Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-05-29

search IS an anterior inquest helu, al
though the verify of the flag be ascer- |
tanned, and of which the result il ell
Their the impressment Of Individuals,
or tho confiscation of merchandise, or
the application of arbitrary laws or re-
gulations. j
His majesty could place he reliance
on the proceedings of the United
States, who having no ground of COM
Plaint against France, comprised her
In their acts of exclusion, aud since
the month Of May, have forbidden the
entrance of their ports to French ves-
sells, under the penalty Of con6scation.
As soon as his Majesty was informed
of this measure be considered him
self bound to order reprisals on Anne,
rican vessels, not only in his territory,
but likewise in the countries which are
under his influence. In the ports of.
Holland, of Spain, of Italy and of
Naples, American vessels have been,
seized, because the Americans have
seized French vessels. The Anieri-,
cans cannot hesitate as to the part
which they are to take: they ought
either to-tesr to pieces the act of their
independence, and 70 tecome again as
6efsre the revolutions, the subjects Of
England, or TO take such measures as
that their commerce and their indus
try should not be fairfield (tarifes) by
the Enngish, which renders thenrmore
dependent than Jamaica, which at
least has it's assembly of representa-
tives and its privileges. Men without
Just political views, withou. honor,
without energy, MAJ allege that pay
ment OF the tribute imposed by Eng
land may be submitted to, because il
is light bat why do they not perceive
that the English will no sooner have
obtained the admission OF the princi.
pie than they will raise the tariff, in
such way that the burden at first light.
becoming insupportable, il will then
be necessary to fight for interest, after
having refused to fight for honor.
The undersigned avows with frank.
ness that France has every thing to
gain from receiving we'll the Amer.
cans. In, her ports. Her commercial
relations with neutrals are advantage.
Gus to her. She is in no way Jealous
OF their prosperity. Great, powerful
and rich, she is satisfied when by Ter
own commerce or by. that of neutrals.
her explorations give to her agricul-
ture and her fabrics the proper devc.
lopcmen,.
1t Is now thirty years since the Uni.
ted States of America founded. in.thc
bosom of the new world. an iudepen.
dent country, at the price of the blood
OF so many immortal men, who ne
rished on the field Of battle, to throw
OF the leaden yoke of the English
monarch. These generous ncn were
tar from supposing when thsy thus sa-
crificed heir blood for the indepen-
depce OF America, that there would
sn soon be question whether there
snonld be imposed upon it yoke more
hesvy than that which they had thrown
It, by spbjecting is Industry to a ia
rift OF British iegielation and to the
orders in council of 1907.
Ii then the minister of A nerica can
enter into an engagement, hat the A.
'nerlchn vessels will not submit TO thu
orders IN council of England, of No
vember 1907, nor ia any decree oil
blockade, unless this blockade should |
be real, the undersigned is authorised |
10 conclude every spe cies of converts
on tending to renew the treaty of COM
nerce with America, and in which all
the measures proper o consolidate the |
commerce and the prosperity of the |
a mericans, shall be provided for.
L he undersigned has considered it !
his duty 10 answer the verbal over
Iures of the American minister by a
written noie, that the President OF the
United States may the better know the |
riendly intentions of France towards |
he United States, and her favorable
dispositions TO American commerce.
ihe undersigned prays Mr.. Arm
strong 70 accept the assurance of his |
high confederation.
(Signed)
Champaign Due de Cadore. |
Paris, 18th February, 1910.
his Fxceliency the Minister
PleniPoteniary of the United States
of America.