Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28


the difference which existed in the political view
between him and them, be forced them in SOM
measure to fear him, and to change their opinion
In favor OF the United States. He often spoke te
, them OF the perfect union which ought to exis
between the two nations, and of the mutual adj.
vantange which would result from it 10 both in a
political as well in commercial point of view.
1t was by occupying himself, without ceasing,
that be proceeded so happily in dsposing the Com
mii'ee OF Public Safety to favor the American
Government, and his difficulties were the greater,
from the consideration, that the members of the
Committee being changed every three months, he
was obliged 10 renew his efforts with the new
members upon every change The diplomatic
section aof The Committee composed al
,erna'ely of Seyes, Reubell, Thuriot, Merlin DE
Donay, and others, little disposed, as must ad-
uiit, In favor of the Americans.
1t isproper to observe, that at this epoch, the in
Vulnerable victories that gained by the ar
rnes oi France, over their powerful enemies, as
ionished The universe, and that the political siiua-
ton OF France left doubt OF The complete e.
Enlistment Of the Republican system in that coun
try Holland, Spain, and The greater part Of the
dominions OF the Emperor, ready TO fall into
the hands OF this growing republic, and all fore
BODIED the influence which it oud obtain, in the
| political BALANCE. Mr.. Monroe had then to treat
with conquerors, snt conqueIors, who, proud of
their neIceness had adopted, in their expressions
d
press. The negotiation in consequence, was diff
hcuIt Tor MIR. Monroe, who preserved, always on
MS side, the dignity which became the representa-
! tative OF a great people. Nevertheless, the more
brilliant The successes of France were. the more
this Minister felt The necessity OF conca,ing their
friendship and cool Offices.
AL these difficulties were now removed and
Mr.. Monroe began to enjoy, in peace, the fruits
oil MS iapors, when question arose respecting the
treaty of Mr. Jay, with the cabinet of London
Inns Intelligence revived Immediately the jealousy
OF The French Government, who, without knowing
the contents OF the treaty, considered the act alone
as an outrage To France. The committee of Pub
lac Safety expressed loudly its surprise to Mr..
! Monroe; who, on his side, not knowing the con-
Tents OF the treaty was obliged TO conhne himself
Tor a long time, in assuring the members OF the
committee, that 1t altogether improbable that
the American Government had committed any
act which could alter the friendship hch existed
ostween France and the United States. Bot by
The reasons which he urged 10 calm their spirits, it
was Impossible for him succeed, and the mem
oers OF the committee this occasion, pushed
their remarks to the point Of maniiesling their dis
trust Of Mr.. Monroe himself. They appeared to
be convinced that he knew the contents of the rea
| ~, and had orders TO conceal them
1t was about this period that quilted MIR. Mon
roe, and recolect that in the las, conference at
which assisted, The members of the committee
/ very ana 'Hat the an
swer width they gave this time 10 his observa
tons, was shor, and dry. 1t was Reube who
spoke, and he expressed himself to the following
effect. G. 1t will be useless (ssid he) citizen
minister, tor you 10 give yourself further trou BILE
to persuade US, that the treaty made by Mr.. Jay is
not repugnsnt to the interes, OF France. we know
perfectly ON whom we ought TO rely, respecting
the disposiion of the American Government in
regard 10 US, and you may abstain from entertain
ing y in future on the subject of that treaty.
Ehef1niy part which have TO act in this cir
cun,siance, IS 10 be patient and not 10 be forget
! full"
From this epoch, the GOODNESS OF the French
Government for the Americans augmented; and 1t
is evident that the recall of Mr.. Monroe, far from
concIlIaling it and removing difficulties, had the
effect only OF putting the two Governments at
greater distance from each other to the injury oil
both nations, and of their commerce.
Such are the fac,s OF which have know ledge,
aud to the truth of which | can bear witness.-
There remains nothing for me 10 add; for think
that have said Jueh to serve an answer to
the malevolent, who have persisted to blame the
Conduct and Intentions or Mr.. Monroe during his
mission TO the French Government. have thought
it my duty TO make this declaration, and desire,
with all my heart, that il may contribute to make
known 10 the Americans In general the great in
justice thai has been done to Mr.. Monroe, by the
! lmputations raised against him, and the der.,h OF
I the malISnUy OF his enemies.
NJ. \. GOUYAIN.
! Paris, "a of April, 1907.
! After the intercourse of Mr. Monroe with the
French Government was suspended, he requested
of Major MouniflDrence, who had occasion TO pass
! through the diiferen, Offices of the Government
daily to collect what information he could of the
: views of the Go, ernment towards the United
States, and TO report the TO him which he did
LETTERS or MAJOR MoUSTFLoRENCE.
SIR: proposed dong myself the honor OF waiting
on you this morning in order to communicate what
l have been able 10 collect respecting the forward
ing OF the orders TO America, whereof you have
been informed, but prevented 20 doin. by a
very sore foot. Early this morning was at the
office, and find that the packet is made up, and
remains In StGfW quo. Positive orders 10 fix its
departure are not yet given, but the former ones
are not rescnded. They propose 70 inform you
oiticialy of their pnrport only eight days afc they
shall be sent off. shall he on the watch 70
gather any other information on that matter which
may be able TO attain; but / hope that, whilst
there Is time for reconsideration that the mea-
sure may be laid aside, or other incidents may
turn up, and reflections 10 the meanwhile may oc-
cur tofhe promoters Of this plan which may induce
;bem to think better oft.
With great respect, have The honor 10 be, sir,
yours, SC. J. &. MOUNTFI5ORENCE
9th Fruetidor, (.qug. 2G) An year.
Tuesday. SOM yguevst
SIR: saw person last evening, who assured
me he believed the dispatches were gone. They
are sent TO America by an Ayiso, armed for tina,
purpose, which has been ready for sea for some
time past. The Government pre,ends, that through
you only they have been delayed, for near eight