Litchfield enquirer., 1830-12-16

justice; holding ourselves ever ready to do unto them as we would wish tO be done hy : and avoiding even the appearance of .nndue partiality to any nation, it appears to me iu,- possible that simple and sincere application of our principles to our foreign relations. can faii t0 place them ultimately upon the Rotinr on which it is Otir wish they should rest. #
 Or the points referred to. the most prnmin- ent are our claims upoA Fratte fOr spoiiations upon our cOn1merce; similar claims upon spain. together wi;ll endorsements in the commercial interconrsce between the two countries, which ought to be removed; the conclusion ofthe treaty ofcomnerce and nav igation'with Mexico, which has been so loag in suspense, as well as the final settlement of
 limits between ourselves and that republie 1: and, fnally, the arbitfament of the question between the United States and Great Britaln m regard to the Northeastern boundary.
 The negotiation with France has been con. ducted by our Minister with zeal and ability, and in all respects, to my entire satisfaction. Although the prOspectsOf favorable termina- ton was occasionally dmmed by counter pre- tensions, to which the United States could not assent, he yet had strong hopes of being able to arrive at a satisfactory settlement with the late Government The negotiation has been renewed with the present authorities and, sensible of the general and lively confidence of our citizens in the justice and magnaninity of regenerating France, regret the more not to have 1t in my power, vet to announce the result SO confidently anticipated. No ground, however, inconsistent with this expectation, has been taken; and do not allow myselfto doubt that justice will soon be done to us.-- The amount of the claims, the length of time we have remained unsatislled, and their ineon- Ia tion of them by this Government m urgent duty. The illegality of the seizures and con 6scations out of which they have arisen is not disputed; and whatever distinctions may have been heretofore set up with regard to the lia- biity "f the existing Government, it is quite clear that such considerations cannot now be interposed. a "
 The commercial intercourse between inc tw" countries is susceptible of highly advanta- geouS improvements but the sense of this in- jury has had, and must continue t0 have. a very uniavorable influence upon them. From it's satisfactory adjustment. not only firm and cordial friendship, hut progressive develope- ment of their relations, may be expected. It is, therefore, my earnest hope that this old and vexatious subject of difference may be speedily removed. :, ,..
 l feel that my confidence in our appeal to the motives which should govern a just and magnanlmous nation. is alike warranted hy the character of the French people, and by the high voucher we possess for the enlarged views and pure integrity uf liIe mDnarch who now presidrs over her councils; and nothing shall be wanting on my part to meet any man. Hesitation of the spirit we anticipate in one of corresponding frankness and liberalty.
 The subjects of difference with Spain have hnn NA.S by our Minister there. with much force and and the strongest assurances have been received of their early and favorable con- sidsration. .......... .,..-...
 The steps which remain to place the mat ter in controversy between Great Britain and the United States iairly before the arbitrator. have all been taken in the same liberal and friendly spirit which characterized those be- fore announced. Recent events have doubt less served to delay the decision, hut our Miu- istcr at the court of the distinguished arhitra. tor has been assured that it will be made with in the time contemplated by the treaty.
 l am particularly gratifed in being able to state that decidedly favorable. and. as hope, lasting change, has been effected in our relations with the neighburing republic of Mexico. The unfortunate and unfOunded suspicious in regard to our disposition, which 1t became my painful duty to advert to on a former occasion. have been, believe, entire
 y removed; and the government of Mexico has been made tO understand the real char acter of the wishes and views Ofthis in regard to that country. The consequence is. the es- tabshment of friendship and mutual cOnf- drnce. Such are gihe assurances which l have received. and see no cause to doubt their sincerity. ...... -t
 I had reason to expect the conclusion of a commercial treaty with Mexico in season for communication on the present occasi0n.-- Circumstances which are not explained, but which. am persuaded, are not the result of an indispostiOn On her part to enter into it, have produced the delay.
 There was reason tO fear, in the cOurse of the last summer. that the harmony of our re- latiOns might be disturbed by the acts of cer- tain claimants. under Mexican grants. of ter ritory which has hitherto been under our jn- risdiction. The cO-operation of the represen- tative of Mexico near this Government, was asked on the occasion, and was readily afford- ed. Instructions and advice have been given tO the Governor of Arkansas, and the officers in command of the adjoining Mexican state, by which, il is hoped. the quiet Of that front fer will be preserved. until final settlement of the dividing line shall have removed all ground Of controversy.
 The exchange of notifications of the treaty concluded last year with Austria has not yet