Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-26

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| FRENCH CLArsIs.-One Of the strongest OBJ
jectons to the election Of Gen. Jackson as Presi.
dent OF the United States, was his supposed liab-
ity TO rashness; and an apprehension that i'm this
way he might involve the country i'm needless
disputes, and perhaps in war. Such, We confess.
were our own impressions. But il his Adninis-
tration thus far, Is TO be taken test OF the f,,
ture, his btterest enemies will acknowledge that
It'll in direct contradiction to what they had cx-
Ipected and feared. The declaration in his inau
gural address, OF the relations which he shou',
endeavor TO maintain with foreign powers is tui.
ly sustained by whatever is known o. his instruc
tons and purposes hitherto, and is particularly IL
lustrated in the course he has adopted in regard
TO our claims on France. These claims are nm
ques'ionabiy founded in justice; they involve
large amount Of property; and the manner in which
our negotiations on the subject have been met, is
not very ifatcring to our pride Americanss nor
to our feelings men. But il appears that none
OF these things, the urgent representations of
respectable citizens, can induce him, at present
10 turn inside from the usual course of negotiation
or Assume any attitude towards the French Gov
eminent, Inconsistent with the most perfect good
understanding and friendly intercourse. The fol-
lowing is the reply of the Secretary Of State, to
the Memorial recently forwarded from this city in
relation to the said claims: ~. Y. Joar. Of CONF
DEPARTMENT OF SrArR,1
Washington, 4th June, 1929.
Frcsered Fish, Esq.
Chairman OF Committee of the citixeas OF n
york, having claims upon France, &c. sc.
SrR:-i am directed by the President to in
form you that he received OH the 18th Nav: the
Memorial of the committee Of citizens of New
York having claims upon France for spoliations
committed on their property, which, as Chairman
oil that Committee, you had forwarded to him, and
10 ask the favor of you 10 communicate this letter
10 the committee, the Presidents decision uron
their memorial.
II being the especial object of the memorial TO
recommend and solicit an Extraordinary Mission,
on the part OF this Government, TO that Of France
exclusively TO enforce the demands OF Justice in
reference to these and similar claims, have the
honor to state, that he has given TO the subject
the respectful and attentive consideration which
was due TO the suggestions OF the Memoriaiists,
as well as to the important interests involved.-
And that he perceves nothing to induce a change,
at the present time, of the course upon which.
with much deliberation, he had determined re-
garding the claims in question, which was to con-
iinue the prosecution OF them through the ordina-
~ channel of the Legation of the United States
at the Court of his most Christian Majesty To
that effect, have the honor to state for the fur
tber information OF the Memorialists, that Mr..
Rives will be particularly instructed, Under the
direction OF the President, to urge upon the French
Government a speedy adjustment OF the claims
which they represent and of all others o! citizens
OF the United States, and il cannot be doubted
from the justice and hberality of the Councils OF
his most Christian Alaiesty's Government, tina.
satisfactory arrangement will 10 the result.
have the honor 10 be, with great respect, sir,
your obcdient, humble servant
NJ. VAN BUREN