The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09


bordering or TIE lakes and rivers which empty
into the S. Lawreace, % the navigation Of that
river % the ocean. For these and other objects
az hkh importance 70 the interests Of both parties
"a negotiation has been opened with the Brit
~ government, which II il hoped, win have
satisfactory result
The Commissioners under the sixth and sc-
ycnth articles Of the treaty Of Client, having sue
cesslnlly closed their iab0rs In relation to the
sixth, have prOeeededt0 The discharge Of those
relating 10 the seventh. Their progress in the
extensive survey required for the performance
81 ther duties, jasiihes the presumption that Il
viii be completed in the ensulngyeaF.
The negotiation which had been long depend
ing with the French government on several inn
partant subjects, and particularly for a just in-
demrity zoe losses sustained IN the late wars BY
the citizens Of the United States, under unjnsti-
liable seizures and conhscations Of their proper
~, has E0t, as yet, had the desired effect. As
this claim rests on the same principle with Others
which have been admitted By the French govern
ment, il is not perceived on what just grounds II
can be rejected. A Minister win b. Immediately
appointed 10 France, and resume the negocia-
ton on this and other subjects which may arise
between the two nations.
Al the proposal OF the Russian Imperial gov
eminent. made throzgh the minister Of the En-
peror residing here, fall power and instructions
have been transmitted % the Minister Of the Uni
ted States al ST. Petersburg, 20 arrange, by amir
cable negotiation, the respective rights and in
terests Of the two nations ON the northwest coast
Of this continent A similar proposal has been
made bv his Imperial Majesty 20 the Govern
ment OF Great Britain, which has likewise been
acceded to. The government Of the United
states has been DESTROYS, by this friendly procee-
ding, of maniesting the great value which they
have invariably attached 10 the friendship OF the
Emperor, aud their solicitude 10 cultivate the
best understanding with his government In the
discussions 10 which this interest hes given rise
and in the arrangements by which they may ter
inmate, the occasion has been judged proper for
asserting as principle in which the rights and
interests Of the United States are involved, that
the American continents, by the free and indie.
lpendent condition which they have assumed and
maintain, are hencefortb not TO be considered a.
subjects for future colonization BY any Europe.
an powers.
Since the close OF the last session Of Congress
the commissioners aud arbitrator for ascertain.
ling and determining the amount Of indemnihca.
1 ton which may be due to citizens OF the United
States, under the decision Of his Imperial Males
lty the Emperor Of Russia, in conformity to III,
convention concluded at ST. Petersburg, on the
twelfth of July, 1922, have assembled in this city
and organized themselves as board for the per
\ treaty. The commission constituted under the
Ilth article Of the treaty of odd February, 1919
between the United States and Spain IS also ia
session here and as the term Of three years
limited BY the treaty for the execution of the
trust will expire before the period Of the next
regular meeting of Congress, the attention of the
Legislature will be drawn 20 the measures which
may be necessary 60 accomplish the objects for
which the commission was instituted.
In compliance with a resolution Of the House
Of Representatives, adopted al their last session.
instructions have been given to all the Ministers
OF the United States accredited to the powers OF
Europe and America, to propose the proscrip-
ltion Of the African slave trade bv chasing Il I'M
der the denomination, and INJECTING on its per
operators the punishment Of piracy. Should this
proposal be acceded to, il is not doubted that
this odious and criminal practice win be prompt
lly and entirely suppressed. 1t Is earnestly hop
ed that il viii be acceded to, from firm belief
THAT il IL the most eifectual expedient that can
be adopted for the purpose.
At the commencement Of the recent wal
between France and Spain, IL was declared by
, the French government, that il would grant DC
commissions to privatcers, and that neither
the commerce of Spain herself, nor of neutral
nations, should be molested by the naval force
/ of France, except in the breach of Lawful
blockade. This declaration, which appear:
} to have been faithfully carried into effect con.
curing with the principles proclaimed and
cherished by the United States, from the first
establishment of their independence, suggest
ed the hope that the time had arrived wher
the proposal for adopting il as permanent
and inyariable rule in all future maritime
T wars, might meet the favourable consideration
Of the great European powers. Instruction:
{ have accordingly been given TO our ministers
: with France, Russia and Great Britain, tC
make those proposals to their respective gov
eruments. And when the friends of humanity
reflect on the essential amelioration 10 the con
dition Of the human race, which would rssul
from the abolition of private war on the sea
and on the great facility by which il might BE-
; accomplished, requiring only the consent of :
few sovereigns, an earnest hope is INDUCED
; that these oveFtures will meet with an atten
: ton, animated by the spirit in which the,
we're made, and that they will ultimately b.
4 successful.
The ministers who we're appointed to th,
Republics Of Colombia and Buenss Ayres, du
ring the last session Of Congress, proceeded
. shortly Afterwards, to the destined nations. O.
their arrival there, official intelligence has no
lyet been received. The minister appointed
TO the Republic Of Chih, will sail in few DAYS
: An early appointment will also be made t
, Mexico. A minister has been received from
Colombia, and the other governments have
been informed that ministers, or diplomatic
gents OF inferior grades, would be received
from each, accordingly as they might prefer
the one or the other.
! The minister appointed to-Spain, proceeded
+ soon after has appointment, for Cadiz, the res
sdence Of the sovereign to whom he was &C.
credited. In approaching that port, the frig.
ate which conveyed him was warned of by
the commander Of the French squadron, b,
which II was blockaded, and not permitted t.
enter, although apprised, by the captain of tho
frigate, Of the public character Of the person
whom be had on board, the landing OF whom
! was the sole object OF bis proposed entry. Thi.
J act, being considered an Infringement on the
rights Of ambassadors and Of nations, will form