Star.
London, England, 1809-12-05 00:00:00

EROS( THE CHARLESTON CITY

The Resolutions adopted by the citizens of Charles-
ton, on the sth of September, 1809, were immedi-
ately forwarded to the President of the United States
by the Chairman, David Ramsay, in a letter, of
which the following is a copy:
Charleston, (S. C.) September 5, 1809.
Sir—With great pleasure I obey the orders of my fellow-citi-
zens of Charleston, in forwarding to you the inclosed Copy of
the Resolutions this day adopted by them. These Resolutions
were prepared by a large Commit tee;incliscriniinately appointed;
dud afterwards unanimously aoepted by a very numerous assem-
blage of Citizens of different political principles.
The disavowal of the late Negotiations by the British Mini-
stry, though it calls for no gratitude, is likely to result in good.—
It bas materially forwarded an extensive association for the pro-
motion of domestic manufactures, on a national scale—it has in-
duced a belief that the failure.of past mpuiatious was no: charge-
able on the Administrators of our Government ; and it has essen-
tially contributed to the union of our Citizens. The names of
parties which have heretofore prevailed are in a fair way of being
exchanged for the honourable appellation of Americans.
Witk the most exalted sentiments of respect and esteem, I am
your most obedient servant. (Signed)
DAVID RAMSAY.

An Answer from the President was yesterday re-
ceived, of which the following is a copy ;
Sttember W, IRO9,
Sir—l have received the Resolutions of the Meeting of the Ci-
tizens in Charleston, on the 3th inst, covered by your favour of
the same date.
The Resolutions comprise too many circumstances, enhancing
the value of the patriotism they breathe, not to afford particular '
ea tisfaction .
However a difference of views may be indulged in subordinate
questions of policy, an union of all on such as evidently affect the
sovereignty, the honour, or the essential interests of the nation, is
a duty to which every denontiriation of citizens will rally, whose
love of country elevates them above a spirit of party. Of this
genuine patriotism the Meeting at which you presided hia given
a conspicuous example.
file occaiinn which led to this proceeding of your fellow-citi-
zens is as much regretted as it was little to be anticipates'. It
could the less have been anticipated, as, besides,the respect due
to an arrangement solenmly'entered into by a Plenipotentiary Mi-
nister, and not only strictly, but irrevocably carried into execu-
tion by the other party, the arrangement itself was of a nature
to claim a ready sanction, CV. n if, contrary to every ground of
corfidence, it had not been within the scope of previous instruc-
tions. _

Whether the sequel may better correspond with the wishes
and hopes of the United States, founded on that attachment to
peace which they have proclaimed, and on that exemplary jus-
tice which they have practised, remains to be seen. In no event
can the Citizens of Charleston lose the merit of having evinced
unanimity and zeal, not It calculated to avert than to meet,
3' gr ssions, prompted by a mizconcepticm of the American tha-
n ter.
i or the confidence which the Meeting has been pleased to ex-
press in my faithful pursuit of the public good, I feel all the obli-
latiOrt which it demands. In tendering this acknowledgment of
them, I beg, at the same time, that yon will accept for yourself as-
snrat.cts of my particular esteem. (Signed)
JAMES MADISON.

Dr. David Ramsay, Chairman, &c. Sce,

NEW-YORK, OCTOBER 20.
A copy of the following decree we have received
fr int the American Consul at Havannah :
The President, Governor, Captain-General, and Intendant
of the Royal Hacienda of this island, yesterday in Council de-
termined to comply with the Itnyal Orders of the 10th July, by
which, in compliance with the regulations (or the commerce of
• the Indies, all foreign vessels are excluded from the ports of the
same, which is communicated to the public.
" Havannatt, 27th Sept. 1809. (Signed) " Y SLA."
" Squally."—We understand, that the Comman-
ders of our vessels of war have received orders from
the Secretary of the Navy to tit their vessels for sea
immediately. It is intimated that they are going on
a foreign station.
On Saturday last, Ferdinand VII. King of Spain,
completed his 25th year. On which occasion, the
Spanish frigate Cornelia, now in this harbour, hoisted
the American, Spanish, and English Hags at her mast-
head, and fired a salute of 2.5 guns. Several Ladies
and Gentlemen from the city dined on board.
OCTOBER 23. A letter from London, received at
Boston by the packet, mentions that a gentleman had
arrived there from Rotterdam, who saw Mr. Arm-
strong at that place on the 15th August. He was in-
formed by the Minister that after the defeat at As-
Fern, he was called upon by a member of the Bu-
reau, who said the Emperor was disrosed to he in
amity with us ; and alter some further conference,
articles were actually agnzed on as thebasis of a treaty,
which were sent off to the Emperor ; hut in the mean
time the victory of \Vagram changed his disposition,
and notice was sent to Paris that nn further negocia.
tion should take place, until the United States de-
clared war against England. Iklr. Armstrong said he
should not attempt any thing further, but. expected tit
return to Paris, and embark for America, with his'
family.
Reports from Washington concur in stating that
the Executive ar- in close and constant discussion with
Mr. Jackson, and the impression is generally in favour
of these discussions terminating amicably. A few
days will perhaps shed light upon this highly interes-
ting subject.
OCTOBER 25—The foll,w;ng postscript is from t 11C
New-York Gazate of this m,,rnin:p
" At a late lint last ni,;ht the following fact came
to our knowledge :
" The new Spanish Minister, Don Onis, has not
been received by our Government. He has, however, j
been treated with the utmost attention by the Presi-
dent of the United States, who assured him, that
gave him infinite pain not he able to receive him as
Minister, which could ilia be done while Spain re-
mained in its pre sent unsettled state ; and assured
him, at the same time, that no Minister from King
Joseph could be received.
The Spanish !rigate sails for Cadi?.on Sunday,
but Don Onis intends to remain in this country."
That the President had :I right, by the law s i na-
tions, to receive the Spanish Minister, and, conse-
quently, that no Government could have a concern
in that right to take t,ffence at it, will be acknowledged
by every sound civilian. I shall not, boss-ever, con-
tend, that he had not also, strictly speaking, a right
to decline it, provided he, at the same time, refused
to receive a Minister from King Joseph ; but I 'shall
venture to say, that in every view of :sound policy
which we are able at present to take, Don Outs should
have been received.
Bonaparte being master of the Continent df Eu-
rope, which will be compelled to receive his laWsex-
eluding all foreign commerce, it becomes both the
interest and the duty of the United States to cultivate
a good understanding with England, and to promote
the separation and independence it the Spanish Fo-
krics, forming with them both such connections as
our own habitual wants and pursuits suggest.
On the whole,jsowever, we air pleased to-observe,

r that the declining at present to receive Don Onis has
been made in the least offensive and most cautious
manner.

PRIVATE LETTER.
" Nee-Yort, October 2s.
" Your ship has cleared out for Lisbon, but as we
are uncertain what may be the result of the negocia-
tion, it will be prudent that you should insert us the
policy " with liberty to proceed to London without
deviation."
" You were right in supposing that the Non-Inter-
course Acts would be put into full force. I am, how-
ever, of opinion, that the conferences have been begun
already, and are proceeding with activity. The worst
is, that peace with pots seems to involve war else-
where. The French are opposing the business as
much as they can, and appear to be determined to
conclude, that those who are not for them are against
them. What weight their resistance will have is yet
undetermined."

FOREIGN /INTELLIGENCE.

BAYONNE, NOVEMBER 16.

Every disposition has been made to receive our
august Emperor. The Guard of Honour is already
assembled. English and Spanish prisoners pass
through here daily. Marshal Ney is expected here
every moment..—Our Mayor has published a procla-
mation, announcing, that a great number of troops
will pass through this town for Spain, from 20 to
25,000, by the 2d of December.
It is time our phalanxes should put an end to the
anarchy that reigns in Spain.

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