many
advantages. In summer, the sessions would pro-
r badly be shorter-more business would be accom-
plished in the game time-the expenses would De
considerably diminished, and the convenience anu
comfort of the members greatly promoted.
2 would therefore recommend, that the question Oh
an amendment OF the Constitution In this respec'
be submitted to the people.
If, in emitting To notice several topics, ana u
make certain recomue dations, the ante palI"h'
and wishes Of any shall be disappointed, 'fNst
paatng circumstance may be fouhu III 'i''
amount Of indebness, and the condition Oh tli'
$ treasury. However interesting particular SUP
iecs are to large classes of citizens, and however
ludlcious many appropriations ot money might p'
II generally regarded under other circumstances
i at present, the enphatlc call Of the public voice
e for course of severe economy, would seem u
IL require their postponei.ent to more 1"FofaD'
i period. .,.I II,
% to add, that the Indications OF public sentiiirn
l. seem to be no less unrqnlvocal III regard to a SEES
sion contracted to the shortest possible period
IL consistent with proper attention to the puOiI'
y business. And as circumstance highly taVnra
u bic to this end, may be mentioned, the late revia
Il ion of all the States by Commissioners, cmInen
for their qualifications and the subst quent re-eX
animation and adoption Of them by The Legsll
to be presumed therefore, that much time will b,
: occupied at the present session IN amending Ist
I ing laws Their republication also, coudens
= ed and cheap formal general distribution anon!
the people, would seem To II nder any altt ration
. unwise and mpotic, not called for by stron.
+ necessity JOHN FAIRFIELD
CouNcIL CHAMBER, January Z, lc42.