Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-11-12
FOREIGN.
From the N. Y. Journal Of Commerce.
ERANCE AND NEW GRAN An


nexed correspondence, which have found already
translated in the Jamaica Isonemist, is the only matter
oil interest which they contain.
CARTHAGENA BLocKADED FRENCH SQUA D.
RoNA pains the Edii,r has translated the causes
assigned for this curious proceeding, but they not
Gslac,ory.
The people OF Csrthagena having grossly nsulted the
French Consul of that port the Governor Of Martinique
despatched vessels OF war to demand satisfaction
the nhabsn. Of Carhsgena have done the acts attributed
to them, they we'll deserve punishment. They be
taught the difference between anarchy and liberty The
writer has long suspected that the society Los Vetera
nos dc la Libsrtad" not quite such experienced
lovers OF liberty as they imagined.
Still 1t casno be denied that the conduct Of the French
Government OF Martinique is violation Of the laws Of
tons. The General Government Of the Counties
70 seue ne quesuon ana the Governor oil Car'hagena
answering to Lord Lieutenant, or Custos Rotuorum
has cognzance OF the sulcct the other hand,
has the Governor Of Martinique.
The complaint Of the French Captain, that two months
delay has elapsed since the Consus first n
uted, without final Judgment is absurd, and the objec-
ton TO allow the reference to the Supreme Court Bogota
is ridiculous in Frenchman, who is subject himself TO
to the Court Of Cessation.
The United States will submit this European die
taton in the American world.
The following is abstract of the official Corresp
dence on this subject
PROCLAMATION
BY Colonel Jose Maria Vesga Governor of the Pro.
rince of CdTihogend
The unexpected arrival Of the French squadron, con.
ssing OF two sloops of war; despatched by the Governor
OF Martinique to demand satisfaction for injuries of which
their Consul comprehensive position Of that squadron
front OF the cy-the hostile in which
and the communications between its Commondant and
the Government Of this Province have naturally excited
alarm and nquietude amongst the Inhabitants. II is just
that the people should know the facts: and for that
the communications on the subject published and
will continue TO be till this unhappy
is arranged. Notwithstanding the hostile conduct OF the
squadron every courtesy shall be offered to the officers
and crew. This occurrence is motive for render
ing obedience to the law. JOSE MARIA VESGA.
By THE GOVERNMENT MARTINIQUE.
To The Governor Of Colombia
Fort Royal, Martinique, 10th September, 1888.
- learned " ind atinnt hat an i'm
without example has teen offered France, in the per-
son of Sieur Barro her consul in Carthag the
cred functionary delivered 10 unbrdled populace
headed by subaern Alcade, who, after violating his
home, and tearing him from il, had proceeded TO the
grosse insult and had the income eivabe audacy
confine him in prison.
know that in this deplorablo circumstance, you, as
Governor did exercise your authority repress this
rash insult the flag of France and the character OF
the representative OF the French Nation.
have despatched TO your Excelency, Monsieur De
Grandais, to demand immediate PREPARATION.
hope your Excellency will sufficiently appreciate the
magnitude OF the INSULT 10 deny that
and thus save me from the necessity of avenging it by
force
The French Consul, NJ. Barro, will designate the Of
lenders and dictate the reparaon France demands his
person. Accept my consideration, sc.
Reply Of Senior Jose NJ pesga, to the Gover,,or Of
Martinique:
CARrHAeENA, October A, 1888
SIR-If the French Consul has been injured here the
competent authorities will award him justice in due me
but they bound by the laws and they decide
till the necessary examination have been taken.
The superior authorities have ordered enquiry into the
conduct OF the Acade, in order apporon him the
punishment he deserves. Until that preliminary ques
lion is determined, the French Consul cannot Justly con.
slider himself aggrieved by the government should he
demand satisfaction Tor anticipated iDurynor complain
that satisfaction is not awardednor employ the of
his nation. To act thus is commence the conclusion
Mine is subordinate government, responsible to the
Supreme power 300 leagues from this place. The ac-
companyng order will shew, that the Supreme pow re-
to itself the consideration Of all international ques
~, hirhV 4
directed 10 refer all questions TO that authority
conceive that the power you exercising is better
tries foreign relations, and especially those relating
topeace or war; are exclusively vested in the Supreme
and General Government.
Then if happens that you do enforce the hostile me
sIres with which you menace this city; take by force
that satisfaction which up this hour has never been de-
MED you by this government-which it has been
able give you, (as the nature of the subject demands
deliberate examinations and the competent authorities TO
make the enquiry reside at great dis,ance)-f you in
tercre in matter exclusively sppsrlainng the sole
consideration of The general Government OF France, and
attack people unprepared and undeended you will be
responsible TO the laws of nature and humanity for the
sad consequences which must inevitably nd the
general Government of France which you are respon
sibe and which prides itself upon following the prnci.
pies Of and justice, will consider that she has
been well served by you.
Your Excelency is aware that nation can actually
make against another without a previous declaration
Of hosilic made by the General Government; and that
whatever is done by subjects without that pre-
mnary is contrary TO the law of nations and violation
OF the respect due TO their Government.
Nevertheless, IL is my duty in the resort TO pro.
tect this country, whose welfare has keen coned
from il the calamiies with which il is me-
naced request Of your Excellency state to me what
is the satisfaction you require, bearing in mind that am
the Governor OF people which is subject TO the aw and
which cannot be spoatcd Of its rights but after legal con-
vction by competent authority; and slso that whatever
step take may be considered as voluntary sa-
tislaction, but sacrifice made force and because
not engaged in war Accept, &c. JOSE NJ vESGA, |
Colonel and Governor Of Cdrthagena. |
REPLY OF THE FRENCH ADMIRAL
IIebe before Cdrfhogend. An OcfObeT, IS33.-.Naudi
Station Of the Antilles.
StR,-The Representative OF great nation has been
insued in Carthagena by people that believe itself
worthy of liberty, anil yet does not know how to be
just.
brought before Carhagena to demand the punishment
OF the denquens, and TO protect the Consul Of France
and all my fellow couBtrymen in Carthagena, with the i'm
preston that your authority is insufficient repress these
criminal acts
appreciate the facility which has been accorded to the
French Consul 10 board the Hebe; anil consider
this as the first step TO that satisfaction which we have
right TO expect, since admit the competency OF
the victim, too, OF wrongs which France well knows how
10 revenge
The question Of the reparaon due TO National Honor
cannot, we'll aware be deliniyely settled but by
our respective Supreme Governments. Yours, however
Is necessarily responsible for the criminal actions Of it's
agents
81 OF August, upon the person OF M. Ad0lphe Bafroif
knowing that the examinations concluded, give YOU
TIL Tuesday proceed TO the chsstisement Of the al
calde" (who was the first author OF the attack upon The
ConsuO and Of his accompces, In exciting the popular