The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-09
From the PenSylpaniaa.
OUR RELATIONS WITH MOROCCO.

From the PenSylpanian
OUR RELATIONS WITH MOROCCO.
1t generally known to the public that the friendly
relations heretofore apparently existing between this
country and the government of Morocco have re-
Gently been interrupted. Various statenents rela-
tive to the matter have recently been given in the
newspapers, which however were more OF less i'm
perfect. AS the matter is Of interest in national
point OF view involving it does the quetion of the
ghts and privileges Of our representative abroad,
and as necessity may arise from it, of teching Mu-
ley ADdrahaman that our Consuls are mol to be in
suited with impunity, we subjoin, in heabsence of
ofhcal information statement of the NAH features
OF the case which may be relied upon as correct
Some time in the month of March, the announce
ment of Mr. Carr's removal from the office of Con-
sui General of the U. S. for Morocco, was received
at Tangier, very much the regret of the consular
corps, and Of all others with whom MIR Carr had
during his four years in Office, sustained ether bust
ness or social relations We can speak from expe-
rence upon this point, having had occasion during
delightful visit of several weeks at Tangief to wit
the efficiency with which the affairs of the u S.
Consulate conducted and the respect and infu-
which it enoyed
Our Government authorized Mr.. Carr eitfrr to re-
main until his successor arrived or to leave immed
ately. He chose the latter, and preparations were
made for his embarkation. The Emperor was APP
prEed of his intention, and most haterng reply
was returned, expressing the Emperor's regret at
losing man who had conducted affairs with much
dignity and consideration for their mutual rights
But it is altogether impossible for the Moorish gov
eminent to let slip any opportunity of insulting
Christian nation, when it thinks it do With i'm
punity. In fact it requires the constant and some
times the united efforts of the Consus resist the in
Engagements of their rig is and privileges which are
almost daily attempted Any imposition, however
trivial if patiently borne, to be followed by
another and greater If resisted the Imperial gov
eminent will lie itself out of the scrape in the most
gracefully diplomatic style, perhaps making the full
est concessions and waiting until the next opportunity
to offer additional aflronts.
Mr. Cars baggage and furniture had been sent off,
and he was upon the beach, ready to embark accom-
panied by all the members of the consular corps His
intention had been well known for several days, but
not the slightest mtimaton was made by any Of the
authorities, with whom he in constant inter-
course, that any obstacle would be offered to his de-
parture AdIeus with his numerous friends and col
leagues had been interchanged, and he about to
step into the boat, when he was stopped by the cap
tam OF the port who but two minutes before had held
out his hand for the usual parting fee, rather pre-
SENT and had wished him pleasant voyage. The
Consul insisted upon going-he was told that the Ba-
shaw had not gwen any orders for his departure Mr.
Carr referred TO the letter of the Emperor which all
the authorities had SEEM and denied the right of the
Emperor, much less tn t Of Bashaw to interfere
with his motions. An alteration ensued-a soldier
of the guard rushed forward and seized him; the
Consul shook the soldier off and drew sword cane
to defend HIMSELF when the other Consus interfered
and advised him to resist further, the outrage
sufficiently gross to demand the interference of
his Government in the affair Rejecting the advice
to put himself under the protection of the British flag
which would have given that Consulate the credit
with the Moor of settling the difficulty, Mr.. Carr
proceeded to his house, and Immediately de-
spatched message to the Emperor residing at Me-
quinas demanding satisfaction. The consulate corps
too, Justly indignant at SO gross and evidently pre-
meditated insult, forwarded remonstrance
against such Infringement OF their rights was
contemplated by the pretensions of his inferior Off
GERS to interfere with their motions.
In the meantime a despatch received from the
American Vice Consul at Mazagan, complaining of
numerous insults offered him in his official capacity
and also of repeated personal ourages He had been
shot at several times, and he could obtain neither
protection redress, he had therefore resolved to
give up lucrative business and leave for Gibraltar by
the first opportunity. This, of course furnished
| another ground for complaint. Mr.. Carr formally
struck his flag and announced to the Emperor as a
condition Of its being again raised the necessity of
tsfaction for past ourages and protection aganstthem
| for the future.
| The Emperor returned shutting and evasiye re-
ply, without giving the Consul leave to depart but
refusing any satisfaction, and betraying, on compa-
rson Of certain passages and dates with those Of a
letter from the Bashaw, collision between him and
his officials His answer to the corps was not more
satisfactory, and earnest desire therefore ex-
pressed that energetic action should be had by the
| Americans in the mere demonstration was
known to be all that was necessary, the govern
ment of Morocco is tmd in face of any real diff
| fculty as it is treacherous
Mr. Carr, having sent dispatches to Commodore
| Morgan, commanding squadron in the Mediterra-
mean left Tanger, and awaited the Commodore's ar
| rival at Gibraltar. The Brandywine and Prebe
were in that Port. The officers anxious to run
across Tangier, and settle the affair once but in
the absence of the Commodore, they had no orders,
| and could only await his coming. After delay of
two months, having had several pressing intimaions
Of the necessity OF his presence, the Commodore came
| to Gibraltar, and Immediately announced his deter
mnation to send an embassy up to the court of the
| Emperor. 1t was at once represented to him by Mr..
| Carr, in which he was seconded by able Consul
at Gibraltar Mr.. Sprague, that this mode of pro-
ceeding was out of the question The custom of the
| court and country made an embassy exceedingly
costly affair Promptness essential much time
had been already lost, and much more would be re-
quired to obtain permission for the embassy to come
up and there was every likelihood that such permis
sion would be refused the bare proposition, too,
would be construed into evidence of weakness and
be much worse than to do nothing at all. 1t was
| urged upon the Commodore that if he would simply
anchor his ships in the bay OF Tangier, and demand
from the Emperor immediate satisfaction, every re-
aured concession could be obtained, together with
some desirable alterations in our imperfect treaty. in
addition to ample guarantees for the future safety of
our now precarious commerce with the Empire
The Commodore persisted in his resolution, and, TAX
ing his ship across TO langer sent MS oIcers that
evening on shore to Il ball Mr.. Carr, having made
formal protest against the proposed plan of opera
tons, sailed from Gibraltar and has arrived in the
United States.
By the recent arrival Of the Great Western, we
perceive that an answer has been returned by the
Emperor to Commodore Morgan's request relative
to sending up officer to the court. AS was pre-
dcted by Mr. Sprague and Mr.. Carr, the Emperor,
with the usual profusion of wordy compliments, de-
clined the honor intended alleging that it was too
hot for persons to travel, for whom he had so much
respect On the same day. however, that this refusal
wa given, the British Consul General had an audi
ence with his Majesty. The Moors will have good
reason hereafter to believe that stand some
things which the English will not, even if we can