Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-12-09

that treaty was. in the mouth Of Msrch last eoncod.
ed between the United States and Denmark. by which
$3.50 900 secured to citizens an indie nniy for
spoliatons upon their commercein the years 1905 1909
1910, and ISL This treaty was sanctioned by the Sc
nate at the close Of its last session, aud IL be-
comes the duty OF Congress to pass the necessary laws
distribute the indemnity amongst the claimants. tits
agreeable circumstance Of this adjustment that its
OF the claimants themselves; thus removing all pre-
tence for a future agitation Of the subject in any
! forn
The negotiations in regard TO such points in our TO-
reign relations remained to DO adjusted have been
actively prosecuted during the recess. Material adj
vances have been made. which are Of character to
promise favorable results Our country by the blessing
OF Col, is not in situation to invite aggression; ard
it will be our fault if she becomes Sincerely
dosrous TO cultivate the liberal and friendly rea-
tons with ALL ready to fulfil engagements with
scrupuous fidelity; limiting our demands upon others
TO justice; holding ourselves ready do ua-
to them as we would wish to be done by, and avoiding
even the appearance OF undue pat TALLY TO any alton
1t appears to impossible that simple and sincere APP
plca,on OF our principles to foreign relations
fail TO place them ultimately upon the footing on which
1t our wish they should rest.
or the points referred TO- tho prominent are, our
claims upon France for spoliatons upon commerce;
similar claims upon Spain together with embarrassment
In the commercial Intercourse beweca the two coun-
tries, which ought 10 be removed the conclusion Of the
treaty OF commerce and navigation with Mexico, which
has been so long IN suspense well as the final set
Element OF limits between ourselves and that republic
and finally the arbitrament OF the question between the
u y and Great Britain in regard TO tho north-c
boundary.
The nogo iition with F.auce has been conducted by
otr Minister with zeal aud a5 and in all respects
my entrs Satisfaction. Although the prosp OF t.
vorabls termination wa. occAionally dimmed by
terpre ten Ions to which IN UnedSaies should
sent, yet he had strong hopes OF beng able rvs
at sat. lac ory seement with the late Gov eminent
lhe negotiation has besn removed withth prsssat
thotss; and, sensible OF the general and lively conf
denee OF our CT zsDs in the justice aud
regeneSaej france, regret the r. not 10 hiva il in
r, esul so nm liant ~
a. icpateJ. No ground. however, inconsistent with
Thu expectation, his bsen taken and do not allow
myself to donb iha ju.ice vii! soon be done 10
The amount OF the claims, the ny IN of ii they have
remained uisa fed. and their inconrove. tible s;cs
mske an earnest prosecution Of thsm'by hi, Govern
ment an urgent duty The i'll gai;y Of the &c zuses
and conhscdtions out of ~hieh they have isen is no
dsipate; aud whatever distinctions may have hersto.
fore been set up in regard the liability of hs exisins
government, is quite clear that such consider a,loas
cannot now be interposei.
This Commercial int .rconrse between tn two com.
ries issuscepbls OF highly ad ansg i'm MT
bus The sense If this injury has had, all must continue
TO have avery uniavorable Influence upon the m Fror
its sA,i'iactoy atu'm nj, MT only hrm ani cordial
iiisndship but progressive developer of all their
rela,ion' may he expected. Ii is. therelo my ear
nest hope that This Old and vexaious sui of diasr
en'e may be speedily removed
tsei that my conhlence in appeal TO ihs IN
ttves whch should govern just aad naninou, Ma
ton, Is ike by the character of the french
people and IS 'he high voucher we pns'ess !or the
larecd vicws aud Pu'e integrity Of the monarch who
nov presdes over their council; and nothing shlii b
log my part meet any mantle ia ion OF thr
9pii we anticipate in one OF corresponding isAikuess
and beraiy
Tbs subjscts OF difference with Spain have been
brought to The view OF that Government, by our Minis
ter here, with much force aud Iropristy and the
strongest assurances have been received of their early
and favorstls con liberation.
The steps which mainsd to place ,hs matter in con-
roversy bswesn Great Britain and the United States
fairly beors the arbitrator have al been taken ihs
same liberal and friendly spirit which character iz I'd
those before announced. Rscen; events have doubt.
LEI ryfh del ha.n
tho Court OF ths distinguished arbitrator has been as
sured h,t it viii re made within tn, time coutempia,.
I sd by the treaty.
particularly gra,i6ed in being abl, to ats that
decidedly favorable, and, hope, lasting change
has been effected in rotations with the neig hbo.
Ing rePub tc Of Mexico. The unfortunate aud an.
founded sus 'ioaS in r.gari TO disp 1sicn which
1t became my painful duty 10 r<vcg.io en- former &C.
casion, have been, believe. entirely removed; and
the Government OF Mexico has been made TO under
stand the real character OF the wishes and views OF
this Ia regard 20 that country The consequence is
the establishment o endshp and mutual coDflenc
Such are the assurances which have received, and
see no cause 20 doubt their sinceiy
had season to expect The u,ion OF a conner.
ciai treaty with Mexico in for communication on
the present occasion Circumstances which are no,
planned bat which. persuaded, are rot the result
OF an icdspostoa on her part TO enter into have pro
ducrd tue delay.
There to fear, in the course Of the las,
summer, that the harmony Of our relations might be
dstu bed ~ the acts ot cerain claimants under Mex
lean grams OF ;errit ny which has hitherto en- under
cur jCri.dciion The cooperation OF the Representa-
tive of Ne xico This Government W.. asked on
the occasion aud VIZ readily alto ded. In ucons
aud ADVICE have bsen given 10 the Governor Of Akin.
sas and the officers IN command in adj i Ing xxi.
can Sae by which. is hoped, the quiet of tha, fon-
iier will he preserved, unl fnal settlement Of the
dividing line shall have rem-ved all gtorrd OF con
trovarsy
The exchange of rahcalns OF the treaty conelu led
last year with Austria ha' not yet taken pIacs. Tn
delay has been occasiOned by tho arrival of the
rsihcd ion OF that Government within the fine pre
'cib-d by the treaty. Renewed authority has b.sn
asked Tor by The representative Of Austria aad in the
me an tins, the rapidly increasing trad asd avigson
between The two countries have been placed upou the
most liberal fOo'ing OF navigation acts
Several alleged depreda lens have been recently
committed on our comDetce by the national vessels OF
Portugal. They have been made the subisct of i'm
mediate remembrance and reclamation / am no, vet
possessed OF efficient in formation express e6niive
opinion oil their character but soon 10 receive
a. No proper means shall be omitted 10 obtain for our
citizens all the redress to which they may appe to be
enrtei
Almost at the moment Of the adjournment of vour
last session. Two bills the entitled IAN sct for nal
ing appropriations Tor building t-huuaes yht boats
beacons, and monuments placing buovs and lor i'm
proving hdrboFs and directing surveys" and tte other
IAN act TO auihorIz' subscription for stock in In Jou.
isville and T. rtland Canal CoInpany, were submi,ed
tor my approval Ii was not possible, within the tins
allowed me, before tile close of the session. TO oiKo
these bill the consideration which was due IN Their
character and importance; and comoeIIed 10 rs
taD them FIR that purpose. 1 now avail nyselt of ,bis
early opportunity to return them 10 the House in which
they r. s9scnVrIy originated, with the rsa4oos wbirb
alter mature d Liberation, compel ne to withhold nv
approval '
The practice Of deifayng Of the Treasure Of the
United States the expenses incurred by the esahlish
m sni and support Of light houses beacons buovs nI
mi vvit in he hats i,I.s