The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-12-17
MESSAGE I:
Fslloic Citi.sns Of The Senate,

rlenuIy greetings 10 you on tne occasion
of your assembling at the Seat Of Govern.
nent, to enter upon the important duties
o which you have been called by the voice
{ our countrymen. The task devolves
lpon me, under provision of the Constit.
utiCn, to present to you. as the Federal
legislature of twenty-four sovereign
States,an twelve millions of happy people,
1 view of our affairs and to propos such
measures as, in the discharge of my ofiic-
al functions, have suggested themselves
as necessary to promote the object Of our
'TNion.
communicating with you for the first
it is, to me, a source Of unfeigned
Is action, calling for mutual graduation
nd devout thanks to a benign Providence,
nat we are at peace with all mankind and
nat our country exhibits the most cheer
mr. evidence of general welfare and pro-
essive improvement. Turning our eyes
other nations our great desire is to see
ur brethren Of the human race secured
n the blessings enjoyed by ourselves, and
dvancing in knowledge, in freedom, and
D social happiness.
Our foreign relations, although in their
eneral character pacific and friendly, pre-.
sent subjects Of difference between us and
other powers, of deep interest, as well 10 the
'ountry nj large as o MANY of our citizens
70 effect an adjustment Of these shall con
ne to be the object of my most earnest
1cavors; and Notwithstanding the diff
hties Of the task, do not a,'Jw myself
Japprekend unfavorable results. Blessed
s our country is with every thing which
constitutes national strength, she is fully
7dequate to the maintenance Of all her in.
ercsts. In discharging the responsible
rust confded to the Executive ia this ro-
pect, it is my settled purpose to ask moth
ng that is not clearl y right, and to submit
, nothing that is wrong and flatier my.
Elf, that supported by the other branches
{ the Government.and by tho intelligence
nd patriotism of the People, we shall be
Bile, under the protection of. Providence,
cause all our just rights TO be respected
Ofthe unsettled matters between the u.
)ted States and other Powerc, the most
arominent are those which have, for years,
leen the subject Of negotiation with Eng.
and, France, and Spain. The late periods
At which our Ministers to those Govern
ments left the United States, render It i'm
possible,a this early day. to inform You of
what has been done on the subjects with
which they have been respectively charg-
d. Relying upon the justice Of our vieIs
relation to tho points committed to no
ociation, and the reciprocal good feeling
Jhich characterizcs our intercourse with
nose nations, we have the best reason to
ope for a satisfactory adjustment of exist.
,r differences.
With Great Britain, alike distinguished
peace and war, we may look forward
years Of peaceful, honorable, and eleva.
ID competition. Every thing in the con.
ton and history Of the two nations,is is cal
llaied to inspire sentiments of mutual re.
0ect, and to carry conviction 10 the minds
both that it is their policy to preserve
he most cordial relations Such are my
,Hn vicws,and it is NO: to be doubted that
uch are also the prevailing sentiments Of
gur constituents. Although neither time
or opportunity has been afforded for full
avelopement Of the policy which the pres,
t cabinet Of Great Britain designs to pur.
he towards this country. | indulge the
Jpe that it will be Of just and pacific
character; and if this anticipation be real.
i7ed, we may look with confidence 10 a
speedy and acceptable adjustment Of our
affairs.
Under the Convention for regulating
the reference TO arbitration ofthe disputed
points Of boundary under tho Gfth article
&C the treaty of Ghent, the proceedings
lave hitherto been conducted in that spir.
of candor and liberality which ought ev.
to characterize the acts of sovereign
states. seeking to ADJUST, by the most un.
'yceptionoble means, important and deli.
ate subjects Of contention. The first
atements OF the parties have been ex-
hanged, and the final replication, on our
art, is in a course Of preparation. Thi:
.ubiec, has received the attention demand.
ID by its great and peculiar importance tC
A patriotic member Of this Confederocy
The exposition of our rights already made
is such, as. from the high reputation Of the
commissioners BY whom it has been pre-
pared, we had a right 10 expect. Our in
terest OF the court of the Sovereign who
'as evinced his friendly disposition, 10y as
uming the delicate task farbiration,hayc
cen committed 10 a citizen Of the State
Maine, whose character, talents. ant
ltimate acquaintance with the subject
nineDtly qualify him for so responsible {
ust. With fun confidence in tho iustic,
Z our cause, and in the probity, Intelligence
"a uncompromising independence Of the
is,rious arbitrator, We can have nothing
apprehend from tho result.
From France, our ancient ally, we have
right 10 expect that ius,ice which be-
mes the Sovereign ofa powerful. intelli
ntand nagnanimous People. The ben
.cial effects produced by the Commercial
invention Of ls22 limited az are IFS pro-
ions, are 10 obvious not 10 make salu-
v impression on the minds ofthose WHIT
charged with the administration ofhel
-nrn,nnnt Shhnli thir rn.t,l. inIltrn .