The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-12-07

IeVleo Wy tne LOIl Vefeln, on toOaCCO, Ilc'
aud sard, accompanied by stipulation 70
the admission of raw cotton, free Of duty
In exchange for which highly imporan
concessions, a reduction Of duties, imposed
by The laws of tho United States on q vsre
Ity OF articles, most of which were admitted
free Of all duty under the act of Congress
commonly known as the Compromise Law
and but few Of which were produced IN the
United States, was stipulated for on ouI
part. This treaty was communicated TO the
Senate at an early day Of its las, session, bu,
not acted upon until near its close; when,
for the want, as am bound to presume ci
full time TO consider it, il was LAID upon the
table. This procedure had the effec, oI
virtually rejecting it, in consequence of a
stipulation contained in the treaty tha, its
ratification should be exchanged on or be
lore day which has already passed. The
Executive acting upon fair inference tina,
lhe Senate did no, intend its absolute rejec.
Iion, gave instructions 10 our Minister al
Berlin to reopen The negotiation, so far as
Ito obtain an extension of time for the ex
|change of ratfcations regret, however,
10 say that his efforts. in this respect, have
been unsuccessful. an, nevertheless, not
without hope, ,ha, the great advantages
which were intended to be secured by The
treaty, NAV yet be realized.
am happy 10 inform you that Belgium
has, by an "srrete rovale," issued in July
last, assmilaed the flag Of the u States TO
her own,so far as the direct trade between
the two countries is concerned, This meas
ure will prove of great service to our ship
ping inereslj the trade having heretofore,
been carried on chiefly in foreign bottoms.
| Ra'ler myself that she will speedily resort
TO modification Of her system, relating to
the tobacco trade, which would decidedly
benefiI the agriculture of the United States,
and operate TO the mutual advantage of both
countries.
No defniive intelligence has vet been re-
celved from our Minister, Of the conclusion
of treaty with the Chinese Empire, but
enough is known to induce the slronees,
hopes that the mission will be crowned with
success.
With Brazil our relations continue on
the most friendly footing. The commercial
intercourse between that growing Empire
and the United States, is becoming daily of
greater importance to both; and i, is The in
ielest OF both, that the 6rmesI relations Of
amlly and good will, should continue 10 be
cultivated between them.
The Republic of New Grenada still with
holds. notwilhsty nding the most persever.
ing efforts have been employed by our
Charge d'Aiiaires, Mr.. Blackford TO pro-
duce different result--indemnity in the
case OF the brig Morris. And the Con
gress of VeneZeula, although an arrange.
ment has been affected between our Minis
ter and the Minister OF foreign affairs oftha,
government. for the payment of 5 6, 900, in
discharge of lis liabilities in The same case
sion for its payment. 1t is TO be.hoped that
d sense OF Justice will soon induce a settle
ment OF these claims.
Our late Minister TO Chill. Mr. Pende
ION, has returned to The United States with
1u' having affected an adjustment in the
second claim of The Macedonian, which i.
ieIayed on grounds altogether frivolous and
inenable. Mr.. PendIeIOn's successor ba,
'een directed 10 urge the claim in the slron |
5esl terms; and, in the event of a failure IT, |
'o'aIn permanent adjustmentto report the |
ael TO the Executive at as early a day a. |
possible, so tha, the whole mater NAV be- |
communicated to Congress.
Al yonr last session, submitted. TO m,
uenilon OF Congress, the Convention will
he Rnpubic Of Peru of the l7lb March /
Sal, providing for the adjustment of III,
'alms oi clllzens Of tie United States
alnsI that Republic bu, no dtfnitive ac
on was taken upon The subject. again
lVl'e TO II your attention and prompt ac
on.
In my last Annual Message,I felt il 10 be
~ duty 10 make known TO Congress. in
rms both plain and emphatic, my opinion
regard TO the war which has SO long ex |,
iled between Mexico and Texas; which
nee 'he battle of San Jacinlo has consisted
together Of predatory incursions; attended,
y circumstances revolving to humanity
repeat now, what then said, that she, ,lc
Igh' years Of feeble and Intellectual eGorl,l
recover Texas; it was time that the wa, d
Mould have ceased. The United State, ID
al dlrect interest in the que slion. Thelt
)hngully OF the two nations 10 our terrific a
was but too well calculated 10 Involvel
Or peace, Unjust suspicious were epgen
eIed IN the mind of one or the other of the a
'Ihgerents against us; and as necessary
'nsequence, American interests were made
suher, and our peace became daily en- a
lngered. In addition to which, i, must s
ave been obvious TO all that The exhaustion Il
by the war. subjected both Mex "
and Texas 10 the interference of other "