Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-04
MEDIATION BY GREAT BRITAIN.

We happy say that there is longer the least
doubt that Great Britain has rendered offer for set
ting the difficulties between Franco and the United
States. What the final result will ne, tell
We hope for the bcst-.leEandriu Gu.ctte.
The Gt0Gc says
ave understand that the British sloop OF Panta-
loon brough dispatches to Mr. Banklead, auoTlsing
HIN tender the good Offices Of the British Govern
mrnt mediator in adjusting the difficulties now ex-
isn, between the United States and France. Whether
decision has been made upon this offer, if what
have not been advised; but cannot but hope.
that the good offices OF Great Britain, IN the character
Ola mediator, equally friendly 10 both the parties, may be
employed to restore that amica5c intercourse which
ms long existed between the people and the Govern
Ecns Of the two countries, without any abandonment or
prejudice to the ptinc pie which our Government has
taken its stand and in satisfactory to France.
LIN any event, however, considerable period OF
tnr rlasc before the result of this mediation can
It known, it must be obvious that the necessity tor
adopting The Of defence recommended by the
President in his special message, remains Unchanged
The NatiOnal IntcIigenccr says
No doubt exists that Mediation has been offered
between The United States and France by the Govern
'mnl OF Great Britain We have TO believe that
The Executive Of the United States, without consulting
the Senac-wc do moi know that il necessary that II
s'o"d do Solids acted on this proposition, and that des
patches announcing ts determination already on the
way 10 the srabord
1--WE do not know any thing of the particulars of
eSher the proposition the reply Perhaps this morn
ing Official Journal may furnish some information
respecting both Meanwhile lest for diplomatic reasons
SitdOuS silence should be observed in that quarter
we think proper for the information Of readers to
Stale our Impression that the proffered Mediation by
uisa Britain As common friend, has been accepted
by lie Executive OF the United States. Such offer
tiud not indeed we'll be declined by any Nation not
s*Ped IL place itself out Of the pale Of the Law OF
Nations
=" The reader must, however, bear in mind that be-
tween Nations, Mediation and Arbitration not the
sumo '"ng ir6rutton, accepted by both parties, would,
hath Ihn
.'c' OF N'd'soa concludes nothing between the par
' "u' Only leaves tic door open for cancellation and
ean''"rn! through the medium OF common friend,
Interested with all tie reg, Of the world, in preventing
1"'" O unnecessary Disturbance Of the peace OF Ma
g., lis "Hci however, that intercourse between The
w ''thU's has been thus rr-oprncd, throug chan.
% - !cc:hb!c TO furnish 4 reasonable security that
s t'a Is not respectful and concatory will be ut.
r'u % VI transmitted through it from either SIDE;
"I's t'at Is not worthy Of the generous spirit in
",n ''lS nrdIaon las been oftredby the British Co.
,b S"" W hilSt therefore, in the new course which
"a'e taken, We discover no certainty Of an ami.
u,i adjustment Of cur disputes with France see,
dug greatest SasIS!aclion that all apprehensions are
Countries" f H ~ " "
5o as'ap II would be we'll in this connection to intro
H 'c''owing extract from the last letter OF MIR.
H.. VINO Is now III Paris and allcntivey observing
~. ,p0ISe Of events. lie says:
hapnsn You ask, what is happening, or what is to
H., All are awaiting the Presidents Message.
,r Is not Charged too full of electricity, we hope
Franco va De no thunder here. The Government OF
wsrn, ,'"rVer is now laying upon its oars, rather
pLIass ~ =! stop than to go ahead in the American
10 cor,I "' rs not an easy thing, even in monarchy
civ =, az pnhiic ENTHUSIASTICALLY in such monar-
wi,, "" u France. | do not believe, Judging from
S,,,rs -" SIRE aud hear, that war with the United
@! in, " T b. unpopular with the lower classes
d nn,h" le"ca and, You we'll know that there is
.r ,E' 10. e which all frenchlnen would fight
.tCus,,. O' a pint Of honour or even point of
viii, Esa lie Intelligent FIenchnan speaks of
;r> '' enthusiasm. old allies-as people who
Of mnn The French to break the chains of bad
lem ana The chains of horrid social sys-
villa, 'hey are reluctant TO pay this debt, and
Gop,te' The taunts of all the other European ma
oldes, I young Republic has frightened one Of the
sons hlSao'is OF Europe into diShonorabe conces-
s,roo c ehdey touched French pride-hut there is
war ase"s OF attachment for in France, that
lance srd oe entered upon only with the utmost Ieluc
aunts 'I La lhen it can never be made popular. The
embrl;nno however, Of Europeans who would delight in
for Ens US have their effect. 1t is pleasant theme
sarcs tories of the sitter cast and Russian ennis.
and snort for all The subjects of dcspotism SO thick
nfo,msS ny strong this side of the ocean Even we'll
and iba me, men here confess that things look sguay
serious thinking feel that silly SUBJ ect has become