Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31

object for which, il had been obtained. Mr.
Canning did not lead the conversation to any
other topic, and | could not invite 1t.
MIR. CanHing's answer 10 my note was de-
clared more than fortnight. Having reius-s
ed to treat the subject in connection, anu illtl-
mated il plain terms that if was not author
ised to separate them it would be useies to
prolong the discussion | thought it improper
to press 1t. My reply was equally explicit,
so That with it the negoclatlen ended Inc
measure which he announced, as being deter
mined on by the king, in case coula not a
gree to the separation, is completely the act
of his government You will observe that it
is announced in fern which preclules In a
great degree, the idea Otis being adopted at
my suggestion, as an act of rcparation, and
III tone Of decision which seemed equally to
preclude my holding any communication with
him on it.
My mission being thus brought to an end,
has afforded an opportunity for me to return
to the United states as | have long desiree'.
Nothing bat the great interest which | take
in the welfare ofmy country, and my earnest
desire 20 give all the aid in my power to the
present administration, in support of the
principles Of our most excellent constitution,
would have detained me here SO long In the
present state, however, il is not possible, if
In any 1t would be, tor me 10 render any SER
vice by longer continuance here.
AS soon, therefore, as | nad answered Mr..
Canning's note, | communicated to him my
intention to return, and requested that he
Il 10 r..
ence Of the kihg for the purpose of taking
my leave Of him. This was granted on the
18th ofthis month, in which renew ed the as
surance OF the sincere desire oil my govern
ment, to preserve the most friendly relation
between the United States am Great Britain,
which sentiment was reciprocrated by his
majesty. Mr.. Pinkney succeeds me by an
arrangement with Mr.. Canning, which will
appear In the enclosed copy Of my cores
pondence with him, and which ! have full
confidence the president will approve. re-
s3fot that in transferring the business into his
hands, | do Tot leave him altogether free
from difficulty.
| have the honor to be with great respect,
sir, your most obcdient servant,
JAMES MONROE.
JAMES MADIsox, Esquire,
Secretary Of State.
P S. Not being satisfied witt tie unde-
fined character Of the prcpoaed mission to the
United States. g Mr.. Gaming having COM
munlcated no. e,r new to HE Oh tie subject,
H. ny intervieH ,tn hiln on the day ! was
presented to the king, aithouEh an opporluni-
y vs. offered TO the Fu.pase, wrote him a
note alter the CONNIE nccmeNt ii this letter, to
blake cea i. enquiries Oh toat. mead, copy Of
Whl.h not md OF MS answer is herewith en-
Closed, You viii 0 serve that he still nolds
himself also o.. tough i, my duty, an
that it compo led with STRICT decu.y to maze
t.lls enquiry ard caano; 3ut consider MS re-
serve as al r5ing cause for 81 unflvorable IL
ference. 1t IS prona)ie however, as the door
Is lett open Tor intther communicated between
us Til the moment OF my deparlIrc, that ne
VIII taae some other occasion to explain nim-
sell more tuily on the subject Ioa IN be
assured that / VIII seek every Favorable 90
Portunlty to Obtain such explanation of MIN