Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-04-09
VOL. Axxv:-.yO. ~

10 discuss ,,s al enoth. and certainly no, IL sddscs
Arguments against onr own clam. But IL appears VI
that there is concurrence vi Arguments. coasids-
ratlons IN nvor Of regarding the 49h parallel % the
just hno o demaraon which both countries might well
respect has, fr mahy ycnts. been the extent VI out
claim. We have claimed Up 10 AGO. and no,hing w.
yond H.. We have offered 10 yield every thing NORM Of
u. u IN the boundary hetwo The Two eouBres this
side the Rocky NIounians and has been since the Pur-
chase OF Louisiana from Ffnnce.
do not think II important either 10 prove OF dispfovc
The acl that commissioners under the Treaty oi UTRECHT
esinblsled the 40 LII parallel the boundary between
the English aud the French in Anerics. An
cen maps aud descriptions so rtprescnt II; some sayiox
hi this line ofboundafy is 10 run "indeRn,,ey wrss."
oiss shylhg IN tetms. that IL extends 10 The nor'h-
western ocean, Bn, what Is more imlotisn', We have
considered this boundary established by he 'feaiy ii
olieeh', III tasi On lls SIDE 81 lie lucky Mnnniains.
II was On The strength oi this that We drove back the
Bnush ptelensions. alter we had obtained Louisiana.
parallel OF ave.
ihs Is lndubitabie. Wo have nc'ed hefeofr, ann
induced others TO acl on 'he idea HAT THIS boundary wac
actually established II now so stands ~ Tho treaty be-
tween the United States and England. ~ IN the Renes
raj oIion Of contgnfy or continuity, this ns he con-
lnned ''lndehutly west" or II ia allowed 10 run ~
The "noth"eslon ocean," then II leaves Nh ohr side
the valley of the Columbia, 10 which, In my judge
ment, our TILE is malnainabo on the ground Vi OrsyS
discovery.
The Government of the United STATES has nrvar d.
iefed any line sou oi Iory nne (with the naviRaiioh
o The Columbian aud II never viii. II behooses all
concerned IN regard this AS a settled point N io ihs
navigation Of The Columbia, permanently ~ for term
n years. that is all matter for just as.nabe. and ifiehd
+, nenoallon. But the 49'h parallel must be cgafd.d
the general lne Of boundary aud be- departed
lfem Tor any line hfihtr sohh As 10 all straits, aud
Sounds and Islands. In the ne2hborng sea. all ihcs~
arc mir Subjects hr treaty stipulation II the general
basis be agreed 10, all The rest II may be pesumsd may
he accomplished by the exercise OF spirit Of falrneas
and amity.
Aud now Mr.. President, II this he 30. why sllnnid
his settlement 5e longer deayed1 Why should etbef
Governme1t hold back longer from dung that whiri
boh think must be done II they would avbid
rests Of both countries. Il agales boil disurbs iher
business. interrupts their Intercourse, aud may in nf,
seriously affect their friendly and respectful feeling Tue
wards each other.
Having said THIS Mr. President il would he needlrss
lor me- even II II were proper To add more. have rx-
pressed my opinions plalny and without dsgulst:
think clearly where his business must end ii Il
Is 10 end wilhou, serious collision; and earnestly hope
that those in whose hands pow il, both sdes will
exercise that power promptly in removing tbegreat evil
poeuccd on both sides by tho tendency Of this untou.
na IT, disturbing and dangerous controversy.
II is not a ease In which eth Government should
stand on matters Of form or etiquette The interests Al
stake are too important for that |, IL mol humatln,
is not condescension eycn for either Government To
signify the other s readiness To do at once what II
sees must be done ultimately Thus far, tho dispute
does not touch the honor of either Government. Let;
then. the prnpous moment be seized, let csndor. and
fairness aud prudence rule tho hour and lot these two
great ma M be restored 10 the full en ,ymen Of thrlr
vast. useful and harmonious intercourse