The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-06-05


tons during embargo we're defensibie, because
they were either British property under American
coors the property Of American citizens, who
had violated the Laws OF the land, and could not,
therefore, claim protection. This is inadmissble
because in many instances IL was the property OF the
people who had departed from the U. States previous
10 the embargo, and the Law did not require them
to into erIitores they committed crime.
In the other case the preteNt is equally iEadmissibe
because if those citizens have violated the laws they
are amenabl0 20 their own and not To foreign coy
ernment; restitution of that property must, ,hese-
fore, be insisted upon. The clam Of the seizures
at ST. Sebsstians, &C. cannot be relinquished.
The influence of France against the L. States has
been used in all countries, connected with on uncer
her control, 10 our great injury. Some explanation
IS necessary.
You will also claim compensation for the burning
OF our vessels. To revoke the blockade OF England
in the present state of the French commerce is moth
ing. She (France) must indemnify US for tue inr-
ries sustained.
No "a letter from Mr. Monroe 10 Mr. Barlow,
dated Washington, Nov. u, 1912 This letter en-
closes the message of the President 10 Congress at
the opening of the session and states, that it the
L. States iii in her present attempt TO obtain Jus
tlce, At will be owing 20 the conduct OF France IL
complains. IN strong terms, of the abuses of the
French privateerS in the Baltic, Mediterranean, &c.
proportion OF which abuses were ascribGd to the
Darcs, and in consequence of which an envoy eX
raordinary bad been appointed TO Denmark, 1t was
Monroe enfosces The idea of insisting upon an abro-
cation of the trade by licenses He adds that il is
expected the commerce of the United States will be
putJpon fair footing with the allies of France or,
that 1t may be anticipated Congress vii! adopt some
retaliatory system.
Among the measures necessary TO support the
present attitude of the nation, ii probable that
law, authorslng the merchants 10 arm in their own
defence, will be passed. during the present sessions
and that such act would apply to all persons at
81 tanI
termination fstho4; Government to support crrghts,
against all who vi6iate them.
Al!uslons are then made to the espondencc be-
tween Mr.. Foster and the Secretary of State, rcla
tive to East and West Florida And also, 10 the
CORE spondence between Mr.. Serrurier, and Mr..
Munro, relative to the seizure of certain French
sells. The question relative TO those vessels was
still pending in the United States Courts and the
prosecution, in behalf of the French, crrrcd on at
the expense OF our own Government, without n.ak-
ing themselves parties in it.
No. 5--A letter from Mr.. Barlow TO Mr.. Monroe,
dated Paris, September 90, 1911. 1t states, that
he (NIr Darlow) had his first interview with the
Duke ct Bassano on the 21st. That he expressed
his regret at the absence of the Emperor that his
imperial majesty was sensbly impressed with the
Importance OF the mission and anticipating MIR
Barow's arrival, he had left him (the duke) en-
powered to open the negotiations that arrange
ment was made for an interview the next day that
the next day they accordingly met, when he (Mr.
DdiOWJ Nltit great TcSpSCt anu patlcnCC
that the Duke replied some Of the ideas communi-
Gated were novel, and that the subject Of our dier
enccs was placed in new and interesting point OF
view and cosed his observations By requesting they
might be reduced TO writing III order TO lay them be-
fore his majesty.
No. "A letter from Mr. Barlow TO Mr.. Monroe.
dated Paris, october 90, 1871 From this it appears
the Emperor had not arrived, but daily expect
ed. The Hornet detained in consequence.
No. 5--A letter from Mr.. Barlow to Mr., Monroe,
Al ted Thp
had returned MIR Barlow had seen the Duke, who
stated, That an unusual press OF business prevented
progress in the negotiations. Mr.. Barlow, adds,
however that he had understood, through cor
rect channel, chat the principal points in dispute
were undergoing an examination and discussion IN
the French cabinet. Inclosed in this letter, is pa
per containing copy of the propositions submitted
TO the Duke of Bassano, which were IN substance
lst. return or compensation for all property
seized and condemned by the French govern
rrent.
Cd. restitution Of all that was at present IN
der seizure, but not condemned.
Sd. Satisfactory commercial arrang ements, on
the basis of a commercial treaty.
No. Ga letter from Mr. Barlow to Mr. Munroc,
dated Paris, Dec 19, 1871. At this date MIR. Bar
low had been several times in conference with the
duke of Bassano. who admitted the reasonableness
of our claims but stated there were great ditcul-
ties in making the arrangements, AS connected with
the continental system'--Ths subject was new. In
all those interviews treated with great polite
ness and attention.
No. "a letter from Mr.. Barlow to MIR. Monroe,
dated Paris, Dec. 81, 1911. Mr. Barlow states, that
having received answer from the Duke, admitting
that the Emperor considered our propositions rcaso-
nabe, he sought an interview with the French Min
ster on the 2Sth, for the purpose Of getting him to
sign such an admission-The Duke copied the heads,
aid them before the Emperor, and replied, that all
the principles were adopted by his majesty that it
would not be proper for him to sign them but ad-
ded, you may notify your government of the fact
The prize courts and councils directed 10 ADOPT
The necessary measures for carrying this determine
ton into effect Mr.. Barlow then suggested, that
similar order ought also 20 be given to the comman-
ders of armed vessels, whether private public,
which as sented TO. 4EM
As TO the licenses the Duke observed, they appli-
cd only 10 colonial produce, which they had right
to exclude and that the admission of it only