Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-31

ortish Islands, has, all events rendered all the
provisions OF the Colombian Law, of eth Sept,
i'Ii imperative and assurances have been Civ
en- by Dr. Gual, that, at the meeting of the Con-
eress, which was TO take place in March las,
measures would be taken for procuring the imme-.
ia'e repeal OF the determinations to the disatvan
rage oil the Unit ed States, prescribed BY the law of
the 25th September
The spirit OF the Colombian Constitution is ex-
eNp"ctiy mat OF entire and unqualified in!epen-
ue"ce' ana the sentiments expressed by DIR.
uuai' to Mr. Todd, have been altogether confor-
mable to it. He has declared that the intention
OF the Government, is to treat all foreign nations
upon the footing OF equal favor and OF perfect re-
e'piochy. THIS is all that the United States will
felure' anu this, so far their interests are con-
SeInei, they have right 10 exact
~ mad oeen, In the first instance, proposed by
MI torres that the treaty of commerce and nav
Sa'ion, should be negotiated here, and he inform
eh me that a Minister would be appointed with
powers and instructions sufficient for concluding
Il al this PLACE. DR.. Gual has informed Mr.. Todd,
mat the views of theColom5an Government have
since Undergone change and although they
nave appointed MIR. Salazar, as Envoy Exuaordi-
nary and Minister Pienipotentiary 10 the United
states, and In March last, he was under instruc-
lions 10 proceed forthwith upon this mission 10 this
| country, they were nevertheless, exceedingly de-
sirous that the Treaty should be negotiated there
Inc PRESIDENT deems 1t OF material mpor-.
lance 10 the United States, whether the Treaty
shall be negotiated at Washington or at Bogota:
but the proposal having first been made for con-
ciuIing 1t here, 1t was natural TO inquire what it
was that produced the change in the wishes of
The Colombian Government, with regard to the
seat OF the negotiation. DR.. Gual intna;ed con-
iden'iaily to Mr.. Todd, that it had proceeded from
TWO causes one, the desire to establish precedent
which might prevail upon the great European
Governments TO negotiate likewise with the Re
public at It's own Capital, and thereby hasten them
TO tie recognition of Colombian Independence:
and the other jealousy of their own negotators
IN Europe, who were apt TO become themselves
eRtangled with European intrigues and to involve
Inc Republic IN unsuitable and perpleYins engage
men's. HIthregard 10 the second of these causes,
Whatever occasion may have been given to the
distrust OF their own agents which it avows, it
could have no application their transaction with
the United States. BY assuming the principles of
independence, equality, and reciprocity, as the
foundations OF all our negotiations, we discard all
the Incentives and all the opportunities for dou-
Die dealing, Ieaching, and corrupt caballing-
| we shall ask nothing which the Colombian Re-
pubic can have any interest to deny. We shall
! otter nothing Tor which she may be unwilling TO
| yield the fair equivalent. To the other reason
however, the President the more readily accedes,
because perceiving its full force it gives him an
opportunity OF manfestng in action, the friendly
disposition OF the United States, towards the Re
public and their readiness to promote by all pro-
per means, the recognition of its Independence by
the great European Powers.
| In the negotiation Of all commercial Treaties
there Is undoubtedly advantage at least of con-
venience, enjoyed by the party which treats at
home; and this advantage acquires greater i'm por-
| portance, when, as Is now the case with both
parties, the Treaty, to become valid, must obtain
the assent OF legislative assemblies. This adyan-
taSe IN the ordinary course OF things the
| party 10 whom the proposal of negotiation is first
made independent, then, OF all questions of pre-
cedence, and without resorting TO the example of
the first Treaties negotiated by the United States
both OF which considerations have been mention
ed by Mr.. Todd to DIR. Ciual the United States.
might insist upon having the negotiation conclu-
ded here, not only the first proposal OF it was
made TO them, bat because the proposal itself was
that II should be concluded here. The President,
however, Is well aware of the stimulus which a
Treaty negotiated, and even a negotiation known
TO be IN progress at Bosota, will apply to the at
| teDton OF European interests, s has no doubt that
l! Will press them TO the recognition more power
fully than they have been urged by the example,
or are likely TO be by the eXhortations of the
North American Government. You are aecor-
dinghy furnished, by his direction, with the full
power necessary for the conclusion Of the Treaty.
Mr.. Guai informed MIR. Todd, that the project
OF the Treaty already prepared, and that a
r.,
with powers and instructions authorizing him to
conclude the negotiation, if this Government
should insist upon It's being completed here. Tie
arrival OF Mr.. Salazar may be expected from day
to day. In the mean time, we are yet unacquaint-
ed with the particular objects of commercial inter
T course which the Colombian Government wishes
, to regulate with Us by Treaty. The only object
which shall have much at heart in the negotia.
ton will he the sanction, by solemn compact, OF
, the broad and liberal principles OF independence
equal t0U0rS, and reciprocity. With this lew
recommend TO your particular attention, the pream-
Die and FIRST four articles o. the first Treaty of A.
nifty aud Commerce between the United States and
france, concluded on the 9th of Feb. I77S-
The preamble is believed to be the first instance
2 on the Diplomatic Record of Nations, upon which
the true principles of all fair commefc al negoiiatior
between Independent States, were laid down and
proclaimed to the world. That preamble was, tc
the foundation of our commercial intercourse
with the rest of mankind, what the Declaration
OF Independence was TO that of our internal Gov
. eminent The two instruments were parts Of ont
, and the same system, matured by long and anxious
deliberation Of the founders of this Union in tb,
ever memorable Congress of 1916: and as the De
claraiion OF Independence was the fountain o. al
our municipal institutions, the preamble Of tn
Treaty with France laid the corner stone for al
our subsequent transactions Of intercourse with TO-
reign nations Its principles, should be, therefor,
deeply impressed upon the mind,of every States
man and negotiator Of this Union; and the frs
four articles Of the Treaty with France contain
the practical exposition Of those principles, which
may serve models for insertion in the projected
treaty, or in any other that we may hereafter ne
' gotiaie with any OF the rising Republics of tht
+ South.
{ There is, indeed, principle Of still more ex
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