Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-12-10
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M@ SIS AGaMe
wAsntNoroN, Dec. s.-Ne-ierday, at iz,o'ecek.
the ',ident Of the UWed $ a'-s communicated to
both Houses OF cOns,e, ,:L n, following
F.I,o,c- citizens .. he S.naie
and House IF Representatives.
II AFT ds pleasure to tender my friendly greetings
to on the occasion of your Assembling at the Seat OF
Government TO enter upon the important duties TO
which you have been called by the voice Of our
trymen The task devoives on me, under a provision
of the Constitution, TO present you, the Federal
Legislature OF twenty four sovereign States and twelve
I"''ons at happy people, view Of affairs; and to
propose such measures, a. in the discharge OF my OH
cial functions, hive suggested themselves necessary
TO promote the o. jects OF our Unioo.
In communicating with you, for the FRS, time. il ..
TO me, source Of uniegned satisfaction calling for
tua graduation and dsvont thanks 10 benign Provi-
dence that we are at with all mankind and that
our country exhibits the most cheering evidence Of gen
-ral welf're and progressive inprovement.-Turnine
our eyes Ia other nations, great desire H. to see our
brethren o tho human race secured in the blessing
enjoyed by ourselves. and advancing in knowledge, ia
freedom, and ia social happiness.
Our foreign relations sithouch in their general char
accr pacific and friendly present subjects OF difference
between aud other Powers, OF deep interest, well
10 the country al large a to many Of citizens To
effect tmen Of these shall continue TO be the OBJ
ject of my earnest endesvours; and anding
the difficulties of the task do not allow myself TO APP
prehend uufavourahe results. Blessed as country
IL with every thing which constitutes national strength
she ia fully adequate 10 the maintenance of all her in
ter-s In diseharging the responsible trust coniided
TO the Executive in this respect, il is my settled pur
pose 10 ak no hing that not clearly right, and TO sub
init 10 nothing that is wrong; AMI nAtor myself, that,
supported by the other branches of the Government,
and by the intelligence aud patriotism Of the People,
shall he able under the protection OF Providence to
cause all our just rights 10 he respected.
or unsettled matters between the United States and
other Powcrs,he most prominent are those which have.
Tor years been the subj ct of gocaiion with Eng
France and Spain. The late periods a, which our Min
listers TO those Governments left the United States, rem
der IT impossible at thi' early day, to inform you of
what has been done on the subjects with which they
have been respectively charged. Relying upon the
justice OF views in relation to the points committed
to negotiation, and the reciprocal good feeling which
characerzes our intercourse with those nations, we
have the best reason To hope for satisfactory adjustment
OF existing difference
With Great b i'an alike dieting uisied in peace and
war; we may look forward 10 years OF peaceful honora-
bic AMI elevated competitions. Every thing in the con-
di'ion and history Of the two nations, calculated in
spire sentiments oil mutual pcci aud carry convic-
ton 10 the minds Of BOTH that it's their policy to pre-
serve the most cordial relations. Such are my own
views and it % not TO be doubted that such also the
prevailing sentiments of constituents. Although
neither time nor opportunity has been afforded for
fli Development ot thu policy which the present cab
try, indulge the hope that il will be Of Just and pa.
chic charac'er, and If ia anticipation be realized. we
may look wi confidence 10 speedy and acceptable adj
Justinent al our affairs
Und the Convention for regulating the reference IN
arbitration of the disputed points of boundary under
The NTH article OF the treaty OF Ghcut the proce edngs
have hitherto been conducted i'm that spirit of csndor
ana 'beraiy which ought ever 10 characterize the
o Sovereign States serking 10 adjust, by the I'M
excepionabe means important aud delicate subjects Of
contention The iIrst statements OF the parties have
been exchanged, and the fual plcatnn, on our part
is IN course OF preparation This subject has receiv
ed the attention demanded by its great AMI i'm
portance 10 patriotic member OF thiss oLf-deracy-
The exposition of our rights already made is SUCH
from the high Reputable Of The Commissioners by whom
II has been prepared had right to.expect Our in
ere.s at the court OF the Sovereign who has evinced
his friendly Opposition by assuming the delicate task
OF arbitration, have been committed citizen Of the
State OF Maine, whose character, talents and intimate
with The subject, eminently qualify Linn
for % responsible With full confidence in the
justice OF our cause. and the proby int diligence. and
Incorporating independence OF the iusrinus arhiira-
tor we can have nothing 10 arprehend from the result
From France, ancient ally, have right ex.
pect that justice which becomes the Sovereign of pow
erful intelligent and magnanmous People. The bene-
hci'i effects produced by the commercial enon OF
iS22 limited "a are its provisions too obv iois
10 make sanitary impression upon the minds of those
who charged with he of her govern
men'. Should this result induce disposition to en- |
brace, 10 their fun extent, the wholesome principles
which constitute our commercial policy, our Minister
10 that Court will be found ns ructed che rish
and 10 aid in conducting 10 uset practical
conclusions The 81 inns oour citizens for depreJa;ions
upon their property long committed under the
'bory, and IN many instances Ivy the express direc
iioD of the then existing Of France remain
and must, therefore, continue TO furnish a
subject OF unpleasant discussion, and possible collision
between the two GOvernue ] cherish, however,
lively hope, founded well on the validity of those
claims and the established policy of all enlightened Co
vernments. az on the known integrity of the French
monarch that The injurious delays of the past will find
redress in the equity OF the future Our Minister
has been instructed 10 press these demands on the
French Governments with all the earnestness which is
called for by their importance and rrefutable Justice
and in spirit that will evince the respect which is due
TO the feelings ofhose from whom the satisfaction is re
1uired
Cur Minister recently appointed 10 Spain has been
authorized To assist in removing evils alike iRiurinus
bob countries, either by concluding Commercial Con.
vention liberal aud reciprocal terms or nv urging
the acceptance, in their full extent OF the mutually be-
nehcia' provisions Of navigation acs. He has also
been instructed TO make further appeal the Justice
Of Spain in behalf Of citizens for indemnity fo- spo.
ihorityan appeal which the pacific anil libesal course
observed part and due con6dcnc nee in the honor
nj that Government, auth.rizs US to expect will not
made IN vain.
With other European Powers, our intercourse is on
the most friendly footing In Russia, placed by her ter
ri'orial limits, extensive population, and great power
high in I've rank Of nations, the United States have al
ways found steadt friend. Although her recent in
vasOn Of Turkey awakened lively sympathy for those
but anticipate that the result will prove favorable 10 the
OF rviizdion and To TIA. progress OF human han
pDess. The treaty OF peace between these powers |
having been ratified cannot be insensibIe 10 The
great benefit 20 be derived 10 the commerce Of the u
ned ates. from unlocking the naviga of the Black
Sea- Tree passage Into hich il secured To all merchant
vessels bound TO ports oi Russia under n,p al ne ace
with The Porte This advantage. enjoyed upon cond-
tios hy Of the Powers of Europ- has bi,ber,o
anteceden but unsuccessful attempt TO Obtain IT, was
renewed. under circumstances which promised the mos
favorable results Although these results have Cortu.
naiey been thus in part attained further facilities IN
The enjoyment Of this field for the enterprise of
our citS IN my opinion, sufficiently desirable 10