Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-25

u UNI ,c s,en from TIC accompanying corrrSp'rrucr
that wlrn the condition referred 20 was nrst ~
the Chamber of Deputies, the insuperae ooJeclohs 10
il ,r.rp Iv communicated by lhe American Minister al
Paris to the French Government and that he uiscty
informed it that the condition, Il pIeSc3ioFo ciu efei
be c,lu,icd with The views expressed ny MIN were
ayprnved by the PRESIDENT and have been since Twice. as
serted and eniorcrdby him in his messages 10 Congress-
in Terms uropoIonrd their rXpiIcIthtss ana sn!'h'h
tv 10 the conviction c rncratns OF tlc inp'Flahcc anu
inpinlabilily of the principle involved.
The LuileG States cannot yield This principle, nor can
cv d. or consent TO- any measure by winch Its ln1u'
,c. i, tho .ron of their political system can be oh
,rnc,rd or diminished Under these circumstances, The
President feels that lie may rely on the Intelligence ana
h,raiily of His Britannia MnirSyS Government tor
correct estimation OF the Imperative obligations winch
,vr him no power to subjrc. this point TO the control of
nnv foreign State, whatever may bc hIS contGrnccln Its
Justice aud mpartiaty-a confidence Which lie has Ia
ken pleasure inslructng the undersigned to state Is
fully rcposed by m IN the Government OF LIS Britain
Majesty.
So nrcal however, is the desire OF the President tor
tic restoration OF good understanding with the Go
ycrnnent of France, provided 1t can be effected OH
terms compatible with the honor and independence
of the United States that if, after the frank avowaI Of
his sentiments upon the point last referred to- and the
explicit reservation of that point, the Government OF his
Brltanc Majesty shall believe that It's mediation can be
useful in adjusting the differences which exist between
the two countries and in restoring all their relations I"
friendly footing he inslrucs the undersigned 10 inform
Mr. Nankhpad, that in such the oter ot mclapii
made in his note is chccru!ly accepted.
The United States desire nothing but equal and OK
act Justice; and they cannot but hope that the good OIL
fees of third Power friendly to both parties, and
PROMPTED by the elevated considerations manifested III
Mr.. nnkhcads note, may promote the attainment oil
tins end. Influenced by these motives, the President
will cordially cooperate tar as his constitutional pow"
crs may enable him. in such steps may be requisite,
IN the part OF the United States, to give effect to the pro-
posed mediation. lie trusts that unnecessary delay
will be allowed occur and lnstrucls the undersigned
request that the earliest information of the measures
taken by Great Britain, and OF their result may be COM
municated To this Government.
The undersigned avails himself Of the occasion To re-
new to MIR. Bankheud tic assurances OF hsdistngnsh-
ed consideration JOHN FORSYTH,
CHARLES BASKuEAD, Esq,
WAsuISGrox, Feb. Is, 1886.
The UNDERSIGNED His Britannia NlalcStys Charge
dAiuircs with reference his note OF the 9th OF last
month"; has the honor to inform Mr. Forsyth, Secretary
OF State Of the United States, that he has been nsIuci
ed by Ills Government to state that the BRUSH 1o'tIh
ucnt has received communication onl that OF rance
which ulS the wishes that mpelrd His Britannia MA
jrstv TO ol.r hs mediation for the purpose I'll rtcODg
an alncablc adjustment OF the differences Detween
France and the United States.
The French Government has stated to that Of 1913
Majesty, that the frank and honorable nauner IN which
the President has, in his recent message, cSpiessch MN
self with regard the points of difference between Lie
Governments OF France and the United States, has re-
moved those difficulties upon the OF na"na hi",
wlrh have hitherto stood in the way OF the prompt exc
cuUn by France OF the treaty of the 18th july lol, ard
that consequently, the French Government is no" ready
IL pay the lnslancnt which Is due on account &" il,t
American indemnity, whenever the payment q" 'm M
salmcnt shall be claimed by the Government o. iEs u
States
The French Government has also stated that j male
this communication to that OF Great Britain, rnt re-
gardng the British Government as lurtni lne"atn5,
sauce lis offer OF mediation had then reached only r Go
vrrnlent OF France by which i; had bce accepi but
looking upon the British Government us acniHMm :cnd
Of the two parties and therefore, naul al chann"I %
communication between them.
The undersigned is further instructed 10 express Inc
sincere pleasure which is felt b. tlr Brush Conventional
at the prospect thus afforded OF aicabc rrn!nation
OF difference which has produced temporary cs'
arrangement between tw" natlvus who Lave 50 man? ~
tcrcsts in COMMON anu who entitled 10 liz: ire;
ship and esteem of each other and the Undersigned has
also to assure Mr. Forsyth that II has afforded hc Brit
ISL Government r must lively satisfaction IT, have Uccn
upon this OCCASION, the cianlrl u! COMMUNICATION
which they trust Will lead 10 the complete restoration vi
friendly relations l,ctweri the L. Suites and Fl
The undersigned has great pleasure IN renewing 10
Mr. Forsyth the Oh his most distinguished
consideration. CHARLES BANhHhAD.
The Hon. JOHN FoRaYrlI, &c. nc.