Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-31
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From the .Ntic York Courier e. ENQUIRER.
When we published exclusively on Tuesday and
Wednesday last, the Treaty recently concluded
between the United States and Great Britain, we
expressed the belief that on Friday we should be
able 10 publish the Correspondence between the ne
gotia,ors which preceded il. We are disappointed
to certain extent, being now only able TO give the
heads Of the correspondence from recollection We
believe nothing Of importance has been omitted and
are certain that what is given is given correctly.
When the letters themselves appear we think il will
be found that those Of Lord Ashbur,on are remark
able for their simplicity and clenrness and an appa
rent righteousness and orenness OF purpose. Tho,,
of MIR Webster are, We need scarcely say, bile and
powerful, but they have certain air OF showiness
and siraning for effect about them, which will strike
rather grating on a critical ear.
The first letter Of Lord Ashburton is upon the
subject Of the North Eastern Boundary He pro
fesses deep interest IN the welfare Of Ibis country
and earnest desire TO preserve peace between the
two nations. In proof Of which, he refers TO the
fact that he had sought sirenuousy TO prevent the
last war between England and the United States,
and that he has since anxiousy watched whatever
passing clouds have arisen, to threaten an interrup.
ton OF the harmony between the two nations He
ndduces also the circumstances Of his undertaking
this mission at his advanced age as evidence OF the
existence Of those friendly sentiments, when his
taste and inclinations would have suggested peace
| ful retirement.
MIR Webster replies. acknowledging the friendly
feelings Of his Lordshin, stating that the Presden,
was aware OF all his efforts in favor of pence and
invites his Lofdshp to b'giB The talk to which his
Lord5hip replies, waving all advantages which
might be derived from declining 10 make the first
move, nnd openly and frankly stating his case
drives OF once ia medals rsS Ho endcavors to void
the discussion Of the question Of right snying TINT
there can be no hope that either party will be con-
WINGED that the right Of the question is not with
himself
Mr Webster replies, bu, goes fully into the mat,
ter which his Lordship had desired to avoid; the
Arguments used 10y MIR Webster are. howeve,.
subject.
This matter OF the boundary is fully discussed .
several long and able documents from the Maine
and Massachusetts, Commissioners follow, the Sub.
stance OF which We cannot undertake 10 state Lord
Ashburton evinces an intimate knowledge Of the
subject, and hondles ably. The result Is, pro
agreed 10.
Then comes the subject n the African sl,vs
! Trade, which is disposed o. without dinicuItv In
the manner the treaty shows There is Some cor.
respondenee witt Commander Pono and other ma
val olheers who have been stationed the African
Coast, &c &c, not now Of such interest that VIC
nave bufdened our memory with H..
Ire Creole Case Is presented IN strong terms by
Mr Webster IN letter. (which, when published
will bring oil the anti slavery people about his ears
TO which Lord Ashburion replies, that as tho new
OF the matter Of the Creole had reached Rngiond
but shortly before his Departure and as il had mo-,
previous 70 that time, been presented 10 the no,,r,
: o. me BRUSH Government, by Mr. Everett, he wa,
, not empowered 10 treat upon the subject.
lie states, however, that the laws Of Great p,;
tam recognize as free, every slave who sets his foo
upon British soil as much % do the rvs Of M,sss
ehuseils recognize as free every foreign slave yybs
he lands IN Boston; md that they cannot DO altered
But he promises that directions shall be given 10 IN
Governors and other officers Of the Englnh w
Islands, 10 do nothing IL this respect when II can n
, properly avoided, that may tend TO the distutbane
o Of "good neighborhood" between them and The q
:, States. VIZ
The matter OF the right Of search and irnprss.
e meh,, also proposed by Mr. Webster To hi
aso ms Lordshp, replies, that no has not authorit
a 20 MAKE any Hipulatons upon that subject. Tn,
tne peculiar necessities Of England in regard 10 IN
nnauer, growing out Of her maritime situaton--th
N immense emigration Of her people TO this country
ana The fact that every native Of Great Britain. al