The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1810-05-25

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\ prove our farms and vest our Capital in
Canals, Roads, clearing out rivers. and o.
Their works of public utility. H
| They VII; teach us how to appreciate
the value OF an arrangement with G. e.
| which some look for by the John Adams -
These men expect, that though G.. b. may
reject the plan of a Chronological adjust.
ment. she may still agree to rescind her or
ders on condition that we should renew our
non Intercourse with Frauce------a power,
which is now conditionally vested in the
President But unless this repeal should be
attended by corresponding one on the
part of France. let the value of this arrange
tnent be appreciated by those who have no.
ted the preceding remarks.
Instead OF this last proposition for an ar.
rangement. plan was offered to the last
session OF Congress, which might have con-.
tributed to heal cur present ADVERTISEMENTS
ihis was the Convoy system---this would
have had an excellent effect i'm scceleratjpe-
our admission into the continent, provided
the French would have received it as the
test OF our cargoes.
Let us see in what way this might have
oeen ehecsed---how plain and simple the
means how efficient the execution.
Such might haze been our course for a
voiding the present embarrassment of our
situation.
The President of the u. States nuts nh
one OF our armed ships--say the John A
dams. An advertisement issues from the
secretary OF State, notifying that on GER
tam day, the John Adams will sail from a civ.
en- port. say N. York, to port in France,
say BourdeauX-andt that all American
merchants. who wish convoy to France.
are to rendezvous at New York by that day
IN the mean Tins every precaution is taken,
that no contraband articles should be ship
PED, and that the cargoes should be precise
~ OF that description. which is defined by the
laws or Congress. Inspectors are to be com
missioned at the different ports. TO examine
the qualities of the cargoes, and see that
they correspond to the laws. The certifi
Gates OF these men'are to go on to the Score
eary OF State, who is, on the receipt of them
10 give certificate to the shipper that his
'essei is entitled to the convoy. Securities
are to be given, that the vessels should obey
the ORDERS and signals of tine commander of
tue ConVoy. Previous to sailing, the Pre-
sident OF the U. States is to give certifi
Cate' CountersISned BY the Secretary of
o1a'c, shat the vessels named are American
'esseis. loaded with cargoes of such and such
description, owned by citizens of the Uni
| ted States. and that they are authorised TO
go under the flag of the John Adams. to the
Fort OF bourdeaux. The CONVOY salts.
IL they meet with British public ship or
Cruizer on their way, the commander Of
me John Adams is So to act, submit to or
| resist the search and detention, of the ships
as he is bid by his instructions. If the in .
science OF the Briton transcends the limits
o. MS instructions, he is then to dare everv
extremity aye, as Sheridan said, rather
nan ms flag to his mast, and sink with his
snip, than strike the colours OF his country
ne question between the two countries will
mus US at once be brought directly to issue.
i ne y. States claim certain rights, on
Whlch British supremacy tramples. The
| interest and honor Of the u. States are stalk
ca upon the issue--resolution and force.
VIII DO every thing for US, which honor and
! interest demand.-If the John Adams ar
rives In France. the flag which she wears
on the masthead. will be sufficient haas
rorf to all that sail with it. it will be a.
badge or purity, and therefore, of protection.
IL VIII prove to the French constituted an
thofltles, that the vessels who are with the
Jonn Adams, and whose names are register
ca in the certificate Of the President, are
american, not British vessels that as far
as every precartIon can be taken, they have
not Prostltuted the flag of America to the
use Oh Treat Britain and that, being the
| property OF friends, they are entitled 10 all
the rights OF hospitality. These vessels, we
VIII suppose, are admitted to the rights of
iriendshiP--theirc argoes are sold. without
suspicion or equestration-tbem merchants
! receive sheir customary profits without any
| deduction for the fees of insurance or the
perils OF the adventure.