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. between them, it is hoped that it may be satisfactorily
Adjusted in that mode. The boundary specified by the
sixth article, has been established by the decision of the
Commissioners. From the progress made in that pr o-
sided for by the seventh, according to a report recently
remit ed. there is good cause to presume that it will be
settled in the course of the ensuing year.
kis a cause of serious regret, that no arrangement
has yet been finally concluded between the two Go-
Yernments, to secure, by joint co-operation, the sup-
pression of the Slave Trade. It was the object of the
British Government, in the early stages of the negocia-
tion, to adopt a plan for the suppression, which would
include the concession of the mutual right of search,
by the ships of war of each party, of the vessels of the
other, for suspected offenders. This was objected to by
this Government, on the principle that as the right of
search was a right of war, of a belligerent towards a
neutral Power, it might have an ill effect to extend it,
by treaty, to an offence which had been made comp-
ratively mild, to a time of peace. Anxious, however,
for the suppression of this trade, it was thought ad-
visable, in compliance with a resolution of the House
of Representatives, founded on an Act of Congress, to
propose to the British Government an expedient which
should be free from that objection, and more effectual
for the object, by making it piratical. In that mode,
the enormity of the crime would place the offenders out
of the protection of their Government, and involve no
question of search, or other question between the par-
ties, touching their respective rights. It was believed
also, that it would completely suppress the trade in the
vessels of both parties, and by their respective citizens
and subjects in those of other Powers, with whom, it
was hoped that the odium which would thereby be at-
tached to it, would produce a corresponding arrange-
ment, and by means thereof,its entire extirpation for ever.
A convention to this effect was concluded and signed in
London, on the 13th day of March, 1824, by Plenipo-
tentiaries duly authorized by both Governments, to the
ratification of which certain obstacles have arisen, which
are not yet entirely removed. The differences between
the parties still remaining have been reduced to a point,
net of sufficient magnitude, as is presumed, to be per-
mitted to defeat an object so near to the heart of both
nations, and so desirable to the friends of humanity
throughout the world. As objections, however, to the
principle recommended by the House of Representa-
tives, or at least to the consequences inseparable from it,
and which are understood to apply to the law, have been
raised, which may deserve a reconsideration of the whole
subject, I have thought it proper to suspend the con-
clusion of a new convention until the definitive senti-
ments of Congress may be ascertained. The documents
relating to the ntociation are, with that intent, sub-
mitted to your consideration.
Our„commerce with Sweden has been placed on a
footing of perfect reciprocity, by treaty; and with
Russia, the Netherlands, Prussia, the free Hanseatic
Cities, the Dukedoms of Oldenburg and Sardinia, by
internal regulations on each side, founded on mutual
agreement, between the respective Governments.
1 he principles upon which the commercial policy of
the United States is founded, are to be traced to an
early period. They are essentially connected with those
upon which their independence was declared, and owe
their origin to the enliOnened men who took the lead
our affairs at that im,.octant epoch. They are deve-
loped in their first treaty of. commerce with France, of
the Gth of February, 1778, and hy a formal Commis-
sion which was instituted immediately after the conclu-
sion of their revolutionary struggle, for the purpose of
negotiating treaties of commerce with every European
Power. The first treaty of the United States with
Prussia, which was negociated by that Commission, af-
fords a signal illustration of these principles. The Act
of Congress of the 3d of March, 1815, adopted imme-
diately after the return of a general peace, was a new
overture to foreign nations, to establish our commer-
cial relations with them, on the basis of free and equal
reciprocity. That principle has pervaded all the Acts
of Congress, and all the negotiations of the Executive
on the subject since.
A Convention for the settlement of important ques-
tions, in relation to the North-west Coast of this Conti-
neat, and its adjoining seas, was concluded and signed
at St. Petersburg!', on the of last, by the
Ministers Plenipotentiary of the Imperial Government
of Russia. It will-immediately be laid before the Senate,
for the exercise of the constitutional authority of that
body, with reference to its ratification. It is proper to
add, that the manner in which this negociation was in-
vited and conducted, on the part of the Emperor, has
been very satisfactory.
The great and extraordinary changes which have
happened in the Governments of Spain and Portugal,
within the last two years, without seriously affecting
the friendly relations which, under all of them. have
been maintained with those Powers, by the United
States, have been obstacles to the adjustment of the
particular subjects of discussion which have arisen with
each. A Resolution of the Senate, adopted at their last
Session, called for information as to the effect prodeced
upon our relations with Spain, by the recognition, on
the part of the United States, of the independent South
American Governments. The papers containing that
information are now communicated to Government.
A Charge d'Affaires has been received from the in-
dependent Government of Brazil. That country, here-
tofore a colonial possession of Portugal, bad some years
since been proclaimed, by the Sovereign of Portugal
himself, an independent kingdom. Since his return to
Lisbon, a revolution in Brazil has established a new
Government there, with an imperial title, at the head
of which is placed the Prince in whom the Regency
had been vested, by the King, at the time of his depar-
ture. There is reasorr to expect, that by amicable ne-
gociation, the independence of Brazil will ere long be
tecegnized by Portugal herself.
With the remaining Powers of Europe, with those on
the coast of Barbary, and with all the new South Ame-
rican States...our relations are of a friendly character.
We have Ministers Plenipotentiary residing within the
Republics of Colombia and Chili, and have received
Ministers, of the same rank, from Colombia, Guatimala,
Buenos Apes, and Mexico. Our commercial relations
with all those States are mutually beneficial and in-
creasing. With the Republic of Colombia a treaty of
commerce has been formed, of which a copy is received;
wad tbe original daily expected. A negociation for a
Yoke Inky would have been commenced with Buenos
Apes, bad it not been prevented by the indisposition
and lamented decease of Mr. Rodney, our Minister
sum, and is whose memory the most respectful atm-
** has been sbewa by the Government of that Republic.
An advantageous alteration in our treaty with Tunis
has been obtaiaest, by our Comdex Agiat-residing

there. the official document of Which, when received,'
will be laid beforithe Senate.
The attention of the Government has been drawn
with great solicitude to other subjects, and particularly,
to that relating to a state of maritime war, involving
the relative rights of neutral and belligerent in such
wars. Most of the difficulties which we have experienced,
and of the losses which we have sustained, since the
establishment of our independence, have proceeded from
the state of those rights, and the extent to which the
belligerent claim has been carried against the neutral
party. It is impossible to look back on the occurrences
of the late wars in Europe, and to behold the disregard
which was paid to our rights as a neutral Power, and
the waste which was made of our commerce by the
parties to these wars, by various acts of their respective
Governments, and under the pretext by each that the
other had set the example, without great mortification,
and a fixed purpose never to submit to the like in fu-
ture. An attempt to remove those causes of possible
variance, by friendly negociation, and on just principles,
which should be applicable to all parties, could, it was
presumed, be viewed by none, other than as a proof of
an earnest desire to preserve those relations with every
Power. In the late warhetweeu France and Spain, a
crisis occurred in which it seemed probable that all the
contravertible principles, involved in such wars, might
be brought into discussion, and settled to the satisfac-
tion of all parties. Propositions having this object in
view,i have been made to the Governments of Great
Britain, France, Russia, and of ether Powers, which
have been received in a friendly manner by all, but as
yet no treaty has been formed with either for its accom-
plishment. The pglicy, will, it is presumed be perse-
severed in, and in the hope that it may be successful.
It will always be recollected, that with one of the
parties to those wars, and from whom we received
those injuries, we sought redress by war. From the
other, with whose then reigning Government our ves-
sels were seized in post, as well as at sea, and their
cargoes confiscated, indemnity has been expected, but
has not yet been rendered. It was under the influence
of the latter that our vessels were likewise seized by
the Governments of Spain, Holland, Denmark, Sweden,
and Naples, and from' whom indemnity has been
claimed, and is still expected, with the exception of
Spain, by whom it has been rendered. With both
parties we had abundant cause of war, but we had no
alternative but to resist that which was most powerful
at sea, and pressed us nearest at home. With this all
differences were settled by a treaty founded on condi-
tions fair and honourable to both, and which has been
so far executed with perfect good faith. It has been
earnestly hoped, that the other would, of its own
accord, and from a sentiment of justice and concilia-
tion, make to our citizens the indemnity to which they
are entitled, and thereby remove, from our relations,
any just cause of discontent on our side.

THE EVENING STAR

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FRIDAY, JANUARY '7, 1826.
THE FUNDS.
STOCK EXCHANGE, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Consols opened at 954 for the Account, with scarcely any
thing doing.