The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-09


over him the @gs Of oar laws, rs TO afford prOtec
ton to his person and property when he shall hnv
reached his distant home, Whatever may be the re
suit of the pending negotiation, such measures arr
necessary, II will afford the greatest pleasure Il
witness hnppy and favorable termination TO the e&
stng negotiation, upon terms compatible with th'
public honor; and the best efforts Of the Government
| viii continue to be directed 10 this end
! II would have given me tho highest qualification, IN
this, my last annual message TO Congress to have
becn able TO announce to you the complete and entire
settlement OF other matters in difference beween the
u States and the government Of Her Dritnnnic Ma
Jcsty, which were adverted 10 in previous message
II IL so obviously the interest of both counties m re-
! spect TO the large and valuable commerce which ex-
lists between them, that all causes of conpaint how
| ever inc0nsiderable should be, with tho greatest
promptitude removed-that il must be regarded rs
cause OF regret, that any unnecessary delays should
be permitted TO intervene. II is true that, in pc.
cunry point Of view, the matiels alluded to- are al
together, Insignificant in amount, when compared with
Tie ample resources Of that greut nation, but they,
nevertheless, particularly that limited class
which arise under seizures and deentions Of Amori.
can ships On the coast Of Africa, upon the mistaken
supposltion INDUCED at the time the wrong was CON .
mitted of their being engaged in the slave trado-
deeply affect the sensibtics Of tbs Government and
the People Of Great Britain having recognised her re-
sponsIbly TO repair all such wrongs, by her action
in other cases leaves nothing TO be regretted on this
subject, as TO all cases prior TO the treaty of Wash
in such Of them fall plainly within the principle of
others, which she has long since ad iused Other
matters arising out Of the construction of existing rcu
ties, also remain unadustcd und will continue to DO
urged upon her attention.
The Iabors of tho Joint committee appointed by
the two Governments TO run the dividing line, estna-
lished by tho Treaty Of Washington, were, uniortu-
nateIy much delayed in the commencement of tho
season, by the failure Of Congress, at the last scs-
sion, TO make timely appropriation of funds TO meet
he OT flp ANN rinnp md E,,
causes The U. States Commissioner however, ex-
presses his expectation that, by increased diligence
and energy, the party will be able 10 make up for
lost time,
We continue to receive assurances Of the most
friendly feelings on the part of ali the other Europe
an powers; with each, and all of whom, it is so OBJ
yously our interest TO cultivate the most amcable
relations. Nor can anticipate tho occurrence of a
ny evil which would be likely, in any degree which
would disturb those relations. ussia the great
northern power, under tho udicous sway of her En-
peror,is constantly advancing in the road of science
and improvement; while France, guided by the coun-
cl| of her wise sovereign pursues calcuut-
ed TO conciimle the general peace. Spain has OBJ
tanned breathing spell Of some duration from the in
torna commissions which have, through so many years
marred her prosperity; while Austria the Neither
lands, Prussia, Belgium ard the other powers of
Europe, reap rich harvest Of blessings from the pre-
Yaing peace.
[For want Of time we here omit an unimpor
paragraph Of the message which expresses the Presi-
dents regret account Of the Senate's lection of
the Zoll Verein treaty. and says he has ordered re-
opening of negotiations to effect one
am happy to inform you that Belgium has by an
"Grrete royale," issued in July last assimiated the
flag Of the u. States to her own, far the direct
trade between the two countries is concerned. This
measure will prove Of great service to shipping
interest; the trade having heretofore been carried
chiefly in foreign bottoms.
No definite Intelligence has yet been received from
Minister, of the conclusion Of treaty with the
Chinese Empire; but enough is known 10 induce tho
strongest hopes that tho mission will be crowned
with success.
With Brazil relation continues on the most
friendly footing. The commercial intercourse be-
that growing Empire and The U, States, is be
coming daily of greater Importance TO both; and it is
the interest of both that the irmest relations of amty
and good will should continue to be cultivated be-
tween them.
The Republic of New Greneda still wilhholds,
notwithstanding the most persevering efforts have
been employed by Charge d. Afaires, Mr. Black.
ford, to produce different result, indemnity in the
case of the brig Morris And the Congress Of Ven
zuela, although an arrangement has been effected be-
tween Minister of Foreign Affairs 10 that Govern
ment, for tn payment of ,000 in discharge Of its
liabilities in the case, has altogether neglected
to make provision for its payment II is to be hoped
that a sense of justice will soon induce settlement
of these claims.
Our late Minister to Chill, Mr. PendIeton, has rc-
turned to the United States, without having effected
adjustment in the second claim Of the Macedonian,
which is delayed ground altogether frivolous and
untenabe. Mr. Pendletons has been d-
reced urge the claim in the strongest TERMS and in
tho event of failure to obtain a permanent adjust
ment, report the fact to the Executive as early
day possible, that the whole matter may be
communicated to Congress.
At your last session, submitted to the attention of
Congress,the Convention with tho Republic Of Peru,
of the l7th of March, lSIl, providing for the ad just
ment of the claims of the ctzeus of the United States
against the Republic; but no definite action was ia
ken upon the subject. again invite it your atten-
ton and prompt action.
In my last annual Message, felt it my duty to
make known 10 Congress, in terms both plain and
emphatic, my opinion in regard TO the which has
so long existed between Mexico and Texas; which
since the battle of San Jacinto has consisted alto
gether of predatory incursons, attended by circum-
stances revolving to humanity. repeat now, what
then said that after eight years Of physical intecc-
tua efforts Texas, it time that the war
should have ceased. The United State had direct
interest in the question. The conguity of the two
nations to territory but too well calculated to
involve peace Unjust suspicious arc engendered |
in the mind Of one the other Of the begere1ts |
against us;and as necessary consequence, American
interests made to suffer, and our peace become
daily endangered. In addition TO which, il must |
have been obvious all that the exhaustion produced
by the war, subjected both Mexico and Texas to the
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