Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-08-02

The following letter, which is from of the most dis
nnguished literary men of the present day, and
ightened philosopher, refers subject of such general
interest 10 all the friends of liberal principles that do
not feel at liberty TO withhold il from publication. Alb
sence from the city has prevented my placing it, at an
earlier day. at your disposition The commercial cgisla
lion oil France your readers aware, has hitherto
been in OF the spirit of the age than even
that OF our own country or OF England.
BORDEAUX, April, 1888.
ties, and fighting them with success. So great is
the injustice OF French tariff regulaons-so cruelty op-
pressive on Ibis portion OF the kingdom=so extensively
felt and generally undersood--tlat unless change
takes place the Carolina question will be transferred to
Gau and you Will see The South OF France demanding
separation from the North. The prohbitory and re-
stclve system is receiving every where mortal blows
and expect ere long it will fall down with terrible
crah amidst the shout OF emancipated millions am not
sorry the first battle has been among institutions strong
aud vigorous and democratic like yours The great truths
making their way all sides; the tide of opinion is
beginning to flow Alright anticipate the overthrow of
and navigation laws, and in the general re
ton OF detected folly, new Of political CONNER
cal wisdom.
My purpose TO return England by the French coast
having got together such expression of opinion as
be likely to advance the question. You may suppose
avn busy engaged but look upon my mission preg-
nsnt with consequences so important 10 merit all my
care. Most truly yours, JOHN BowRING.
The following extract from late Paris journal shows
that DIR. Bowring has overrated the made
By his mission on the public mind. Most happy indeed
would it be for the world large, if the Principles of
Political Economy, which, like the doctrines Of Christian
could be adopted by the rulers Of naons and
recoec what has been done within the last few years
for the cause OF truth is il TOO much TO hope for con-
summation which, by showing nations that the prosperity
Of every Is ndissoubly connected with that OF all
others, will put end TO war itseIil
The Bordeaux Journals of the 30th ult contain the fol
low ing -" numerous meeting OF the principal
chants aud ship holders held yesterday at the Ex
change occasioned by The visit OF Dr. Bowfing this
ly The motive OF Dr.. Bowrng's mission 10 This country
has been aresdy stated 10 be- forward much as pos
sibe the establishment Of liberal system Of COM
merca intercourse between France and England found
ed upon tie only permanent bass--mutusl advantage
Than at present exists The object Of the meeting was TO
consider whether the state OF foreign trade d1 not re-
qure important and prompt notifications Upon this ques
lion there but opinion. Every gentleman present
admitted, that The laws in the Customs grounded upon
principles Of exclusion in direct opposition 10 the ge-
neral interest and wants OF the country. Several of the
meeting maintained the necessity OF ameofation and
pointed out the advantage which industry, commerce and
agriculture would derive from the adoption of new and
enlightened system Of political economy, making
free exchange Of merchandise the basis Of relations
with foreign countries At first Deeing was found
impossible TO enter into thorough consideration Of this
subject; but The feeling manifested by the meeting is mos,