Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-05

inc convention for the Joint occupation OF 'Ie 'e
ritorv by subjects OF Great Britain, ana me c'ti
zens of the United States, more avaiianie 'hah
heretofore to the latter. These posts Wuui'i 'oh-
s,uie places OF rest ior ,he weary eins."h
where he wonld be sheltered securely against me
danger of attack from the Indians, and be enabled
10 recover from the exhaustion OF long line Oh
travel. legislative cnaciments should also oe
made which should spread over HIM the 'c2ls oi
our laws,so as 10 afford protection 10 his person
and nroperly when he shall have reached his dis
tant home. In this latter respect, the Brush 90
yernment has been much more careful oi me III.
terests of such of her people as are 10 DC iouhd
in that country, than the United States She mas
made necessary provision ior Their security ana
protection against the acts oil Inc Viciousiy "is-
posed and lawless and her emigrant reposes IN
safety under the panoply OF her laws. What
ever NAV be the result Of the pending negotia-
ton. such measures are necessary Ii Will afford
Inc the greatest pleasure TO witness happy and
favorable termination TO the existing negotiation,
upon terms compatible with the public honor; and
the best efforts of the Government will continue 10
be directed 10 this end
1t would have given me the highest grallhca-
ton, in this, my last annual communication 10
Congress- 10 have been able 10 announce 10 you
the complete and entire settlement ana ADJUST
ment OF other matters in difference between the
United States and the Government Of Her Bri-
lannic Maieslv. which were adyer'cd 10 in pre-
vious message Ii is 50 obviously The interest Of
both Countries, in respect 10 The large and yalua-
bic commerce which exists between them, That
| all causes of complaint, however inconsidcrabe,
should be, with the greatest prompude, removed
tina, il must he regarded cause OF regret, that
any unnecessary delays should be permitted To
intervene Ii is true that in a pecuniary poln; OF
view, the matters alluded 10, are, altogether, nsig
ush Nlr ~ IL
pie resources Of that great nation; bnt they never
lhele>s (morc particularly that limited class which
| arise under seizures and delentonS uf American
ships on the coast Of Africa upon The mistaken
! superstition ndulgcd in al the time the wrong
was committed, OF their being engaged in the
slave trade,) deeply affect the Sensibics OF This
Government and People. Great Britain having
recognized her responsibility 10 repair all such
wrongs, BY her action III other cases leaves Moth
ing TO be regretted upon the subject, as TO all
cases prior 10 The Treaty OF Washington, than
the delay in making suitable reparation in such
OF .hem as fall plainly within the principle OF
others, which she has long since adjusted The
injury inflicted by delays in the settlement ofthese
claims, falls with severity upon the individual
claimants, and makes strong appeal 10 her mag
naniniiy and sense of justice for speedy settle
ment Other matters, arising out OF the construc-
ZION OF existing treaties, also remain unad)us!ed
anu VIII CUiItiUUc ~ w uISSG upon AGl dtltH-
ton.
The labors OF the Joint commission appointed
By the Two Governments 10 run the dividing line
established BY the Treaty of Washington, were
unfortunately, much DELAYED in the commence
ment OF the season. hy The failure of Congress, NJ
lis las, scenon, TO make timely appropriation OF
funds TO meet the expenses ofthe American par
", and by other causes. The United States
Commissioner however expresses his expecia-
,fo I,,;p IL
party will be able 10 make up for lost time.
| We continue 10 receive assurances Of the most
friendly feelings the part of ali the Other Euro
pean powers with each, aid all Of whom, it is
50 obviously our interest 10 cultivate The most
amicabe relations Nor can anticipate the &C.
| currence Of any event which would be likely, in
any degree, 10 disturb those relations. Russia,
| the great Northern power under the lndicious
sway .! her Emperor, is constantly advancing in
the road OF science and improvement: while
| France, guided by the councils Of her wise Sore-
reign, pursues course calculated 10 consolidate
the general peace. Spain has obtained breath
! ing spell! OF some duration from the internal con-
vulsons which have, through so many years,
| marrcd her prosperity; while Austria, the Neither
lands, Prussia, Belgium, and the other powers Of
Europe, reap rich harvest Of blessings from the
| prevailing peace.
| Uniformed the two Houses Of Congress. In my
message Of December last, that Instructions had
been given to Mr. Wheaton, our Minister al Ber-
! I'm, 10 negotiate treaty with the Gcrmanic
| States COMPOSING the Zo Verein, If il could I've
done-stipulating, as far as it was practicable 10
accomplish T. for 4 reduction of the heavy and
! onerous duties levied on our tobacco and other
/ leading articles OF agricultural productions and
| yielding, in return, on our part 4 reduction OF
! duties on such articles, the production Of their
! Industry, a: should not come into competition,
or but limited one, with articles the product OF
our manufacturing industry The Executive, in
! giving such instructions, considered itself as act
! ing in strict conformity with the wishes Of Con-
gress, as made known through several measures
| which it had adopted; all directed to the accom-
| pishment OF this important result The treaty was,
therefore, negotiated; By which essential reductions
were secured in The duties levied ythc Ioll Verein,
on tobacco, rice anu lard, accom- panied by stipu.
/ aton Tor the admission Of raw cotton, free OF
duty. In exchange tor which, highly important
concessions, a reduction OF duties, imposed by
the laws Of the United States on 4 variety Of ar
cies, most OF which Were admitted free oi all
duly, under The act OF Congress, commonly known
Is The Compromise law, and bat few OF which
were produced in the United States, was slipuia-
ted for on our part This Treaty was eonmu-
nicatcd 10 The Senate at an early day OF its last
session. but not acted upon until near its close
when, for the want, as | am bound 10 presume,
",
table. This procedure had the effect of virtually
rejecting il, in consequence Of stipulation con-
tanned in the Treaty that its ratification should
be exchanged on. or before a day which has
already passed. The Executive acting upon the
fair inference that the Senate did NOT intend lis
absolute rejection, gave Instructions To our Mi
mister n Berlin 10 reopen the negotiation, 50 far
as 10 obtain an extension Of time for the exchange
OF Publications. | regret, however. 10 say. that
his Efforts, in this respect, have been unsuccess-
in. | am, nevertheless. hot without hone that
the great advantages which were intended TO be
secured BY the Treaty. NAV vel be realized
am happy 10 inform you that Belgium has,
by an ''arrete rorale issued in July last assim-
lated the flag Of the United States 70 her own 50
far as the direct trade between the Two countries
is concerned. This measure will prove Of great
service 10 our shipping Interest; the trade having
heretofore, been car led on chiefly in foreign hot.
toms. ! fatier myself that she will speedily re-
sou, 10 modification Of her system, relating 10
the tobacco trade, which would decidedly benefit
the agriculture Of The United States, and operate
10 the mutual advantage OF both countries
No defiri'ive intelligence has yet been received
from our Minister, Of The conclusion Of Treaty
with The Chinese Empire; bul enough is known 10
induce The strongest hopes, that the mission will
I've crowned with success
With Brazil our relations continue on the most
friendly footing. The commercial intercourse
between that growing Empire and the U States,
is becoming daily Of greater importance 10 both
and il is the interest Of both that the irmest rela-
tons of amily and good will should continue 10
be cultivated between them
The Republic Of New Grenada still wiIhholds-
notwithstanding the most persevering efforts have
been employed by our Charge dAfarcs. Mr.
Blacktord, 10 produce different result-indem-
nitv in The case of the brig morris" And the
Congress OF Nenezuea-allhough an arrange
ment has been effected between our NJ nisier and
The Minister of foreign affairs of that government,
for The payment of $4,000 in discharge Of lis IL
abilities in the same case-has altogether neglect
ell 10 make provision for lis payment. Ii is 10 be
hoped, that sense of justice will soon induce
settlement of these claims
Our late minister 10 Chilli Mr. Pcndie,on, has
returned 10 the United States without having ef.