Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-09


trsms tntcPsstse n exercise privilege, which, n
confederation, ofthe cxtent to which hs c~nsstulion
had born inpaired In the public srrvico was com
mtedt his discretion, Of icaving Temporarily dis post
iJr tho advantage Of Z more gonial climate.
IT, itisto be hoped, tho Improvement ofhis health
will be such as GO justify him in doing so, he will ~.
pair tn st Petcrsbusgh aud resume the discharge Of
his oiciai-dskhes have received the sa,isfac-
'cresis in that qvar viii be preserved from preiu-
aI;r' by tho interceurse which he will continue,
through tho Secretary OF Legation, with the Russian
ca,lnc.. -,
You arc nppsiscd, although the fact has no, vc.
been officially snuouaced to the House of Represen-
tiuves, that treaty was, in the month of March
last concluded between tho United States and Den.
mark, by which $3.50 are occurred to our citizens
as an indemnify for epol atoms upon their commerce
IN the years 1903, 1909, 1910. i8iI. This treaty
was sanctioned by the Senate at the c,se of its last
session, and 1t now becomes the duty Of nrress To
gnss the necessary laws foe tho organization of tho
board OF Commissioners 10 Distribute the indemnify
amongst tho claimants. II Is an agreeable circum-
stance in thus adjust ment. that its terms arc in con.
iofmi'y with the previously ascer AIMED views Of the
claimants themselves; thus removing oil pr1tence for
q :utnre agitation of the subject in any form.
The nego. iations in regard to such points in orr
frcign relations to be atjus cd have been
actively prosecuted during Re recess. Material ad.
vipccs have been made. which of a character to
promise favorable results Our country, by the blcs
sing OF God, is not stua' ion TO invite
and 1t will be our fault IL she becomes So Sin.
cerrly DESTROYS to cultivate the most liberal ind friend
~ relations with ALL ever ready to fulfil engage
mcnts with scrupuous fidelity; limiting our demands
upon Others to mere Justice; holding ourselves ever
ready to do unto them as we would wish to be done
by; and avoiding even the appearance Of undue par.
tiahty to any nation, appears 10 impossible that
simple ana sincere application of principles to
our Foreign relations, fall tn place them ultimate
" upon the footing which is our wish they should
rest.
Of the points referred to- the most prominent are
n Inlroc f.rx- Ia.
mcrce; similar claims upon Spain, together with em
DISBURSEMENTS III the CONNER cial between
tn ,wp countries which ough, tn be removed; the
conc>hon at the treaty of commerce and navigation
wrh Mexico which has been long in suspense as
wei the final settlement NJ limits between ourselves
and that republics and. ally the nrbt rameu of the
question between he Unitc States and Great Britain
in regard IN the Northeastern boundary
The ncgoi ia ion with France has been conducted
h. our Minister with zeal and ability ard in ali re-
spects to my entire satisfaction. Although the prs
pect of a favorable termination was occasionally dim
med by counter pretensons, to which the United
States could not assent he yet had strong hopes of
b ing able to arrive at asa, isacfory settlement, with
the late Government. The negotiation has been re-
Moved with the present authorities; and sensible of
the general and lively confidence of our citizens in
The justice and magnanmity of regerera,ed France
regret the more not to have it in my power vet "a
announce the result confidently ANTICIPATED No
ground however, inconsis ent with this expectation
has ben taken; and | do not allow myself to doubt
n
the claims, the length of time they have rcmaine
un'ailaiied and their ncontrovertibe Justice mako
an earnest prosecution of them by this Government
AL Urgent duty. The legality Of the seizures and
con'scu'icns ont OF which they have arisen is not
tisputed; and whatever distinctions NAV have here
'"re o'en set 40 with regard To the liability of the
s'ing Government, u IS quite clear that such con
sis'a,lons cannot now be in: erposed
TIE Commercial intercourse befwcen The two coun
tTies Is susceptible of highly advantareou improve
'nsnts but he sense OF this aary has had and must
chn!'nuc 20 have, very unavorabe influence upon
hem From its satisfactory adjustment, not only
III and cordial friendship but progressive devotion
mn Of all their relations, may be expected II Is
therefore, my earnest hope that this old and vexatious
s"niect of difference may be speedily removed.
FEEL iha' my confidence in our appeal to The mo-
tlvos T.lIch should govern just and magnanimous
natiou is alike warranted by the character of the
French people and by the high voucher we possess
for the enlarged views and pure integrity Of the mo-
march, who nov presidcs over her councils and no.
mug shall b. wanting on my part to meet any mani
ies'aion of tho spirit anticipate in one of correa
pondipg fTankness and liberaliy.
The subjects Of difference with Spain have been
'-ongh' TO the view OF that Government, by our Min
i'tsr there, with much force aud proprety and the
strongest have been received of their ear
iy aud favorable consideration.
The steps which remained to place the matter in
controversy between Great Britain and the United
Stite< fairly before the arbitrator. have all been taken
~ the s'm" liberal and friendly spirit which charac
tefHed those before announced Recent events ha va
Gouo'lcss served to delay the decision, but our Minis
tcr at the court of the distinguished abitrattr has
been assured that it will be made within the time
contemplated by the treaty
am particularly gratified in being able 10 s,nte
that o decidedly favorable, and, ns hope, lasting
change, has been effected in relations with the
neighbo'.ng republic of Mexico The unfortunate
and unfoundei suspicious in regard our disposition
which ii became my painful duty to advert to on q
former occasion, have been. believe entirely reno
we'd; aud the Government Of Mexico has been made
to understand The real character of the wishes and
views Of this in regard to that country. The conse
quence s, the establishments of friendship and mutual
confidence. Such are the assurances which have
received, and see no cause to doubt their sincerity
had reason IN expect the conclusion Of CONNER
cioi treaty with nj xico in for communication
on the present occasion. Circumstances which are
not explained, but which, am persuaded, are not
the result of indsposon on her part to enter into
it, have produced he delay.
There was reason to fear in the course of the last
summer, that the harmony Of our relations might ne
disturbed by the acts Of certain claimants under
Mexican grants of territory which has hitherto been
under our jurisdiction. The cooperation of the re-
preventative OF Mexico near this Government. was