The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-06-05
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WASHINGTON CITY, MAY 20.
1t is understood that the Hornet, after so
long a delay, has returned without fulfilling
the wishes Of the Government, or furnishing
any satisfactory evidence. that the French
Government sincerely intends TO do tia, JUS
tice to the United States which alone can
place the relations Of the two countries en an
amicable footing. However it may have OBJ
served the revocation Of its DEGREES, and there
by fulfilled its pledge, SO far as its adversary
could derive a rrerext from them against the
United States, its proceedings in respect to
our just claims and expectations, on other
important subjects, are altogether unsa,is-
tory. AS it is probable, that the pub
lie will soon be furnished with the means
of forming a correct Judgment on the posture
of our affairs with that belligerent, 1t is the
more unnecessary to enlarge our vague re-
marks on the subject, or to anticipuate the
course which the National Councils may
Judge best adapted to it,
MAY 27.
Congress.-A message in writing, of which
the following is copy, wSs received from the
President of the United States, by Mr.. Coles,
his Secretary -
To ne Senate and House Of REPRESENTATIVES
oftke United States.
communicate to Congress, for their infor-
NATION, copies and extracts from the CORES
pondence Of the Secretary of State, and the
Minister Plenipotentary of the United States
at Paris. These documents will place before
Congress the actual posture OF our relations.
with France JAMES MADISON.
The message and documents were read
and referred to the committee of foreign re-
lations.
TTAe fo,lowing summary Of tie Documents, cOmmiuii-
Gated to Congress, the 2oh uH. as c2Hed JToi
. the Nesv-Yor Public .4duertser
No. IA letter Of instruction and credence from
Mr.. Munroe, to Mr. Barlow, dated Washington, Ju-
ly 26, 1911 In the course of his remarks Mr.. Mum
observes, it is necessary Mr. Barlow should dis
tnctly understand the sentiments OF the President;
that he expects the part Of Franc perfect good
faith that the declaration of the Emperor, through
his minister that the Berlin and Milan DEGREES were
repealed will not be considered sufficient tha. there
must be acts i'm conformity to il. II is understood
that the blockade of Great Britain is revoked,
whstanding which, you (Mr. will ascertain fully,
that nothing has been done, IS likely to be done,
in violation of these assurances The President
pected our commercial relations placed on such a
footing, as to render the commerce advantageous
and profitable On the contrary, unreasonable and
improper restrictions have been imposed. When
the repeal Of the Berlin and Milan DEGREES was an
nounced il was natural for our merchants to rush
the ports Of France. All unusual duties and restric
tons were therefore unjust Public notice should
have heen given, and the merchant would have then
prosecuted his voyage, if he thought proper, with
full knowledge Of the fact. Any deteation Of our
vessels was unjust and cannot be defended
In contending for the repeal of the Orders in Coun
Gil, one object on the part of the AmerSan govern
men, was a trade TO the Continent. Oppressive re-
strictions are destructive of that trade.
You will also perceive the injustice OF the regula-
ton which requires, that the proceeds OF American
cargocs shall be brought to the Uuited States IN
French manufactures no such restrictions are
forced on our part. And our rights and convenien-
i ces should &c reciprocal
Licenses are incompatible with the feelings and
views Of our government. They mus, therefore be
abandoned.