The Arkansas advocate., 1831-01-05
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 and of the House of Representatives..
 The pleasure l have in congratula- ting you on your return to your consti- tutional duties is much heightened by the satisfaction which the condition of OUT beloved country at this period justly inspires. The benefcent Author of all good has granted to us, during the present year health, peace, and plenty, and numerous causes for joy in the won- derlul success which attends the pro- gress of oursfree institution.
 With population unparalleled in its increase, and possessing a character which combines the hardihood of en- terprse with the consideration of wis dom, we seein every section of our hap pY country a steady improvement in the means of social intercourse. and correspondent effects upon the genius and laws of our extended republic.
 The apparent exceptions of the har- Jaony of the prospect are to be referred
 rather 10 inevitable diversities in the various interests which enter into the composition of so extensive a whole. than to any want of attachment to the Union-interests whose collisions serve only, in the end, to foster the spirit of coaciiation and patriotism so essential to the preservation ol that union, which, most devoutly hope, is destined to prove imperishable.
 in the midst of these blessings. we have recently witnessed changes in the conditions of other nations, which may. jnthcir consequences cali for the utmost vigilance, wisdom, and unanimlty in oar councils, and the exercise of all themoderationand patriotism of our peo- ple.
 The important notifications of their Government, effected with so much courage and wisdom by the people of France, afforda happy presage of their future course, and has naturally elicit cd from the kindred feelings of this na- ion that spontaneous and universal burst of applause in which YouhaYe par tleiPated. In congratulating YOU, my fe!low-cltlZens, upon an event so auspi- cioqs to the dearest interests of man khd, l do no more than respond to the voice of my country, without trans cending, in the slightest degree. that salutary maxim Of the iIlustrious Wash ington, which enioinS an abstinence from all interference with the internal affairs of other nations. From a peo- pie exercising, in the most unlimited degree, the right of self government. and enjoying, as derived from this proud characteristic, under the favour of hea- ven, much of the happiness with which they are blessed people who can point m triumph to their institutions, and challenge comparison with the fruits they bear, as well as with the modera- tton, intelligence, and energy, with which they are administered; from such . people, the deepest sympathy was to De expected in struggle for the sacred principles of liberty, conducted in a spirit every way worthy of the cause. and crowned by an heroic moderation which has disarmed revolution of its terrors. Notwithstanding the strong assurance which the man whom We so sincerely love and justly admire has gwen to the world of the high charac- ter ot the Present King of the French, and which, if sustained to the end. will secure to him the proud appellation off Patriot King, 1t is not in his success, but n that ot the great principle which has borne him to the throne-t the paramount authority of the public wili-that the American people rejoice.
 am happy to inform you that the an- tlelpatlons which were lndulged at the date of my last communication on the subject of our foreign affairs, have been fully realized in several important par ticuIars.
 An arrangement has been effected With Great Britain in relation to the faGe between the United States and Her West India and North American colonies, which has settled question that has for years afforded matter for contention and almost uninterrupted discussion, and has been the subject Of no less than six negotiations, in a naaa- ner which promises results highly favor able to the parties.
 The abstract right of Great Britain 10 monopolize the trade with her colo nles, or to exclude us from participa- ton therein, has never been denied by the United States. But we have con