The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-06
1,he Fisheries and the Administration.


The Fisheries and the Administration.
We copy the sublJned article from the New iork Times
oil Monday last. for the purpose OF correcting prompt
ly the wholly erroneous impression which is calculated
oproluce upon the public mind in regard to the attitude
assumed by the administration upon the very important
and interesting question OF the protection OF the rights OF
American fishermen their accustomed fishing grounds
in the vicinity of the British North American provinces
Weare enabedfuly 10 assure the country and all con-
cerned in this matter that, far from exhibiting any sin
action rnsggence" in regard 10 the protection OF this
great interest," the attention and the most sed
uous efforts of the administration have been from the
frs they are, devoted not only TO proper and
satisfactory adjustment OF the whole controversy
by treaty without delay but also TO The full vindca
ton, pending these negotiations, Of The rights OF our
fishermen, they have heretofore been exercised
under existing treaty stipulations Negotiations on
the subject have been, and are now, prosecuted in
such manner as TO bring home to the British author-
ties the full entertained by this governm ent both
OF the deicacy Of The question involved, and of the
vital importance Of lis prompt and satisfactory solution
TO the maintenance and security OF present peaceful
and friendly relations with Great Britain. Simul,ane-
ousy with this action in Washington, and in anicipa-
ion of the period when, the Times states, the
fishing fully commences. two Of our best steam
vessels-the Princeton and the Fulton-boh fully
manned and prepared for efficient service, have been
despatched, and on their way to the fishing
grounds, with view 10 watch over our fishermen
as they may arrive there and protect their rights
from all infringement. Any additional force which
may be requisite Tor this service will also be duly pro.
vied and despatched TO be ready for any unore-
emergency. This action of the administration,
both in the Departments OF Slate and of the Navy, gives
the country ample proof that the rights and interests OF
our fishermen are fully cared for BY government while
no efforts spared to bring the whole question TO an
adjustment satisfactory 10 both countries compatible with
the rights OF EACH and calculated preserve their pres
ent friendly relations Its proper in this connection 10
add that, while in view OF existing treaties, and OF
the heretofore taken, the subject free from
embarrassment. yet the government may well be pre-
sumsd to be in possession OF information in regard TO il
made public, and TO be shaping its measures upon
fuii consideration and with due vgor 10 the prevention
OF dangerous collisions and the preservation OF peace BY
rm just, and prudeH, assertion of our rights on the
hshing grounds the only method by which these re.
sus can be accomplished.
Upop the whole, taking into view what has been done
and is now doing by government; considering the
reputation heretofore sustained by Admiral Seymour as
prudent and considerable we'll as gallant officer and
bearing in mind The pacific counsels which he will prob.
ably receive from the British legation in this country we
feel warranted expressing the hope and the belief that
sudden violent will be permitted TO bring
about serious collision the fishing grounds. which
would give to the question a and formidable CON-
plication, and which, while negotiations are pending
both governments are doubtless DESTROYS they are
deeply interested, 10 avoid In any event, however il i.
no, 10 be doubted by any intelligent man who has duly
Inaugural Address, that his administration will exhibit
all proper vigilance and energy both in protecting The
rights of fishermen while they are the subject of
negotiation, and in bringing the question to an adjust
in all respects compatible with our national inter-
esis and honor
With these remarks, copy the article from the Time,
trusting that what have said will convince that Jour.
nal and the country OF its error and injustice
''THE FIsuEREsTo-morrow Is the day of all the year
when the New England fleet weighs anchor and depa
for the htrg grounds IL is stated. pretty good q
thorty OF the ongshoe press of Mas.schu.et that the
mnurity OF the Shippers have laid in invoice of gun
powder, with some iowng well hing pie m
in opportunity for sports ted than
usual. There is, according to these gentlemen smart
chance for sharp shooting before the terminate.
Our government has disinherted its fishermen They arc
left shit for themselves and allowing tho pro-
verbal courage and enscy of the Yankee be Ga
cd agsnst such odds Admiral seymour with well
fucd squadron and aota Of light craft assist him il
would be madness contend Excluded thus from the
only grounds where his business be probably urged
the fisherman reasonably denounce the
which declines TO protect it. .EE.#
81. really difficult conceive a reasonable excuse for
the insction Of government. We always disposed TO
view ways and ends fsvosby, and blink any Ie,s pal
pable oversghts- But here the partially is At
loss The fact OF treaty being In coursc OF negotiation
be pleaded because there has no
of com peton in time affect present season Tho
ptmo., industry could have pressed IL through and
procured ratification in be service Certainly
no soch sangunc has usIed the British govern .cni
The anci patton Of speedy arrangement the difficulty
has prevented tho despatch OF nunber OF
naval the Banks Tho precautions asains, YAM
kee encroachmenn have been redonbied IL there any
good why less energy should be displayed tho vim
dicaon Of rights than England employs in the defence
Of hers III, be worth while equip strong arms-
ment in order repe fishermen, is there sensible
cause for refusing lile preparation support thsm
wan not OF course, be argnsd that the fishing
eat Is too 'nsgnhosn, 70 command attention. Amounting
yearly 10 The sum oil i've millions oil dollars, Il
fairly we think bear cempsron in point iucortAnce
with be valley OF Mcsa, which million OF dollars su,d
readily buy, and 10 protect which the linn WA
so exceedingly prompt. Why, indeed The welfare Of be
few vngabond Americans sqpstied in u p.,ch of Ira
should be much nearer the heart OF tho p,..,d.r,
than great commercial interest, in which IN. ~ho,.
county deeply Interested 1t IL easy TO coni.cn,
We good ground for discriminating between tho ,yo
cascs save Importance of the We do mn,
know why regiment should be the Meslls and
no, ship the fshipg banks The government bss no
doub, motives readiness in the il.
kc,. hut