Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1804-02-10

ficle OF peace, which shall terminate the
present war ID which his majesty is en-
gagged, il Is agreed, that proper rneasutss
shall, BY concert, be taken for bring
ing the subject of that article into ani-
cable treaty and discussion, 50 early be-.
fore the expiration Of the said term, IS
that new arrangements on that head NAV
q. that time be perfected, and ready 10
/, take place but If It should Hafortanate-
Lthappen, that his majesty and the u.
nited States, should not be able to agree
onsuch new arrangements, IN Thar case,
ailthe articles ofthis treaty. except the
frstten, shall then cease and expire TO-
gether. I s8 ~ NJ IL; ss .S#s
This Is the IN art,nate issue which
the above article seemed to have in per.
spectiye, and which constitutes the prin-
cipal ground oft discussion id which.
! we understand that ministers are now.
deeply engaged. Under any other cir
eunastancss, the points in dispute might
be easily adjusted; butwhen so many o.
: ther momentons concerns are at
stake, and when we know that the craft,
malice, and intrigue Of our great enemy
viii continually and anxiously blow their
; presidential breath onevery Iittle sore that
may break out in rhe body of any other
state, till they tester and inaafne it into
acrimonious virulence, we may easily
imagine how muoh they ;endeavor to ir-
/ ritate the temper of the United States
Of themselves, perhaps, too sanguinely
disposed 70 deceive or extort advantages
from the present perplexities and perilous
posture Of British affairs. The renewal
of this treaty. we are credibly informed,
has for some time back formed prin-
cipal object OF the discussions Of the
consular cabinet, and IS now under the
. serious consideration Of the government
ofthis country. The American goyern-
] ment is said TO hold the most lofty and
nnsnacing language respecting their just
pretensions. They strongly renon-
strate against any restriction or limitati.
on whatever, either on their trade, or
the amount of their tonnage the argu-
nnsn,s they urged TO enforce acompliance
with their demands are backedby threats
which VIZ can never imagine they would
seriously attempt to carry into effect.
tndeed these threats are Of q nature which
prudence persuades US from detailing,
but which would seem to aim severe
blow NJ the general commercial interests
ct this county, and which would prove
>tatalto the commercial existence Of many
respectable iniiyiduais. ftisweii known
that the trade of America, in West In
dia and East India articles, with the con-.
tinent Of Europe, most especially with
France has Of late considerably encreass
ed; and in proportion to its growing
prosperity, will they naturally be anxious
20 enlarge Il, or at least 70 preserve IL
undiminished and unrestrained. ~
Such . disposition on their part, their.
obvious interests must prompt them to
2 entertain; il IS for US TO examine how
Var il may bereconcilable with ours. Mr..
Monroe IS said to have received fresh,
Instructions fromhis goyernmsnttopres
this point with every possible urgency
nor;are his exertions and discretion SOLE
" 20 be relied on; but another negoeia-
tor, we believe, q Mr.. Lane is expect
ed soon to arrive from America, ID OF.
der p give additional force and activity
90 the pending negotiation. Ministers
win no doaht feel the importance Of con-
tinuing 70 maintain friendly understand
ing with the United States but az thsiir;
soolness and moderation win no doubt,
admonish them against any harsh or vic.
lent extremity, so also are We inclined
70 hope that their energy and 6rmness
1 WIN preserve them from any unworthy
eoadeseension, or pusillanimous eonces-
sion. s. = &, 4 n q, d
The followinsis copied fromone ofour
latest London papers:
. 4 Cabinet Washed on Friday and
Saturdavwhic sas,for several hours each
natt. Ss.a.s H.