Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-12-18

who has evinced his friendly disposition
by assuming the delicate task of arbitra.
ton. have been committed to a citizen oil
the State Of Maine, whose character, tai.
ents. and intimate acquaintance with the
subject, eminently qualify him for SO res.
ponsible trust. With full confidence OF
the business of our cause, and in the pro5i.
ty, Intelligence, and uncomp, omising in
dependence of,hs ilMstrious arbitrator, we
can have nothing 40 apprehend from the
result. 49,
From France. our ancient ally, we have
4 right to expect that Justice, which be.
comes the Sovereign of a powerful, inteIli-
gent, and magnanimous People. The be-
nehcia! effects produced by the CONNER
cial convention of 1922, limited as are its
provisions, are too obvious not To make a
salutary impression upon the minds ofthose
who are charged with the administration
OF her Government. Should this result
induce disposition to embrace, TO their
tull extent, the wholesome principles which
constitute our commercial policy, our min
lister to that Court will be found instruct
ed to cherish such disposition, and to
aid in conducting it to useful practical con-
clasions. The claims Of our citizens for
ldepredations upon their property, long
since committed under the authority, and
in many instances, by the express direc-
ton, of the then existing Government of
France, remain unsatisied; and must,
therefore, continue to furnish subject of
unpleasant discussion, and possible COL
llsion between the two Governments.
cherish, however, lively hope, founded
as well on the validity of those claims, and
the established policy of all enlightened
Governments, as 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 to press these demands on
the French Government, with all the ear
nestness which is called for by their i'm
portance and irrefutable Justice, aud in a
spirit that will evince the respect which is
due to the feelings of those from whom
the satisfaction is required.
Our Minister recently appointed to
Spain has been authorized to assist i'm re-
moving evils alike injurious 10 both coun-
tries, either by concluding Commercial
Convention upon liberal and reciprocal
terms, or by urging the acceptance, in
their full extent, Of the mutually beneficial
provisions of our navigation acts. He has
also been instructed to make a further an
peal 10 the justice Of Spain, in behalf of
our citizens for indemnify for spolations
upon our commerce, committed under her
authority appeal which the pacific and
liberal course observed on our part. and a
d due confidence in the honor Of that CIV
eminent, authorize us to expee, will not
be made in vain.
| With other European Powers, our inter-
course Is on the most friendly footing. In
Russia, placed by her territorial limits. ex-
Etenslve population, and great power. high
On the rank of nations, the United States
I have always found steadast, friend. AL
enough her recent invasion of Turkey A.
wakened lively sympathy for those who
were exposed to the desnlations of war
we cannot but anticipate that the result
Will prove favorable to the cause of civil
eaton, and to the progress Of human ham
IpIness. The treaty ofpeace between these
Powers having been ratified, we cannot be
insensible to the great benefit to be deriv-
cd to the commerce of the United States
IRON unlocking the navigation ofthe Black
Sea-a Tree passage into which is secured
TO all merchant vessels bound to ports oil
Russia under a flag at Peace with the
Porte. This advantage, eDioyed upou
condltions, by most of the Powers of En-.
rope, has hitherto been Withheld from ne
During the past Summer, an antecedent
but unsuccessful auerpt to obtain il wa.
renewed, under circumstances which nr,.
missed the most favorable results. Although
these results have fortunately been thus in
part attained, further facilities to the Ell.
lJoyment OF this new field for the enter
prize OF our citizens are, in my opinion
sufficiently desirable to ensure to them oil,
most jealous attention.
Oar trade with Austria. although oC G.,
coDdaTy importance, has been gradual,
increasing, and is now so extended as tC
deserve the fostering care Of the Govern
) ment. a negotiation, commenced an,
nearly completed with that Power Inv IN,
late administration, has been consumma,
Ell by treaty OF amity. navigation. an,
commerce, which will be laid before IN,
Senate. '
During the recess Of Congress. Diploma
TIC relations with Portugal have been re-
snmed. ThePeculiar state of things If
that country caused suspension Of the
recognition of the Representative who
presented himselfuntil an opportunity wa,
had to obtain from our official organ there
information regarding the actual and n,
lar as practicable, prospective condition
OF the authority by which the representa-.
i've IN question was appointed This in
formation beiog received, the application
| ut the established rule Of Government. II