American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-05

iects which may arise between the two nations.
+ At the proposal Of the Russian Imperial govern
ment made through the Minister OF the Emperor,
residing here, full power and instructions have
been transmitted to the Minister oil the United
States at ST. Petersburg, to arrange by amcaDle
negotiation, the respective rights ana interests Oh
the two nations on the northwest coast OF this con-
tnent A similar proposal had been made by his
Imperial Majesty to the government OF Great Brit
ain, which has likewise been acceded to- The gov
eminent of the United States has been DESTROYS, by
this friendly proceeding, OF manfesting the great
value Which they have invariably attached to the
friendship of the Emperor, and their solicltude to
cultivate the best understanding with his govern
ment. 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 asserting, as principle IN winch the
rights and interests of the United States are invov-
ed, that the American continents, by the free and
independent condition which they have assumed
and maintain are henceiorth not to be considered
as subjects for future colonization by any European
powers.
Since the close of the last session of Congress,
the Commissioners and arbltrators for ascertaning
and determining the amount OF naturalization
which may be due to the citizens of the United
States, under the decision OF his Imperial Majesty
the Emperor of Russia. in conformity TO the con-
yention concluded at ST. Petersburg, on the 18th
of July, one thousand eight hundred and twenty
two, have assembled in this city, and organized
themselves as board, for the performance of the
duties assigned to them by that treaty. The COM
mission constituted under the eleventh article of
the treaty of the twenty-second Of February,
eighteen hundred and nineteen, between the Uni
ted States and Spain, is also in session here; and.
do the term OF three yeas, 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 objects for which the commission was institu-
ted.
In compliance with a resolution of the House of
Representatives, adopted at their last session in
structions have been given to all the Ministers If
the United States, accredited to the powers of Eu-
rope and America, to propose the prescription Of
the African slave trade, by CHASING it under the
denomination, and intlcting on its perpetrators the
punishment, of piracy. Should this proposal be
acceded to, it is not doubted, that this odious and
criminal practice will be prompt and entirely
suppressed. 1t is earnestly hoped that it will be ac-
coded to. from the firm belief that it is the most
etectual expedlent that be adopted for the pur
pose.
At the commencement of the recent war be.
tween France and Spain, it was declared by the
missions to prIvateers, and that neither the com
merce OF Spain herself, nor of neutral nations
should be molested by the naval force of France.
except IN the breach Of a lawful blockade. This
declaration, which appears to have been faithfully
carried into effect, concurring with principles pro-
claimed and cherished by the United States, from
the hrst establishment of their Independence sug-
gested the hope that the time had arrived when the
proposal Tor adopting it as a permanent and nva-
rt1h ln tln oil t.,t..
the favorable consideration of the great EurOpcan
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 friends OF humanity
reflect on the essential moderation to the condi-
ton OF the human race, which would result from
the abolition private war on the sea, and on the
great facility by which it might be accomplished.
requiring only the consent of few sovereigns, an
earnest hope is INDUCED that these overtures will
meet with an attention animated by the spirit in
which they were made, and that they will ultimate
y be successful.
The ministers who were appointed to the Rcpub-
lies of Colombia and Buenos Ayres, during the last
session OF Congress, proceeded shortly afterwards
to their destinations. Of their arrival there, off
clal intelligence has not yet been received The
Minister appointed to the Republic of Chill will sail
in few days. An early appointment will also be
made to Mexico. A Minister has been received
from Colombia, and the other governments have
been informed that Ministers, or Diplomatic A.
gents of inferior grade, would be received FRONT
each, accordingly as they might perfer the one or
the other.
The Minister appointed to Spain proceeded, soonl
alter his appointment, for Cadiz the residence off
the sovereign to whom he was accredited. In an
proaching that port, the frigate which conveyedI
him was warned off by the commander of the
French squad ron, by which it was blockaded, andl
not permitted to enter, although apprized, by the
captain OF the nsate, Of the public character Of the
person whom he had on board. the landing of whomI
was the sole object Of lis nlnnnsrd enfru WI