The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-11-11
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| occurred on which Suspension of the En-
''ust ~ the executive was authorised, il ne :
cessarlly remains in the extent originally gi-
ven 10 1t: We have the satisfaction, howe
yer, to reflect that in ;e;urn for the privati-
ons imposed by the measure, and which our
| ,eiio" -cltIzen, IN general have borne with
Patriot'sn', IT has had the important effects
or saving our mariners and on. vast mercan-
tile property, rs we'll as of aiFo,tiing time for
prosecuting the, defensive and provisional
measures called for by the occasion I, has
demonstrated to foreign nations the modcra.
ton and hrmness which governed our coun-
Gus, and to our citizens the necessity of uni
ting IN support ofthe laws and the rights of
their country; and has thus long Illustrate
those usurpations and spoliatons which, if
resi- ted involved war, if submitted to, sacri-
need vital principle Of our rational indepen-
denCe.
| Under a continuance Of tile belligerent
measures, which in defiance of laws which
consecrates the rights of neutrals, over
spread the ocean with danger, it will rest
with the wisdom of Congress to decide
ON the Course best adapted to such a state of
things and bringing with them, as they do,
from every part Of the union, the sentiments
OF our constituents, my confidence is strength
ened that in forming this decision. thuy will
with AN unerring regard to the essential rights
ana interests OF the nation, weigh and com
pare the painful alternatives ont OF which a
choice is to be made, Nor should do jus-
tice to the virtues which on other occasions
nave marked the character OF our fellow CT
tlzens, It did not cherish an equal conf
dence, that the alternative chosen, whate
yer It may be, will be maintained with all
the fortitude and patriotism which the crisis
ought to inspire
| he documents containinp the cnrresnnn-
dences ON the. subject of the foreign etlicts
| AGAINST our commerce, with the instruction
gwen to- our ministers at London and Paris
are now laid before you
The communications made 10 Congress at
their last session, explained the posture in
which the close of the discussions relative 70
the attack by British ship OF war on the
trIgate Chesapeake, left subject OF which
the nation had manifested so honorable a
lsensibility. Every view of what had passel
Iautnorised belief that immediate sieDs
would be taken by the British, government
Tor rearesslng wrong, which, the more il
was investigated, appeared he more clear
Ivy co reqp',e whathad not been provided for
IN the special mission. 1t is found that no
steps have been taken for the purpose. On
the Contrary it will be seen, in the documents
iaio before you, that the inad:pissibie pre.i-
minary, which obsti1:ted the adjustment
Is stiii adhered to-; and moreover that it is
now brought into connection with the distinct
and lrrelative case of the orders in council
lhe instructions which had beeh given to our
munster at London, with view to fdcili-
rate. II necessary, the PREPARATION claimed
by the United States, are included in the do
,cuments communicated.
Our relations with the other powers of
Europe have undergone no material changes
since your last session. The important he
gociations with Spain, which had been alter
dR6 nd u
experience q pause, under the eXtraordna-
ry and interesting crisis which distinguishes
her internal situation
With the Barbaw powers we continue in
harmony, with tile exception OF an uniustifia-
BILE proceeding ofthe Dey of Algiers towards
our consul to that regency It's character s
circumstances are now laid before you, and
WIN enable you to decide how far it NAV ci-
Their now or hereafter call Cor any measures
NOT WITHIN the limits OF the EXECUTIVE autlo
rity.
! With eur Indian neighbors peace has
been steadily maintained. Some instances
OF indivldual wrong have IS 1t other times,
taken place, but in no wise in;;licating the
VIII OF the nation, Beyond ;he Mississippi
the ioways, the Sacs and the Al;bamas have
delivered up for trial and punishment indi-
Viouais from among themselves accused of
numbering citizens OF the United States
On TINS side the Mississippi the Creeks are
excrtihg themselves to arrest offenders of
the same kind, and the Choctaws have ma
INFESTED their readiness and desire for ami
Cable and just arrangements respecting de
Predations committed by disorderly persons
OF their iribe.. And generally. from a cnnvic-
ton that we consider them as part of our
serves ana cherish with sincerity their rights
and interests, the attachment Of TIE Indian
tribes rs gaining strength daily, is extending
from the nearer to the more remote, and viii
amply requite us for the justice and friend
skip prnctsed towards them Husbandry
and household manufacture are advancing
mong them, more rapidly with the Southern
tnan Northern tribes, from circumstances
OF sou and Climate, and one of tie two great
divisions of the Cherokee nation have now
under consideration to solicit the citizenship
OF the United States, and to be identified with
us IN laws and government in such progress
sive mdnner as we shall think best
In consequence Of the appropriations Of
the last session Of Congress for the security
Io' sr seaport towns and haYb ,rs. such
works OF defence have been erected as seem
cd. 10 be called Tor by the situation of the Sc
verai PAGES, their relative importance, ard
inc scale OF expense indie ated by the amount
OF the appropriation. These works will
Chiefly be finished in the Course of the pre-
sent season, excepta at New-York and New