Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-12-08

10 its knowledge. and that proper orders would
Immediately be givea, not only for the evacua-
ton OF the territory invaded, but also for the
reparation of the damage occasioned, aud for
the restoration of the property taken, which
belonged as wei, to his Majesty, aud Spanish
subjects, as also TO strangers who lived there
under The protection ofhis Majesiy's govern
meat.
Ii could not be presumed, without offence
TO the Integrity of the American government
that there would be any delay in giving sails.
faction 10 friendly power, and To all civilized
nations ilis Testimony OF respect for those
principles on which The maintenance ct social
order depends. Ii was with profound aiilctiom
that h,s majesty leaint from the subsequent
report OF his munster at Washington lliat as
the first excuses OF General Jackson had not
5een djSapp, owed, he had not hesitated to con
TIME his acts Of violence, aud desolated with
Ia and sword every thing upon the Spanish
territory, when lie niet w;iha resistance which
sense o! honour prescribed TO some saaii gar
tisUns which were attacked in TIE midst of
peace by Numerous iOdy Cftroops. agene
raj the territory of his majesty was attacked in
the most revolving manner. the form esses and
depotS OF arms have been taken by force, the
gaSrisons made prisoners, and then sent ont of
the provinces, where his majesty had ordered
them 10 serve.-Nay, subjects of powers in
friendship with Isis Majesty have beenexecut-
ed Hpon Spanish ground. and this act of barba-
r,tycloaked with judicial forms, which in that
sit alton, and in those circumstances, can on
~ he considered as Refinement of cruelty IT
cannot he doubted, but these excuses are
Known 10 the government oil Washington; aud
II doesnot yet appear thai orders are given to
put an end to them, or give In the Spanish go
vern,nent the Only satisfaction which they ad.
mt OF. In this situation his majesty considers
II 10 be due 10 his own dignity, aud that Of the
people whom lie governs, to order me- at the
same time that again most solemnly protest
against all that has been done by General Jack
sou, from the day that he set his foot on the
Territory OF Florida. 10 add further that Your
excellency sill be pleased to inform yoir 20
sernaient that the king is Ufopnion, that from
the nature ot the said injuries, and really hos
Tie proceedings. the course of the negotiations
pending between the two powers is and must
remain, interrupted and broken oil, Till tile
government of the u. States has marked The
conduct OF General Jack son i'm "A manner suita.
bie 10 us hOnour, and which, II seems, can be
no other ihah 10 disapprove OF the excuses
committed 10 give orders 10 place things ON
ti!e same footn. as they were in before the i'll
veslon; and 10 intiict AN appropriate punish
intni on the author OF so many disorders.
p" IL extremely disagreeable to his Majesty
to he compelled to this declarations, which is a
mere necessary consequence OF the nature of
tue affair, than act OF his Royal WILL whose
wishes aud endeavors have always beea direct
ed 10 making an equitable arraug ement of the
matters IN debate between the two govern
ments; hut she whole impartial world will
equally recognize in the present tate of,hinss
tiis lmpropriety that must ensue, If negocia-
lions, which suppose IL state OF perfect political
Jrtendship, we're 10 be continued at a time
Wien such great Insults have been offered
without provOcaiion. The occupation of the
larger aud better part of Florida IN 1910, by
me United States, who deprived his Majesty.
duflng his captivity, of a country OF which he
was Ia peaceable possession under pTeiences,
which IT they had been even well founded
ought never to have been enforced Dy violence
and the late improper attack on Amelia Isl
and, were facts of the same nature and teuden.
cH,eqnaily unjust Tin their principle. and equally
Ill ton nIS
lhey were less offensive in their kind, and
nhder the circumstances his Majesty believed
al The same tiRe that lie gave proofs of his mo-
heFatiou, that he might vail for satisfaction
on these points till the definitive arrangement
OF the points III dispute, which il was expected
"0uld soon take place. The same is not the
case IN the present instance. The American
'ias no claim either founded or unfounded, to
The territory which General jackson has at
tscked-no real or pretended revolution ofthe
inhaDiiants cOnId serve pretext-no pre-
viGns aiiack by robbers, which was alleged as
reason tor the unjust seizure of Amelia ISL
and; the Spanish flag was Aging on the for
,resseS OF San Marcos and Pensacola, when
they were attacked; and, to complete The
measure OF insults, That has been taken by
violence, which his Majest had offered in the
pending negotiations TO cede 10 the u. States
~ an honorable manner, so that il seems TO
nave been preferred to seize il by violence
rather than TO acquire il from the generous
friendship Of the King. These extraordinary
circumstances has induced his Majesty to take
me resolution, that il is Incompatible with tie
dignity of his exalted character To continue
nesociations, till an affair has been settled and
terminated IN suitable, manner which lakes
The precedence OF all other points in dispute
between the two Governments and which
ironi Is Importance. is calculated essentially
10 Change, ia their whols extent, the political
relations between The two countries.
al The same time, 10 give proof of the
peaceable and moderate sentiments which
cfl1TGc1rIlZEI AZ lllEa T,n.t
0rnmcDt, l must acquaint Your fxceicncy,
that his Majesty has IA charging me 10 COM
ni'nicaie 10 his Minister at Washington the
declared rupture OF tie negotiations has like
wise commanded me to infDTR him that if the
Government of the United States had given
or should give the only satisfaction which the
circumstance admits OF, and which his M jesty
may expect from tile justice aud prOblty OF
HAT Government, he may in this case continue
the Begociaiions begun, without applying to
hls Majesty for HewOrders 10 authorize him to
continue them.
:" IN making TO yonr Excelleucy This cOmmu-
nicaiion, cannot emit To state to YOU how
painful Il has been to me, that this Unexpected
obstacle st'euid occur just at The time when l
haliered myself with tie hope OF seeing tie
political relations, and the most perfect har-
lEony between the two Governments, re estab-
ishsd upon solid anu durabie foundations. [
renew 10 your EXceilency the assurance of my
DISTINGUISHED respect, and pray TO God to pre-
serve !onr Exceieucy many years
lonr ExceleDcy's most devoted servant,
"JOsEPH PIZARkO.
'Madrid. Aug. 20, 1915.
10 The Niaisfer Of The United States, from
has Catkotic Majesty"
1t is believed the ports will be slut TO the
importation of wheat and flour, al the expird.
uon ct the present quarter LiUerpooi paper.
LONDON, October l6.--A letter from Lisbon
says-"Ali rs CONSERVATION here in conse
9uence Of four vessels richly laden having been
captured this week by the insnrgent cOrsairs."
The new ship TaayeTa OF 80 nuns was