Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-01

anu 40 most unhesNstinSIy declare my opinion,
that the contingent expenses of your mission, for
that year, were unusually heavy.
do not know whether any thing have written
can be useful; but you will be pleased TO receive
II as an effort my part, however feeble, in
aid OF your just claims; and evidence OF the
great respect have for your public services at
the time alluded 10, well those Of more recent
occurrence.
/ have'h honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Nj. GELSTON.
Documents relating to. the second Mission Of
Mr. Monroe to France.
Copy Of letter from Mr.. Jefferson Col Monroe dated
WAsHINGroN, JANUARY 18Th, 1908.
DEAR SIR: dropped you line on the 10th,
informing you of nomination had made of you
to the Senate, and yesterday enclosed you their
appreciation, not having then time to write. The
agitation OF the public mind on occasion of the
late suspension OF right of depos,e at New Or
leans, is extreme. This in the Western country
is natural and grounded operative motives
demonstrates, memorials, Sc. are now circula-
ting through the whole of that country. and sign
ing by the body of the People. The measures
which we have been pursuing being invisible, do
not satisfy their minds; something sensible, there
lore, has become necessary, and indeed ohec;
OF purchasing New Orleans and the Floridas, is
measure likely to assume many shapes, that
instructions could be squared to fit them. II
essential, then, to send Minister Extraordinary to
be joined with the ordinary ole, with discretiona
ry power, first however, well impressed with all
our views, and therefore qualified TO meet and
modify to these every form of proposition which
could come from the other party. This could be
done only IN fraquea. ar fii! cFa iealon.
Having determined on this, there coald not be two
opinions 10 the person. You possessed the I'M
faI <xf A t.1t. Il
the Western People, and were you to refuse TO go,
no other man can be found who does this. All
eyes are now fixed on yon; and, were you TO de-
cline, the chasrin would be great, and would shake
under your feet the high ground on which you
stand with the public. Indeed know nothing
which would produce such shock: for, on the
| event of this mission depends the future desi-
MES of this Republic. Ii we cannot, by
purchase OF the country, ensure to ourselves a
course OF perpetual peace ard friendship with all
| nations, then, cannot be far distant, it be-
hoves US Immediately To be preparing for that
course, without however Fastening il, and il may
be necessary Con your failure the continent)
10 cross the channel. We shall get eniangled in
European politics, and figuring more, be much less
happy and prosperous This only be preven-
ted by successful issue to your present mission.
am sensible, alter the measures you have taken
for getting into different line of business that II
will bea great sacrifice your part and PRESENTS
| from the season, and other circumstances serious
difficulties. But some men are born for the pub
lie Nature. by fitting them for the service of the
human race broad scale, has stamped them
with the evidences OF her destination and their
duty.
Copy Of a letter from Mr. TaHeyrond 10 Mr.
Livingston dated Paris, 24th March, 1903.
(TRANsLATIoN.)
PARIs, GERMINAL, III YEAR (2Iih March
1s03)
SIR: see with pleasure by the last letters Of
the French Legation to the United States that the
species OF fermentation raised there on account Of
Louisiana, has been carried back, by the wisdom
OF your Government, and the just confidence which
1t inspires, to that state of tranquility which is
alone suited to discussions, and which, in the re
lations OF sentiment aud interest existing betw cen
the two People, cannot bit conduct them 10 I'M
derstand themselves, upon the simple difficulties of
circumstance, and 10 bind more and more the
bonds OF their mutual union. l ought to own to
you, si! that, in The ec1ai which has been so late
! ly given there TO The affairs relating TO Louisiana
IT has been difficult to discover the ancient sent-
ments of attachment and OF confidence, with which
France has always endeavored TO inspire the Peo-
! pie OF The United States. and who, from the first
moment of their existence as an independent and
sovereign nation, have always held their political
relations with Fance, above all other political re-
iatioas
How could the neighborhood Of France affect
unfavorsbly the America People, either in their
commercial or political relations. Has the French
Republic ever shewn desire 10 impeue the pros
periiy of the UOited States, 10 lessen heir in
lueDce, 10 weaken the means of their security, or
oppose any obstacle TO the progress OF their cum-
merce! Your Government, sir, ought TO be wei
persuaded that the First Consul bears TO tho Anne
rican nation the same affection with Which France
has been at all times animated and that he consider.
the means which the possession of Louisiana
! affords to him of convincing the Government and
People of The United States Of his friendly dspo
sition towards them, in the number OF advantages
which we ought to derive from that acquisition
shall, Tor The present moment, confine myself
10 this declaration, which ought TO remove The in
quieiudes which you have expressed in your last
letters. The sut jecf is not established upon infor
nation suhe ently extensive to authorize adeailed
explanation In announcing 10 me, moreover, the
approaching departure OF hlr Monroe, appointed
Minister Extraordinary to discuss this subject YOU
give TO conclude that your Government desires
that this Minister be waited for ard heard. that
every matter. Susceptible Of contradiction, be com
petely aud Geinitvely discussed. In the mean
time, sir, the First Consul charges me 10 assure
your Government, that, far from thinking that orr
new position ~ Louisiana could be an object OF
soliciude, or cause the least injury 10 the United
States, he will receive the Minister Extraordinary
. whom the President sends TO bin, with tie great
est pleasure, and that he hopes that his mission
will terminate TO the satisfaction of both nations
CH. NJ. TALLEYRAND.
Copy Of q letter from Robert r. Livingston 4,
.Ny. Monroe, dahd
PARIS, 10Th April, 1903.