Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-16

OF tue eAiSting disacnlties whicl, chsuuct ti,p
e>taihShrncnt, on permanent basis, OF the
good understanding sU obviously required Inv
the interests OF both powers have The honor
To address lou, and frankly To state TO Nou
ihat my august sovereign, after mature and
uehneta,e examination, IN t.si council. of Tie
treaty OF 22d February OF the last year, saw
win great regret, thar, in it's tenor il was very
lar nom embracing all the measures ind,suru-
sabiy reqntSiieto That dcgtec of stability which
from his sense 81 justice, he was anxious 10 see
eh'an>heuih iiie settlement OF ia. existing diff.
iertnces between the two nations
Inc system of hostility, which appears TO be
pursued IN so many paris ofthc Union az ainst
the spanish dOminious, as we'll as asaiust ,ha
property o! all their inhabitants, is 20 uul-
TIC anu notorious, that, TO enter into detail
would only serveto Increase the causes OF dis
! satisfaction imay be allowed, however tore
mark that they have been Justly deunuucsh
To the public the United States evenly some
OF their own fellow citizens
such state Of things, therefore in which
inuiVi0nais may he considered as at wal while
Their governments ate al peace with earh o.
tier, rs diamctrically opposed 10 the mu,uYl
anu sincere friendship and 10 the e bod under
standing which ~ was the object of the irea.
Ntthoueh The ai,erip, has iai.ed to establish
aud OF the Immense SACRIFICES consented hy ms
Majesty to promote.
these alone were motives of sufficient weight
i"ps."ui'! 10 a!ctntc the propr;eiy OF sus.
pehnins me ra''iica'io, 81 The treat, even al.
thvngh The American Envoy had rui al fiat
announced in the name of his government
and subsequently required Of that Of Spaia Il
uecidiatioh winch ttndcd directly to annui
one oi ITS most clear. precise, and conclusive
articles. even after the signature and ,aiifica
| ton OF the Treaty
lhe kinS my master. influenced hy cousjd-
e'a'iens SO powerin! asto carry with them tie
fullest evidence, has, iheI eforc ind, al il me-
cesSary and indispensable, in The exercise of
ms duties as "A sovri eigu, To request ., ;tai,l
explanations OF your government ;nnd b. has
/" consequ-nce' gwen me his cemmeuis 10
a tia..
cnssOn aud final arrangement of which n
seems proper that the relative state OF The two
| nations shonidbe taken into full consdeta-
| lion
That the Uuited States, taking into dine con-
slderatiou tue scandaOus system OF riracy es-
tahiished III, ard carried on trcm, several of
their ports, will adopt measures satisfactory
ana effsc'uai, To repress the barbarons exces-
ses, and uneAampled depreeaiions daily Gem
united upon SPAN, her possessions and prop
critics; so as % satisfy what is due 10 Internal
,ionai rights, and is equally claimed by lie
honor OF the American people
Hat, IN order 10 put total stop 10 any In
ture drinamentS aud tn prevent all aid what
Socver being afforded from any part OF The n
| mon, which may he intended To be directed
| against, and c6ipiON ed in the invasion of ri q
| Majesty possessions III North America the
| United States "illa.ite To offer pledge IA
dar n"a seq uiTadad)ihai HEN integrity shall be
respected.
And, finally, that they will form no relations
| with tue pretended governments OF HE re-
VOTED provinces OF Spain situate beyond sen
| and VIII conform Ia The course of proceeding
amity with Spain.
In submitting 10 SOu these lust and natural
| GemandS, have received the orders of the,
hlig, my master, To make known TO the Pre-
siSent that they would have been regular. -
communicated 10 the Minister Pien:uotputig
| ~ of The United States al Madrid # i'm ,Ie
eAceSs OF lis zeal. he had not, at Am earfv
| period, been induced Ia express himself in
gi,A N,I
| Majesty and am, at The same lime.
commanded 10 give The assurance tliat IA,
| abiding 10 AN incident OF so unpiea>nut ).
nature, II is not intended TO make tie conduct
o. MI. fOrSyth l. SubJeCt OF complaint bar
merely To make your government mi, 3r.
quantcd with the motives OF my august ,oye-
reign, III adopting The resolution, as already
stated
flAtter myself that The President. ON .,
attentive examination OF the con,enis of ih,S
note, entirety dictated 10y sentiments of ms
'lce. VIII see decisive evidence OF the S,ncets
! desire of;lIe King, my master TO attain wi,l,
| prompiiiudt the GetiuiIive settlement nj -
iian>at ton, no less important in Itself Ilan il
is essential 10 the mutual interests OF Tic tno
I COMMITTEES.
eagerly avail Hyself of this occasion In as
sure yon OF my perfect respect, aud ~hi,,Lr>s
consideration. pray that Coo MA, long pre-
serve you.
FRANCISCO DIoNIsIo WIVES.
| Washington Ap'HIi. IS20.
| Dionisio Fires Enron Extraordinary amt min.
1Sttr FteRqOtenttdry from Spain
Department Of State
Washington. 18th Aprii 1870
| SIR Before replying TO The Iuiier vbtcl, I
nave had the honor OF receiving from on da-
! ted the llth instant, am directed bv the Pre-
sIdeut OF the United States 10 request A ccny
| OF your full powers and 10 be informed whr-
lher You are the bearer OF ihe raticaIinn by
| his Catholic Majesty, OF the treaty signed ON
| tie I'D OF Feb. 1919, by Don Louis de Ouis
aud are ready, in the event OF suitable exnla-
| nations being given mpen The points mrhtion-
! ed IN XOur letter, To exchange the same fr
| The ratification on HE part OF the Unite;
| States, the SENATE should advise aud consent
| that such exchange OF ratification shulid nov
| be az 'eptedy
| Please TO accept ihe assurance of my dis
! John QUINCY ADAMS
| General Don Frdncisco Dionisio Jires 10 he Sc
| cretGTy 81 NiGte.
! TRANSLATIoN.l
| SIR: In answer 10 your note of yPsterday's
| ddte, ana III compliance with lie Tpaur>t
stated IN it, first point, have the honor 10 en-
! close copy OF my fun powers
| have at the same tine TO inform Won thaf
| am not H., bearer OF the ratification of lie
! treaty OF 22d OF February 1910, signed by Don
| Luis die Onis mar does II seem arrprahia Il,
the natural course OF things. and 10 establish
ed usage, that treaty should be- ratified ne.
| vionS 10 removal Otfhe obstacles which i,aye
expressly caused the suspension Of its raiIfica-
tt0u. BIZ, am enabled 10 assure YOU that I
am fully authorized TO offer Il solemn promise
| IN The name OF the Ming. my master that. II
| The result of the proposals presented IN nv,
first note be satisfactory, The ratification Of
! the tr'aiy viii be attended with no further
| delay than the time indspensahy necessary
Tor The arrival at Madrid fOne OF the gentle
| men attached to my legation, who has accom-
panied me Tor that especial purpose.
renew TO you, sir. tie assurance of my dis
| tiuguIshrd consideration and / FRAY God
long TO preserve Won.
FRANCISCO DIONTSIO WIVES
E0chiunIuu ION fr,n IsDu