Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-01-09
Don Joe Pisn,ro 70 Mr.. E.rina.


SIR: 1t Is some days since this govern
mrni has received intelligence, in an un-
oAiciai way, that the American troops,
under The command OF Gen. Jackson, had
entered ms Majesty s territory in the Flo
ridas, and stating that he has demanded The
surrender OF The Spanish fort ofSt. Marks.
al Apalache, the feeble garrison of which
is SAID to have been surrendered 10 ium
as prisoners Of war. Notwithstanding
The circumstaniial details of this inieii-
gence, and the probability attached TO
ihcm, from The recollection of VIVA, took
place III 1910. in West Florida, 10 lie
westward ut the Perdido, aud more re-
ceDily AT Amelia Islamd: his Majesty
could moi persuade himself. that at the
very lime he Was so zealuusly and faith
iuiiy promoting, as must he evident to
you, lie satisfactory termination OF the
negotiations pending between The two
governments, the generals aud officers of
The United States would conduct them
selves IN so hostile Il manner, by violating
| and attacking, in state OF profound
peace, the territories and establishments
OF friendly power.
But subsequent confidential advices.
which have been received, of these occur
FENCES, not only confirm the truth OF for
mer reports, but present circumstances
OF lie most serious character, respecting
me W iaiion OF the Spanish territory, the
capture oi The fort OF ST. Marks and the
surrender OF The garrison as prisoners IF
~M' OF wiIIcIr particular circumstance
ms Majesty finds himself under The ne
cesSl;y vi demanding an immediate ex-
pihha'iono o! Tie government of the u. s.
Information has also been received, of an
animation OF Almost violent nature, made
10 The commandant ofPensacoIa by Gen.
Jackson, who seems 10 have taken an at
iliude indicating a determination TO pur-
sue the course OF his unprcvoked yio-
iynces and aggressions.
lie contrast presented by the mode
rate and friendly conduct of The Spanish
! government with that Of the American
generals and officers in that quarter, has
| exclted feelings of the most painful kind
IN ihe mind OF his Majesty and, as a
Hnal and solid arrangement can only he
produced, by the reciprocal combination
oi conciilatory disposilio.. on both sides,
and as these dispositions do not appear,
| from a view Of! The facts and circumsian-
ces Jnsi alluded 10, 10 be manifested by
| the United States, have received his Ma
! Jestys commands 10 make this frank
communication to you: IN order HAT
=
mrnt upon the matter in question.
he King, nevertheless, enter,aius the
| hope, that the American government, ac-
fmafei by those principles Of jnsiice,
"bieli constitute the only real and solid
| support OF all governments, will not he
| si'a'e 10 disapprove proceedings, which
are not only rcpugnanl TO The laws of ma
! Tons, and the principles which regulate
| Tie conduct OF all civilized powers, but,
by The experience of all ages, not ex-
| cepting our own, ultimately produce the
most serious evils TO those which commit
| them, or tolerate their commission. Fills
Majesty therefore fla,iers himself. that
| HE government of The United States.
anxious 10 preserve its just reputation for
good faith. will, in giving positive orders
fDrille evacuation, by tho American troops,
OF the fort of ST. Marks, and the whole
| Spanish territory, likewise take effectmal
measures 10 prevent the recurrence of ST.
niiiar proceedings, which, il authorised
| and counienaaced, must inevitably pro-
dnce asuspensl' u of all negotiations.
Under his impression, have TO request,
| That " you are authorised 10 give any ex-
| PLANTATION upon those occurrences, YOU
will communicate them to me for his
naJesiys information aud, in case you
are nof, iIai YOU will have The goodness
la transmit Tbs communication 10 yeur
| government, in order 10 obtain an answer
which may hx his MaiesIy's itieas up
OF subject Of such high importance,
and direct his views it, relation TO the
drhniire negotiation now carrying on.
the prosecution of which must, in one
way or anokcr, be decisively influ-
euced hy HE spirit ~ WHICH these e.
vents are viewed by Tie American govern
| InenI.
| reiieraie TO y0u, sir, the assurances of
my distinguished respect; and pray God
| 10 preserve you many years.
JOSE PIZARRO.