Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-07

AUSTRIA, has been brought to Termination bv the con-
euson oil commercial Treaty between the United States
ana mat Power, every way satisfactory u.s. and the
government Is in the frequent Conformation show
ing the most liberal disposition the part of the Emperor
towards this country.
Commercial Treaty, by which our trade with BEL
GUM is placed the favored footine has been
promptly concluded with that new Kingdon-the great
benefits OF which cannot fail to deveope themselves "a
soon as its shall be relieved from the shackes
imposed by the existing controversy between Belgium and
Although relations with Russia have always been Of
the most liberal and friendly character il had not been in
the power OF any previous Administration to effect Com
nercia Treaty with her So strong has been her
entering into any stpuaons of that nature that at the
date OF the late negotiation with us, il is believed
sne nau no commercial treaty with any power, except
perhaps frussa; that made years since with Eng
land having been allowed expire without disposition
on her part to revive it, The privileges granted by her
ruy enlightened Legislation TO foreign commerce. ere
extended TO ours but they fell short that
enure freedom which code seeks TO esab
isb ai0 moreover, in the liability of such reo,laions N
sudden and unforeseen changes, there always degree
otinsecurty which, from the remoteness of our
was peculiarly felt by commerce, proved greatly
adverse TO It's prosperity. To free the enterpzing shirt
OF our fellow citizens from the operation of this restraint
TIE conclusion OF commercial treaty. has been lei
opeet from The establishment of our diplomatic relations
WIN 'nat Empire The efforts OF Mr. Adam i'm 1909 and
oil Mr. Pinckney in 1916, directed to this end ITS
accomplishment also, reserved for General Jackson
The Treaty recently concluded is in all respecs such
we desired; and may, with confidence look forward 10
astcadiy extending commerce with tina, immense En-.
prc, and all the good effects which arise from an
Interchange OF substantial benefits.
lremains only to effect the settlement of our claims nm
On Span and satisfactory adjustment OF the Boundary
Question between and Great Britan to place our rea
tons with all the Powers the Old World upon basis of
honorable and durable peace, and active prosperity
ne aspect oil our affairs with of the American
states was sun more unpromising With our neighbor
republic, MEXICO they in state of peculiar deli
cacy In one deeply interesting point of view greater
Importance is 10 be attached TO our relations with This
'an win any other nation for, besides the interests
winch depend upon them, they directly test the
OF our institutions in their external bearings. Our situa
or1t IN that
ducements arising thePefom such as 10 afford opnor
uncs Tor proving the business of those preensions IN
moderation and exact justice which we claim as the a
oues oil republican government, and which have been
so happily illustrated by the Presidents rule to ask for
nong that's not clearly right, and TO nothing that
Is wrohg Or on the other hand for justiiyng the mis-
representations OF tho tendencies of free governments
industrously circulated by those whose interest or sno
siton tbs to subject them odiun The course of affairs be
tween us and our neghbor has been closely watched from
the other side OF the Aanc the taon
nope that would justify these aspersons by betrayinp
uesre Tor acquisition at the expense the rights of others
Unfortunately the temper and department of the Mexican
authorities, at the time when General jackson assumed
ms dues' were such as TO render the maintenance
oil friendly intercourse with that country task of no
small difficulty The deep rooted preudces of the peo
pie oil several OF the States composing that coniederacv
had oeen displayed in proceedings the most ol
nature, which violated the respect due TO the dpIomaiic
character, and placed the personal safety of r
lister at Mexico in imminent danger and which tho cen,r
government had neither the power the inclination TO
prevent The ratification of commercial treaty which
mad been negotiated under many with the
i'm
ther Congress, and finally upon in spi indca.
tive OF any thing but disposition 10 cultivate our friend
sP-1eaonsles and suspicious against u.s. the most I'M
warranted, tomented by various influences and NOT
discounenanced by the Mexican authorities and 10 such
pitch OF extravaganza had this temper been worked
hat meeting OF our militia could take place near the
frontier but gave rise TO reports Of medtated invasion
ana the sailing OF of national vessels with the de-
sign OF touching upon their coast was readily ,orreJ into
WMiKe movement To make this unpromising state Of
hS worse the government had passed into the hands of
Iced yteys 81 teh deemed marked hostility to the al
most important duty. Our national character "a veil
me mutual interests of the countries required tba,
Mexico should be made sensible of the inusice r hi
course 10 effect the establishment of what miobt ba
termed " peace and honest friendship between the
TWO rePuocs was task worthy Of the full exerton of
the sagacy decision and energy for which Gen jackson
is every where known TO be remarkable Nor were tlev
IN ms instance unsuccessfuly employed His exnostu
enforced by the general knowledge OF his straight
forward ahd open character, carried conviction 10 reuc
tant minds, and radical change was soou effected The
new Munster sent to Mexico eceived with great kind
ness The negotiation was brought satisfactory concIu.
sion by treaty, which has been finally raed and which
places our commerce in the Mexican ports on the footing
oil e most favored nation, besides containing valuable s.
pu"'to"s 'o me security oil our growing inland trade
30 eectuaiy have good feelings replaced the nimjca
suspicious which 80 extensively prevailed that atouo
disturbances have since arisen in the States adioinn ne
in which settlers from our country have aks3 nart G
slightest suspicion that Government had any thine 10
DO WIN them has never been expressed Mexican of all
Pdres appear TO entertain views of the character
OF the President and repose Just confidence in his and
The counrys upright and friendly dispositions towards that
republic.
win the REPUBLIC COLUMBIA our affairs were
involved IN similar difficulties. Bolivar whose recttude
OF purpose and pure patriotism, that party anmoses
have been eXngushed by his death are unyersaIIv
knowiedged, then exercised the chief influence in ta,
country From causes into which il is not now necessary
10 inquire, he became impressed with the belief t,t our
government was nIInca both his country and to him
sen personally; anu tins sentiment had very widely du
cd ilse Ihe effects were manifest in the feeling evinced
towards our minister notwithstanding the mildness OF
MS temper and the urbdDy Of his manners,-in the
feluSaI 10 listen 10 the just claims of cZens-in the
imposition OF prohbitory duties upon our 6our-,nd in
many other indications of decidedly unfrendy shirt
1t was alike due TO ourselves and TO that most in.
tereSns sister Republic, that proper effort shoui
be omitted TO reclaim her affections by inspiring thai
confidence which our good feelings and wishes so truly
deserve Those efforts promptly made. A new
MINISTER was sent out with instructions which Sc
cohded by hi' own proper department on trying occa
slohs, ana ny his able efforts put things in their
true ght, have been the OF removing every min
ous impression, and eiciling from the constitued anto
ana good Will Tor this country and confidence in our po-
Yernnent: expressions the sincerity oil which has ee eo
ed by their acts Notwithstanding the djsadvantages At
tending series OF political coinmoion we NAV,
now HITTER ourselves with the hope arc at an end-seve
raj OF the Claims OF our citizens have been settled and i'm
such away as to inspire perfect confidence in the dspo,i
non 70 90 justice TO those which remain, and that il will
soon De done under the reign quiet happily resor
ed The exorbitant duties by which our princinaI ex
port 10 mat cOuntry-hOur-was almost entirely exc1ud
ed were reduced TO the point suggested by our mniser
n discriminating duty OH all articles when imported in
vessels oil country other than a of which thew are The
grown or manulacture repealed i'm favor of the yes
seis OF tue United States and this privilege which from
our geographical posion is OF peculiar value TO our COM