The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-12-13

SNh@S VI Ju'AlSI cItNNN 0~hhfShi'tifas
Other matters, arising out Of The conslruc-
ton of existing treaties, also remain unad-
Justed, and will continue to be urged upon
her attention.
The iabors 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 its last
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, expresses
his expectation that, BY increased diligence
and energy, the party will be able TO make
up for lost time.
We continue 10 receive assurances Of
the most friendly feelings on the part of all
the European powers; with each, and all
of whom, Il is so obviously our interest to
cultivate the most amicable relations. Nor
can anticipate the occurrence of any e.
vent which would be likely, in any degree,
to disturb those relations. Russia, the
great northern power, under the udlcious
sway Of her Emperor, is constantly advan
cling IN the road of science and improve
ment; while France, guided BY the coun.
ellis of her wise sovereign, pursues course
calculated 10 consolidate the general peace.
Spain has obtained breathing spell Of
some duration from the internal commissions
which have, through so many wears mar
red her prosperity while Austyia, the Ne.
therlands, Prussia, Belgium, AMI the 9th.
er powers Of Europe, reap a rich harvest
of blessings from he prevailing peace.
| informed the two Houses Of CONGRESS
in my Message Of December last, that in
strucilons had been given to Mr.. Wheaton,
our Minister at Berlin, TO negotiate trea.
~ with the Germanic States composing
the Zoll-N crein, if il could be donc-stin.
uIaiing, as far as II was practicable 10 &C
complsh II, for reduction Of tile heavy
and onerous duties le,ied on our tobacco,
and other leading articles Of agricultural
production and yielding, in return, on our
part a reduction Of duties on such articles,
the production Of their industry, as should
not come into competition, or but limited
one, with articles the product Of our man.
ufaotufing 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 i had
adopted all directed to the accomplish.
menl Of this important result. The treaty
was, therefore, negotiated; BY which cs.
sential reductions were secured IN the du.
ties levied by The Zo!l.Nerein, on Tobacco,
rice and lard, accompanied BY a stpula.
ton for the admission Of raw cotton, free
Of duty. In exchange for which highly
important concessions, reduction OF du-
ties, imposed by the laws of the L. States
on a variety Of articles, most Of which
were admitted free of all duty under the
act Of Congress commonly known as the
Compromise law, and but few Of which
we're produced in the United States, was
stipulated for on cur part. This treaty
was communicated to the Senate at an ear.
~ day Of its last session, but not acted up.
on until near lis close; when for the wan,
as | am bound to presume, Of full time IL
consider IL, il was laid upon the table. =
This procedure had the effect OF virtually
rejecting it, in consequence Of stipulation
contained IN the treaty that its ratification
should be exchanged on or before a day
which had already passed. The Execu
tive, acting upon the fair inference that the
Senate did not intend its absolute rejection
gave instructions to our Minister at Berlin
to reopen the negotiation, as far as TO oh.
tain an extension Of time for the exchange
Of raticarons. regret, however, to say
that his Efforts, in this respect. have beer
unsuccessful. lam, nevertheless, mt with.
out hope that, the great advantages which
were intended 10 he secured by the treaty.,
may yet be realized.
am happy 10 inform you that, Belgium
has, by an "arrete royae," issued in July
last, assimilated the Gag Of the L. Suites
TO her own, as far as the direct trade be.
tween the two countries IS concerned. -
This measure will prove Of great service 10
our shipping interest; the trade having,
heretofore, been carried on chiefly in 70.
reign bottoms. | fa'ter myself that she
viii speedily resort 10 a modification Of her
system relating 70 the tobacco trade, which
would decidedly benefit the agriculture
Of the United States, and operate to the
mutual advantage Of both countries.
No definite intelligence has yet been re.
celyed from our Minister, of the conclusion
Of Treaty with the Chinese Empire bat
enough is known to induce the strongest
hopes that, the mission will be crowned
with success.
/ With Brazil our relations continue on
the most friendly footing. The CONNER
ciaI intercourse between that growing en-.
pire and the United States, Is becoming
daily Of greater Importance to both and II
is the interest Of both That, the frmest re.
lations Of amity and good will, should con.
7 linue TO be cultivated between them.
I The Republic Of New Grenada still
wlthhoIds, notwithstanding the most per.
severing Efforts have been employed by
our Charge dAhlires, Mr.. Backford, 10
produce different rcsult-indennir in
the case Of the brig " Morris" And the
Congress Of Venezuela, although an ar.