Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-12-12


making suitable reparation in such of them as
plainly within the principle of others which she
has long since adjusted. The injury inflicted
by delays in the settlement 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 construction of ex-
listing treaties, also remain unadjusted, and will
continue to be urged upon her attention.
The labors of the Joint commission appointed
by the two Governments to run the dividing
line, established by the Treaty of Washington,
were, unfortunately, much delayed in the COM
mencement OF the season, by the failure of Con
greSS at It's last session, to make timely appro-
priation OF funds to meet the expenses of the
| American party. and by other causes. The
| United States COMMISSIONER however, express
es his expectation that by increased diligence
and energy. the party Will be able to make up
for lost time.
We continue to receive assurances of the
most friendly feelings the part of all the other
European powers with each, and all of whom
it is so obviously our interest to cultivate the
most amicable relations. 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 Ju-
dlclous sway OF her Emperor. is constantly ad-
vancing in the road of science snd improve
ment 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, marred her prosperity; while Aus
tria, the Netherlands, Prussia, Belgium, and
the other powers of Europe, reap rich harvest
OF blessings from the prevailing peace.
| informed the two Houses OF Congress in my
message OF December last, that instructions had
been given TO Mr.. Wheaton, our Minister at Ber-
lin, to negotiate a treaty with the Germanlc
States composing the Zoll Veren. if it could be
done-stipua,ing, far as it was practicable
TO accomplish ii, for a. reduction of the heavy
and enormous dulles levied ON our tobacco, and
other leading aiticles 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 manufacturing industry. The Executive,
/ in giving such instructions, considered itself as
acting in strict conformity with the wishes Of
I Congress, as made known through several meas
ures which ii had adopted, all directed to the ac
compllshment of this important result. The
treaty was, therefore, negotiated by which es-
sentlal reductions were secured in the duties
levied by the Zoll Verein, on tobacco, rice and
lard, accompanied by stipulation for the admis-
sion OF raw cotton, free OF duty. In exchange
for which highly important concessions. re-
duction of duties, imposed by the laws OF the
I United States on variety of articles, most OF
which were admitted free of all duty under the
act of Congress commonly known as the Com
promise law, and but few of which were pro-
duced in the United States, was stipulated for
on our part. This treaty was communicated to
the Senate at an early day of its last session,
but not acted upon until near It's close; when,
for the want, as am bound to presume, of full
time to consider it, it wa, laid upon the table.
This procedure had the effect of virtually re-
jecung it, in consequence of stipulation con-
tanned in the treaty, that its rat6cations should
be exchanged on or before day which has al
ready passed. The Executive, acting upon the
fair inference that the Senate did not intend its
absolute rejection, gave Instructions to our Min
lister at Berlin TO reopen the negotiation, so far
as to obtain an extension of time for the ex-
change of ratification. | regret, however, to
say that his efforts in this respect have been un-
successful | am nevertheless, not without
/ hope that the great advantages which were IN
tended to be secured by the treaty, may yet be
/ realized.
am happy to inform you that Belgium has,
by an ''arre.e royale." issued in July last, as
simulated the flag of the United States 10 her
own, so far as the direct trade between the two
countries is concerned. This measure will
/ prove of great service to our shipping interest;
the trade having heretofore been carried on
chiefly in foreign bottoms fa.ter myself that
she will speedily resort to a modification of her
I system relating to the tobacco trade, which
would decidedly benefit the agriculture of the
! United States and operate to the mutual advan-
tage of both countries.
No dehntiye intelligence has yet been re-
celved from our Minister, of the conclusion of a
treaty with the Chinese Empire; but 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 commercial Intercourse
between that growing Empire and the United
States, is becoming daily OF greater importance
TO both, and it Is the interest OF both that the
hrmest relations of amity and good will should
continue to be cultivated between them.
The Republic of New Grenada still with
holds, Notwithstanding the most persevering eff
| forts have been employed by our Charge DAT
taires, MIR. Blacklord, to produce different re-
suit, indemnity in the case of the brig Morris. !"
And the Congress of Venezuela, although an
arrangement has been effected between our Min
lister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of that
Government, for the payment OF $4,000, In dis
charge Of It's liabilities lii the same Case, has al
together neglected to make provision for It's pay
mem. 1t IS to be hoped that sense of Justice
wlllSoon induce a settlement of these claims