Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-22

ExceIIsney for Russia, and particularly
far the august person of HIS Ma]e'!y'
ho cannot but fatter himself flat no
will receive an answer which shall cor.
respoad with the generous wishes OF
the Emperor his master.
The undersigned cannot refrain from
expressing on this occasion, to the os-
cretarv Of State, his indiyidsal wishes
for whatever may have Q tendency 10
re.establish active relations bstween
Russia and the United States, and 70
advance the prosperity OF the repao-.
lie.
He seixcs with eagerness tbs coca
sio, ~ renew to tho Secretary ct State
the assurance Of his highest considsra-
ton end respect.
(signed) coupons
Washington, Gath Feb 18th March,
1918. -
The Secretary Of State TO Mr.. Bash
kof
(Copy) ,o,.
Detsrtmsnt If State, March II, 1917.
SIR,
/ have had the hsnor to receive
your note Of the sth inst. making
known to the President Of the unit-
ed States the dispositios OF His ha-
-
iesty the Emperor Of Russia, TO pro-
mote peace, ny bis friendly media,
ton. between the United States and
Crest Britain.
lam instructed by the President to
assure YEN, that he sees in this over
ture, en- the part OF your sovereign
strong proofs of that humane and
enlightened policy, which have cha
raetsrised bis reign. Itwas impos-
sibIe that wsr between the Uatted
States and Great Britain should not
materially affsst the commerce Of
Russia, and it was worthy the high
character Of q prince, distinguished
by his attachment to the Interests of
his people, to iaterpose his good Of
fees for the restoration Of peace.
The President sees, 1t the same time
in this overture. and in the circnm-
stances attending IT, strens proof
Of the friendly interest which His
Imperial Majesty takes in tie wei
fare of the United States.
The United States Conscious that
they were uot the aggressors in this
contest; that on the contrary, they
they lad borne great wrongs for a
series Of years. before they appealed
to arms in defence Of their rights,
are willing and ready to lay them
down as soon as Great Britain eeas-
ases to violate those rights.
The President is aware that me-
nv Of the inconyenienees resulting
from a direct communication De-
tween the parties themselves may
be avoided, by tho mediation OF
-'..-- r--~r. especially one entitled
to, and possessing the Astire eosh-
denee Of both the hellissfents: 10
the claim of Russia to that dIstin-
Saishca consideration, the President
does not hesitate to express OH tho
parf ofthc United States his full &C.
acknowledgement. he reeolleets with
much satisfaction that during . pe-
risd Of great and general contention
the relations Of friendship have al
ways ssbsisted between the Uaited
States aud Russia /; and he finds in
the personal qualities, and high cha
raeter Of The Emperor Alexander, u
sacred pledge fer the justice and i'm
Partially which may be expected
from his interposiiisn.
Influenced by these sentiments,
the President ins;ruets me 10 inform
you. that he willingly accepts the
mediation Of your sovereign to pro-
mole peace between the Z. States &
Great Britain. l am instructed also
70 state. that such arrangements viii |
be made. without delay, as will af-
foFi to his Imperial Majesty the OPP
porianity he has invited. 10 interpose !
his good Offices for the accomplish. !
Inent oYso important an event OF |
these arrangements shall have the |
honor 10 advise You in an carly COM
] have the honor 10 be. &c.
Signed JAS. MONROE.
Extract Of a letter from the Secreta-
rge Stateto John Quincy .idams,