Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-12-27

OF the interests ofsuch of her people as are
to be found in tina. country than the Uni
ted States. She has made necessary nro.
visions for their security and protection
against the acts of the viciously disposed
and lawless, and her emigrant reposcs in
safety under the panoply Of her laws
Whatever may be the result Of the pend
ing negotiation, such measures are neces-
sary. twill afford me the greatest plea.
sure to witness happy and favorable ter
mlnatlon to the existing negotiation upon
terms compatible with the public honor !:
and the best efforts Of the Government
will continue to be directed to this end.
1t would have given me the highest
qualification, in this, my last annual COM
nunication 10 Congress, TO have been able
to announce to you the complete and en-
lire settlement and adjustment of other
matters in difference between the Uui,ed
States and the Government OF her Britain
mic Majesty, which were adverted TO in
previous message. 1t is so obviously the
interest of both countries, in respect TO the
large and valuable commerce which exists
between them. that all causes of complaint
however inconsiderable, should be with
the greatest promptitude removed, that it
must be regarded as cause of regret that
any unnecessary delays should be permit
ted to intervene. 1t is true that, in Pc
cuniary point of view, the matters alluded
to are altogether Insignificant in amonnt,
when compared with the ample resources
Of that great nation; but they never,he.
less, more particularly that limited class
which arise under seizures and detentions
of American ships on the coast Of Africa,
upon the mistaken supposi,ion indslged in
at the time the wrong was committed Of
their being engaged in the slave trade,
deeply affect the sensibiliiies of this Gov
eminent and people. Great Britain, hav>
ing recognized her responsibility to repair
all such wrongs by her action in other ca
ses. leaves nothing to be regretted upon
this subject as to all cases prior to the
Treaty Of Washington, than the delay in
making suitable repara.ion 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 sets
.lemen Of these claims falls with severity
upon the individual claimants, and makes
strong appeal to her magnanimity and
sense of justice for speedy settlement.
Other matters, arising out of the construc.
ton of existing treaties, also remain unad.
justed, and will continue to be urged upon
her attention.
The labors Of the joint commission APP
pointed by the two Governments to run
the dividing line established by the Treaty
of Washington, were unfortunately much
delayed in the commencement of the sea
son by the failue of Congress at the las.
session to make timely appropriation of
funds to meet the expenses Of the Ameri-
can party, and by other causes. The U.
States Commissioner, however, expressed
his expectation that, by increased dill
gence and energy, the party will be able
to make up for lost time.
We continue to receive assurance Of the
most friendly feelings on the par. Of all
the other European powers with each
and all of whom it is so obviously our in>
terest to cultivate the most amicable rela
tons. Nor can anticipate the occurrence
Of any event which would be likely, in
any degree. to disturb those relations
Russia, the great Northern power, under
the judicious sway of her Emperor, 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 a
breathing spell Of some duration from the
internal commissions which have, through
so many years, marrcd her prosperity !;
while Austria, the Netherlands, 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 in.
structions had been given to Mr. Wheaton,
our Minister at Berlin, to negotiate trea-
/ y with the German States composing the
Zoll Verein, If il could be done-stipula-
/ ting, as far as il was practicable TO accom-
plish il, for reduction Of the heavy and
onerous duties levied on our. tobacco and
other leading articles Of agricultural proc
duction; and yielding, in return. on our
part, reduction Of duties on such articles
the production Of their industry as should
not come into competition, or but Limits
ed one, with articles the product Of our
manufacturing industry. The Executive,
in giving such instructions, considered "
self as acting in strict conformity with the
wishes of Congress, as made known thro'
several measures which it had adopted;
ali directed to the accomplishment Of this
| important result. The treaty was, there
fore, negotiated; by which essential reduc.
tons were secured in the duties levied by