Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07


as soon as the proper amount can be agreed
upon Upon this latter point it probable an
ing had taken place between the Minister Of the United
States and the Spanish Government before the r
The late King Of Spain and unless that event NAV have
delayed its complexion there is hope that il NAV
be In my you early In your preset
session. the conclusion of Convention upon tel NOT
less favorable than those entered into for similar objects
wn o,her nations That act of justice would well accord
WIN Tie character OF Spain, and is due 10 the United
states from their ancient friend. II could not fail to
strengthen the sentiments Of aniy and good will
he TWO Nations which much wish of the United
states TO CHERISH and truly the interest Of both 10 main.
BY the first section the act Of Congress passed on tho
18th July 1882 the duty Spanish hips arriving
from the ports Of Spain, limited 10 the dutv uayabI
con- on american the ports Of Spain. Previous
zVh october 1917, being five per ton. That act
was intended TO give eide TO an
made with the Spanish Cove rDmen by which discrim
mating duties Of tonnage to be abolished in the ports
Of the United States and Spain the vessels of the two
PURSUANT to tina, arrangement which was car
1882 by aroya order dated the 29 April 1882 America
vessels in the ports Of Spain paid FIVE cents pe ton
which rate oduy is also paid those by Spanish ships
but as American vessels psy tonnage duty in the ports OF
the u s.. the duty OF FIVE i'm our norris bv
Spanish vessels under the act above mentioned is really
Spain Though no complaint has yet been made on the
part oil SPAIN we are not the less bound by the obga
lions oil good faith to the discrimination; and re-
commend that the act be amended accordingly As In.
royal order above alluded the ports of the Bal
G'r.c ana Canary Islands, as well those of spain
would seem that the provisions OF the Of Congress-
should be equally exenve that for the re. pav,nent
OF such duues as may have been improperly received an
ADDITION should be made TO the al be
last session oil Congress for reundng discriminating du.
ties. wv
AS the arrangement referred TO- however did M, en,
brace the Islands Cuba and Porto Rico discriminating
duties TO the prejudice of American shipping continue TO
be levied there From the extent of the commerce car
sd the United States and those islanSs nar
cunly the former this discrimination causes serious in
Jury to one OF those great national interests which it
mas been considered an essential part of policy to che
rsb and has given rise to complaints the part of our
meIcnants Under instructions given to Minister at
adrd earnest representations have made by him 10
The Spanish Government upon this subject and there ia
reason to expect from the friendly disposition which en-.
tertained towards this country that beneficial chance
will be produced The disadvantage, however, TO which,
our shipping subjected by the operation Of these dcrim
tnang duties requires that they by suitable coun
levang duties during your present sesson-power be-
ing at The same time vested in the President oy or
discontinue them as the Discriminating duties on American
vessels or their cargoes may be modified or scon,ind
at those Islands. Limitations have been given n ,h S
nsh Government, that the C2ed States may be obliped a
resort 10 such measures as are OF necessary self
aud there is no reason 10 apprehend thu; ould be uu
avorabiy received. The propoe cd ednp II adons1
would not be permitted, however any degree to induce
relaxation in the efforts of Minister TO ec reneaJ
OF this irregulaIiy by friendly negotiations: and
serve to give force 10 hi, by showing The
dangers 10 which that valuable trade is exposed by the
distractions and burthens which system OF discriminating
| and countervaing duties necessarily produces.
The selection and preparation OF the Florida archives
for the purpose of being delivered over TO the o. States
In conformity with the royal order, mentioned in my
last annual message though in progress has yet
causes which oable particularly the pre
oil the cholera at Havana but have been taken
which /, is believed will expedite the delivery of those
important records
Congress informed the opening of the last ses
son that owing, was alleged TO embarrassments in
the finances of Portugal upon the civil war
III which that nation was engaged" payment had been
made oil only one insalmen Of the amount which the Por-
tugucse Government had stipulated pay for ndemDify
lug our citizens property illegally captured the block
ade Of Iereea SINCE that time, posponement for
years. with Interest," OF the two remaining was
requested by the Portuguese Governments and as cons
dera'ion offered to siPuae that rice of the U S. should
be admitted into Portugal, at the duties as Brazilian
rice Being satisfied that better could he
made my consent was given; and royal of the King
oil Portugal was accordingly issued the 4h of February
ast Ior me reduction oil the duty rice of the United
STATES Ii would give me great pleasure it, in speaking
OF that country, in whose prosperity United States are
so much interested and with whom a long subssng ex-
tcnsive, and mutually a4vantag eous commercial inter
course has sreDg hened the relations of friendship could
announce to tho restoration ofits internal traooui
Subsequently the of the last ssion
OF Congress the final instamen payable by Denmark IN
der the Convention Of the 18th day of March Isa0 vas
received. The Commissioners for examining the claims
have since terminated their abors and their awards have
been paid at the Treasury they have been called for
The justice rendered 10 citizens by that Government
mus completed, and pledge is thereby afforded for the
maintenance Of that iricndy intercourse becoming the
reaons mar me Two nations mutually to each other
IL is satisfactory inform you that The Danish 1,oyen
ment have recently issued an ordinance by which The
commerce with the Island of ST. Crox pIac on mora
liberal footing than heretofore. This change cannot fail
to prove beneficial to the trade between the United States
and that colony and the advantages likely to flow from IL
may lead to greater reiaxaons in the colonial systems of
other nations
The Publications of the Convention with the KING ne tho
Two Sicilies have been duly exchanged, and the Com
missoners appointed Tor examining the claims under il
have entered upon The duties assigned 10 them bv law
he friendship that The interests Of the two nations reore
OF them being now establishes 1t may be hoped that each
will enjoy the benefits which liberal commerce should
yield TO both ~
treaty OF amiy and commerce belwee n the United
states and Belgium was concluded during the last winer
anu received the sanction OF the Senate but the
OF TIE ia'hcdon has been hitherto DELAYED in conse
queDce ~ the first instance, OF delay in The rscen.
tlon OF the treaty at Brussels, and, subse1uenIy of tho
absence oil the Belgian Minister OF Foreign Affairs AT hc
important conferences in which his Government is enpag
ed at London. e"s"
That treaty does but embody those enlarged prncples
OF friendly policy, which, II is sncere hoped will sIav
regulate tie conduct Of the two nations having
moi es 10 maintain smcabe relations towards each other
and so sincerely DESTROYS 10 cherish them. '
With all the other European Powers with ,vboo, ,,
United States have formed diplomatic relations and i
the Sublime Porte, the best understanding nrevsii
From all, continue 10 receive assurances n sand iii 10
wards the United Satesa,surances which IL Sves me M
less pleasure TO reeprocae than TO receive Win ali ,be
engagements which have been entered into are fulfilled
with good faith on 9th sides Measures have also been
taken TO enlarge friendly relations and our COM
mercia intercourse with other States The system We
have pursued OF aiming at exclusive sdvantsgos of
dealing with all on terms Of fair and equal reciprocity and
OF adheing scrupuously TO all our engagements is we'll
calculated TO give 10 efforts intended 10 be mu-
iually beneficial
The OF which the Southern part Of this continent
long the theatre and which were carried ON hs,
by the mother country against the States which b.d H.,
mery her colonies, by the n..,.