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the hrst instaimcnt By means Of dan upou
The French Minister Of Finance. A draft for
this pun pose was accordingly drawn ia favor
ot the Cashier OF tho Bank Of tho Uaitrd
States, for tho amount accruing to the United
States out OF tho first instainsept and the in.
forest pay able with Il. This bill was NOT
drawn at Washington until five days after the
fnstaiment was payable nj Paris, and was ac-
comran'ed by special authority FROM the
President, authorizing the Cashier, or his rs
signs, 10 receive tho amount. The mode thu.
adopted at receiving the instalment, was OIL
etaiiy made known To the TrenchC ITO, eminent.
by the American Charge d'Aaaires Ut Paris,
pursuant To instructions from the Department
OF State. The bill, however, though not IRE.
scented for payment until the 23d OF March,
was not paid, and for the reason assigned by
the French Minister Of Finance, that no ar
preparation had beeo made by the French
Chambers. u Is not known to me that, up 10
That period, any appropriation had been re-
quired Of the Chambers aud although n com-
munication was subsequently made TO the
Chambers, by direction of tho King, recon-
mend'ng that the necessary provision should
De made for carrying the Convention into
ehect, II was al an advanced period of the
session, aud the subject was finally postponed
until the next meeting Of the Chamber.
Notwithstanding Il has been supposed by
the French ministry that the financial stipuls-
lions OF the treaty csnnot be carried into cf-
iect without m appropriation by the Cham
oers' appears To me 10 be not only eon.i.-
'ent WIN the charter Of Franee, but due 90
the character Of both Governments a vcu n.
10 the rights OF our citizens, 10 treat the Con-
Sentio' made and ratified, in proper form. a.
Pledging the good faith Of the French Go
sernmcnt for ITS execution, and as imposing
upon each department IN obligation q, fulfil
Il; and have received assurances through
our Charge dAfaifcs 20 Paris, and the IRENE b
Minister Plenipotentiary ut Washington. and
more recently through the Minister OF the
United States at Paris. that the delay has not
proceeded from any indispositiou on the part
OF the King and his Ministers 10 fuifl the trea
~, and that measures will be presented 1t
the next meeting Of the Chambers, and with
q reasonable hope of success, 10 obtain the
necessary appropriation.
u Is necessary 20 state, however, that the
documents, except certain lists of vessels
captured, condemned, or burnt at sea, proper
10 facilitate the examination and liquidation
oil the reclamations comprised in the stipula-
lions OF the Convention, and which, by the
oth article, France engaged 10 communicate
70 the United States by ihc intermediary Of
the Legation, though repeatedly applied for
oy the American Charge d'Ahaires, under in
III
yet been communicated; and this DELAY, il is
apprehended, will necessarily prevent the
completion OF the duties assigned to the Com
missloners, within the time at present pre-
scribed by law.
The reasons for delaying to communicate
these documents have not been explicitly
stated. and this is the more TO be regretted.
as u Is not understood that the interposition
OF the Chambers Is in any manner required
Tor The delivery Of those papers.
Under these circumstances, in a case so
important TO the interests Of our citizens and
TO the character Of our country, and under
disappointments so unexpected, Q deemed il
my duty, however might respect the general
assurances TO which have adverted, bo lon
ger TO delay The appointment Of Minister
fieniPotcniiary to Paris, but TO despatch hi,.i
in season TO communicate the result Of his an
piieation To the French Government al an ear
W period Of your session. Z accordingly APP
pointed distinguished citizen for this pur-
pose, who proceeded on his mission IN Au-
gust last, aud was presented To the King early
IN tie month Of October. lie IL particularly
instructed rs 90 nll matters connected with
The present posture OF affairs; and, 1 indulge
the hope that, with the Representations ho a
instructed to make, and FROM the dispositions
manifested By the King and his Ministers, IN
their recent assurances 10 our Minister At
Paris, the subject will be early considered
and satisfactogiIy disposed Of az the next
meeting Of The Chambers.
As this subject involves important interests.
and has attracted considerable share Of the
public attention, have deemed IL proper 10
make this explicit statement Of its actual con-
dition; md should ! be disappointed Ia the
hope now entertained, the subject will DO y
gain brought TO the notice Of Congress in such
manner rs the occasion may require.
The friendly relations which nave always
been maintained between the United States
and Russia, have been further extended and
strengthened by the treaty Of nav igaiion and
commerce, concluded On The 9th Of Decen-
Der last, and sanctioned by the Senate before
tie close Of IT. last session. The FatilIca-
lions having been since exchanged, the hbe-
raj provisions Of tho treaty are now in full
force; and, under tho announcement ~ hich
they have received, houTishinE aud n.crcas-
ing commerce, yielding ~ benefits 60 the
enterprise of both nations, affords TO each
just recOmpense Of wise measures, and add
new motives for that mutual friendship
which the two countries have hitherto cher
,shod towards each other.
u affords ms peculiar satisfaction % state
that the Government Of Spsin has al length
yielded Ia the Justice Of The claims which
have been 50 tong urged IN behalf II our ciii.
kens, ard has expressed q willingness 30 pro-
vide an NATURALIZATION, rs Soon tiIe pro-
PER amount can be agreed upon. Upon this
latter point, q b probable 90 understanding
had taken place between the Munster Of the
United states and the spanish GogernmeBt
before the dscease Of the late kIpg Of spain;
and, unless that event may have delayed its
completion, theYe y reason 60 hopo that u
may De 10 my power TO announce g. you,
early ~ your present scssiOn. the conclusion
VI ConyeutiDn upon tsrsns not less fayOrabie
than those euierod into Ter snaiisr objects
With other nations. That act q justice
would well accoTd with the chararter of
spain, end y due ~ the United states from
ther aicirnt frisns. u could rot fail "a
strengthen the ssuiinsBts q smay and god
Hhi bctseen The tao natious Whtch q - 90
inurh the sish q Ne tnned States 10 cher
ish, and 20 truly ti,eAnfsrost q bOih - oaaiu-
tain.
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