Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-12-09

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have great satisfaction in communicating the
success which has attended the cxo,;i"ns OF our
Minister in Colombia, to procure very consldcra-
bic reduction in the duties on our flour IN that Re-
public. Indemnity, also, has been stipulated for
INJURIES received by merchants from Illegal sell
cures; and removed assurances given that the
Treaty between the two countries shall DC faithfully
observed.
Chill aud Peru seem TO he still threatened with
civil connections; and. until thew shall be settled.
disorders may naturally be apprehrndei, requiring
the constant presence Of Naval force ~ tho Paci
| fc7 Ocean, to protect fisheries and guard
commerce.
The disturbances tina, took place in the Empire
of Brazil, previously TO, aud immcdia ey consequent
upon the abdicaon of tie late Emperor, necessarily
suspended c.icctual application for the redress
OF past injuries suffered by citizens from
that Governments while they have been the cause
of Others in which ali foreigners seem no have par
ticpa,cd Instructions have been given to
Minister there, TO press for indemnity due for losses
occasloned by these irregularities and 10 take care
that our fcowcitizens shall ENJOY all the privileges
stipulated in their favor by the treaty lately made
between the two Powers all which tho good inteIli.
gencc that prevails between our Minister ut Rio ia
metro and the Regency, gives us the best 10
expect.
should have placed Buonos Ayrcs in tc list of
South American Powers in respect TO which nothing
Of importance affecting was to be communicated.
but for which have lately taken place at
the Falkland Islands, in which the of that re-
thory acts in furious to commerce, and TO the
property and liberty of fellow citizens. In the
course Of the present year, of vessels en-
gagged In tho pursuit oil q trade which have al
ways enjoyed, without nolcs;ation, has been cap
tured BY band, acting as they pretend, under the
authority of the Government of Buenos Ayres
have therefore given orders for the despatch Of an
armed vessel. TO Join squadron in those seas
ahd aid in nfoTding oil lawful protection TO our
trade which shall be necessary; and shall without
delay send 4 Minister to inquire into the nature of
the circumstances, and also of the claim, if any,
that IS set up by that Government to those Islands
In the mean time submit the case to the conside
ration OF Congress, 90 the end that they may cothe
the Executive with such authority and means as
they may deem necessary for providing force ade-
quete TO the complete protection Of our fcllow-citi
zens fishing aud trading in those seas
This rapid sketch of our foreign relations, il is
hoped, w-citizcps, may be Of some use in so
much OF your legislation may bear on that impor-
tant subject; while it affords to the country at large
source OF high qualification in the contemplation
OF our political and commercial come xion with the
rest of the world At peace with all-hsving sub
Jects ot future difference with few, and those sus-
ceptole OF easy MISUNDERSTANDING our com
norcc gradually all sides, and on none bv sny
but the most liberal and mutually beneficial inca MS
We may, ny the blessing Of Providence, hope foI
all that national prosperity which can DO derived
from an intercourse with foreign nations guided BY
those eternal principles of justice and reciprocal
good will, which are binding well upon Suites as
the individuals of whom they composed.
have great satisfaction in making this statement
OF our affairs, because the of our national
policy enables to do il without any ndscrect ex
Posuro OF what in other governments, is usually
concealed from the People. Having but
StT"is'i! '"TvaTd open to pursue guided by
single principle, that will bear the strongest light
we have happily no political combinations TO form,
no Alliances TO enangle us, complicated interests
TO cahsH!ti and IN suhIecting all have done to
e consideration of our citizens, and TO the nspcc-
tion OF The world We give advantage to other ma
uons, Hac lay ourselves open 10 no injury.
IL may not be improper to add that, TO preserve
this Stale OF things, and give confidence to the
"oIid IN ire integrity of designs all our consul
lar ard diplomatic agents are strictly enioned TO
examine well every cause of complaint preferred by
our cI'izens and, while they urge with proper ear
hoStess those that are well founded, to counenance
none lhat are unreasonable unjust and TO enioin
on cur merchants and EaviCators the srictest obe-
dience to the laws of the countries TO which they
resort and courso of conduct in their dealings that
may support the character of our natop md ,ordor
US respected abroad.
connected with this subject, must recommend n
revisai OF cur consular laws. Defects and omissions
have been discovered in their operation that OUGHT
TO DE Iemedied and supplied. For your further in
formation on this subject have directed report TO
DC made by the Secretary of Stale which shall
hereafter submit to your consideration.
Inc Interna! peace and sscurtY OF our confsde-
rated States is the next principal object Of the
"eneral Government. Time and Cxpe renee have
proved that tac abode OF the native Indians within
tcir limits is dangerous to their peace and inirri
rious TO himself. In accordance with nv recon-
mcndation at former Session of Congress- an an
preparation Of half million of dollars was made
10 ala tho voluntary removal Of the various tribes
beyond the limits of the States. At the last session
had 'he happiness to announce that the Chicka-
saws and Choctaws had accepted the generous Of
ieT OF the Government, and agreed to remove be-
yoTd tho IA Mississippi RIVER, by which the whole
State OF Mississippi and the Western part of Ala
baIna will be freed from Indian occupancy md
opened to e civilized population The Treaties
WIN these tribes are in of execution and
'heir removal is hoped, will be completed in the
course of 1892.
! AL the request of the authorities of Georgia, the
| registration of Cherokee Indians for onigration
mas been resumed and it is confidently expected
thaI one hdl II not two thirds of that tribe will
follow the wise example of their more westerly
brethren. Those who prefer remaining at their
homes, Will hereafter be governed by the laws of
georgia, as oil her citizens are, and cease to DC the
Soloeis OF peculiar care on the part of the General
! Government.
During the present year, the attention of the
government has been particularly directed TO those
| trIoes IN the powerful and growing State Of Ohio
Where considerable tracts of the finest lands yyors
still occupied by the aboriginal propristors Trea
ues either absolute conditional have been made
eKtlngushlng the whole Indian title to the
tons In that State and the time is not distant II ia
| hoped, when Ohio will be no LONGER enborrassc,
with the Indian population. The same measure
VIII no extended to Indiana, as soon as there is
reason TO anticipate success.
Ut is confidently believed that perseverance, for n
lew years In the present policy of the Government
Ill extinguish tho Indian title TO all lands living
within the States composing our Federal Union
and remove beyond their limits every Indian who
is not wiling to submit to their laws Thus will
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