The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-28

feeling which the convention has produced among Ash
ermen and which regret 10 say has found expression
In ayowed determination of resisting by force In
ruson their present rights; nor is II likely that the
fishermen the United States who in the exercise of their
right frequent the Labrador shore in considerable numbers
would be inactive spectators In such Conflicts the
trary they would doubtless unite in resisting the common
intruder.
IL NAV further be said that having conceded full par
ticipaon in fisheries to the Americans like conces-
sion to the French do but little injury but cub
NIT that comparison fairly be made between con-
cession people like the Americans who, for obvious
reasons avail Of it to disadvantage and sim
liar concession TO nation like the French who by means
of their boundaries turn il to destruction.
may be urged that something is due To the worth of
noble ally, who during long and severe conflict SO
bravely supported the of the British empire; but
while acknowledge the weight of this consideration,
and desire TO the friendly relations subssng be-
tween the two countries cemented closely possible
cannot to purchase this result at high price
the subsistence of people and that the
British would not desire to pay their debt Of
gratitude with the property of the ancient although
the weakest of her Masty North American colonies
would the British people to their own children
sacrificed to promote the interests of foreign State.
While we duly appreciate the recognition in the
tor of constu tona right the exercise of free
will this important subject deem it duty most
respectfully to protest in the most solemn against
any attempt ALLEVIATE any portion of fisheries
soil to any foreign power without the assent Of the
local legislature As fishery and territorial rights
stiute the basis OF and of social and
political existence they brthrght and the e-
gal inheritance of children, they naturally form the
most legitimate objects of our socude in the constitution
al management of internal affairs We feel therefore
that may with confidence appeal to you and to the
paramount power of the Imperial Parliament for appro
val Of our conduct and confirmation of resolution
on this vital question
In conclusion while deeply regret that we cannot
coincide in the opinions contained in your despatch of the
10th January must repeat that cannot under any
circumstances assent to the terms of this conventions and
therefore earnestly entreat that the imperial
will take steps bring this treaty into operation but
will permit the fishing privilege that remains to
tinue unimpaired.
REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE APPOINTED
TO INQUIRE INTO THE PROPOSED CONCESSION
OF FISHING PRIVILEGES TO THE FRENCH
Presented by the Hon. The attorney General and laid upon
the table, 26M February, 1851
HOUSE ASSEMBLY, COMMITTEE ROOM,
February 90, 1857.
The select committee appointed by this House to take
into consideration the convention with France signed
the 4h January 1851 at London beg report that they
have taken evidence the subject which, with certain
resolutions and memorial passed thereon, they most
specially submit p F. LITTLE Chairman.
JKENT,
R. PROWSE,
w. H. ELLIS,
H. W. HOYLES,
r. j. PARSONS