Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-04

D lutIci ullltI Uldn lnt lUntitu dHu pttullhI
establishment at the Bslize, and maintain
that, If she bad any, they were surrend-
cred by the convention.
THIS government, recognizing the OBJ
legations of the treaty. has Of course de-
sIred to see il executed in good faith by
both parties, and in the discussion, there
fore, has not looked to rights, which we
might assert, independently of the treaty,
in consideration of our geographical posi-
ton, and Of other circumstances, which
create for us relations TO the Central A.
merican States, different from those of
any government Of Europe.
The British Government, in its last
communication, although well knowing
the views OF the United States, still do.
clares that it sees no reason why a conci-
latory spirit may not enable the two gov
ernmeuts to overcome all obstacles to a
satisfactory adjustment OF the subject
Assured OF The correctness Of the con-
struclion Of the treaty constantly adhered
to by this government, and resolved to in
sIst on the rights Of the United States,
yet actuaied also by the same desire
which is avowod by the British Govern-
ment, to remove all cause of serious mis-
understanding between the two nations
associated by SO many ties of interest and
kindred. il has appeared TO me proper NOT
to consider an amicable solution OF the
controversy hopeless.
There Is, however, reason to apprehend,
that, with Great Britain IN the actual DC
cupaton Of the disputed territories, and
the treaty therefore practicollv mil An
far as regards our riobis. Tim. ,nisrpa,,opsl
difficulty cannot long remain undeterpin.
ed. wuhout involving IN sorious dancer
the friendly relations which ri is tho IN.
te,est ns we'll ms the Juiv Of hoih countries
/ 10 cherish and preserye II will atFord
me sincere prauhcation. # future etr,rs
snail result IN the success anticiolied here
tofore with more confidence than tho as.
pect Of the case permits me now To enter
tain.
RECRUITMENT.
One other subject of discussion be-
tween the United States and Great Bri-
tam has grown out of the attempt. which
the eXigencics of the war in which she is
engaged with Russia induced her 10 make.
to draw recruits from the United STATES.
1t is The traditional ana settled policy
of the United States to maintain impartial
neutrality during the wars which from
time to time occur among the great pow
ers Of the world. Performing all the do.
tics Of neutrality towards the respective
bell gerent States, we may reasonably cx-
pcct them not To interfere with our lawful
enjoyment of It's benefits. Notwi,hsland-
ing the existence of such hosiliues. our
citizens retain the individual right to CON
tlnue all their accustomed pursuits. by
land or By sea. at home or abroad, subject
only to such restrictions in this relation.
us the laws of war. the USAGE of nations
or special treaties. may impose aud il Is
our sovereign right that our terrltor, and
jurisdiction Shall not be invaded by either
Of the belhgerent parties. for the transit
OF their armies, the operations of their
fleets. the levy OF troops for their service.
the fitting out of cruisers bv or AGAINST
either. or any otheract or incident of war.
And these undeniablo rights of neutrality.
individual. and national. the United States
will under no circumstances surrender.
I'm accordance with this polcv tho lava
of the United states do mn cyrbJ iLei-
citizens In sell I'm e,tbor or the beli,ccr,,,
powers articles contraba,d or ,y,r nr IN
tol,o ,,p,,,ions ,c ,,, ~. ...l A., ~. 81
tboir pr,yato Sims far tr.ns,,r,a,,on ,nd
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ON oxnoses he nroos7,y or n.rson - 80,
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volve nnv bre,cb oc ra,,onol rontrsl,,,
nor nj thsmsciyss ,o,,ii,a'a Tho 60
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mem, var i, pn,ls,o '' 80. c7,,,,o,s b.,
,,',,b1,,, ra,;oaaI -,l,,,'.,,.,t,i,,,. ,i,a..t-.
s,id rnnnowdet and ms a. .iI hnyers
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,,cIes Our merrbantrnen bnve neon ond
sill continue To be. largely employeB by
Cont Rr,,ain and by Fre,cs II, ,r,,,s,,,,-:'
inc moons nrnyis,ons and ,ona;,,,,,s ~
war 10 the nr,nc,n,I zen, NJ ,n,l,,,rr o.,o,.
atious and IN bringing hn,,e ,b.5- s,nL
and wounded soldiers bnt sncb ,se If
our merca,,,la marine - No, in,arJ,.,,J
either bv tho ,n,e,na,,oo,l mr. Ia, o,,- nm,
ctnL lax ana ,bsroe,,e J,es 10, c,,,,,,'-',-
mil our montreal rcl,ti,os y,th p ,ss,.
But onr mnni,.,naI law in ,crord,n,,s
With the law of na,lons. o,.remptorIly for .
bids, not only foreigners but our own cit.
liens, to fit out. within the limits of the 1
- ilAtu DIdleH. a NHsSDl TO commit hostile
ties against anv State with which the I'M. I
ted States are AT peace. or 10 increase the
force Of any tore,rn armed y-.ssl ,ntepd-
ed for such hosulIu.s against friendly
State.
Whatever concern NAV have been felt
by either Of the belhgerent powers lest
private armed cruisers. or other vessels i'm
the service Of one. might be fitted ant IN
the ports of another country IN coaroJ,,o
on the property of the other. all such fears
have proved to be utterly grnuntiess
Our citizens have been withheld fr,r, apv
such act or purpose by good G,i,h and hv
respect for the law.
While the laws Of the Union nre thus
peremp,ory in their prohib,ti,n of The o..
quiptnent or armament of hell ,eren, cr,i-
sers IA our ports. thew prov,de nat less aI-
solusly that no person shall win, m,
territory or iursdict,on nj the Ir,i,o1
States. enlist ar enter hiosalf or b,ra ~
retain another person In anbst mr. on,ar
himself or to 90 beyond the limifs ar in
risdictlon of the United States win in,ent
to be enlisted or entered. m the sorvice If
any foreign State. either ns a SOLDIER mr.
as a marine or seaman. on hoard of anv
ssel-nt-yar let,er If n,,cna ~ 49,
teer. And these snactmonis .., AZ =,
strict conformi,v with the iaw ~ na,,ons