Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-23


ing They aro the distortions Of mind, which is bent
on abusing the Administration, and sofcniug surrng
every thing in The conduct Of The French, which
ought 70 touch the heart OF an American. One speci-
is sufficient. What DC thought Of American
statesman, who, With the late drveopements laid before
him, with the arrogant terms demanded by the French
Minister say, &C. shall not offer an opinion on the
message and documents which have just been read till
have had time 10 read them ut leisure, and fully
comprehend their character and bearing Mot an in
dignaRt murmur escaped his ps Not or burst Of gen
e::ns feeling at the arsogan: terms Which demanded
from his Own cuun,ry.
And in wial ser,s, too we speak of Statesman,
WHO protests against making preparations Ia de-
cnd ourselves while French fleet is about TO luvcr
our coasts-hut who declares as the attempt to prepare
Is to provoke war: How n:ucT n,,bler--!Iow much
wiser, is Nj Theirs. when he declares (and we now
adopt The following sentiment applicable to our own
casc-sti stronger as it is in case, from the
very preparations which France is making against us
From tic Journal deS Dctafs Of It'll Of Dsce7ater-saa
to be 1rr;ttea by N. Uitrs.)
Bat al the first act of hostility it will be necessary
,orcpcl force by force. Nations themselves not Only
for certain hut for eontinge" The Foresight OF
The Government ought 10 precsds the danger often
this is prevented by firm and decided aspect
slby In Such is mrt Sable and great nat'o nus
no interest dearer to it than It's honor II not pos
SIbe ior any one, to predict with certainty wha' ne
American (french) Government Will DO we nope that
the good genius of the people will prevail and that
peace will be maintained This is eren II you choose,
most probable. Reason, interest," true honor, cry out
Tor peace But again repeat, the Government would
be cupablc in moi preparing ior any event In cause
in which have evidently reason and equity on our
side it brlooyes US Also in Of need to have force
YES let US prepare for . contingent 1rar." Who
knows Lu; we may want force to rcpr the enemy? And
if We should want it, how poor and deenceless would
John G.. Calhoun leave us at the feet of Francc
And, besides, what American heart does not throb
with Indignation at tic vast superiority which lie allows
France? Suppose in lSl2, he had urged the same hu-
initiating arguments 10 dissuade from war with
Great Britain? Where would then have been the honor
he won in the debate with John Randolph? Orwhcre
would have been the glories rcaped in our contest
with Gicau Bri.ain!
But in spite OF this reckless and desperate politician,
will maintain the Treaty, insist upon its execution
avoiding war we honoraby cam but prepare for the
worst Compnre his language with the following en-
tract from Governor Edward Everetls recent message
10 the Legislature of Massachusetts, and see how little
this pretended patriot sinks in comparison How much
the cold Wing politician Of Massachusetts towers above
the yauntIng Wing patriot Of South Carolna!-
he fore en- relations Of the country arc the pres.
ent moment subject Of high interest. Many OF the
citizens OF massachusetts, have, from the FIRST been deep
~ concerned IN the controversy with France They
suffered largely in Tie injuries inflicted our lawful
neutral commerce, by the belgerent policy pursued by
the French Government in violation Of The faith of
treaties, and otthe law of nations. They looked forward
with proportlenate satisfaction realizing their share Of
the compensation ar these INJURIES (partul bcst) SO
Justly due ind so lung withheld They have witnessed
with corresponding pain and surrrize, the refusal of
France thus far, 10 execute the treaty Of ndemnica-
ton, negotiated and ratified in conformity with the pro.
visions Of the Constitutions oil both countries in the most
solemn form known to the law Of nations, and securing
commercial advantages France, far outweghing the
pccuniary value of tile treaty 10 the United States ad
vantages which France is enjoying, while refusing
to execute her portion Of lis s!ipulalons.
Til The last session Of her Legislative chambers, the
execution Of the treaty. The part ofFrance was with
held the grounds, that such treaty requiring the
sanction of the Chambers, tho question Of its validity
WAS still open one; and that point oftact, for vari
alleged reasons the compensation, wl:ch it provided
fur citizens, was no, gLtlulIy due them OF these
grounds, France has deprived herself BIZ passing law
which sanct!ons the treaty and appropriasS funds TO
~ it into effect. Payment is refused the ground
o. language contained in the message Of the President OF
the United STATES 10 Congress- at the commencement of
the las: session. 1t is believed, that France will look in
vain TO the enlightened public sentiment of the world
ever 10 countenance her in withholding the payment Of
an acknowledged pecaniary debt, The ground Of
alleged atront to her national honor. In the un-
pleasant stale OF the relations between the two Co.
vcrnmcEts, although there may be various opinions as
t. The policy OF Of the steps which have been aen,
1t is satisfactory TO reflect that there be bu; one as
To The justice oEour The people of the United
States would regard ev of great magnitude the
interruption Of that friendly intercourse with Frunce
which is ccnentcd by some Of the best blood aud the
most cherished recoectons Of both countries. These
sentiments believed to be prccated by the Of
the people of France, who from feelings well inter
est, DESTROYS that The good understanding between
the two countries should continue. But there can be no
permanent basis for friendly relations between ndivi
duas or communities, bat justice, and this the United
States owe to it themselves 10 require we'll to rem.
der, in all their international relations. 1t is believed
that The resolution unanimously adopted BY the House
Of Representatives Of the United States, at the last
sion OF Congress, that the treaty ought 10 be maintained
and its execution insisted on, expresses the undivided
sense Of tie country