Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-06-25

WASHINGTON, June l0tn, 1910.
As the stpulatpns OF the Treaty, which the
Senate has advised the President 10 frame, are
contained in several Of my letters, have
thought synopsis 10 single one, with some
explanatory remarks, would be desirable to
the public, as enabling every one to see, at
bird's-eye view, what had actually been &C
complished.
The Treaty win consist Of five articles, ex-
elusive Of the official forms, and viii be en-
bodied rerbGtim, as they were laid before the
Senate The terms OF the proposition are
chosen from among the various offers of the
United States, submitted at different periods to
the British Government. No new matter is
introduced
The 10Th parallel is the main basis OF dlvi-
sion and is 10 constitute hereafter the Northern
and Southern boundaries Of the two countries,
from the East side of the Rocky Mountains to
the ocean, with such exceptions as are named
in the Treaty.
Great Britain is to enjoy the free navigation
of the Columbia River during the charter the
Hudson's Bay Company, which will expire
in 1868. From the phraseology Of the second
article which contains this stipulation, some
doubt arose in the Senate as TO whether IT
would not extend to reehaTter, should one be
granted.
The sound and legal opinion on both sides
Of the Senate agreed it would expire with the
termination of the existing charter. This OBJ
lection was mooted on the first day ofthe de-
bate. and Mr. PAKENHAM was consulted, of
course, without revealing what had taken
place He settled the difficulty by distinct
assertion, ON behalf of his Government, that
the present charter was designed as the limita-
ton and two Senators rose in their places,
and made the explanation, with semi official
authority, which at once removed any cause
of apprehension for future smbarassments,
growing out Of this privilege.
The newspapers insist upon confounding
the year of the operation OF the charter; the
facts are simple and conclusive. Alter the
great contest between the Hudson's Bay and
Northwestern companies, the latter was mer-
ged in the first by an act of Parliament, and in
1921 was incorporated for q years. In 1912
the charter was was renewed for Il years
more, and will necessarily terminate in 1868,
as have before stated. The right Of Joint use
ofthe Columbia, is subject 10 the laws Of Nav
igation and Revenue of the United States, but
no other laws are TO be created, which may
impair the privilege Of Great Britain or impose
new restrictions.
The whole of Vancouver's Island is relin-
pushed to Great Britain, which at best is of
little or no real consequence. 1t has been dis
covered near three hundred years, and is this
day without civilized settlement. 1t is
barren spot, inhabited by few scattering In
dams. Its Southern position might be made
valuable for fertilization, as II passes along
the entrance of the Straits Of Juan de Fuca.-
But noadvantage can be gained in point of de
fence, il our government will consent to spend
as much money in military walls as that of
Great Britain On one side of the Straits there
is point iutting out which could be made to
command at once the approach from the ocean
and the passage through the Straits. The alb
solute possession of Vancouver's Island and its
bays and harbors, was made sac qua non in
the proposition.
The right of passing through the straits of
Juan de fuca, is common TO both governments
indefinitely.
There is stipulation providing for the pos
sessory rights Of both parties. No perfect IL
tie OF course could be acquired on one side or
the other, during a doubtful sovereignty. The
British have settlements on the north bank OF
the Columbia, and a few South oft. The ow-
nefship is to be confirmed by the United States
upon their becoming citizens, or 1t has the OPP
non of purchase al fair valuation, should it
be dictated by motives Of public policy or other
considerations. Any American settlements
north Of the parallel of 40 will be compensated
for by assessment. This stipulation upon our
part, except IN two instances, amounts TO moth
ing more than an ordinary grant Of preemption.
The offer Of Great Britain contains some
advantages not contemplated by MIR McLASE.
There is a letter from him dated on the day
before the sailing OF the Hibernia, which in
forms the Government that Lord ABERDEEN
would accept nothing short of the admission of
perpetual right TO navigate the Columbia !;
whereas, the terms submitted and accepted eX-
tend TO period OF sixteen or seventeen years.
MIR. MCLANE's recent correspondence with
the Department shows that in whatever Light
the action of the Senate ON the Notice was
viewed by him, it had the effect of prescribing
to a certain extent the compromise which has
been effected He states it was useless to
make pretensions beyond the line indicated IN
the debates OF the Chamber.
The iniunctions of secrecy will not be reno
we'd until Publications are exchanged. Should
this be likely TO occur during the recess of
Congress, the Senate will empower the Presi-
dent to make the publication. Unless am
mistaken, there is a precedent to that effect.
The Treaty will be sent 10 the Senate with
all convenient dispatch, but is likely TO be de
bated there for some time to come, as the fifty
ipNi iOitcS VIII utciiC W lubiioh thSi SPNNN'
es when the veil is lifted. They may, howey-
er determine to let it pass without discussion.
Correspondence Of the american
WASHINGTON, June 10
! venture upon sending you the vote upon
the Treaty which was ratified by the Senate
last evening by the large vote of4l to a.
Yeas-Messrs. ARCHER, ASHLEY, BAGBY,
BENroN, BERRIEN, BARROW, CALHOUN, CHAL-
MRRs, T. CLAyToN, J. M. CLAYTON, Colour,
Gown, CRIrrENpEN, DAVIS, DAYTON, DIX,
EVANS, GREENE, HAYwoop. HUSTINGToN,
HoUsroN, JOHNSON Of Md, JOHNSON OF La,
LEWIS, McDUFFIE, MANGUM, MILLER MORE
HEAD, NILES, PEARcE, PESNyBAcKER, PHELPS,
RUsK, SEVER, SIMMONS, SPEIeHT, TURSEY,
UPaAM, WEBSTER, WooDBRiDGE, \ oLEE-4l
.Na,Y-Messrs. ALLEN, ATHERToN, ATcH1-
SON, BREEsE, BRIGHT, CAss, CAMERON, DICK
INsoN, FAIRFIELD, HANNEGAN, JENSEss, SEN .
PIE, STERGEoN, WEsrcoTT.--l4.
Absent-Mr. JARNEGIN of Tenn.
The above makes full vote otfitty SIX Sen
ators, and during the day all were present IN
their seats.
The ratification o. the Treaty will no doubt
be promptly accededto by England. The OF
ficers of the Crown ordered the proposition
which MIR. PAKENIAM submitted to the PresI-
dent. by majority OF only one vote. Sir ROB