The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-17
LATE FROM ENGLAND.

The Packet ship England, Capt. Waite, from
Liverpool, Jan. lst, arrived at New York Feb. 10TH
She brings London files to Dec. 81, and Liverpool
dates of the day of sailing.
The King of the French in his speech to the
Chambers their opening says:-
81 regret that the treaty of July 4th, 1881, with
the United States of America, has not been able
yet to receive its complete execution. The King
of Great Britain has offered to me- well to the
United States, his friendly mediation. l have nc-
cepted it and you will pnrn.! pate in my desire
that this difference may be terminated in manner
equally honorable to two great nations"
The Presidents Message was received in Lon
don the 10Th and published at length in the prn-
cipa papers, 1t formed the universal topic, and OBJ
tained unanimous and very warm commentator
We make extracts from some !of the leading jour
nails the subject. 1t is gratifying to find that the
course of our government is so amply sustained by
general opinion abroad, if party spirit do carp
at it at home. The character of our country has
been immensely elevated in the eyes of foreign
countries, through this dispute with France.
The packet Independence carried out the Mes
sage in 10 days. 1t was sent by express to Paris
and would arrive before the Chambers entered upon
business.
"Thc Times of 3lst December, considers the
Message" the ablest among able papers" and says
Had there remained any change to be wrought in
the opinions of the people of this country in favor of
the United States had there been any thing
wanting to satisfy to the justice of the Amer
ican quarrel, the Message would have nbundantly
supplied such desiderata by its clear and forcible,
but calm, temperate, and frank exposition, of the
causes in which, on the part of that Government,
have hitherto obstructed its adjournment.
After giving an analysis of this part of the Mes
sage, the Times thus concludes:
1t is impossible, though we think not very prob
able, that some strong measure may be proposed in
America i'll consequence of Mr.. Bartons commune
cations but place n solid reliance on the stead
mess and temper of the Congress, and we trust that
no final step will be adopted until after the receipt
at Washington, of the official answer of the French
Government to this fair and manly explanation Of
the causes ofthis-on sidc-superfluous, and
foolish quarrel.
FrOm the London Morning Herald of Dec. 81.
! The American Presidents Message to Congress
has excited more interest in Europe on the present
occasion, than has attached to that document for
many years, in consequence of the threatened rup-
ture of pacific relations with France. The question
for long time past, was, Will the Message be war
like or not! copy of that important official doc
ument we laid before the public yesterday. The
question is, Does the Message. in reality, re-
solve tho question Of peace or war between Ameri-
ca and France 7 Let us see.
| The French Government acknowledge that
debt of 10000 of France is due from France to
America, the French Government, after much ais
honesty, trickery, and shutting about that debt,
made promise to pay, and then shuflled once
more, and evaded the payment. The American
President demanded the payment of the money in
language which the Citizen Despot and his Doc
trnaire Ministers considered offensive to the hon.
or and dignity of France" The honor and dignity
of France would have been better consulted by the
payment of her just debts-and when she proved her
honesty she might then nave proceeded to vindicate
her honor Louis Philip is not fond of paying in
cash, and General Jackson is not fond of being paid
in empty words. He has not yet been able to get
any thing else from France, and France is not like
ly very soon to get an apology from him. The
French Government demanded one as n condition
precedent to the liquidation Of the debt. The
President declares he will give none. So, if the
question of peace or war depended upon the cir
cumstance Of the apology being given or refused,
the question is determined in favor of war-and yet
we do not think war likely.
The Government Of Louis Phillip has all along
been Government of dishonest tricks and contri-
vanccs, totally destitute of political courage, politi-
cal wisdom, aud all the great qualities Of statesman
ship necessary devise and support dignifed and
honorable course Of policy in directing the des,inies
of great nation.
! "A foolish fsilor.-Amoug the memorials recently
presented to Congress is one from man in Mar
riettc, Ohio, who signs himself " Edward Postleth-
waite Page, High Priest of Nature" praying grant
of 6000 acres of public land, reward for having
E" squared the circle reformed the calender, and ac-
curately measured our Earth, after an expenditure
of thirteen years and nine thousand dollars "He
says he presented the same petition some time ago ;
during the panic session, and that it was taken no
notice of lie, therefore, supposcs that his demand
was considered too high, and he now intimacs that
he will be grateful for less quantity of land
I than sly thousand acrcs--N R<dlnrd Ga.x.l.