Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1844-12-25

Z 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 soye-
reign, pursues course calculated to
consolidate the general peace Spain has
obtained a breathing spell Of some dura-
ton from the internal conyusions which
have through so many years, maued her
prosperity: while Austria, the Neither
lands, Prussia, Belgium and the other
powers of Europe, reap a rich harvest Of
blessings from the prevailing peace,
informed the two Houses Of Congress
in my Message Of December last, that IN
structions had been given to Mr.. Whoa
ton, our Minister at Berlin, to negotiate
treaty with the Germanic States compos-
| ing the Zoll Vercin, if it could be done
|supuAting, as far as it was practicable to
accomplish it, for reduction Of the heu-
w and onerous duties levied on our to-
bucco, and other leading articles Of agri-
cultural production; and yielding, IL re-
turn, on our part, reduction Of duties
on such articles, the production Of
their industry, as should not come into
competition, or but a limited one, with
articles the product Of our manufacturing
industry. The Executive, in giving such
instructions, considered itself as acting in
strict conformity with the wishes of Con
gress, as made known through several
measures which it had adopted; all direc-
ted to the accomplishment Of this impor.
tont result The treaty was, there
force, negotiated; by which essential re-
duct0ns were secured in the duties levied
! by the ZDll Vcrhin, on tobacco, rice and
lard, accompanied by q stipulation for the
admission Of raw cotton, free of duty
In exchange for which highly important
concession, reduction of duties imposed
by the laws Of the United States on va.
rcty of articles, most Of which were adj
mlucd free Of oil duty under the act Of
Congress commonly known as the com.
promise law, and buta few of which were
produced in the United States, WAS slipu-
lated for on our part This treaty was
communicated 10 the Senate at aa early
day of lis last session, but not acted upon
Iupul near It's close; when for the want, as
| am bound to presume, Of full time TO
consider il, il was Ibid upon the table
This procedure had the effect Of virtually
rejecting it, in consequence Of stpula-
ion contained in the treaty, that its ratt |
hcalon 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 its absolute
rejection, gave Instructions 10 our Minis
ter at Berlin to reopen the negotiation 50
far as to obtain an extension Of time for
the exchange Of ratIficalions. ! regret,
however, to say that his efforts in this re-
spect have been unsuccessful. ! am ne /.
yerthee5s not without hope that the great
advantages whichwere intended to be So |
cured by the treaty may yet be realized.
! am happy to inform you that Belgium
has, by an arrele royale," issued IN July
last, assimlated the flag OF the United
States 10 her own, so far as the direct
trade between the two countries is con-
cemed. This measure will prove Of great
service to our shipping interest," the trade
having heretofore been carried on chiefly
in foreign bottoms. ! Aauer myself that
she will speedily resort to a modification
Of her system relating to the tobacco trade,
which would decidedly benefit the agrIcul.
rure of the United States, and operate to
the mutual advantage Of both countries,
No deiinale intelligence has yet been
received from our Minister, Of the cOncu.
sion of treaty with the Chinese Empire;
but enough is known to induce the slron-
gost hopes that the mission has been
crowned with success.
With Brazil our relations continue on
the most friendly footing. The CONNER
cial intercourse between that growing En-.
pire and the United States, is becoming
daily Of greater Importance 10 both; and
ii is the interest of both, that the frmesi
relations Of amily and good will should
continue to bo cultivated between them.
The republic of New Grenada still
wilhholds, notwithstanding the most per.
sIF|lIbH tADllr nave hHtN tlHp'N GA ny
our Charge d'Ahaires, Mr.. BEckiord, to
produce a different result, indemnify in
tbe case Of the brig "Mgrris." And the
Congress Of Venezuela although au ar.
ranuement has been effected between our
Minister and The Minister Of Foreign A.
fairs Of that Government for the payment
Of $4,000, IN discharge Of its liabilities
in the same case, has altogether neglected
to make provision for It's payment It's
to be hoped that a sense Of Justice will
soon induce settlement Of these calms.
Our late Minister 70 Chill, Mr. PendIu.
ton, has rctIrad 10 the United States, with.
out having effected an adjustment IN the
second claim Of the Macedonian, which Is
delayed on grounds altogether frivolous