Litchfield enquirer., 1836-01-28


iairrs Of France hayng been recalled, NIL diplomatic
intercourse between the two counties snspeUded-a
state OT shinga originating ~ =" "nrenS0n"'e suscep.
rendered 0oceSsmry part by IlreiT refusal
ne rtTm eugaRemens contained in treaty, from The
faihGni performance Of which by Us they are this
daV enjoying many important commercial advantages.
II time that This Unequal pOeiliOR Of affairs should
cease, and that Legislative action should he brought
TO sustain Executive exeroN in such measures the
requires. While France persists in her refusal
TO comply with the terms Of treaty, the object Of
which was, by removing all causes OC mutual COM
plant, ancient feelings Of friendship, and
unite the nations in the bonds Of amiiy, aud Of
mutually beneficial commerce, she cannot Justly com.
plain f adopt such peaceful remedies the law Of
nations and the circumstances Of The may author
iZc aud demand. Of the nature OF these remedies,
have he eOlOre had occasion to speak, and in refer
particular contingency, to express my
VicOn that reprisals would be hest adapted 10 the
emergency then contemplated. Since that period,
France, by all the departments Of her Government,
has acknowledged the validity Of claims, and the
obligations Of the treaty, and has appropriated the
moneys which are necessary TO its execution and
! though payment is withheld grounds vitality mpOr-
lanl our existence Independent nation, it is
| not to he believed that she have determined per-
maHeny 10 retain position so utterly lndelensb'e.-
In the altered Of The questions in controversy,
and under all existing circumstances, appears 10
me- that, until such determination shall have be-
come evident, it will he proper and sufficient TO retail
late her present refusal 10 comply with her engage
meDs, by prohibiting the introduction of French pro-
ducts and the entry Of French vessels in our pors
Between this and the nlerdction OF all commercial
intercourse other remedies, you, as the represen-
laves Of the people, must determine. recommend
the former. in the present posture o our AFFAIRS as be-
ing The least injurious 10 commerce. and as ailen-
ded with the least difficulty Of returning 10 the usual
state Of friendly intercourse, it the Government ct
France shall render the justice :ha Is due, and all
so rs a proper preliminary step TO stronger measures,
should their adoption be deemed necessary hy subse-
y quent events.
with public notices Of naval preparations on the part
of France destined for our seas. OF the and in
tent of these ornaments, hhave authentic inforna-
ton nor any other Of judging, except such
u are common 10 yourselves and TO the public; but
whatever may he their object we not al liberty to
regard Them rs with the measures which
hostile movements the part Of France may compel
us TO pursue. They least deserve TO be met by adj
euuale preparation part therefore strong
ly urge large and speedy appropriations for the in
crease ofhe navy, and the complexion ofour coast de-
, fences.
affect The action OF the Government and people OF the
United States, on the questions pending between
the two nations then indeed would il be dshonorabe
i; 10 pause moment on the alternative which such u
i stale Of affas would present to Come what may
the exclamation which France demands can never be
; accorded; and no armament, however powerful and
. imposing distance, or on our coast will, trust,
! defer US from discharging the high duties which we
owe constituents, to our national character,
and to the world.
The House Of Representatives, at the close Of the
last session Of C6ngress unanimously resolved, that
The treaty of the 4h Juiy 1884, should he maintained
and it's execution insist, I'd by the United States.-
II is due to the welfare Of the human race, less
ihanto our own'Meres's and HONOR that this resol'-
luton should, all hazards, be adhered to-. IT, after
SO signal an example that given Ivy the American
people during their long protracted difficulties with
France, of Corhearance under accumulated wrongs,
and Of ge nerous confidence in her ultimate
it,s,ice she shall he permitted to withhold from
i us the nrdy and Imperfect, nde%"ifica'ion which at:
u Ter yeare Of remonslrance and discussion, had at
length been soemnly agreed by the treaty OF 1881
y and to Sc, a, no"gh' the oblga'io" i imposes the u
ni,ed States will not be the only sufferers The ef-
forts OF humanity and religion, to substitute the ap-
: pe"Is justice and the arbrame" Of reason, for the
. coercive remedies usually resor'ed by injured
" lions will receive little encouragement from such
issue. BY the selection and enforcement Of such law
~, AL and expedient measures may he necessary
prevent result injurious 10 ourselves, and fatal
to The hopes Of the phan'hrops,, shall therefore
, not only preserve the pecuniary interests Of c
zens, the independence Of our Government and the
honor Of country, hut do much i. may be hoped,
to vindcae The faith Of treaties and to promote the
general interests Of peace, cviliza,ion and improve
ment. ANDREW JACKSON.
. Washington, Jan. Is, 1886.