Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-01-14


Il 10 be respected. have sworn il in the
face of heaven aud of men, aud have ne
yer sworn in vain. 70 make us swerve
IRON that holy resolution, is above all hu
man force. We possess ii, and we he
!leye ourselves worthy of preserving it,
To deprive Us OF it, it would be neccSsa-
ry to eXterminate us. Truly, if the thing
were even possible, we would be de-
iermined on II, rather than draw back.
We We're led 10 think, that our cllarac-
ter was little understood, especially in
France, where they have been accustomed
10 judge of us by the colonial spirit,
would perhaps have ledto the belief, that
we only kept on our guard from a want Of
confidence in the securities that were OF
Tered, III order to quiet us respecting the
future, and that by employing forms which
were agreeable, 1t would be more easy TO
lead US towards the end proposed tia,
they might have perceived the astonish-
ment created by the mission of gen. Daux-
ION Lavaysse and that it had not csra-
ped ns, that his mission appeared clothed
with the authenticity that the acts of 90.
yernInents commonly possess, seeing that
his instructions wiiicn remained in our
hands, and were avowed by him, were
authenticated by the signature of the mi
Mister OF marine. Youdo ME the honor
torepeai, that his mission has been dis;l-
vowed by his majesty; | grant it, and
consequently the nuliity OF all the acts
which itproduced Twill not, then, speak
oft any farther.
Since his restoration to the Throne of
France, his majesty has had under his
| eyes all the official transactions ofour go
vernnent; none of the epochs of our re-
VIOLATION can be unknown TO him, and he
should be convinced that we adhere TO
our independence as TO very existence,
AMI aithoushwe separated him from the
mlStortunes which have so long afflicted
! us, we were of opinion that he would GER
tainly have acknowledged the indepen-
dence OF this republic, as he has sanction
ed other acts perhaps more painful 10 him,
!. he had not been prevented by opposi-
ton which he experienced from others ::
for, pressed by the other powers, to re-
| nounce the shameful traffic in Africans,
he nevertheless III 1914, claimed It's con-
tlnuance Tor five years, when, in 1915, he
| declared, that Its remuneration was in his
MAD nom the moment of his re-entrance
into France; bat that he was compelled
| to weld 10 circumstances. VIII he not,
much rather, now taisify what entirely is
| oiafed Interests would demand, ana what
would cost so much blood? 1t is thus that
we regard the sentiments OF his most
christian majesty, andit will take much to
make US change our opinion.
Every thing has changed its appearance
III the world, and is, so TO speak, renewed
by the revolution, during a period of %
! years every one has created habits and oc-
equations to satisfy his wants. Prescrip-
ton seems TO have smitten ancient pre-
tensions, which only exist, by past re-
collections, and of which tie greater
part OF the principals interested are no
| more.
The restoration of Order and of Peace
calls men TO labor and industry the con
tnuaily pressing wants of government
nave deep wounds 10 heal. The results
OF war are every where the same: fekfs
deserted, countries Devastated every thinr
languishes until the restoration Of conf,
dence, which cannot be established at
once; this IS principle of general appli-
cation, and does not destroy the means
which every country contains within IT,
sell 1t is necessary, then, with Peace 10
seek tor resources, to promote labour. In
encourage manufactures whsle can lhev
be found, if not i'll industry and COM
nlerce . The commerce OF France can
have no interest in the re-establishmo,t
otthe ancient order OF things. 1t needs
TO be sustained, 10 receive announcements
III order 10 be beneficial 10 itself and the
! government; ltonly requires a dcliyerance
from the shacklcs which contain il, in or
der to givethe utmost extent 10 It's specu-
lations
Manufactures also require the same adj
Vantagcs and the necessary openings. in
order 10 be supported and Improved -
NO one Is ignorant that this country.
If II produces less, consumes more be-
cause It is the practice of the Havtians.
who all enjoy the benefit Of their Ia,
bour, 10 procure rs much case as posi-
bic.
1t is wifiitie intention ofreplyine frank
~ to what you did me the honour 10 tell
me, that your powers are very extensive
Tor the exercise OF your mission, (Which
YOU assure me is extremely pacific aud
dIsiuterested,) and that it is not the desire
TO re-Gnite TO himself this rayaged and
devastated country, that has prompted the
proceedings of his most christian maiesfy
that have thought ii my duty to enteJ
into some details, in which there enters No
spirit OF recrlmination, nor OF departure
from what Is iusta reasonable, and vel
important above all to explain.
If the intentions of his most christian
majesty on this point, and the power with
winch you are clothed is directed by thf
spirit ofjustice and moderation. then. for.
gettlngevery private motive. and guided
by the pure sentiment Of virtue and the
desire TO do good, you will regard rs AZ :