Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

peror sitting here, tuli power and nstruC-
lions have been transmitted TO the Minister OF
the United States at st. Petersburgh, to ar
Tango, by amicable negotiation, the respective
rights and interests of the two nations on the
northwest coast o. this continent. A similar
proposal had been made by bis Imperial Maj
esty to the government of Great Britain, which
has likewise been acceded to. The govern
ment of the United States has been DESTROYS,
by this friendly proceeding, of mani!esting the
great value which they have invariably attach
ed to the friendship of the Emperor, and their
solicitude to cultivate the best understanding
with his government. In the discussions to
which this interest has given rise, and in the
arrangements by which they may terminate,
the occasion has been judged proper for assert
ing, as principle IN which the rights and in
terests of the United States are involved, that
the American continents, BY the free and indie
pendent condition which they have assumed
and maintain, are henceforth not to be consid-
cred as subjects for future colonization by any
European powers.
Since the close of the last session of Con-
gress, the Commissioners and Arbitrators for
ascertaining and determining the amount Of
indemnifcation which may be due to citizens
of the United States, under the decision of his
imperial majesty, the Emperor OF Russia, in
conformity to the convention concluded at St.
Petersburgh, on the twelfth of July, one thou
sand eight hundred and twenty two, have as
sembled in this city, and organized themselves
as board for the performance of the duties as
signed to them by that treaty. The commls-
sion constituted under the eleventh article OF
the treaty of twenty second February, one
thousand eight hundred and nineteen, be-
tween the United States and Spain, Is also in
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 to the measures
which may be necessary TO accomplish the OBJ
jeCts for which the commission was instituted.
In compliance with resolution Of the House
OF Representatives, adopted at their last ses-
sion, instructions have been given to all the
ministers of the United States accredited to the
powers OF Europe and America, t. propose the
prescription of the African slave rade, by Clas-
sing it under the denomination, and inticting
on its perpetrators the punishment of piracy.
Should this proposal be accedet to, il is not
NouOISh llldI llllS OuIOuS dlU CIuludl
will be promptly and entirely suppressed. 1t is
earnestly hoped that it will be ;cceded to, from
1rm belief that it is the most effectual expo
dent that can be adopted forthe purpose.
At the commencement OF tie recent war be-
tween france and Spain, it was declared by
the French government thatit would grant no
commissions to privateers, ard that neither the
commerce of Spain herself. nor OF neutral ma
tions, should be molested b. the naval force OF
France, except in the breath of a lawful block
ade. This declaration, which appears to have
been faithfully carried irto effect, concurriug
with principles proclaimed and cherished by
the United States, from he first establishment
OF their independence, suggested the hope that
the time hao arrived wien the proposal for a.
dopting it as permanent and invariable rule
IN all future maritime vars, might meet the IA
vorable consideration OF the great European
powers. Instructions have accordingly been
given to our ministers with France, Russia
and Great Britain, to make those proposals to
their respective governments; and, when the
trends of humanity reflect on the essential a
Moderation to the condition ofthe human race.
which would result from the abolition OF PR.
vate war on the sea, and OH the great facility
by which it might be accomplished, requiring
only the consent of few soverclgns, an ear
nest hope is indulged that these overtures will
meet with an attention, animated by the spirit
IN which they were made, and that they will
ultimately be successful.
The ministers who were appointed to the
Republics of Colombia and Buenos Ayers, dlr.
ing the last session of Congress, proceeded.
shortly afterwards, to their destinations, OF
their arrival there, officia! intelligence has aot
yet been received. The ministers appointed
to the Republic of Chill, will sail in a few DAYS.
An early appointment will also be made to
Mexico A minister has been receive from
Colombia, and the other governments have
been informed mat ministers. or diplomatic a.
gents OF interio graGe, would be received from
each, accordingly as they might prefer the che
or the other.
The minister appointed to Spain proceeded,
soon after his appointment, for Cadlz, the res
idence OF the sovereign to whom he was &C,
credited. In approaching that port, the frig.
ate which conveyed him was warned off by the
commander of the French squadron, by which
it was blockaded, and Aot permitted to enter,
although apprised, by the captain Of the frigate,
OF the public character of the person whom he
had on board, the landing of whom was the
sole object of his proposed entry. This act,
being considered an infringement of the rights
Of ambassadors and of nations, will form Just
cause of complaint to the government Of
France, against the officer by whom it was
committed.
The actual condition Of the public finances
more than realizes the favourable anticipations
that were entertained OF it at the opening Of
the last session of Congress. On the first Of
January, there was balance in the Treasury
of four millions two hundred and thirty seven
thousand four hundred and twenty-seven dol
lars and fifty-fve cents. From that time to the
thirtieth of September, the receipts amounted
to upwards of sixteen millions one hundred
thousand dollars, and the expenditures to e.
leven millions four hundred thousand dollars.
During the fourth quarter Of the year, it is es-
timated, that the receipts will, at least, equal
the eXDeudifures and that thero mill ro,o.;,,