The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-12-13
VOL. "a.

pended any effectual application for the
redress Of some past injuries suffered by
our citizens from that Government.
!, while they have been the cause Of Others,
IN which all foreigners seemed to have
participate Instructions have been
given to our Minister there, to press for
indemnity due for losses occasioned by
these Irregularities and to take care
that our fellow-citizens shall enjoy all the
privileges stipulated in their favor by .he
treaty lately made between the two pow
ers, all which the good intelligence that
prevails between our Minister at Rio
Janeiio and the Regency gives us the
best reason to expect.
should have placed Buepos Ayres in
tie list of South American Powers, in
respect to which nothing of importance
affecting us was to he communicated, bur
for occurrences which have lately taken
place at the Falkland Islands, in which
the name of that republic has been used
to cover with a show of authority, acts
injurious to our commerce, and to the
property and liberty ofour fellow citizens.
In the course of the present year, one of
our vessels engaged in the pursuit Of
trade which we have always enjoyed
without molestation. has been captured
by hand, acting, as they pretended, un-
der the authority Of the Government Of
Buenos Ayres. have therefore given
orders for the despatch Of an armed ves-
sci, to JOIN our squadron in those seas,
and aid in affording all lawful protection
to our trade which shall be necessary
and shall, without delay, send minister
to inquire into the nature of the circum-
stances, and also Of the claim, If any,
that is set up by the Government to those
islands. In the mean time submit the
case to the consideration of Congress, 10
the end that they may clothe the Execu-
tive with such authority and means as
they may deem necessary for providing
force adequate to the complete pro-
lection of our fellow citizens fishing and
trading to those seas.
This rapid sketch of our foreign rela-
tions it is hoped, fellow citizens, may
bear on that important subject; while It
affords 70 the country at large a source
ION with the rest ofthe world Al peace
with aIl-having subjects of future differ
ence with few, aud those susceptible Of
easy MISUNDERSTANDING our COM
merce gradually on all sides, and on none
by any but the most liberal and mutually
beneficial means-ws may, by the bless
ing of Providence, hope tor all that na
tional prosperity which eau he derived
from an intercourse with foreign nations,
guided by those eternal principles of JUS
tice and reciprocal good will, which are
binding as well upon States, as the indi-
viduals of whom they are composed.
l have great satisfaction in making this
statement ofour affairs, because the course
of our national policy enables me to do
It without any indiscreet exposure of what
in other governments is usually concealed
from the people. Having none but
straight forward open course to pursue
guided by single principle that will bear
the strongest l,ght--we have happily no
political lcombinationst to form, no alliance
to entangle US, no complicated interests
to consult; and in subjecung all we have
done 10 the consideration OF our ciiizens,
and to the inspection of the world, we
give no advantage to other nations, and
lay ourselves open to no injury. 1t may
not be improper to add, that To preserve
this state Of things, aud give confidence
TO the world in the integrity of our de-
signs, all our consular aud diplomatic "a
gents are strictly enjoined to examine
well every cause OF complaint preferred
by our cltIzens; and while they urge with
proper earnestness those that are well
founded, To countenaice merchants aud
nayigators the strictest obedience to the
laws Of the countries to which they re-
sort, and course Of conduct III their
dealings that may support the character
OF our nation, and render us respected a.
broad.
Connected with this subject, / must
recommend a revisal of our consular
laws. Defects aud omissions have been
discovered in their operation that ought
TO be remedied and supplied. For your
further information on this subject,
have directed report To he made by the
Secretary Of State, which shall hereaf-
ter submit to your consideration.
The internal peace aud security Of our
coniederated States in the next principle
object ofthe General Government-Time
and experience have proved that the abode
of the native Indian within their limits is
dangerous to their peace and injurious to
himself In accordance with my recon-
mendation at former session of Con.
gress, 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 tile last session,
had the happiness to aunouncs that the