Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-12-21

uOWeVcT lncOnSlOera0le, SnouIQ be Win
the greatest promplitude removed, that it
must be regarded a. cause Of regret that
any unnecessary delay 8 should be permitted
TO intervene. 1t is true, that in q pecHni-
AIRY point of view, the matters alluded to
are altogether Insignificant in amount,
when compared with the ample resources
Of that great nation; but they neveithe-
less, more particularly that limited class
which arise under seizures and detentions
Of American ships on the coast Of Africa,
upon the mistaken supposition indnlged in
at the time the wrong was committed Of
their being engaged in the slave-trade,
deeply affected the sensibilities Of this
Government and eople. Great Britain,
having recognised her responsibility 10 re-.
pair all such wrongs BY her action in other
cases, leaves nothing 10 be regretted upon
this subject as TO all cases prior to the
Treaty Of Washington, than the delay in
making suitable reparution in such Of them
as f.ll plainly within the principle ofothers
which She has long snce adjusted. The
injury inflicted by delays in the settlement
OF these claims { lie with severity upon
the individual claimants, and makes q
strong appeal to her magnanimity and
sense OF justice for speedy settlement.
Other matters, arising out Of the cons,ruc-
tion OF existing treaties, slso remain unsd-
justed, and will continue to be urged upon
her attention.
The labors of the joint commission ap-
pointed by the two Governments 10 run
the dividing line established by the Treaty
of Washington, were unfortunately much
delayed in the commencement of the sea-
son by the failure Of Congress at the last
session to make timely appropriation Of
funds TO meet the expenses OF the Ameri-
can party, and BY other causes. The Uni
ted States Commissioner, however, ex-
presses his expectation that, by increased
diligence and erergy, the party will be
able To make up for lost time.
We continue TO receive assurances of
the most friendly feelings on the part OF
all the other European Powers; with each
and all OF whom ii is SO obviously our in
terest to cultivate the most amicable rela-
tions. Nor can anticipate the occurrence
OF any event which would be likely, in
auy degree, to disturb those relations.---
Russia, the great northern Power, under
the indicious sway Of her Emperor, is con-
stantly advancing in the road Of science
and improvement, while France, guided
by the counsels OF her wise sovereign,
pursues a course calculated 10 consolidate
the general peace. Spain has obtained a
breathing spell Of some duration from the
internal convulsions which have, through
SO many years, marred her prosperity;
while Austria, the Netherlands, Prussia,
Belgium, and the other Powers of Eu-
-Ape raaF -rial. haraasf of blessings from
the prevailing peace.
informed the two Houses Of Congress
in my message of December last that in-
struciions had been given to Mr.. Wheaton,
our Minister at Berlin, to ncgutiate q
treaty with the Germauic States comros-
ing the Zoli- V erein, il it could be dome
stipula,ing, AZ far as it was practicable to
accomplish il, for reduction Of the heavy
and onerous duties levied on our tobacco
and other leading articles Of agricultural
productions; and ielding. in return, on our
part, reduction Of duties on such articles
the production Of their industry as should
net come into competition, or but limited
one, with articles the product Of our man.
ufacturing industry. The Executive, in
giving such instructions, considered itself
as acting in strict conformity with the
wishes Of Congress, as made known
through several measures which 1t had
adopted; all directed to the accomplishment
OF this important result. The treaty was,
therefore, negotiated; by which essential
reductions were secured in the duties
levied by the Zoll-Verein on tobacco, rice,
and lard, accompanied by stipulation Tor
the admission Of raw cotton, free OF duty,
In exchange for which highly important
concessions, reduction Of duties, imposed
by the laws Of the United States on va
riety Of articles, most of which were ad-
mitted free OF all duty under the act ol
Congress con,nonly known as the COM
promise law, and but few Of which were
produced IN the United States, was s,ipu-
lated far on our part. This treaty was
communicated to the Senate at an early day
Of its last session, but not acted upon until
near its close; when. for the want. as I am
bound to presume, OF full time to consider
it, it was laid upon the table. This pro-
cedure had the effect Of virtually rejecting
it, in consequence Of stipulation contain.
ed in the treaty that its ra,ifcaiions should
be exchanged on or before a day which
has already passed. The Executive, ac,.
ing upon the fair inference that the Senate
did not intend its absolute rejection, gave
instruction oour Minister al Berlin to re-
open the negotiation, so far as 10 obtain al
exenion OF time for the exchange of rat.
ifcations. Iregret, however, to say thai
] his efforts in this respect have been unsuc.
cessfnl. l am nevertheless not withon
hope that the great advantages which wer.
intended to be secured by the treaty ma,
yet be realized.
l am happy to inform you that Belgium
has, by an ssarrste royale," issued in Ju-
lly last, assimilated the flag cf the United
/ States to her own, SO far as the direc, trade
between the two countries is concerned
This measure will prove Of great servic'
Ito our shipping interest, the trade having
been carried on chiefly in for.
eiena bottoms. ! Aatter myself that Oh,
win speedily resort to = modification Q
thcr system relating to the tobacco trade
which would decidedly benefit the agricnl
fx-~ r. Nba Tinted Ct.fa~ and ny,orafn ..