Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-11-02


dent of the U. States had any power to Civ,
him permission to remain here as a diplomatic
agent enjoying he pririteges of a foreign nj
n,Sfer. The natural Consequences OF his con
duet are too well known, and need not he
detailed. With the exception of this solitary
instance, L feel the utmost confidence i'm
saying, that nothing has occurred, notwith-
standing the numerous cases IN which li,ave
been called upon To intcrpose my authority,
either in a Judicial vr executive capacity, to
occasion any thing like tistrtst, discomfort, or
want Of confidence, and | cheerfully take this
occasion To express my satisfaction with the
peaceful, obedent and orderly conduct of all
those whose allrgiance has been transferred to
the T.. States by the cession of the con;ry.-
IL true, recent occurrence connected with
the one referred 10, has compelled me To take
measures conceived necessary for the
character, dignity and harmony of the govern
ment administer, and which mt the same
time We're the mildest the circumstances
would admit. | aude to the conduct of a
number of the Spanish officers remaining
here after the cession without my permission,
but which would certainly not have been
withheld from them so long as they demeaned
themselves respectfully To the existing au;ho-
rites, and refrained from any improper inter-
terence with the measures OF the government
Tins respect is due from foreign officers in NIL
countrles-thcIr situation is materially different
from that of other aliens, and their conduct
ought therefore TO he more circumspect. In
th9 United States those are severely punish-
ed, who are guilty of writing in a libelloue
manner OF proceedings i'll courts of iusticc.-
FOR what tends To bring the Judiciary into
oisrerute, shakes the public confidence in that
par, OF the government, that is looked upon
as the most sacred depository OF Individual
rights. Hence in both these points of view
without noticing the singular conduct of the
Spanish officers acting as il they considered
themselves distinct aud separate body-ar
Emporium IN impei io-they were guilty oI
great ndiscreticn and impropr;cty, in publish
ing most indecent libel against the judicial
proceedings of the highest tribunal in the Flo
ridas. Had consulted my personal feelings
having entertained il favorable opinion of some
OF them, and enmity to none, | should have
been disposed To have suffered the act to sink
INTO oblivion. But the dignity and honor OF
the government forbade that conduct so out
raSeous should pass umnoticed. might an
peal To those very persons and ask what would
be the consequences if band OF American
olhcers Should offer such an insult to the gp-
vernment Of Il Spanish Province? But the
inhabitants OF The Fiordas may rest assured
that whatever may be The improperly Or inn
prudence ofsome, II will have no effect upon
my feelings towards the rest--the innocent
VIII not he contounded with the guilty, and
all VIII continue TO experience the same pro-
lection and respect for their rights, which has
heretofore been extended. provided thew
demean themselves with that propriety which
becomes every good citizen and subject: and
should any of them uuder the influence of mo-
mentary passion, feeling, be dissatisfied with
Tie measures have pursued. on returi. oi
their sober Judgment, | feel confident they
will be compelled TO approve
Considerations OF personal nature and the
situation OF my family, requiring my alb
sence from these provinces for shor;
period, make known that in the mean time.
the government ofEast Florida is placed un-
der The charge and direction Off. w. u. Wor-
thlngton, Esq. Secretary for the same, and
that OF West Florida under Colonel George
Walton, Secretary. Each of these gentlemen
are clothed with all The powers appcrtaili-
Ing TO the governors under the late govern
fnent ot spain, and subject TO such Instructions
as they may respectively receive from the
President of the United States through me.
They are charged faithfully to protect and
maintain all the citizens and inhabitants of
whatsoever description in the said provinces
III the peaceful enjoyment OF all their rights,
privileges and immunities, secured TO them
under the late treaty with Spain, and under
the constitution of the United States so far as
the same IS applicable. have instructed
them promptly To punish the vioIators of the
law, and to require of all, that allegiance to
the government, cnjoined by my proclamation
issued on taking possession of the country.
ANDREW JACKSON,
Coz. Of The F?OridaS, SC. SC
Pensacola, Sept. 6, 1921.