The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-12-12

States are becohingloo important IN population ana e
soufses not 10 attract The observation Of Other paons
i Itiherefore may in the progress Of lime, occur tha
opinions eDtire hbsri CT in lhe Seies 10 which hey
may prevail and in degree affecting IheiT domestic
institutions NAV he arully bu.s rely, encouraged
with view to undermine the Union. Such opinions
tnay become The foundation Of political until al
as The conflict Of opinion producing an alienation Of
iepdy feeling among the People OF The different States
may involve 10 one general destruction he happy nsti
uons under which we live. II should ever be borne
In mind that what is true in regard 10 individuals is
equally so in regard 10 States An interference OF one
in the affairs of anoher Is the fruitful source OF family
lissensons and neighborhood disputes; and the same
cause affects the peace, happiness and prosperity Of
States. II may be most devoully hoped that The good
sense OF the American People will ever be ready 10 repe
/ such attempts, should they ever be made. al.
There has been no material change in our foreign re-
aiions since my last Annual message 10 Congress.
With all the Powers Of Eutope we conIinue on the most
friendly terms. Indeed it affords much satisfaction
to state that at no former period has the peace OF that
enlightened and Important quarter ofthe globe been
1 apparently, more firmly established The conviction
thai peace is the true policy Of nations would seem 10
be growing and becoming deeper ongst the enlighlen
ed every where and there Is no people who have
stronger interest in cherishing the sentiments adopt
ing the means of preserving and giving permanence
ihanlhose Of the Unite Staes Amongst lhese, the first
and most effective are, no doubt The strict observance
Of Justice and the honest and punctua ufIment of all
engagements. But il is not 10 be forgotten that in the
present state Of the world il is less necessary to be
ready to enforce their observance and fulGmen in re-
ference 10 ourselves Than to observe and fulfil Them on
our part, in regard TO others. sc 1s-. ~
Since the close OF your last session. negocation has
been formally entered upon between the Secretary Of
State and her Britanic Maesty's Minister Pen poten-
ary ndEhyoy Extraordinary residing at Washington
relative to the rights ol their respective nations in and
over the Oregon territory That negotiation Is still
pending. Shouh IT. during your session, be brought
10 defnitiSe conclusion, the result will be promptly
communicated 10 Congress. would, however, again
call your attention 10 the recommendations contained in
previous messages designed to protect and facilitate
emigration 10 that Territory. The establishment OF
military posts at suitable points upon The extended line
OF land travel would enable our citizens 10 migrate in
comparative safety to the fertile regions below the falls
of the Columbia snd makethe provision efthe existing
convention for the joint occupation OF the Territory by
subjects oi Great Britain and the citizens Of the United
States more available than heretofore to the latter
These posts Wotld constitute places of resi- for the emf
grant, where he would be sheltered securely against the
danger of attack from the Indians and be enabled to
recover from the exhaustion OF long line of travel
Legislatyr enactmens should also be made which should
spread ever him the egis Of our laws, TO afford
protection to his person and property when he shall have
reached his distant home. In this latter respect the
British Government has been much careful of the
interests OF such Of her people to be found in that
country than the United States She has made neces-
III acts of the vciousy disposed and lawless and her
emerant repose in safety under the panopy other laws
Whatever maybe the result OF the pending negoc Etion
such measures are Necessary 1t will afford me the
greatest pleasure to witness happy andiayorabe ter
minatoh 10 the existing negotiation upon terms
patibc whihe public honor; and the best efforts OF the
Government will continue 10 he directed to this eud
1t would have given me the highest qualification, in
hist my lasl annual communication, 10 Congress. to
have been able 10 announce to You the complete and
lire settlement and adjustment of other matters in diff
eTence between the United Sstes and the Government
of Her Britannia Majesty, which were advered to in
previous message IL is obviously the interest Of
both countries in respect to the large and valuable COM
merce which existed between them that all causes OF
complaint however, nconsiderable should be with the
greatest prompitude, removed that 1t must be regar-
ded as cause Of regret that any unnecessary delays
should be permitted TO Intervene. 1t is true that in
pecunisry point Of view the matters alluded to- are
altogether, insignificant in amount, when compared
with the ample resources OF hatgreat natioD butthey
nevertheless more particularly thai limited class which
arise under seizures and detentons OF American ships
the coast o Africa upon the mistaken suppositiOn
indulgedin atthe time the wrong was committed of
their being engaged in ihe saave,rade deeply affect
the sensibiles ofthis govern men and People Great
Britain having ecOgnized her responsibility to repair
all such wrongs by her taetIon in other cases. leaves
nothing TO be regretted upon the subject as 10 all cases
PRIOR to the Treaty of Whashingon, than the DELAY in
making suitable reparation in such of them as fall
lpanly within the principle OF others, which she has
long sicne adjusted The injury inflicted by DELAYS in
the settlement Of these claims, falls with severity upon
The individual claimants, and makes strong appeal to
her magnanimy and sense justice for speedy set
tement Other matters arising out of the construction
of existing treaties, also remain unadjusted, and will
continue TO be urged upon her attention l.-.4
The labors ofthe joint commission appointed by The
two Governments orun the dividing line established
hU tho Trpatv 0f Waehinofnn xbare fortn elv
lmuch delayed in the commencement OF the season. by
1.-The failure of Congress, atits last session. to make
lmelY appropriation offunds 10 met heexpenses Of the
IAmerican party, and by other cauBes. The, UniteS
Estates Commissioner however expresseshis expecta
lion rha by increased diligence and energy the party
will be able to make mp tot lost time W. -.
We continue to receive OF the most friend
10 feelings on the part of aihe other Europen power
with each, and ali Of whom, il is so obviously otr in
terest to cultivate the most amcable relations. No
lean anticipate the occurrence OF any event which
would be likely in any degreh to- distub those rela
Etions Russia the greafnorther power under the ju
Epidous sway of her Emperor is constantly advancing
i in the road efscence and Improvement while France
Lguided By the councils ofer wise sovereign pursues
ESpain has obtained breathing spell Of some.ddtaioI
f Efrom the Neutrality-suspicious. wdich cave through 81
many years, niarred her prosperity while Austria tn
NeherlaHds, Prussia, Belgium and the other power
lot Europe reap "a rich harvest OF blessings from th
prevailing peace. Z. - ..,.. ,s.
informed tie two Houses Congress my message Of Dc
ceter last that instructions had been given 10 Mr. Wheaton
Minister at Berlin negotiate treaty with the Germani
States composing the Zo veren, II could be done-spulf
ting practicable TO accomplish IT, for tedu
on Of the heavy duties levied tobacco and other LEAF
Eng articles Of agricultural productions ana yielding IN reufl
on part eHction e duties such artoiaS the pToda
= Eon Of sir industry ssshOud eOeino compethloO,c
but limited with articles theprOdncl Of our manuaciurn