Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-21

| TO undermine the Union. Such opinions may
become the foundation Of political parties, until
at last, the conflict Of opinion, producing an
alienation Of friendly feeling among the people
OF the different States, may involve in one gen
ersl destruction the happy institutions under
which we live. 1t should ever be borne in mind,
that wha, is true in regard 10 individuals, is equally
so in regard to States. An interference. OF one
in the affairs OF smother, is the fruitful source Of
family dissensions and neighborhood disputes;
and the same cause effects the peace, happiness
and prosperity Of States. Ii may be most de
voutly hoped that the good sense Of the American
people will ever be ready to repel all such 8,
tempt, should they ever be made
There has been no material change in our
foreign relations since my last Annual Message
TO Congress. With all the Powers OF Europe we
continue on the most friendly terms Indeed, it
affords me much satisfaction TO state, that al no
| former period hes the peace OF that enlightened
and important quarter OF the Globe ever been, sp
parently, more firmly established. The convic.
ton that peace is the true policy OF nations
would seem 10 be growing and becoming deeper
amongst the enlightened every where, and there
is no people who have q stronger interest in cher
ishng the sentiments, snd adopting the means of
preserving and giving it permanence, than those
| of the United States. Amongst these, the first
and most efficient are, no doubt the strict observ
ance OF Justice, and tine honest and punctuaI ful
6Iment Of all engagements. But it is not 10 be
forgotten that, in the present state OF the world,
is no less necessary TO be ready to enforce their
observance and fulhIment, in reference to our
selves than to observe and fulfil them, on our
part. in regard to others.
Since the close OF your last session, negota.
ton has been formally entered upon between the
! n
Minister Plenipoten,iary and Envoy EItraord
nary residing at Washington. relative 10 the rights
OF their respective nations in and over the Oregon
territory. That negotiation is still pending.
Should it, during your session, be brought 10 o
definite conclusion, the result will be promptly
communicated to Congress. would, however
again call your attention to the recommendations
contained in previous messages; designed to pro.
tect and facilitate emigration to that Territory
The establishments Of military posts at suitable
points upon the extended line Of land travel. would
enable our citizens to migrate in comparative
safety to the fertile regions below the falls OF the
Columbia, and make the provision Of the existing
convention for the joint occupation OF the Terri
tory by subjects Of Great Britain, and citizens
OF the United States, more available than hereto.
fore to the latter.
These posts would continue places OF rest for
the weary emigrant where he would be sheltered
securely against the danger OF attack from the In.
dams, and be enabled TO recover from the e1haus.
ton OF long line Of travel. Legislative enact.
ments should also be made, which should spread
over him the egs Of our laws, so as to afford pro-
lection to his person and property when he shall
have reached his distant home. In this latter re.
spect, the British Government has been much
more careful Of the interests OF such Of her people
as are to be found in that country, than the Uni
ted States. She has made necessary provision
for their security and protection against the acts
Of the vlciously disposed and lawless and her
emigrant reposes in safety under the panoply oil
her laws. Whatever may be the result Of the
pending negotiation, such measures are necessary.
1t will afford me the greatest pleasure to witness
happy and favorable termination to the existing
negotiation, upon terms compatible with the pub.
lie honor; and the best efforts OF the Government
will continue 10 be directed to this end.
1t would have given me the hi CHEST grati6ca
, ton. in this, my last annual communication to
Congress, to have been able 10 announce to yor
the complete and entire settlement and adjust
ment OF other matters in difference between tn,
United States and the Government OF Her Brl
tanic Majesty, which were adverted to in pre-
: vious message. 1t is so obviously the interest o
commerce which exists between them, that al
cause OF complaint, however, inconsdeTable
, should be With the greatest promptilude, remov
, ed-that it must be regarded as cause Of regret
that any unnecessary delays should be permitted
to intervene. II is true that in pecunisry poin
of view, the matters alluded to, are, altogether
D insignificant in amount, when compared with th
ample resources OF that great nation; but they
nevertheless, more particularly tina. limited elias
e which arise under seizures and detentions @
q American ships on the coast Of Africa, upon tn
y mistaken supPoSition INDUCED in at the time III
s wrong was committed, OF their being engage
y in the slave trsde-deeply affect the sensibity c
this Government and People. Great Britain hay
e ing recognised her responsibility TO repair al
S such wrongs. by her action in other cases, leave
e nothing TO be regretted upon this subject, as TO al
n cases prior to the Treaty Of Washington, eIceE
the delay in making suitable reparation in such {
" them as fall plainly within The principle Of other:
which she has long since adjusted. The injur
!. inflicted by delays in the settlement OF thes
, claimants, and makes a strong appeal 10 h.
o magnanimily and sense OF justice for speed
" settlement Other matters arising out OF Il
e construction OF existing treaties, also renal
y unadjnsed, and will continue TO be urged upo
u her attention.
:. The labors Of the joint committee sppointt
is by The two Governments 10 run the dividing lin
rs established by the treaty OF Washington, wer
Of unfortunately, much delayed IN the commenc
e rnent OF the season. by the failure Of Congress
/. at the last session, 10 make a timely appropri
lion OF funds TO meet the expenses Of the Amer