The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-12-21
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ther this was not the impression Intended to
have been made by Mr.. Jackson! Sir, it is
too obvious to be denied. Now, sir, let me-
look into the state and prospect of this ncgo-
citation. and see whether it was likely TO G.
ventuate H. these intimated and anticipated .
advantages to either nation Without ami
madverting upon the generalsp and tenn
per of the whole of MR. Jackson's commute
nsatons, the nature and tendency of which
cannot be mistaken by any gentleman who
has given them an impartial consideration,
let me call your most particular attention to
principle of utimalum, rs underestimate il,
contained in pages SIS, 80, of the printed
documents. Speaking of the orders in coun-
Gil and the British principle ct blockades.in
page So, Mr.. Jackson use these words:
"'rhe effect of this new order, is to re.
| lieve the system under which The former
orders we're issued, from that which has al
ways been represented in this country, as the
most Objectionable and offensive part Of it,
the option given toneutrals TO trade with the
enemies of Great Britain through British
tports on payment OF a transit duty. This
WAS originally devised and intended az a
| mitigation of What is certainly more correct
! but more rigid in frimctfte. the total and
unparalleled introduction cfcH trade 41itA the
| enemy"
And in speaking on the same subject in the
same page and page SO. Mr.. Jackson uses
these words:
And that by the capture of Martinique,
in addition to that of almost all the colonies
of the enemies of Great Britrin, together
with the blockade of Guadalupe the extent
to which the liberty OF commerce with enc
mics colonies appl cd has been so far narrow
led, that there ia iit.te Of tracticGf hardship
in recurring to the ruie which, however oc-
casionaly mitigated in is application, Great
Britain can never cease in principle 20 main
tan.'
/, Now, sir, let me ask, There is one single,
gentleman in this senate or in the United
: States, who would formally admit by treaty,
! that G. Britain has right 70 interdict the
} whole of trade with her enemyl Or
what prospect there could he of happy
termination OF negotiation, in which that
principle is asserted by G, Britain, and a po-
: sitive declaration made, that she never will
+ cease to maintainitf
t But again, sir. let Us see in what manner
c this negotiation was to be conducted and
c what we've the powers of Mr.. Jackson i'm re-
e latou to it? To do this, sir, with the most
y perfect fairness and impartiality let me pre-
sent this subject in Mr.. Jackson own words. y
n ftis hrsr annunciations will be found in paeA
: 63, of the printed documents W.
i Beyond this point of explanation which
l. was supposed TO have been attained, but
6 which Is now given by the present letter in
d the form understood to be most agreeable To
e the American government. ,.y instruction5
= are prospective they lo,l to substituting
e for notions OF good understanding. erronecrs-
ly entertained, practical stipulatUps on which
r real reconciliation of all differences NAV
y be substantially founded and they authorise
If me not to renew proposals which haze az
j. ready been declared mere TO be unacc eptable
&c but toreceive and discuss any proposals
I, made on the part of the Z States and even
.r tually to conclude convention between the
at two countries"
a Now, sir, in what manner were these ne
le gociatioRs TO commence And to what point
o were they to extends Why. Mr. Jackson
| tells Us. that his prospective instructions do
o. not authorize him TO renew proposals which
Or have already been declared to be unaccepta-
r BILE 10 the u. States, bet to receive and dis.
n cuss any proposal made on the part of the
j. u States and eventually to conclude con-
K ventior, &c.-Here, sir, Mr.. jackson has no.
ed thing on ms part to propose; but sets him
e self up to be courtcd by new proposals on
II, the part OF the u. States; and then he has
us power TO receive and discuss any such rro.
e- posal; and eventually to conclude ecnven-
lr. ton, &c understanding the word avsaeually
ut TO give 1t apecuiIar character aud emphasis
nd Now, sir, should like to know, what events
ne Mr.. Jackson's instructions would call far. ne
lis take place between his 11osifive power to re
t. ceive and discuss and his <penfital power to
tn conclnde convention, 81 Why, sir, ] sup
40 LIZ p'opoSaiS lilt part Oh THIS 90
sh vernment, must exactly fit his instruction.
without the governments knowing what they
Mt were. and ill case of such lucky hit. these
s proposals might be transmitted to the Bri
O. tish government, and if there also approved
Id why then Mr.. Jackson might cyentuailv be-
It Invested with powers to conclude Il conyen
ton, &c. So much b. way of Conjecture a,
IN to Mr.. Jacksou's eUentnai powers Now. air
IT, let me ask you, what does he tell US are h !,
IA tesitiUe powers A power merely to ,ccs,1,
OF and discuss. Why, ar, every sentlemar
as here present has that power; and indeed e.
az very lady too, sir, has the power 10 receive
re and discuss and eucntudiiy To eonclude ;
n convention, stc. But. sir, the power mersl,
Is. to receive and discuss, is what is verv pro
, | perry called andis in ssct, no houer.
OF am apprised that Mr. Jackson place.
a. this subject upon a ground somewhat differ
eBt in his next letter; or at least it wouio
et' appear SO, if that letter were taken by il
ne self, but in fact appreheDd there Is no ma.
en- serial difference in the two statements
70 Let me, however, call your attention 70 hi,
an own words, Shicn will be found in page 2
Az Of the printed documents-in addressin;
az Mr. Smith, MIR. J. says:
rs 81 am surprized at the transition b,
,o which it appears to YOU that this part of .hC
On subject is connected with the authority EN-
pewering me to nsgociate with you It will
T.. not, \ dare saw have esCaDed vour recol