Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-28
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Dan L,:iS de OniS, to tie Secretaly of State.
SIR lave received your oilciallettcr
OF the ooh Of this month, in which YOU
state i!}ni The proclamation of gen. Moril-
10 Is r.pugnant 10 the laws of nations, as
well because it declares a coast of several
hupdred miles in state OF blockade, au-
ihorlzing the capture OF every neutral YES
sci at an unlimited distance from the
coast, as that II is an established maxim
among nations that d blockade should be
limited 10 The ports where there may be a
stationary and not d cruizing force suiiI-
cicni To make the entrance of Tie harbor
or river where II may be placed, danger
Gus, ana finally, even III this case, YES
sci ought not 10 be captured when she Is
apoui TO enler port, save only, wien,
alter having received notice ofihe block
aac, she attempts TO infringe il. Won are
pleased To State To me, that tie President
desires That will communicate these Oh
servaiIons to my government, aud that
wonlh Use my good Offices, coniihrutlaIly
with general Morillo, so 10 modify his
blockade, as 10 mahe IL conform 10 the
laws at nalions.
VIII communicate TO lis majesty. i'm
compliance with The wishes of The Presi-
deni, what you have stated TO ne IN YOUR
note, and will with pleasure avail my
self OF the departure of Mr.. Hughes. fn
write 10 general Morillo. inviting him, in
the execution of his blockade, 10 avoid
The injurious effects resulting ihrrciron.
to the citizens of this republic, so far as
may be compatible with the security and
tranquility OF his Inajesiy's dominions
under his command
l must however, observe 10 Won. sir.
~ l,,.s. q
sable and competent, us conceive. TO
the object in view. That on thc sd ~
February there sailed from Cadiz. = soua-
dron OF a ship Of the line, two lrjpates
and several smaller vessels as reinforce
mcni; that on The coast intended To I've
b'ockaded by ihe said general. there are
no other ports of entry for merchant YES
seis than those of Carthagena. Santa Mar
Ia, and Porio-Bello and finally that ihr
measure taken by him not being directed
against an eneny's country, is not. as
'ialed IN your csteCmed note, contrary TO
ne lass OF public rights. The object of
ihe SeherdlS proclamation is TO notify The
traders OF iorign nations, that he will
MAINTAIN Tie laws for the regulation of
lie lndies, III their full force; the obeery-
anCe OF winch had been relaxed in the
latter times, by Tie effect of circumstan
ces, Trough modified. !,owcYcr. in favor Of
nentrals, by leaving two pr op, :, TO
Their commerce. You are aware that. J.
sreeahly to those laws, no foreign vessel
was allowed 10 trade with the dorinious
oi his majesty, OH HAT conlincni. without
a specisl license, and that vessels found
near, or evidently shaping course to
wa:ds them. were liable 10 confisca,ion As
lnierlopcrs. Not only that part of lie
| coast lying between Santa Marta and lire
river Atraio, but the Whole coast east
ward and sonihward of those points. from
TIE Cronoco to The territory Of Ills re-
public, belongs to the Spanish monarchy.
ana, consequently, any vessel whatever,
iound near II, or siandng towards if. can
have 10 other object than lo carry on
mngghng, or stir up civil war in fhr
KING d"alniOns IN either case. the law,
OF nations recommend the seizure Of In,
vessels so employed. Aciuafcd b., a con
N'Hni desire 10 prevent the misfortune,
Whith such injuries might occasion Ia ti,
cilizens OF ibis republic, have, on othe
occdsi"us, suggested a verv simple mod
3 puttWg al end TO then, mandy. iha
tine fresident would be pleased to issu