Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-03-25
Torefau AemS.
From tho Philadelphia Saturday Post.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR, DATED
BRisroL, England, february Ind, 1913.

nero pIsNipb5 piNtD VI wv" 49,
cer,nin ",ed line map,n found in the public ar
chives of Paris, and marked by DR.. franklin sixty
wears ago, 10 show the boundary between the Dni-
tod States and the British Provinces. by this do
eument, il is affirmed, that the whole OF the Dis
puted Territory belonged 10 Great Britain, that the
United States Senate add GbVernment weTa - pos
session Of this map when they ratified the Treaty
and that, therefore, they solomniy claimed winch
ihoy must have known at the time, did not belong
20 them You have no idea how we are be-rnted
in tho English papers for this negotiation, which is
termed in Europe dishonorable and fraudulent. So
IL would be, were tho changes true, and the map
also true but there lies The toueh-stono. surely
this red line so marked by Dr. Franklin, was mere
~ his opinion--his own view OF the Boundary; aud
| have not the smallest doubt that the whole can
bo satisfactorily explained. | am perfectly conf
dent that it is impossible for either tho United
States Senate or Cabinet 10 negotiate Treaty,
solemn national compact, in dishOnorabie man
ner. Time and patience will, am sure, clear up
this matter to our credit The truth Is, that one
most unhappy ensr, Oh the part Of Mississippi
boldly ayowed, and the non-pe yment Of interest By
other States have naturally rendered the nations oi
Il rope suspicious But time is great eurer Of Nil
errors; and know, that ere long, we shall once
more, 10 use tho language Of David CTockott-"be
sure wo'r0 tight-then 60 ahead.n
Then there Is another terrible row kicked up by
the Premier, Sir Robert Peel, In a speech Of his
on tho Treaty Of Washington. lie vows that Lord
Ashbur0n did not give up the ''fighi of Visit''-|
tho so called "right Of Search" has, you know,
been solemnly disclaimed by Lord Aberdeen, 50 far
MS extends to period Of peace. Well now, re-
ally think Sir Robert wrong, ne relates to the roast
Of Africa and tho suppression OF the nhuman slave
rrade--because ! certainly understood by the s,h
article Of tho Treaty, that each nation was 10 send
squadron OF vessels Of war 10 act separately for
themselves, but that rhe officers Of the two squad-
nd I.., d.
of proceeding. Surety this must have been intend
sh as instead of right Of Visit TIM, Coastal
least such would seem 30 be tho common scnse view
OF the matter. Depend upon II, that serious as
this difficulty looks IL viii eventually turn out
10 be mere misunderstanding rs 10 ienns, and cas-
lily arranged. There Is, believe, right of visit
Ss,utrvu az nnvivs OF the worir, put one
which Is only used under vety peculiar and suspi-
cous circumstances, such for example, rs when
pirates are abroad. Indeed, II no right existed TO
visit the vessels OF those miscreants, they would
carry on robbery and murder with IMMUNITY, Tor
they would up British flag II they saw an
American vessel OF war bearing down. or the stars
aud stripes II n British man oi.war aprroache -
IL is probable that in some treaty or other soon %
be made between England ard ffahee, the exact
limits OF this very delicate right, used by all na-
ton, in seli-deence, and against tho common en-
,mies Of neutrality-suspicious., &c.-will be defined
Such definition is renlly much wanted. As for
Just now, intending 20 act al a critical period on
coming negotiation with Fauee-and certainly TO
satisfy those nations with which England lately
signed the Quintuple Treaty. France, you viii
remelnbo did not, and therefore the Treaty be-
came guadrupie. repeat, this entire matter, now
apparently an iasbroglio, viii cad in explanation
aad--smoke.
Then comes the Oregon question, which | see
by the latest adylees, is just beginning TO be ogia-
ted Ia Congress. This matter, | firmly believe,
would lead to dlthcugy-tha, is, IL The United
States were 90 take possession of IL exclusively
without consulting England. The papers say that
this is disputed tenitory--each claiming rights ~
10, aud they urge that IL should be settled by nego
tiaiion OF reference, Bu, DO not thoroughly an
deTstand the merits OF the question, and therefore
eonisnt myself with recording national feeling ON
the subject. The London Times, (organ OF the
govemmonO t the close OF Philippe on the
"red line map' affair, boldly recommends in such
case, feet aud army to be sent to the Oregon
forthwith, and without further eeremony-aludng
doubtless to the expedition now in China, and the
returned forces from Aaghanistsn, Bot thea feel
confident that America viii do oaly what is just,
and nothing contrary 20 the usages and courtesy OF
nations--and Am equally that she win urge
her just claims aad obtain them. | pray YOU IN
all these matters TO remember that mississippi
reputation" has injured as ia the esteem OF all the
nations Of Europe. That shocking wo 4 we must
get rid Of We must live Il down. nr beng wrong
in that, the Kingdoms Of the old world, prsjaiieed
against free Institutions, win be apt tn fancy
wrong 10 every thing else. Both here add In
France, this sin Is most uniusty changed upon re.
pdbleanism, and you viii seady perceive thar II
- the interes, OF every monafeh snd gosernmeei
in Europs 90 oppose It's spread, while they view
with Jealousy the very existence Of the bold, Gb~r-
al sud lass ssli-soyernmeaJ Of the people. These
are truths, and they should no, be last sight of
Travellers from every nation Of Europe have visited
the Uniteh States, and merchants have q AIDED with
US, These cannot DO, see the improved condition
OF our people. and the slosy Of general edseS,iol
as il houIishss in republic, while they Admire
the political equality Of ei,iEeas snd the ehea ees
pies and results palasahe 20 the crowned heads
Of Eafopet Assuredly not They doubtless W -
system OF the world; ani il We were 20 fail
~ national and public virtue, honor and fsith, the
cause Of human freedom would be deeply INJURED
a, oar hAnds. Let thea sour light - sbas before
men, tia, they NAV soc oar sood Wolks"
fear | grow tedious with politics, bot the times
seem % reader some mention Of thsm netes>afv
Ii is probable that | shall nOt ogisaa sEsin ~ the
ssms score. Aad noW lei Us tslk Of perA! Yes
l mean it--posk.
Rely upon II that more Interesting topic eon'l
scarcely be toand Coz the Caited States; aha then
refer exclusively 10 American park, snsne eaaati-
" Of which has found iss way into tho Ensl.sh
market. Now comparing the qao,s,ons IN youF
"PTiees C0nra,," especially those which refer n 1
Cincinnati, with The prices this posk s,lls fos IN