The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-03
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Several Of the American vessels in this poi!
have got permission to dispose of that part Of
their cargoes composed of the produce of the
U. States, that part which consists in colonial
produce is to be deposited in the enuepot until
further orders"
ANOTHER
" Al produce, OF the soil Of inc u. States, IL
to be admitted, but no colonial produce. The
collector OF the custom house has orders, that the
cargoes of all vessels outward, in exchange tor
the produce OF their soil, must consist l-3 ia
brandy and wine, 1-3 in silks, and Is in other
articles"
Here the principle of prohibition against
colonial produce is placed i'm a state of
suspense. that is, the positive law Of
France against the introduction of coloni-
nal produce CO, any terms is suspended, and
the property held in deposit for Interior de-
cision.
American produce bona .fde is permitted
to sale, with the condition annexed, that the
proceeds shall be shipt in products of France
in certain proportions.
Another letter dated the 11th March,
says:--
" Thr. state Of commerce here is rather preca.
rous American vessels with Americs IN car
goes have been hitherto admitted TO enter with
out much difficulty, but the delay which takes
place is very injurious the papers ofevery yes.
Sci are sent up to Paris, and accompanied by
report of the chief of the customs here 10 the
minister Of the commercial department who
investigates the case anew, and makes repcrr
To the emperor IN person., al "a council of COM
merce which is held not less than once, often
twice and thrice week. The decision of the
emperor IS in few words, and is not uni
form as to all ships, some being required to
take one half cargo of certain articles others of
two several commodities, and others part and
paLt miscellaneous. The orders just received
from Paris are said to be more strict, and have
heard 1t from good authority that an m
preston has been made upon the emperor. that
vast quantities OF goods preparing in Eng
land, even at this time, to be shipt for America,
and that our government conn,ves at it IN disre,
gard OF their pledge TO hold no intercourse
have no doubt that some of those British prison.
| ers who are on parole in all parts of France.
and particularly at Paris, render their govern.
ment much service by inducing such opinions,
aud their effects, we are, l fear, likely to teel-
Great distrust is expressed OF our government.
nor are we treated as we used to b.. Nothing
will be done till an authenticated advice is re-
ceived at Paris OF the non intercourse gong INTO
operation
! These letters, and we have seen others
| ot the like tenor, shew the nature and Cause.
| OF our commercial embarrassments i'm
France whether they will cease upon the
arrival Of advice OF our non importation
law, is very questionable for it is more
than probable, that the trait of avarice
which that law exhibits as paramount to
the principles of nadona honor and lights,
will only tend to disgrace and degrade
the American character and policy in.
the eyes OF a man whose success in war
must naturally have produced in his
mind an imperious and decided tone OF
thought.
| In the present state of things, and with
the NUMBER OF American vessels lately car
ried into Eng and under the orders in coun-
! Gil, he prospects tor commerce are very
| gloomy, and we no course open at pre-.
sent Tor the nation, 6nt an Immediate aHen-
fion TO the Internal concerns Of our o7y,o
country-and either a total cessation of in
tercourse, or declared zvar agains HEM
both.
We are not insens,ble that the enmitvs
Jealousy and injustice of G Britain are the,
true causes of oar sufferings; but the injas-
!ice OF Britain does not justify Injustice from
| France.