Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-12-15

sense ol tAis injury has had, and must
continue TO have, II very unlayorablc in
iluencc upon them. From its sat,s.acto-
ry adjustment, nor only a firm and cor
dial friendship, but progressive devc-
lopcmcnt Of all their relations, may be
expected. Ii is, therefore, my earnest
hope that this old and vcxatious subject Of
difference may be speedily removed.
fee.that my confidence in our ap-
peal to the motives which should govern
a just and magnanimous natian, is alike
warranted by the character Of The French
people, and by the high vouchor VIC pos
scss for the enlarged views and pure in
'tegrity oithe monarch who now prcsidcs
oyer her councils; and nothing shall be
wanting on my pat to meet any manitCs-
tation Of the spirit we anticipate in one
Of corresponding frankness & liberality.
The subjects Of difference with Spain
have been brought to the view Of that
Government, by our Minister there, with
much force and propricty; and the strong
est assurances have been received of
their early and favorable consideration.
The steps which remained to place the
matter III controversy between Great
Britain and the IT, States fairly before
the arbitrator, have all been taken in the
same liberal and friendly spirit which
characterized those before announced.
Recent events have doubtless served to
delay the decision, but our Minister at
the court of the distinguished arbitrator
has been assured that it will be made
within the time contemplated by the trca-
ty.
am particularly gratilicd in being a.
bic to state that decidedly favorable,
and as | hope lasting change has been
effected in our relations with the neigh
boring republic of Mexico. The uniortu-
nate s. nfoundcd suspicious in regard to
our disposition, which ii became my pain
ful duty to advert to on Il former occasion,
have been believe, entirely removed;
and 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 consequence is, the
establishment of friendship and mutual
confidence. Such are the assurances
which | have received, and | see no
cause to doubt their sincerity.
| had reason to expect the conclusion
of a commercial treaty with Mexico in
season for communication on the present
occasion. circumstances which are not
Explained, but which,, | am persuaded,
arc not the result Of an indisposition 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 relations might be disturbed by the
acts of certain claimants, under the Mex
lean grants, of territory which has hth-'
erto been under our jurisdiction. The
cooperation Of the representative of
Mexico near this Government, was asked
on the occasion, and was readily afforded.
instructions and advice have been given
to the Governor of Arkansas and the
officers in command in the adjoining
Mexican State, by which, it is hoped
the quiet of that frontier will be prescrv-
ed, until final settlement of the dividing
line shall have removed all ground Of con-
troversy.
The exchange of ratilications Of the
treaty concluded last year with Austria
has not yet taken placc.-The delay has
been occasioncd by the non-arryal of
the ratification of that Government with
in the time prescribed by the treaty
Renewed authority has been asked for,
by the representative of Austria; and,
in the mean time, the rapidly increasing
trade and navigation between the two
countries have been placed upon the
most liberal footing OF our navlgationI
acts.
Several alleged dcprcdations have
been recently committed on our com
mcrcc by the national vessels OF Poitu-I
gal. They have been made the sub
clamation. am not yet possessed of
sufficient information TO express dcilnl-
tive opinion of their character, but cx-
pCct soon TO receive it. No proper
means shall be omitted to obtain iol our
citizens ali the redress TO which they
may appear to be entitled
| Almost at the moment of the adjourn
mcnt of your last session, two bills, the
one entitled can act for making appro-
priaton for building lighthouses, light
boats, bcacons, and monuments, placing
buoys, and for improving harbors and
directing surveys" and the other, can
act to authorize a subscription for stock
in the Louisville and Portland Canal
Company, were submitted formy approx
al. Ii was not possible, within the time
allowed me, before the close of the ses-
sion to give these bills the consideration
which was due to their character and
Importance; and | was compelled to re-