The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-12-11

Congress, to have been able to announce te YOU
the complete and entire settlement and ADJUST
ment of other matters 10 difference between the
United States and the Government of her Bri-
trnnic Majesty, which were adyerted 10 IN a pre-
yious message. Ii is so obviously the interest Of
both countries, in respect TO the large and yalua-
commerce which exists between them, that all
causes of complaint, however inconsiderable,
should be, withtbe greatest promptiiude removed,
shat it must be regarded as cause of regret,
that any unnecessary delays should be permitted
10 intervene. Ii is true that, in a pecuniary
point Of view, the matters alluded TO, are, alto
gether, insignificant in amount, when compared
with the ample resources of that great nation;
but they, nevertheless, more particularly that IL
mited class which arise under seizures and de-
~tention of American ships on the coast Of Africa,
upon the mistaken supposition INDUCED at the
time the wrong was committed, of their being
engaged in the slave-trade, deeply affect the
sensibilfies of this Government and People
Great Britain having recognized her responsible
lily 10 repair all such wrongs, by her action in
other cases, leaves nothing 10 be regretted on
the subject, as 10 all cases prior 10 the Treatyo of
Washington, than the delay in making suitable
reparation in such of them as fall plainly within
the principle of others, which she has long since
adjusted. The injury inflicted by delays in the
settle ment of these claims, falls with severity
upon the individual claimants, and makes a
strong appeal 70 her magnanimity and sense OF
Justice fer a speedy settlement. Other matters,
arising out Of the construction Of existing trea-
ties, also remain unadjusted, and will continue to
be urged upon her attention.
The labors of the joint commssionappointed
by the two Governments TO run the dividing line,
established by the Treaty Of Washington, were,
unfortunately, much delayed in the commence
ment of The season, by the failure OF Congress,
at It's last session, to make a timely approprIa-
ton of funds TO meet the expenses OF The Amer
lean party, and by other causes. The United
States Commissioner, however, expresses his
expectation that, by increased diligence and en-
ergy, the party will be able 10 make up for the
lost time.
We continue to receive assurances OF the most
friendly feelings on the part OF all the other Eu-
ropeam powers; with each, and all-of whom, 1t IS
so obviously our interest to cultivate the most
amicable relations. Nor can | anticipate the
occurrence of any event which would be likely,
f II any degree, TO disturb those relations. Rus
STA, the great northern power, under the judi
tcious sway Of her Emperor, is constantly adyan-
5 cling in the road of science and improvement;
n while France, guided by the councils OF her
. wise sovereign, pursues a course calculated 10
+ consolidate the general peace. Spain has OBJ
: tanned a breathing spell of some duration from
the internal commissions which have, through SO
many years, m0rred her,prospcalty; while AUS
tria, the Netherlands, Prussia, Belgium, and the
other powers Of Europe, reap a rich harvest OF
y blessings fiom the prevailing peace.
| informed the two Houses Of Congress IN my
h message of December last, that instructions had
Q been given TO Mr.. Wheaton, our Minister at ber-
t lin, to n~egotiQte a treaty with the Germanlc
States composing the Zoll Vorein, if it could be
done-stipulatjng, as far as it was practicable to
l. accomplish if, for a reduction OF the heavy and
l. ~onerous duties levied on our tobacco, and other
leading articles of agricultural production; and
n yielding, in return, on our part a reduction OF
Ii duties on such articles, the production OF their
lc industry, as should not come into competition, or
I'd but a limited one, with articles the product OF
our own manufacturing industry. The EXccu-
s. tive, in giving such Instructions, considered II
Re self as acting in strict conformity with the wish
ID es Of Congress, as made known through several
G. measures which it had adopted; all directed to
i the accomplishment Of this important result
III The treaty was, therefore, negotiated; BY whlch
essential reductions were secured in the duties
o. levied by The ZolI Verein, on tobacco, rice and
to lard, accompanied by a stipulation for the admIs-
We sion Of raw cotton, free OF duty. In exchange
it for which highly important concessions, a rcduc-
er ton Of duties, imposed by the laws OF the UNI,
n ted States on "A variety Of articles, most Of which
a. were admitted free of all duty under the act o.
g. Congress commonly known as the Compromise
IS, law, and but few Of which were produced in the
er United States was stipulated for on our part
re This treaty was communicated to the Senate a
in an early day of its last session, but not acted up
ne on until near its close; when, for the want, as
am bound 10 presume, of full time 10 consider IT
st I was laid upon the table. This procedure hat
the effect of virtually rejectjngi it, in consequence
st Of u stipulation contained in the treaty that IT
ut ratification should be exchanged on or before
tie day which has already passed. The Executive
ly acting upon the fair inference that the Senate
in did not intend lis absolute rejection, gave in
I'll structions 10 our Minister at Berlin to re-opel
the negotiation, so far as to obtain an extension
ia Of time for the exchange of ratrfcatlons. | re
he greet, however, 10 say that his efforts IN this re
rs spect, have been unsuccessful. | am, neverthe
less, moi without hope that, the great advantage
he which were intended to be secured by the treaty
he may YET be realized.
am happy TO inform you that, Belgium hal
int by an "arr9te %royale,'' issued in July last, ass
pt- inflated the flag of the United States to her
w so far as the direct trade between the two cour
m tries is concerned. This measure will prove {
Ie- great service 10 our shipping interest; the trad
to having, heretofore, been carried on chiefly in fc
ry reign bottoms. | hatter myself that she wi
ne speedily resort 10 a modification of her system
nj relating 10 the tobacco trade, which would dc
ms oidedly benefit tho agriculture Of the Unite
he States, and operate TO the mutual advantage 9