Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-09
Hon. Daniel Webs.er, &C., &C., &c.
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Foreign Office, oetcJcr IS, 1912
SlR-The notifications oi the treaty concluded
on the 9Th Of August between Great Britain and
the United States, were exchanged ~ me on the
18Th inst, wi,h the minister Of The United States
accredited 10 The court Of her majesty.
The more important question OF the disputed
boundary between her majesys North Ameri
can provinces aud The United States being thus
settled, and the feelings which have been mr,u.
ally prod uced in the people nj both countries by
This settlement, being evidently favorable and in
dicalve ola general desire to continue on The best
footing with each Other. il has appeared 10 her
maj-sly's government Ina, both parties would act
wisely in awaiting themselves OF 50 auspiciouS
moment 10 endeavor 10 bring 10 settlement the
only remaining subject Of territorial difference,
which, although mol so hazardous as that Of the
northeastern boundary, is, nevertheless, even al
This moment, not without risk 10 the good under
Standing between The two countries, and may, in
course Of time, be attended with The same les.
crpon OF danger 10 their mutual peace, as the
question which has recently been adlus!ed-l
speak OF the line o. boundary west the Rocky
Mountains.
You are aware that lord Ashburton was fur
nished with specific and detailed instructions with
respect 10 this point oil difference between the two
governments, 10 the general negotiations with
which he was entrusted, and which he has brought
10 satisfactory issue.
For rea sons which il is not necessary here 10
state at length, that point, after having been made
the subject OF conference with The American Sec
re,ary OF State, was not further pressed The
main ground alleged BY his lorishpt for abstain
ing from proposing 10 carry on the discussion
with respec, 10 The question The northwest boun-
Diary, was the apprehension, lest, BY so doing, The
settlement Of the far more important matter OF the
northeastern boundary should be impeded, or ex-
posed 10 the hazard Of failure.
This ground Of apprehension now no longer
exists; and her Majestys Government therefore,
heing anxious 10 endeavor TO remove, so far as
depends on them, all cause, however remote, Vi
even contingent risk III the good understanding
nou so happily restored between the two coun-
tries which ought never 10 he at variance with
each other, have determined 10 propose TO the
Government of The United States, 10 meet them
in an endeavor 10 adjust. by treaty. The unsettled
question Of boundary West OF the Rocky Noun
lains
On the receipt Of his despatch, therefore,
have to desire that you will propose TO Mr.. Web
SER 10 move the President TO furnish the United
States Minister al this Court with such in.truc-
tions as will enable him 10 enter upon The neeo-
ria,ion of this mater with such person as may be
appointed BY her majesty for thai object And
YOU will assure him, AT The same lime, that We
are prepared 10 proceed 10 the consideration OF i,
in perfect spirit of fairness, and 10 adjust il on
basis of equitable compromise
am, with great truth and regard, Sir, yonr most
obedienl, humble servant, ABERDEEN.