Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-03
fiji the Ldcmnity Treaty without delay. ]
WASHINGTON, FLH. ID. 1885.

his note of the 9Th of last month, has the
honor to Inform MIR. FORSYTH, Secretary
of State ofthe U. S. that he has been in
siruct' BY his Government to state, that
the British Goysrnmen, has received a
communication from that of France, which
iullils the wishes that impelled his Britan.
mic Majesty to offer his mediation for the
purpose of eflecting an amicab.e adjust
ment of the difference between France
and the United States.
The French Government has stated to
that of his Majesty, that the frank and
honorable manner in which the President
has, in his recent Message, expressed
himself 18th regard to the poirts of dif.
ference between the Governments of
France and ofthe Uai'ed States, has re-
moved those difficulties upon the score of
national honor, which have hitherto stood
in the way of the prompt execution by
France, of the treaty If the 4th of July,
1881, and that consequently the French
Government is now ready TO pay the in
stalmcnt which is due Oh account of the
American indemnity, whenever the pay
ment Of that instalment sl.all be claimed
by the Government of the United States.
The French Government has also stated
that it made this communication to that of
Great Britain, not regarding the British
Government as formal mediator, since
its offer of mediation had then reached
only the Government of France, by
which it had been accepted; but looking
,,onp tka Dr;t,.h cnp,
mon friend Of the two parties. and, there
fore, as natural channe! Of communica-
ton between them.
| The undersigned is further instructed
to express the sincere pleasure which If
fclt by the British Government at the
prospect thus afforded of an amicable
termination of difference which has
produced temporary eslrangement be-
IItwecu two nations who have so many
! interests in common, and who are 50 en-
} titled to the friendship and esteem of each
other; and the Undersigned has also tC
assure Mr.. Forsyth that it has afforded
the British Government the most lively
satistisfaction to have been, upon this oc-
casion, the channel Of communication
which, they trust, will lead TO the COM
plctc restoration of friendly relations be.
tween the United States and France.
| The undersigned has great pleasure in
renewing to Mr.. Forsyth the assurance
of his most distinguished consideration.
CHARLES BANKHEAD.
The Hon. John Forsyth, &c.
The Message and documents having
been read, were laid OH the table, and
5000 extra copies ordered to he printed.
Il On motion Of Mr.. Benton, the Senate
adjourned.
/ TIE TRUE GRoUND--In the course Of
discussion in the Senate, on Wednes-
day, on Mr.. Benton resolution for appro.
priating the surplus revenue for the pur.
pose of defence:
Mr.. Webster said, | attach some i'm
portance to the amendment moved by the
member from Delaware. That amend.
ment being adopted, the resolution will
not speak of contingent surplnses, but will
affirm the direction and positive PROPOSE
ton that it is the duty Of Congress to
make adequate provision for the defence
of the country. That is my opinion, and
wish to express it fully and decidedly.
We have no higher duty than to defend
the country; there is no charge OH the
revcnue that can command preference
over this one.
That some important points of the sea.
coast are absolutely without any defence,
is certainly true.--Publicity has already
been given to the state of things existing
at one interesting point; point, highly
important, not only in regard to commerce
and private property, but in regard also
to public interes's ofthe highest moment
Year after year, have called the atten
ton of the Senate and Of the Depart.
! ments to this very subject. II has been
shown ond repeated, and repeated again,
that, at this moment, this interesting point
TO which have alluded, rich as we are.
and prosperous as our condition is, is
more completely defenccless. SO far as
depends on this Government, than IT has
been at an, time since the first half cen.
tury of the country. Year after year, |
have presented votes and memorials, be-
seeching Congress to make provision for
these undeicndcd points. In the same
spirit, at the last session, Iproposed to
the committee, and TO the Senate,to in
crease, as they did increase, the amounts
proposed by the House. In the same
spirit. now desire to vote for adequate
appropriations. :,
On the one hand, do not think that all
the surplus revenue ought to be thus ex-