The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-02-03

all the Russiass has the honor 90 make known 70 the
Secretary Of State OF the United States Of Americas
that he has just received orders from the Emperor
his master, to make the following overture to his
Exceilen-y the President Of the United Statss ~,
The peace of Russia with Engtsp seemed TO pre-
sent this immense advantage 70 the commerce Of
nearly all seafsrng people, that II freed their rea-
tons from the constrant from that continual vexa.
ton to which it had been subjected for many years
without intermssion. The Emperor viewed with
pleasure result conformable to all his wishes,
aud which appeared not being at all doubtful. IL
became 50 hsweyer, by the war between England
aud America VIZ tst
The undersigned Is directed 20 express 10 ,ie pre-
sdent Of the United States the regret with wh;cts
His Imperial Majesty forsees the great shackes which
tins new episode is about 10 oppose 10 the couuer-
cial prosperity Of nations. The love Of humanity
and what he owes 10 his subjects. whose commerce
has already sufficiently suffered command him todo
every thing IN bis power remove the evils which
isiA, as for those nations who viii
| not take part init. ,le, ss-. ~, Is
His Majesty, who takes pleasure in dong justice
TO the wisdom OF the Government OF the United
States OF Amercs is convinced that IL has done all
that il could do To prevent this rupture, but that
treating of il directly would take away from the ne.
gocia,ion all sembancs of impSr,iality In direct
discussion every thing would tend excite the pre-
ludices and the asperty of the parties. To obviate
this Inconvenience Ills Majesty the Emperor, grsti
ed at being able to give proof Of his friendship
the United States of America, wished to offer TO
them his mediation, and charged the undersigned 10
propose it TO the President Of the United States.
The undersigned having the honor to communicate
to the Secretary OF Stale the sentiments and the
wishes of His Imperial Majesty. begs him to make
them known to the President Of the United States
The Emperor would feela great satisfaction il like
disposition on the part d the Government Of, the Unsd
States should have the effect of stopping the pro-
gress OF this new war. and of exnguishng II in its
origin, From the satisfactory assurances which the
President of the United States has constantly given
TO the undersigned Of the sentiments Of regard and
friendship on the part OF the United States and of
lis Exceilency for Russia, and particularly for the
august person OF His Majesty, he cannot but hstter
himself that he will receive answer thai will cor
respond with The generous wishes of tho Emperor
his master. rf tst1st
The undersigned cannot refrain from expressing
ON this occasion, to the Secretary of state, his in
dividual wishes for whatever may have tendency to
rc-es.ablish active relations between Russia and the
United States, and to advance tac prosperity OF the
Republic. NO.
lie seizes with eagcrness this occasion to renew to
the Secretary of State the assurance Of his hghest
confederation and respect.
(sgned) ANDRE DE DAsCHKorr.
Washington, Oath Feb. (sth MarchI 1912
The Secretary If ssafs 20 Mr.. BaschkeS. al,
Irfeapy] Dcharfsnenf cf Sfafe .Afarch IL, 1873
siR--I have bad The honor to receive your note
Of the 3h inst. making known In the President Of
the United States the disposition of His Majesty the
Empcr OF Russia to promote peace, by his friendly
mediation, between the United States and Great
Britain.
am instructed by the President tn assure you,
hat he in this overture the part Of your So
vercgn, strong proofs of that humane and enlight-
ened policy, which have charace zed les reign
II was impossible that war between the United
states and Great Britain shonld not materially affect
al r. Il q n
character OF a Prince, distinguished BY his attach
ment to the interests Of h's people, to incrpose his
good Offices for the restoration of peace. The Pres
idcnt sees, at the same time, in this overture, and
n the circumstances attending it, strong proof Of
the friendly interest which Ills Imperial Majesty
takes in the welfare Of the United States.
The United States, conscious that they were not
the agg.essors in this contests that the contrary
they bad borne great wrongs for series IF years,
before they appealed TO arms in defence Of their
fights, are willing and ready TO lay them down as
soon as Great Britain ceases TO violate those rights
The President is aware that many of the ntonve.
niences resulting from direct communication be-
tween the parties themselves may be avoided by the
mediation OF third power, especially entitled
To, and possessing the entire confidence of both the
belligerehts. To The claim of Russia 10 that isiin.
guiohed consideration, the President docs not hesi
tate express the pa. of the United States his
ful acknowledgement lie recol!ccts with much sat
sfActon that during period Of great and general
contention, the relations OF fricndship have always
subsised between the United States and nussis aud
ne finds in the personal qualities aud high character
OF the Emperor Alexander, sacred pledge for the
justice and impartaliy which may be expected from
his interposiiion.
Influenced by these sentiments, the President in.
structs me 10 inform you, that he willingly accepts
the mediation Of your sovereign to promote peace
between the United States and Great Britain. am
instructed also TO state that such arrangements will
be made, without delay, will afford TO His Inpe-
rial Majesty the opportunity he has invited, TO inter-
pose his good Offices for the accomplishment of
important an event. Of these arrangements Z shall
have the honor to advise yoon early coBmunica-
ton. have the honor to be, &c.
(signcd) JAMES MONROE.
Extract ef letter from 0e Secretary Of State TO Joln
Quincy .5dins, Esq. Minister Pienbotsnfiary Of
the Uniied S:aies at So PeisrSbwgh.
Depa-fneH II Xaie, Jay l, 1912.
"srR-On the 18Th uit. declaration of war a.
Yainst Great Rfitain uassed Con1ress of which of