Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-12-10

placed on the footing OF the most favor
ed nations. The latter is an arrangement
wholly independent 81 the treaty Of Ad-
rianople ; and the former derives much
value, not only from the increased secu-
rity which, under any circumstances, il
would give to the right in question, but
from the fact, ascertaincd in the course
Of the negotiation, that, by the construc-
tion put upon that treaty by Turkey, the
article relating to the passage Of the Bos-
phorus is confined to nations having trea-
ties with the Porte. The most friendly
feelings appear to be entertained by the
Sultan, and an enlightened disposition is
eyinced by him to foster the intercourse
between the two countries by the most
liberal arrangements. This disposition
it will be cur duty & interest to cherish.
Our relations with Russia are Of the
most stable character. Respect for that
empire, aud confidence in its friendship
towards the United States, have been so
long entertained on our part, and so care
fully cherished by the present Emperor
n his illustrious predecessor, as to have
become Incorporated with the public
sentiment OF the u. States. No means
will be left unemployed on my part to
promote these s%alutary feelings, * those
improve ments of which the commercial
intercourse between the two countries is
susceptible, and which have derived in
creased Importance from our treaty with
the Sublime Porte.
sincerely regret to inform you that
cur Minister lately commissioned to that
court, on whose distinguished talents and
great experience 10 public affairs | place
great reliance, has been compelled, by
extreme ~indisposltion, to exercise a pri-
vilege, which, in consideration of the ex-
tent to which his constitution had been
impaired in the public service, was oom-
mitted to his discretion, Of leaving tenn
porarly his post fer the advantage Of a
more genial cline.
If, as it IS TO be hoped, the improve
ment OF his health will be such as 10 JUS
tlfy him IN doing SO, he will repair to St.
Petersburg, and resume the discharge Of
his official duties. have received the
most satisfactory assurance that in the
mean time. the public Interests in that
quarter will be preserved from prejudice
by the intercourse which he will contin-
ne, through the Secretary of Legation,
with the Russian cabinet.
You are appraised, although the fact has !
yet been officially announced to the
House of Representatives, that a treaty
was, IN the month OF March last. conclu- |
ded between the Z. States and Denmark, |
by which $3.50. 900 are secured 10 our ci- |
tIzens as an indemnity fer spoiiations up
on their commerce in the years 1908. |
1902, 1910, 1871. This treaty was sane
toned by the Senate at the close of it's
last session, and it now becomes the du-
ty OF Congress to pass the necessary laws
Tor the organization of the Board of Com
missioners TO distribute the indemnity A.
monsst the claimants. 1t is an aqreea-
bic circumstance in this adjustment, that
It's terms are in conformity with the pre-
yiously ascertained views of the claim
ants themselves; thus removing all pre-
tence for a future agitation os the subject
in any form.
The negotiations in regard to such
points IN our foreign relations as remain
to he adjusted, have been actively pros
ecuted during the recess. Material adj
Vances have been made, which are of a
character TO promise favorable results.
Our country by the blessing Of God, is
not IN a situation to invite aggression; and
It viii be our fault if she ever becomes
so. Sincerely DESTROYS to cultivate the
most liberal and friendly relations with
all; ever ready to fulfil our engagements
with scrupulous fidelity; limiting our de
mands upon others to mere justice; hold. |
ing ourselves ever ready to do unto them |
as we would wish to be cone by; and a.
voiding even the appearance of undue
Par'fai!ty 10 any nation, 1t appears to me
impossible that a simple and sincere APP
pllcation Of our principles to our foreign
relations, can fail to place them ultimate
iy upon the footing upon which il is our
wish they should rest.
OF the points referred to, the most pro-
mlnent are, our claims upon France for
spotlatlons upon our commerce I: similar
claims upon Spain, together with embar-
easements IN the commercial intercourse
between the two countries, which oupht
to be removed /; the conclusion of the
treaty OF commerce and navigation with
Mexico, which has been so long in sus-
pense, as well as the final settlement of
limits between ourselves and that repub-
lie; and, finally, the arbitrament of the
question between the u. States and G.
Britain, in regard to the Northeastern
boundary.
The negotiation with France has been
conducted by our Minister with zeal and
ability, and in all respects to my entire
satisfaction. Although the prospect of a
favorable termination was occasionally
dImmed by counter pretensions, to which
the u. States could not assent, he vet had
strong hopes of being able to arrive at a