Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-19


Row from this it appears tina, the question il 10 be re
opened as to whether the explanation of Mr. Living
ston was or was not sufficient The Chamber of Depu
nes decided that was not. But learn now that if
President Jackson would declare in hs Message that he
acknowledged aud adhered TO the explorations given by
DIT Livingston, this would satisfy the French Govern
ment lis on this understand, that now rests the
nope Of anaccommodaton entertained by the Cabinet
OF the Iulllcres.
LONDON, Dec Il.--The Paris journals of Wedncsday
nave arrived. The announcement Of the .uonite.r, in
reply TO the CONSTITUTIONAL that the difference with tho
United states was merely what last year has calm
ed the public of the Dourse and occasioned consider
able rise in the Funds 1t has not had ho,rerr so ia
cepfoi 'eho fnd their famed amendment set aside as IL
ieere, and e discussion brought back point hie IN
LONDON, Dec. 12.--The Journal de Paris Of Thursday
whch we received last night persists asserting that
the government of the United States has neither directly
nor indirectly, officially unofcially by its agents
nor by any Intermediates signifed TO The French CO.
'ernnent It's intention of proposing Congress an act of
oh-ih'vrcoufse, or any other against France
IL equally denies that the French Government has, in
any oil me above ways, sgnifed TO the United States
government It's intention 10 consider such measures as
declaration OF
AS comment the foregoing il may be added ,ba,
the .lonaear du Commerce, another aud less official
organ declares, that an act
or any other decision of Congress- of coerciye nature
ought TO be considered by the Government decara
ton OF war.
(from Gqligxanis Messenger
The journal da Hasyo of Saturday has the following
. An extensive promotion 10 have taken place in
the Navy on the first of January next but tie King has
y
q war with the United States should arise TO give a
greater degree OF interest TO the measure
From tkc Constitufionntt)
fARis Dec. lit appears certain that 1t the OPEN
ing OF the Chambers the ministry will apply for an ex
traord'nary vote of credit, 10 the expenses of the
said to to ), GOO 900 francs
LONDON, Dec. 1G.-Thc Paris journals of Monday are
chiefly occupied in discussing mediation of England
IN the American quarrel Ii the President has used
mild expressions in his Message the difference cannot
be difficult to remove And ii is not thought that his
language can have been violent His sharpness of ex-
preston on the last occasion evidently to
produce Its effect 1t may favor his popularity at home
TO appear spirited, and even ierce but nothing now
TO be gained from France by repetition of the
Morning Chronicle.
(frOm The Correspondent Of tie London Times
PARIS, Dec 10 In my last letter, perhaps too con-
hdeny stated that the English Government had off red
Its mediation to France in the differences between that
country and the United States have now, however
strong reasons for believing that Lord Granville Simply
offered the good Offices of England without PROPOSING
an official and direct mediation. The French papers
therefore, which state that the Duke de Brogie refused
the mediation of England, do know what they are
writing about, and are quite in error Besides before
England could interfere il would be necessary for Anne
rica to consent to it well France England is loo
wise TO interfere officially this business and run tia
risk of being rejected by General Jackson Is il for
France TO propose this mediation the United S,,es
If she proposed such thing would not have the an
Pearance of wishing TO prevent war; of which she was
afraid Happears to that the mediator ought 10 offer
mediation TO both parties. IL would be fine part for
England to play, and no doubt she will perform it, II
would be another link joined the chain which already
The legislative session is approaching and they beon
to discuss in the diplomatic circles the Supposed con
tents of the Kings speech 1t affirmed that it will
contain very precise and explicit ausioD the affairs
OF Greece and consequently to that of the East These
however, are mere rumors which yet have any
touneaon for it is doubtful whether the speech has vol
been considered in the Council.
The Deputies are beginning to arrive from tie coun-
uy me warm Ministeria men are anxious to have
another President instead of Nj Dupin but il is certain
that the Cabinet does net :ntend oppose his
ton.
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concert last night at which all the Ministers and foreign
Ambassadors, besides the elite of Paris were present.
he political conversations of the evening were in refer
encc to The American question and the Kings speech
on opening the French Chambers. They seemed IN
think little about war, and it stated that the Minis
tiers would not come any hostile decision against Anne
RIGA, unless the American Senate rave sanet;on 20 .h
propositions which the President will doubt make in
liis message.
(fr0m Tie Morning Chronicle ef IsM DeceD,ber)
BRITISH MINisTERiAL.-Ihe declarations made by
the French Government through their official OF eans an
to the actual state of the question between France and
the United States appear to us by means deserving
The reproach cast upon them by of our
RES The facts are in a nutshell. The claims as set
up by the American Government against France wero
much exaggerated beyond their real merits amounting
we believe 10 no less sum than fifty millions francs
or about two millions sterling. whole shp load of
documents produced in support of those claims the
negotiations, like all transactions of the kind were ne
cessary tedious in their progress and length it was
agreed on both Sides that, with view put an end 10
inc natter France should pay TO America a round sum
of ono million sterling
treaty 10 that effect concluded and signed bit
the Chamber Of Deputes having had sufficient infor
nation the subject refused at first TO rake Grant for
carrying the treaty into execution The President of the
United States taking notice of this negative vote re the
Chamber, although he at the time officially assured
that he might rely upon the treaty being eventually exc
cutcd with hcelty, anmadv erted upon the refusal of the
grant in no courteous terms and threw out me thai
law OF nonntercourse with France might become ne.
cessary IN order to yindcae the rights of the United
States.
The Message containing this menace reached the
hands OF Mr. Livingston through the medium of news
paper. That gentleman communicated il in the same
shape to M de Rgny then Minister for Foreign Affairs
and as the former received and communicated il official
y so he accompanied it with few remarks of his own
unofficial also, avowedly without any other authority
than that OF the truth by which they dictated viz
ihnt the words OF The President being addressed Con-
gress, constituted merely passage in the deliberations
OF family council, which ought TO be considered i'm
France as If II had existence unless was communi.
Gated to the French Government in a formal manner
which has never yet been done
The exposition of Mr. Livingston perfectly in uni.
son with the letter and the whole spirit of the American
Constitution But the President could have been g
noran that France has Constitution also according 10
which, the negative vote of the Chamber of DEPUTIES was
in the nature of elaboration still pending in family
council; and that he justified in considering The
payment Of the claims having been refused go long az
the French Government acknowledged the treaty o be
binding on that country When the grant was withheld
the treaty still remained and every assurance was given
TO the American Government that the pecunary part of
the question would be again brought before Legisa-
lure. 81
That pledge was redeemed. The Chamber having
been furnished with ample information on the subject
IN the ensuing session, granted the which Govern
ment had undertaken to pay; but annexed il condi-
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