Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-11

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ritation betwern the two countries, BY !
securing to the United States the right OF
fishery on the coast of The British North
American provinces. with advantages
equal to those enjoyed by British sub
iects. Besides the signal bene fits of this
treaty to large class or our,citizrns en-
gaged in pursuit connected 10 no incon
siderable degree with our national pros
Perity and strength. II has had fsvora
BILE effect upon other interests in the pro-
vision il made for reciprocal freedom oil
trade between the United States and the
British provinces in America.
The exports of domestic articles 20
those provinces during the last year a.
mounted to twenty two millions of dol
lars, exceeding those OF the preceding
year by nearly seven millions Of dollars;
and the imports tberefrom, during the
same period. amounted TO more than
twenty-one millious--an increase OF six
millions upon those of the previous year
The improved condition of this branch
Of our commerce is mainly attributable
to the above mentioned treaty.
of that treaty, Cor a commission to desig.
nate the mouths Of rivers to which the
common RICH. of fishery. on the coast Of
he United STATES and the British Provin-
ces. was not to extend. This commits
sion has been employed a part of two
seasons; but without much progress in
accomplishing the object for which it
was instituted. in consequence Of seri-
Gus difference of opinion between the
commissioners. not only as to the precise
point where The rivers terminate, but in
many instances as TO what constitutes
river. These difficulties. however, may
be overcome by resort 10 the umpirage
provided for by the treaty.
The efforts perseveringly prosecuted
since the commence ment of my admins
trstiou. TO relieve our trade to the Baltic
| from he exaction OF Sound dues by Den
mark. have not Yet been attended with
success. Other governments have also
sought TO obtain a like relief 10 their
commerce, and Denmark was thus in
duced TO propose an arrangement to all
the European Powers interested in the
subject; and the manner in which her
proposition wss received, warranting her
10 believe that a satisfactory arrangement
with them could soon be concluded, she
made strong appeal to this government
for Temporary suspension OF definite ac-
Lion on its part, in consideration of the
EN- barrsssment which nigh, result 10
her European negotiations BY an immedi-
ate adjustment Of the question with the
United States.
This request his been acceded to. upon
the condition that the sums collected af-
ter the 18th of June last, and until the
18th Of June next, from. vessels and car
goes belonging TO our merchants, are 10
be considered as paid under protest and
subject TO future adjustment. There is
reason TO believe that an arrangement.
between Denmark and the maritime pow
ers of Europe on the subject, will be
soon concluded. AMI that the pending
negotiation with the United States may
then be resumed and terminated in sat.
isfactory manner.
I With Spain no new difficulties have
arisen, nor has much progress been nude
in the adjustment OF pending ones.
Negotialiors entered into for the pur'
pose of relieving our commercial inter
course with the Island of Cuba of some
Of its burdens. and providing for the
more speedy settlement OF local disputed
growing out Of that intercourse, have no
yet been attended with any results.
Soon after the commencement Of the
ate war in Entope. this government sub
mitted TO the consideration OF all mari
J time nations, two principles for The secu
rity Of neut,al commerce: one. that ih,
f neutral flag should cover enemies goods
, sxeept articles contra band of war; nnC
! The other. that neutral property on boar,
; me:chant vessels Of bellig-rents shoul'
be exempt from condemnation. with tn
exception of contraband articles. Thes
, were not presented as new rules OF INFER
{ national law: having been general.
, claimed by neutrals. though no! Away
D admitted by belligerents. One Of tn
parties TO III. Russa-as well n
several neutral powers. promptly accede
: to these propositions; and the two othe
r principal beligerents, Great Britain an
d France, having consented to observe Their
: for The present occasion, a favorable op
! poriunity seemed to be presented for oh
!. tanning a general recognition Of them Dol
: in Europe and America.
: But Great Britain end France. in com
n mon with most Of the States Of Europe
Wills forbearing to reject. did not afr
: matively act upon the overtures of tn
n United States.
While the question was in this posi-
S ton. the representatives. Of Russir
ri France. Great Britain, Austria, Prussi'
|. Sardinia and Turkey. assembled at Paris
!. took into consideration the subject {
i maritime rights. and put forth declars
ton containing the two principles whic
8 this government had submitted nearl
d two years before. to the consideration {
n maritime powers. AMI adding thereto III
y following propositions: "Privateering
|. and remains abolish ID" and Blockade.
in order to be binding, must be effective
n that is to say maintained by force. su
Il ficient really, to prevent access to tn
coast OF the enemy" and to the declari
ton thus composed, Of four points. tvs
!. Of which had already been proposed b
: Ithe United Stutes, this government h
n been invited to accede by nllthe powei
!. represented al Paris, except Great Biitsl