Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-14

representatives " the tn'ied St0tes
III any people ever had cause to render up thanks
70 tae supreme Being for parental care and pro-
lection extended TO them in all the trials and diff
culues 10 which they have been from ,imo TO time
exposed, we certainly are that people. From the
hrst settlement OF our forelathers on this con,i
nont-through the dangers attendant upon the
occupation OF savage wildcrncss--th through a
long period OF colonial observation-disclosures the
war 81 the kcvolution--in the wisdom which led
TO the adoption OF the existing Republican forms
oil Eovernment-in the hazards incident, 10 a war
subsequently waged with one of the most power
tui nations OF the earth-in the increase of our
Populaton-in the spread Of the arts and sciences,
ana In The strength and durability conferred on
poiitical institutions emanaiing from the People
and sustained by their will-,he superintendent
0. an overriding Providence has been plainly vi
s'oie. AS preparatory therefore, to entering once
more upon the high duties of Legislation, it be.
comes us humbly to acknowledge our dependence
upon Him as our guide and protector. and to i'm
plore continuance Of His parental watclfulncss
over our beloved country. We have new cause
tor the expression of gratitude in the preserva-
ton Of the health of our fellow citizens with some
partial and local EXCEPTIONS during the past sea-
Son-ior the abundance with which the earth has
yielded up its fruits TO the labors of the husband
nan-ior the renewed activity which has been
tmparted to commerce--for the revival OF trade in
all It's experimentation the increased rewards at
PENDANT on the exercise Of the mechanic arts-for
the continued growth of our population and the
rapidly reviving prosperity OF the whole country.
shall he permitted to exchange congratulations
with you, gentlemen Of the two Houses of Con-
Eress, on these suspicious circum stances and to
assure you, in advance, of my really disposition
to concur with you in the adoption of all such
measures as shall be calculated to increase the
happiness of our constituents and 10 advance the
glory OF our common country
Since the last adjournment of Congress- the
Executive has relaxed no effort to render indies
slructble the relations of amity which so happily
exist between the United States and other coun-
tres. The treaty lately concluded with Great
Britain has tended greatly TO increase the good
understanding which reciprocity of interes, is
calculated TO encourage, and it is ardently to
DC hoped that nothing may ,ranspre to interrupt
The relations OF amiiy which il is so obviously
the policy of both nations 10 cultivate.
question of much importance still remains to
he adjusted between them. The territorial limits
oil The two countries, in relation 10 what is com
monty known as the Oregon territory, still re-
main in dispute. The United States would be
at all times indisposod TO aggrandize them
serves al The expense OF any other nation; but,
while they would be restrained by principles of
honor, which should govern the conduct of ma
tons as well as that Of Individuals from settinu
up demand Tor territory which does not belong
to them, they would as unwiIlngly consent TO a
surrender oil their rights. After the most rigid,
and, as lar us practicable, unbiased examination
commended that their rights apperan 10 the entire
region OF country lying on the Pacific, and en-
braced within the lend and 5i,h dogs. 40 minutes
Oh north latitude. This claim being controverled
oy great britain, those who have preceded the
present Executive, actuated, no doubt, bv an
earnest desire TO adjust the matter upon terms
mutually satisfactory to both countries have
caused TO be submitted 10 the British Government
propositions for settlement and final adjustment.
which, however, have not proved heretofore ac-
a IN n,,r
uer instructions, again brought the subject to the
consideration of that Government ; and, while
nothing VIII he done TO compromit the rights or
honor OF the United States, every proper eypedi
ent Will be resoued TO in order TO bring the nero
ton, now In the progress of resumption, to speo-
dy and happy termination. In the mean time it
is proper to remark that many of our citizens are
either already established in the territory or are
on their way lhlther for the purpose of formnU
permanent settlements, while others ale prepar-
ing 10 follow; and, in view of these facts. must
repeat the recommendation, contained in previous
messages, for the establishment of military posts
ut such places, on the line Of travel, as will fur
nish security and protection to our hardy adven-
turers against hostile tribes of Indians inhabtinp
those extensive regions. Our laws should also
fellow them, so modified as the circumstances Of
the case may seem TO require. Under the innu-
ence of our free system of government new repuL-
lies are destined 10 spring up, at no distant day
on the shores of the Pacific, similar in policy and
IN feeling to those existing on this side Of the
Rocky Mountains, and giving wider and more
extensive spread to the principles of civil and re-
ligious liberty.
am happy TO inform you that the cases which
have arisen, from time time, of the detention of
American vessels by British cruizers on the coast
OF Africa, under pretence Of being engaged in the
Slave trade, have been placed in fair train of adj
Justment. In the case of the William and Fran
els full satisfaction will be allowed. In the cases
oil The ligrls and Seamew the British Govern
ment admits that satisfaction is due. In the case
OF The Jones, the sum accrung from the sale of
That vessel and cargo Will be paid to the owners
while cannot but flatter myself that full! iudem-
MITIGATION will be allowed for all damages sustain
ed by the detention of the vessel and in the
case of the Douglass, her Majesiy's Government
has expressed its determination TO make indcCni-
fcaon. Strong hopes are therefore entertained
that most If not all, of these cases will be specd-
jy adjusted. \ 10 new cases have arisen since the
ratification of the treaty of Washingtun and it is
confidently anticipated that the slave trade, under
Inc operation OF the eighth article of that treaty.
will be altogether suppressed.
The occasional interruption experienced by our
frllow-c,izens engaged in the fisheries on the
neIghborng coast of Nova Scotia has not failed
To claim the attention Of the Executive. Repre-
sentaiions upon this subject have been made but
as yet not dehnitive answer to those representa-
tons has been received from the British Govern
ment.
Two other subjects of comparatively, minor
importance, but nevertheless of too much conse-
quence TO be neglected, remain still to be adjusted
between the two countries. BY the treaty between
the United States and Great Britain of July, 1915,
IT is provided that higher duties shall be levied
IN either country on articles imported from the
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