The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-12-16
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The trade will be placed upon a footing decidedly |
more favorable TO this country than any which il
ever stood and our commerce and navigation will
enjoy. in the colonial ports ofGrcat Britain, every
privilege allowed TO other nations.
That the prosperity Of the country far as II de-
pends this trade, will be greatly promoted by
the new arrangement, there can be no doubt In
dependenty Of the more obvious advantages of an
open and direct intercourse It's establishment will
be attended with other consequences of higher
value. That which has been carried on since the
mutual interdict under all tht expense and incon-
yenienco unavoidably incident to it, would have
been insupportably oncrous, had it not been, an
great degree, lightened by concerted evasions in
the mode of making the trans-shipments at what
are called the neutral ports These indrectons are
inconsistent with the dignity Of nations that have
so many motives, not only to cherish feelings OF
mutual friendship but 70 maintain such relations as
will stimulate their respective citizens and subjects
TO efforts of direct, open, and honorable competI-
ton only, and preserve them from the influence Of
seductive and vitiating circumstances
When your preliminary nterposion was asked
at the close Of the last session, copy of the in
structions under which Mr.. McIanc has acted, to-
gethes with the communications which had at that
time passed between him and the British Govern
ment, was laid before YOU Although there has
not been any thing in the acts Of the two govern
ments which requires secrecy, it was thought most
proper in the then state Of the negotiation. TO make
that communication confidential one SO soon
however, as the evidences Of execution on the part
Of Great Britain is received, the whole matter shall
be laid before you, when il will be seen that the
Apprehension which appears 10 have suggested one
Of the provisions Of the acts passed at your last ses
sion that the restoration Of the trade in question,
might he connected with other subjects, and was
La nnffI
interest in other particulars, was wholly unfound-
cd and that the change which has taken place in
the views Of the British government has been nduc-
ell by considerations as honorable to both parties
a., ] trust, the result will prove beneficial
] This desirable result was, 1T will be seen, greatly
promoted by the liberal and coniidng provisions OF
the act Of Congress Of the last session, by which
our ports were, upon the reception and annuncia-
tion by the President of the required assurance on
the part Of Great Britain, forthwith opened to her
vessels, before the arrangement could be carried
into effect on her part pursuing i'm this act of pos-
pective legislation, n similar TO that adopted
by Great Britain, in abolishing by her act of Par
lament, in 1925, restriction then existing, and
permitting our vessels TO clear from the colonies, ON
their return voyages, for any foreign country what
ever, before British vessels had been relieved from
the restriction imposed by law, ofretuning di-
rccy from the United States TO the colonies
restriction which she required and expected that we
should abolish Upon each occasion. limited
and temporary advantage has been given to the
opposite party, but an advantage Of no Importance
in comparison with the restoration of mutual con-
fdonce and good feelings and the ultimate estab-
lisl,ment Of the trade upon fair principles.
1t gives mo unfeigned pleasure to assure you that
this negotiation has been, throughout characters
ed by the most frank and friendly spirit on the part
ofGreat Britain and concluded in a manner strong
Indicative OF sincere desire to cultivate the best
teiatfo''s wf't to u. cta,os: no recfpocdte tufs
disposition TO the fullest extent Of my ability is a
duty which shall deem it privilege to discharge
Although the result is itself, the best commenta-
ry on the services rendered TO hls country by oui
Minister at the Court Of St james, it would be do
ing violence to my feelings were l 10 dismiss the
subject without expressing the very high sense
terrain of the talent and exertions which have beer
displayed by him on the occasion.
The injury to the commerce of the United State.
resulting from the exclusion Of our vessels from th,
Black Sea, and the previous footing of mere suf.
lerance upon which even the limited trade enjoyed
by us with Turkey has hitherto been placed, have
for long time, been a source Of much solicitude
to this Government, and several cndcavors have
been made TO obtain better state ofthings Sen
sibe OF the importance Of the subject, | felt it my
duty to leave no proper means unemployed TO ac-
qulre for our flag the same privileges that en-
Joyed by the principal powers of Europe. Com
miSsloners were, consequently appointed, to open
n negotiation with the Sublime Porte. MOI long
after the member Of the commission who Went
directly from the United States had sailed the ac-
count of the treaty Of Adranoplc, by which one
oil the objects in view was supposed to be secured
reached this country. The Black Sea was un-
dcrstood 90 he opened to us. Under the supposi-
ton that this was the case, the additional facilities
fp ha I.s... Al. q
cal regulations with the Porte Were deemed of suf-
fcient Importance to require a prosecution of the
negotiation as originally contemplated. 1t was
therefore persovered in, and resulted in treaty,
which will forthwith be laid before the Senate.
by its provisions, free passage is secured,
without limitation of time, TO tho vessels of the
United States to and from the Black sea, inclu,l-
ing the navigation thereof; and our trade with
Turkey placed on the footing of the most favor
ed nations. The latter is on arrangement wholly
independent Of the treaty of Adrianople; and the
former derives much value, not only from the IN
| creased security which, under any circumstances,
would give TO the light in question, but from the
fact, ascertaincd in the course of egociaton that
by the construction put upon that treaty by Tur-
key, the article relating to the passage of the Bos-
phorus Is confined TO nations having treaties with
the Porte, The most friendly feelings appear 10
be entertained by the Sultan, an enlightened dis
position is cvnced by him to foster the intercourse
between tho two countries by the most liberal ar
rangcments. This disposition it will be our duty
and interest 90 cherish.
Our relations with Russia are the most stable
character Respect for that empire, and conf
dence in its friendship towards the United States.
have been so long entertained on our part, and so
carefully cherished by the present Emperor and his
ilustrious predecessor, as 90 have become moor
porated with the public sentiment Of the United