The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-11

oi the evils Of the civil war now raging
There has been, that the appointment Of
those with whom they were TO cooperate
has not yet been announced TO US.
The Government Of Central America
has expelled from its Territory the
party which some time since disturbed
lis peace DESTROYS of fostering ia
vorable dispositions towards US, which
has on more than fone occasion been
eynced by this interesting country.
'aAde a second aiteuipt, IN this year, to
establish diplomatic inte Sosrss v,.h
~she'n; uut the death oi'the distinguished d
citizen whom ] had appointed for that
that purpose, has retarded the execu-
ton Of measures from which | hoped
much advantage 10 our commerce.
. The union of the three states which
formed the Republic of Colombia has
been dissolved but they all, it is be-
lieved, consider themselves as sepa"
rately bound by the Treaty which was
made in their federal capacity. The
! Minister accredited TO the Federation,
continues 10 that character near the
Govarnmeht Of New. Grenada and
hopes were entertained. that a new
'sUnlon would be formed between the
separate States, al least forthe purposes
OF foreign intercourse. Our Minister
has been instructed 10 use his good Of
fees. whenever they shall be desired,
4 TO produce the Reunion so much TO be
wished, for the domestic tranquility Of
the parties, and the security and facility
OF foreign commerce.
Some agiations naturally attendant on
/ an infant reign have prevailed in the
empire Of Brazil, which have had the
usual effect upon commercial operations
\ and while they suspended The consldera-
ttion OF claims created on similar occa.
sions, they have given rise to new com
splaints on the part Of our citizens. a
proper consideration for calami,ies and
difficulties Of this nature has made Us
1ess urgent and peremptory in our de-
mands Tor justice than duty to our TEL
low citizens would, under other circum.
stances, have required. But their claims
are not neglected, and will on all pro-
per occasions be urged, and it is hoped
sNith effect.
Ireirain from making any communl.
cation on the subject Of our affairs with
Buenos Ayres, because the negotiation
communicated to you in my last annual
message, was, at the date Of our last
advices, still pending and in a state that
would render publication of the de-
tails inexpedlent.
A Treaty of Amty and Commerce
has been formed with the Republic of
Chill. which, if approved by the Senate,
will be laid before you. That Govern
ment seems TO be established and at
peace with its neighbors; and its ports
being the resorts Of our ships which are
employedin the highly important trade
of the fisheries, this commercial con-
veniion cannot bnt be ofgreat advantage
10 our fellow citizens engaged in that
perilous but profitable business.
Our commerce with the neighboring
state Of Peru, owing TO the onerous du
ties levied on our principal articles Of
export, has been on the decline, and all
endeavors to procure an alteration have
hitherto proved fruitless. With Bolivia,
we have yet no diplomatic intercourse,
and the continual contests carried on
between il and Peru have made me de.
fer, until a more favorable period the
appointment Of any agent for that pur-
pose.
An act Of atrocious piracy having been
committed on one Of our trading ships
by the inhabitants Of settlement on the
west coast Of Sumatra, frigate was
despatched with orders to demand salts
faction for the injury, # those who com.
mittted il should be found members Of
regular government, capable Of main.
taining the usual relations with foreign
nations but if, as il was supposed, and as
they proved 10 be they were band OF
lawIess pirates, to innIct such chastise.
ment as would deter them and others
from like aggressions. This last was
done, and the effect has been an increas-
ed respect for our flag in those distant
seas, and additional security for our
commerce.
10 the view have gwen Of our con-
nexion with foreign powers. illusions
have been made to their domestic dis
lurbances or foreign wars, to their re.
volution or dissentions. II may be pro-
per 10 observe that this is done solely in
cases where those events affect our po-
litical relations with them, or to show
their operation on our commerce.
Further than this, il is neither our po-
icy nor right TO interfere. Our best
wishes on all occasions. our good Offices
when required, will be afforded, to pro-
mote the domestic tranquility and for