Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-08

that government in ncghborinc State; this application
was Immediately and successfully compiled with They
gave US also the pleasing Intelligence that differences
which had their affairs
ably adjusted Our Treaty with this Republic continues
fetal commerce between the two countries: commerce
OF the greatest Importance if the magnificent project OF
ship canal through the doninons OF that State from the
Atlantic TO me Pacific Ocean, in serious contcm-
plation shall be executed. ,,l
have great satisfaction in communicating tho
which has attended the cxcriions Of Minister in Co
onba, TO procure very considerable reduction in the
duties on flour in that Republic Indemnity also. has
been stipulated for injuries received by our merchants
from illegal seizures, and given that
the Treaty between the two countries shall be faithfully
Observed
commissions; and until they shall he settled disorders
may naturally be apprchcndcd requiring the consan, pre-
OF Naval force in the Pacific Ocean, TO protect our
fisheries and guard our commerce.
The disturbances that took place in the Empire Of Bra
Ill previously to- aud Immediately consequent upon. the
abicaon oil the late Emperor, necessarily suspended
cec'ua appca ion for the redress OF past injuries
sheredby our citizens from that Government while they
have been the of others, in which all foreigners
seem TO have participated Instructions have been given
TO our Minister there for indemnity due for losses
by these guari,ies and 10 take care that
our fellow citizens shall enjoy all the privileges stipulated
in their favor. by the treaty lately made between the
Powers all which. the good Intelligence tba& prevails he
tween our Minister at Rio Jancro aud the Regency gives
us the best reason TO expect
should have placed Buenos Ayres in the lat of South
American Powers, in respect TO which nothing of impor-
lance affecting us to be communicated hut for
rcnccs which have lately taken place the Falkland Is
and IN which the name OF that republic has been used 10
cover with show of authority, acts injurious
merce and to the property and liberty of fellow c
zcns In tho of the prcsen, year. vessels
engaged in the purs,, of trade which we have always
enjoyed without moestaion has been captured by band
acting they pretend, under the authority Of the Co
yernmcnt of Bucnos Ayres have therefore given orders
Tor the despatch of armed vessel join squadron
IN those seas, and aid in aorng all lawful protection
trade which shall be necessary; and shall without
lay send Minister To enquire into the of the
cumsanccs, and also of the claim, if any, that up by
that Government, 10 those Islands la the time.
end that they may clohe the Executive with such au
thorty and they deem necessary for providing
force adequate tothc complete protection of fellow c
zcns ilshiag and trading in those
This rapid sketch OF foreign relations hoped
fellow citizens may be Of in much of your
legislation NAV bear on that important subject while II
affords to the country large of high qualification
III the contemplation of political and commercial
nexion will, the rest of tho world. At peace with all
having subjects OF future difference with few, those
susceptible of easy commerce
gradually on all sides and by any but the most
liberal and mutually beneficial means-we may, by the
blessing of Providence hope for all that national prospc
~ which can be derived from an intercourse with foreign
nations guided by those eternal principles Of justice and
reciprocal good WILL which binding well upon States
as the individuals of whom they composed.
have great satisfaction in making this statement Of
affairs, because the of national policy enables
me 10 do il without any inscrcct exposure of what in
other governments, is usually concealed from the People
Having none but straight orwa 3D. omen course IN p,rs,c
guided by single principle that will bear tho strongest
gh-wc have happily political combinations form,
no alliances to cnangle complicated interests
ton OF citizens and 10 the inspection Of the world
give advantage to other nations and lay open
TO no Injury.
may be improper to add to preserve this state of
things and give confidence To the world in the integrity
oil our designs all consular and diplomatic agents
strictly emolned to examine well every of complaint
preferred 10y citizens; and while they urge proper
earncsncss those that well founded TO countenance
none that are unreasonable unjust and enoin
merchants and navgaors the striccst obedience the
laws of the countries TO which they resort and course of
conduct in their dealings that may support the character
Connected with this subject must recommend reyi-
sal OF our consular laws Defects and omissions have been
discovered in their operation that ought rcmcdied
and supplied For your further information this sub
joct have directed report to he made by the Secretary
| tion.
The internal peace and security of our confederacd
States, is the next principal object of the General Govern
meh inc and experience have proved that the abode
of the native Indian within their limits il dangerous to
their peace, and injurious TO himself In accordance with
my recommendation AT former Scs sion Of Congress- an
appropriation OF half million of dollars was made TO aid
the voluntary removal of the various tribes beyond the
limits OF the States At the last Session, had the hap
pincss to announce that the Chckasaws Choctas had
accepted the offer of the Governments and agreed
orcnovc beyond Mississippi river by which the whole
Of the State of Mississippi and the western part of AIaba
ma viii be freed from Indian occupancy and opened TO
civilized population The Treaties with these tribes are
IN course oil execution, and their removal il is hepcd
will be completed in The course of 1892
At The request Of tc authorities of Georgia. the regis
raon oil Cherokee Indians for emigration has rcslm
ed and -, confidently expected, that half if two
thirds oil that tribe will follow the wise example of their
more westerly brcthrcn. Those who prefer
their homcs, will hereafter be governed by the laws of
Georgia, as all her citizens and the objects
OF peculiar the part of the General Government
During the present year, the attention of the Govern
mcnt has been particularly directed those in the
powerful and growing State of Ohio, where considerable
tracts of the finest lands still occupied by the abort
gna propricor- Treaties either absolute or conditional
have been made, eStnguishng the whole Indian title to
tho reservations in that State; and the time not distant
il hoped, when Ohio will be longer embarrassed with
the Indian population. The will he extend
cd to Indiana az soon as there is reason to anticipate
cess.
II is confidently believed, that perseverance for few
years in the present policy Of the Government, will ex-
nguish the Indian title all the lands living within the
States composing Federal Union, and remove beyond
their limits every Indian who willing TO submit TO
their laws Thus will all conflicting claims jurisdiction
between the States and Indian tribes be put rest II
pleasing 10 reflect, that results beneficial not only TO
the States Immediately concerned, but the harmony of
the Union, will have been accomplished, by measures
equally advantageous TO the Indians. What the native
and by mixing with the whites, may seen in the miser.
bic remnants Of few eastern tribes, deprived of political
and civil rights forbidden 10 make contracts
10 guardians, dragging out wretccd existence without
excitement, without hope and almost without thought
but the removal of the Indians beyond the limits and
jurisdiction of the States, does place them beyond the
reach oi philantlropc aid and christian instruction. On
the contrary those whom philanthropy religion ma Y in
ducc to live among them in their new abode will be more
free in the exercise of their benevolent functions than if
they had remained within The limits Of the States cnbar
raised by their internal regulation. Now subject TO no
control hut the experimenting agency of the General Co
vcrnment, exercised with the sole view of PRESERVING
peace, they proceed unmOlestcd in the interesting
pertinent oil gradually advancing community of An,cr-