The commissioners were supported by a temper of the American people different from that which prevailed when Jay and Gallatin respectively undertook the delicate work of negotiation in 1794 and 1814.

A compromise was arrived at, which was signed on October 20, 1818.

The articles on maritime rights and impressment were set aside.

A convention was made for ten years in regard to the fisheries, the northwest boundary, and other points, and the commercial convention of 1815 was renewed.

The English claim to the navigation of the Mississippi was finally disposed of, and the article concerning the West India trade was referred to the President.