Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-04-11
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Co'sat .NcsSelrode 10 .lfr. Middleton.


.iran''aiion OF paper with Mr.. Middleton. No 4el
The undersigned Secretary of State ,rec,;no
the Imperial Administration of Foreign AFFAIR."
hastened 10 submit 10 the Emperor the note with
wnich MT. Middleton, Envoy Extraordinary and
MINISTER fienipotentlary of the United States of
AineIica, did the honor to address him, on the 81
jury iast' accompanying copy of the despatch
rom MI Clay, in which that Minisie err in the name
OF 'ne Cabinei at Washington, urges the necessity
u =, connrmns the general peace, by terminating
the contest of the Spanish Colonies against the
government of his Catholic Majesty; of securing
70 SPAN the peaceful possession of the Islands of
CuDa and Porto Rico; and Of efectipg these objects
oy the impartial intervention of Russia.
ihe principles OF the Emperor were sufficiently
known TO the Government of the United States,
70 justify the perfect confidence that in expressing
wish ior the continuance and confirmation Of the
peace enjoyed by the world, il did but represent
the most since desire of his Imperial Majesty, that
IN processing generous socitude for the rights OF
SPAN over her islands in the West Indies it ayow-
ca principles that had long since been adopted by
itussia, as the bases of her political system; and
that' In anticipating perfect impartiaily and true
dIsinterestedness from her intervention, il was no,
deceived as 10 the sentiments of the Emperor. in
relation to all the arrangements in which foreign
Powers might be pleased to claim or admit s,is
good Offices
His Imperial Majesty felicitates himself with
having inspired this confidence in the United States
OF america, and the undersigned Is charged to
invite hr. Middleton TO convey to his Government
'he assurance OF the high value at which the EN-
peroF estimates those sentiments, of which new
evidence is furnished by its present propositions.
Ihe opinions OF his Imperial Majesty as to the
question discussed by Mr.. Clay in his despatch,
cannot De Concealed from the Cabinet of Washing
ton. His Imperial Majesty has ever though, that
m nd tha
In having the indispu'ae titles OF sovereignty re-
speced, could not allow the determinations of the
mother country, in this important case TO lie pre-
judged or anticipated. On the other side, when
ever Spain has wished to discuss the future condi-
ton OF South America, she has addressed oyerures
to all the Allied Powers Of Europe 1t will not
be possible, therefore, for his Imperial Majesty to
change principles in this negotiation, nor to in
stute 1t separately (insolment;) and until positive
information has been received OF the ulterior vi,s
oil Spain, in regard to her American possessions.
OF her decision upon the proposition of the United
States, and OF the opinions of her Allies in relation
to the same subject, Russia cannot give defini
| tive answer.
is, however, in the mean while, pleased 10
| hope that the United States, becoming every dav
more convinced OF the evils and dangers that would
result 10 Cuba and Porto Rico from change oil
| government, being satisfied as Mr. Claw has sa;d
IN his despatch, with the present commercial legs-
iahon OF these two islands, and deriving an addi-
honal motive of security from the honorable reso-
luton OF Spain not to grant TO them any longer
letters OF marque, will use their influence in de
ieating, as far as may be in their power every en-
terprlse against these islands, in securing 10 the
rights OF his Catholic Majesty constant and proper
respect In maintaining the only state Of things that
can preserve just balance Of power in the sea of
Tue Antiiles' prevent shocking examples, and, as
the Cabinet of Washington has remarked. secure 10
the general peace, ssutary guarantees.
Inc undersigned seizes with pleasure this occa-
sion TO repeat to Mr.. Middleton, the assurances Of
his very distinguished consideration.
NESSELRODE.
81 Petersburg, Aug. 20, 1928.