Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26

OF Exchange on London, Hamburg, and
Amsterdam. of which his Majesty will
facilitate the payment, by asserting to a
short relaxation 10 his commercial revula.
tons and impos,s.
AS the President win probably require
some time to mediate about these propo.
sails, you may in the interval see his Min.
listers. Pay him first, however, the com.
Pllment of asking his opinion, whether you
may without danger or indiscretion lay be.
tore Messrs. Smith or Gallatin, all the
particulars of your confidential commune
cations to him. But whatever he may ad.
yse, keep nothing secret from either of
them. Con6de to them the whole, but
under promise of secrecy. Pay each of
them the same compliment of asking adj
vice, as you did their master, but follow
in your conduct, only, the orders Of your
own sovereign. Should they from what
ever motive or under whatever pretext,
either try to gain time or to eiude deci-
sion, let remonstrance instantly follow up.
on remonstrance.--Complain in precise
but strong terms of the ingratitude of the
Americans for the succours from France,
which alone won their independence, and
OF their frequent violations, both of the du-
ties OF neutrality, and of the laws Of ma
tions. -Threatcn with the vengeance of
the Emperor, for the support sold to the
revolted negroes at St. Domingo to the
Spanish insurgents at Cadiz, and to the
British Invaders of Portugal. Without
his Majesty's moderation and attachment
to the United States, he might call the A
merlcans to an account for the blood, as
well as the treasures wasted. in consequence
OF these unlawful and outrageous proceed.
ings. Reproach them severely for their
imbecile half measures with regard to Flori.
da. They might as well have dispatcheda
dozen of their Pastors or Justices of the
Peace on this foolish errand, as their gene
rails and soldiers. Never was more un.
military expedition undertaken, or more
impoltic and ridiculous directions issued
BY government! The whole affair is ano
| Their grave insult offered to the dignity ane
power ofthe Emperor, after soliciting ant
obtaining his Majesty's assent. Backes
with it, their cowardice and timidity con
tinue, nevertheless, the same. Instead o.
ordering their armies to act as invaders
| they transform them into peaceable travel
lers, begging hospitality, where they ough
to have commanded submission. Such be
haviour cannot be endured by an all power
full and wise Prince.
Should terror or arguments persuade
them to their duty, lay Instantly before
them your full power to negotiate, as well
as the treaty you carried with you from
| France. Give them no time to deliberate.
Have it copied, signed and ratified upon
the spot, and hurry it through all the other
legal formalities in the United States
| Have it sent away without moments re.
| tard, with some armed American vessel,
so that it may be ratified by the Emperor,
before even its existence is suspected by
the Cabinet of St. James. On the other
hand, should finally an ignorant ambition,
an unwise policy, and a dastardly resolve,
continue to prevail in the American coun-
ellis, ask for your passports, and declare
an end of your functions.
however, indirectly, the mission of q new
embassy to France, that the Emperor may
have an opportunity toinfict condign pun
ishment, equal to the impudence OF their
disobsdience, and the magnitude of the
offence. In case of such an issue, you are
to inform the several French Consuls,
that their official capacity also has ceased
in the u. States.
But, whatever happens, preserve good
understanding with those leading demo-
Gratis, who are partisans of France, and to
whom his Majesty graciously extends his
bounty. Inform Messrs. SMITH, GALA
Tin, GILES, SHORT, LIvINcsroN, CoALEs,
EPPEs, LEIBE, BARLOW, DE WITT
CLIsToNs, GRANGER, WILKINSON, and
the other friends of France, that even a
rupture with the u. States shall not lessen
or interrupt the usual evidence of his Ma