The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-12-12

convention Tor the Joint occupation OF |
the territory by subjects of Great Britain and |
the citizens of the D.. States, more available I
than heretofore to the latter. I
These posts would continue places Of
rest for the weary emigrant, where he would
be sheltered securely against the danger of
attack from the Indians. and be enabled to
recover from exhaustion of a long line of
travel. Legislative enactments should also
be made which should spread over him the
egis OF our laws, so as to afford protection 10
himself and property when he shall have
reached his distant home. In this latter res
pect, the British Government has been much
more careful ofthe interests of such of her
people as are to be found IN that country,
than the U. S. She has made necessary pro-
visions for theirsecurity e. protection against
the acts ofihe v~iciously disposed and the
lawless; and her emigrants reposes in safety
under the panoply of her laws. Whatever
may be the result ofthe pending negotiation
sue l measures are necessary. 1t will afford
me the greatest pleasure to witness a happy
and favorable termination TO The existing me-
goiiation, upon terms compatible with the
public honor; and the best efforts of The Gov
eminent will continue to be directed to this
end.
II would have given me the highest graft
6%cation, in this, my last annual communica-
ton 10 Congress, to have been able to an
nounce to you the complete and entire set
element and adjustment of other matters i'll
d Inference between the u. States and the
government of Her Britanic Majesty which
were adyerted 10 In a previous message. 1t
is SO obviously the interest of both countries
in respect TO the large and valuable COM
merce which exists between them, that all
, the causes of complaint, however inconsid-
cradle, should be with the greatest prompti-
v tude, remoyed-that it must be regarded as
cause of regret, that any unnecessary delays
: should be permitted 10 intervene. 1t is true
D that, in a pecuniary point OF view, the mat
9 tiers alluded; are, altogether, Insignificant in
o amount, when compared with the ample
resources of that great nation; but they new
ertheless, more particularly that limited
Il class which arise under seizures and deten-
tons of American ships on the coas of Afr
Ca, upon the mistaken supposltion INDUCED
at the time the wrong was committed, oil
their beiny engaged in Slave trade,-deeply
e affect the sensibilities of this Government
and People. Great Britain having recog-
d nised her responsibility 10 repair all such
wrongs, by her action in other cases, leaves
v nothing to be regretted upon this subject, a:
is % all cases prior to the Treaty of Washing
k Ion ,tlIan the delay of making suitable repair
ID alton in such Of them as falls plainly within
E. the principle of others, which she has ions
Id since adjusted. The injury inflicted by de.
e lays in the settlement of these claims. fall
Re with severity upon the individual claimants
n and make a strong appeal to her mgnanaimi
ty and sense of justice for a speedy settle
as meni. Other matters arising out ofthe con
RS suction of existing treaties, also remain IN
n adjusted, and will continue 10 be urged up
on her attention.
er The labor of the joint committee appoint
- -vvOfuucHrs run Ine dIVld
of ing line, established by the treaty of Wash
10 ington, were, unfortunately much delayed il
On the commencement of the season,by the fail
rs ure of Congress at the last session to max
on a timely appropriation of funds TO meet til
on expensen of the American party, and b
ne other cases. The u. S, COMMISSIONS
e. however,. expresses his expectation that, b
ay increased diligence and energy, the pari
o. will be able to make up for lost time.
We continue to receive assurances ofth
he most friendly feelings on the part of all th
he other European powers; with each and a
at ofwhom, il is so obviously our interest TO cult
vate the most amicable relations. Nor can
20 anticipate the occurance of any event whic
IN would be likely, in any degree, 10 distur
u those relations. Russia, the great Norther
7er power, under the j~udicious sway of her En-
lrd peror, is constantly advancing in the road {
ia science and improvement; while Franc
oil guided by the councils other wise sovereign
lis pursues a course calculated 10 consolidat
nd the general peace. Spain has obtained
ess breathing spell of some duration from the i
de- ternal commissions which have, Though mar
The years, married her prosperity while Austri
re- the Netherlands, Prussia, Belgium, and tt
be other powers of Europe, reap a rich harve
of blessings from the prevailing peace.
III informed the two Houses Of Congress
nal my Message of December last that instru'
ers tons had been given TO MIR, Wheaton, OF
dly Minister at Berlin, TO negotiate a trea
&C with the Germanic States composing ii
has Zoll Verein, if it could be done-stipulatin
'or- as far as it was practicable to accomplish
mt for a reduction of heavy and onerous duti,
ion levied on our tobacco, and other leading a
ms, %ticles of agricultural production; and yiel
ing ing, IN return, on cur part, a reduction
ne; duties on such articles the production
ger their industry, as should not come in cor
lnd petition, or but a limited one, with articl
ing The product of our manufacturing indusll
ties. The Executive, in giving such instruction
considered itself as acting in strict conforr
JUS lily with the wishes of Congress, as ma,
ent known through several measures which