The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-04

long line Of travel Legislative enactments shonld
also be made which should spread over him the
@gis OF our laws, SO as to afford protection TO his
person and property when he shall have reached
his distant home In this atterrespect, 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 United States. She has
made necessary provision for their security ano
protection against the acts of the vcously disposed
aud lawless; and her emigrant reposes in safety
under the panoply Of her laws. Whatever may be
sne result OF the pending negotiation, such mea-
sures are necessary. II will afford me the greatest
pleasure to witness happy and favorable termina-
ton 10 the existing negotiation, upon terms com.
patible with the public honor; and the best efforts
Of the Government will continue 10 be directed to
this end.
1t would have given me the highest qualification,
IN this, my last annual communication TO Congress,
to have been able TO announce to you the complete
and entire settlement and adjustment of other mat
tiers in difference between the United States and
the Government OF Her Britannia Majesty, which
were adverted to in previous message. IL is so
obviously the interest OF both countries, respect
between them, that all causes OF complaint, how.
ever uncomfortable, should be, with the greatest
prompulude, removed-that it must be regarded as
cause OF regret, that any delays should
be permitted to intervene II Is true that, in pc
cuniary point of view, the matters alluded to- are
altogether, insignificant in amount, when com
pared with the ample resources OF that great ma
ton; but they, nevertheless, more particularly that
limited class which arise under seizures and deten.
tons Of American ships on the coast of Africa,
upon the mistaken superstition INDUCED in at the
time the wrong was committed, ct their being en-
gsged IN the ssvs-trade- affect the sen.
Britain having recognized her responsibility to re-
pair all such wrongs, by her action in other cases.
leaves nothing to be regretted upon this subject,
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 in
flcted by delays IN the settlement Of these clalms
fall with severity upon the individual claimants,
and makes strong appealto her uagnanimity and
sense OF justice tor speedy settlement. Other
Matters arising out OF the construction of existing
treaties also remain unadusted, and will continue
to be urged upon her attention.
The labors Of the JOINT committee appointed by
the two Governments to run the dividing line, es-
tablished by the Treaty Of Washington, were IN
fortunately much delayed in the CONNIE ncement
of the season, by the failure OF Congress, at the
last session, TO make timely appropriation Of
funds to meet the expenses OF the American party,
and by other causes. The United States Commis
soner, however, expresses his expectation that, by
increased diligence and energy, the party will be
able TO make up tor lost time.
We continue to receive assurances OF the most
friendly feelings on the part of all the other Euro
pean p0wers; with each, and all of whom, it is SO
obviously our interest 10 cultivate the most AMIGA
BILE relations. Nor can anticipate the occurrence
of any event which would be likely, in any degree,
to disturb those relations. Russia the great north
ern power, under the judicious sway OF her Emper-
or, is constantly advancing IN The road Of science
and improvement; while France, guided by the
councils Of her wise sovereign, pursues course
calculated to consolidate the general peace. Spain
has obtained breathing spell OF some duration
from the internal commissions which have, through
60 many years, marred her prosperity; while Aus
tria, the Netherlands, Prussia, Belgium, and the
other powers Of Europe, reap rich harvest Of
blessings from the prevailing peace.
informed the two Houses OF Congress in nv
message of December last, that Instructions had
been given to Mr.. Wheaton, our Minister at
Berlin, 10 negotiate a treaty with the Geimanic
States composing the Zol Verein, If it could be
done-stipulating, as far as twas practicable to ac-
complish 1t, tor reduction OF the heavy and oner
Gus duties levied on our tobacco, and other leading
articles of agricultural production; and yielding in
return, part reduction Of duties on such ar
ticles, the production Of their industry, as should
not come into competition, or but limited one with
articles the product of our manufacturing industry
The Executive, in giving such instructions, con-
sdered itself as acting in strict conformity with
the wishes of Congress, as made known through
several measures which 1t had adopted, all d.
rected to the accomplishment of this important re-
suit The treaty was, therefore, negotiated by
duties levied by the Zoll verein, on tobacco rice
and lard, accompanied by stipulation for the ad-
mission OF raw cotton, tree Of duty In exchange
tor which highly important concessions, reduc
ton OF duties, imposed by the laws Of the United
States variety OF artlcles, most Of which were
admitted free of all duty under the act of Con-
gress commonly known as the Compromise Law,
and but few OF which were produced in the Uni
ted States, was stipulated for on our part This
treaty was communicated TO the Senate at an ear
ly day Of its last session, but rot acted upon until
near it's close; when, tor the want, as am boun
to presume, OF fnll time TO consldert. it laid
upon the table. This procedure had the effect oil
virtually rejecting il, in consequence OF stpula
ton contained in The treaty, that its Publications
should be exchanged on or before day which
has already passed. The Executive, acting upon
sk.l rrkar hat "A, II
its absolute rejection, gave instructions to cur Min
lister at Berlin 10 reopen the negotiation, SO lar as
to obtain an extension OF time for the exchange
of Publications. regret, however, to say that his
am nevertheless not without hope that the great
advantages whick were intended TO be secured by
the treaty, may yet be realised.
am happy to inform you that Belgium has, by
an arcte roy ale, Issued In July last, assimiated
the flag OF the United States to her own, 80 far as
the direct trade between the two countries is con-
cerned. This measure will prove OF great service
10 our shipping interests the trade having heretofore
been carried on chiefly In foreign bottoms. atter
myself that she will speedily resort TO modlfica-
ton Of her system relating 10 the tobacco trade
which would decidedly benefit the agriculture OF
the United States, and operate TO the mutual adj
vantage OF both countries.
No defnitive intelligence has yet been received
from our Minister, OF the conclusion OF a treaty
with the Chinese Empire; but enough Is known to
induce the strongest hopes that the mission will be
With Brazil our relations continue on the most
friendly footing. The commercial intercourse be.
tween that growing Empire aud the United States,
is becoming daily OF greater poitance 10 both !;
ano ii is the interest OF both that the rmest rea.
tons of entity and good will should continue 10 be
cultivated between them.
The Republic Of New Grenada still withholds,
Notwithstanding the most persevering efforts have
been employed by our Charge ID Afaires, Mr.
Biackford, to produce dlfere mt result indie unity
in the case Of the brig "Morris" And the Con.
been effected between our Minister and the Minis
ter Of Foreign Affairs of that Government Tor the
payment Of $4,000, in discharge of its liabilities
in the same case, has altogether neglected to make
sense Of justice will soon induce settlement OF
these claims.
Our late Minister to Chill, Mr.. Pendleton, hasre.
turned 10 the United States, without having effect
ed an adjustment in the second claim OF the Mace.
DOMAIN, which is delayed ongrounds altogether fri
yoleus and untenable. Mr.. Pendleton's successor