The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-08

though political ours have that confidence
the Secretary of State which orbad any such apprehen
SION II regarded object of much Importance I,
settle those questions BY the both of General
Taylor and Mr.. Fiimore and had Mr. Clayton the Ia.
mened Webster remained in charge Of the Foreign Depart
longer the other would in all probability have
had the honor of concluding settlement OF the matter Mr.
Webster, know, strongly favored such settlement
deeply impressed with the thought that treaty which
would rest all possible Of conflict with the British
North American colonies would be I'll conclusion to the Ash
burton treaty
The treaty is still before the Senate awaiting conrma
ton and the approach Of the close of the session has
naturally sharpened the public anxiety to its fate This
anxiety has prompted highly Intelligent friend ad
dress the subiec-a private gentleman who holds no
Office and is in trade but is interested observer
passing events We do not profess be sufficiently familiar
with the merits of the puations of the treaty
thoze particular examination of them bat
the gentleman to whose letter have alluded says
1t would be difficult 10 overcstimate the importance
this II gives four thousand miles Of coast
fishermen and thus nourshes declining industry which,
a nursery for in time of war; is essential Resource
for national defence. tgves the free navigation
and the natural from the great lakes TO tue
1t effects close commercial alliance with nearly three
millions of people in high degree intelligent aud enterp
sing and by giving them and all the commercial ad
vanages which would follow from political union,
distant day forever the agitation of annexation
II fosters manufactures by giving outlets to produe
tions among people most fitted them Thus
ure the trade Of the colonies from London
Liverpool to great commercial centres and gives increased
employment canals aud railroads. As has been well
said, under the influence of this policy the noble rivalry
industrial activity will take the place Of mutual aggresson
and the possible strife Theprosperity of country
will overflow and nermnge with that of the other Though
under different governments shall be people, aborg
hand in hand accomplish the high destnes Of the North
American continent. Upon these general grounds
to commend this treaty and trust that partial
narrow view OF the local and temporary evils which must
always follow change of commercial policy will delay the
contamination of 80 benefcent measure
Ffcm the inteil,gcnreS Of August 2, le5A
The TREATY nATIFEp.--Our readers generally WILL
doubt be glad learn that the Senate yesterday passed
the reciprocity treaty. by the constitutional majority Of two
thirds of course, but how many have not heard
wW form honorable page the history Of tho adminisc
ton uhich has accomplished so good 'cork
On the last day of the session. the House Of Representa-
tves concurred in the necessary legislation to carry Thu
treaty into effect and glad to that did
without solitary dissenting voice.
That some good measures have failed is clear and
to have been expected There much to do when the
Thirty-thrd Congress assembled and much has been
donemuch that is good and necessary much, have
said that will rebound TO the credit of Congress ITSELF and
to the glory of the administration of Franklin Pierce