Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-12-24

80 N|N'SHNSN bu0 VI tduu UdNeI, WOui
enable our ciiisens 10 migrate in comusi
. atiVe safeiyio the fertile regions beloV
the falls OF the ColumUis, and mske III
, provision Of Ihe existing convention 70
the joint occupation Of the dsFrilory, b.
subjects Of Great Britain and the citizens
ofsthe United States more available thai
heretofore 10 the latter. ,aaer. +.
These posts would constitute places
Of rest for the weary emigrant, where he
would be sheltered securely against the
danger Of attack from The Indians, and be
enabled 10 recover from The exhaustion Of
a long line Of travel. Legislative enact.
menis should also be made which Shonld
spread over him the Rgs Of our laws so as
TO afford protection TO his person and
| property whenhe shall have reached his
I distant home In this hi,er respect, the
British Government has been much more
careful Of the interest of such other peo.
pleas are TO be found in that country,
than the United States. She has made
necessary provision for their security and
protection against the aciS Of the vicious
ly disposed aud lawless ;Ond her omigrani
repose in safety under The panoply of
her laws. Whatever may be the result
OF theNpendIng negotiation, such meas
ures are necessary. 1t will ufford mo The
greatest pleasure 10 witness happy and
favorable termination TO the existing me-
gOiOlion upon terms compatible with the
public honor, aud the best efforts Of The
Government will continue 10 be directed
TO this end. e d
1t would hava given me ihs highest
qualification, in this, my last annual com.
municatiOn TO Congress, to have been
able TO announce 10 you the complete and
entire settlement and adjustment Of other
matters OF difference between the United
States and the Government ofIlsrBriian.
mic Majesty, which were adveEted 10 in a
previous message. 1t is so obviously the
interest OF both countries, 10 respact 10
the large and valuable commerce which
exists between them, that all causes of
complaint, however incODsideTable, ,shoulj
be,wih the greatest prOmptilude, remOv
ed that it must he regarded as cause Of
regret, that any unnecessary delays should
be permitted TO, iAtervene. 1t is true that
ina pecuniaTy point Of view, tire matters
alluded TO, ate, altogether, insignificant
in amount. when compared with The am-
pie resources of lliat great nation -bul
they, nevertheless, mnresP esParlicularly that
limited class which arise under seizure
and detention of American chips on the
cost Of Africa. upon the mistaken slPpO-
sitiOn INDUCED in at The time the wrong
was commtled, Of their being engaged in
the slave uade--deeply affect the sensi-
bRes Of this government and people,
Great Britain having recognized her rs'
spouslbilily TO repair all such wrODgs,by
her action in other cases, leaves nothing
to be regretted upon the sukjecl,as 10 all
cases prior to the treaty Of Washington,
than the delay in making suitable Tepara
stion in such of them as fall plainly with.
IN the principle Of others which she has
long since adjusted. The iGjury inflicted
by delays in the settlement ol these claims
tails, with severity upon the claimants,
and makes a strong appeal 10 her mag
naRimiiy and sense Of justice for a spec
DIV seilr ment. Other matters, arising
out of The construction Of existing lres-
lies, also remain uuadjusted, 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 III Q, established by The Irea-
~ Of Washington, were unfortunately,
much delayed in the commencement Of
The season, by the failure Of Congress, at,
lis last session, 10 make h timely aPpru
priation Of funds TO meet the expenses
fthe Amerctn par y, and by other eau
lses. The United States Commissioner,
however, expresses his expectation, that
Inv increased diligence and energy, the
party will be able 10 make up for lost
] time. Ea.L..t.a,,
We continue 10 receive assurances ot
the most friendly feelings on the part Of
all The o,hsr European powers; With each
and all OF whom, il is so obviously our in
teresl 10 cultivate the most amiable rela
lions. Nor can anticipate tho occur!
renee Of any evenl which would be likely
in uny degree, TO disturb lhosere lalions.
Russia, the great northern power, under
E,he iudicious sway OF her Emperor, i
constantly advancing in the road of SCI
ence and improvement; while France
guided by the councils OF her wise SOW
! ereivn, pursues q course calculated 4
consolidate lhe general peace. Span
] has Obtained breathing spell Of SOM
{ duration from the internal convulsion
/ which h. Vi through so many years, mare
5 her prosperity while Austria, he ~
Z t6orIands, Prussia, Belgium, and oth'
powers Of Europe, reap rich harvest
III blessings from ibe prevailing peace.
i IiaFormed lhe Two Houses Of Congre
lin nv message Of December las', that I
i, slructions had beengiSen 10 Mr, WheP
i. III, Our Ministera, Bsflin, ID negotiate
i, Treaty With The Getmahic States 1, comp cotnPf