Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-06-07
ever endeavOred to pass, when one Of the soldiers be

ever, endeavored to pass when Of the soldiers
longing TO the guard at the sea gate, rushed upon him
and sezed him round the body Mr. Carr stove to de-
tend himself from the ndigny by having recourse to
his sword cane; but the other Consus nerposec. in
ducIng him to carry resistance further as the eio-
lence used against him had been sufficiently marked
The Consus the various powers then assembled TO
deliberate upon the grave offence committed against
them all in the ndigny offered to their colleague and
resolved that the Consul OF the U. S. should Law his
complaint before the Emperor, and should demand as
satisfaction for The insult that the sub Governor should
be dismissed and the soldier punished WHO had laid has
hand upon the Re representative of the U. ).
This says the letter. writer evidence Of great
moderation attributable to the character Of Mr. Carr
and to the difficult position Of iunctionary, already
recalled, who wished to sustain the dignity Of his coun
try without leaving embarrassing questions to his
cessor 1t was hoped that the Emperor would dlsavow
The conduct OF his agents, and would put end the
difficulty by atrlbuting Ia misunderstanding
His answer did not fulfil this expectation. He ap.
proved OF all that had been done. "My servants"
said he shave only performed their duty for you can
not be ignorant that Consul can leave the country
without our permission. This order forgot to give
1t IS now made; consequently you are at liberty 10 de-
part bearing oM you tie good md the era 'chieh you
receired."
thinking hat the offence had been aggravated, address
ed circular to the Consular corps, informing them OF
the nature OF the Emperofs response. He declared
the same tlme, that he about 10 strike bis flag,
WHICH Shoalu not again be raised unit suiclcnt rep0
ration had been made for the insult off led his 60
vernment. The flag was Immediately taken down, and
the American colors ceased 10
Mr.. Carr embarked the 9Th of April. without
meeting with any obstacle. lie escorted by the
Consular corps, who wished thus to inform the Moorish
authorities that the violation Of the and priv.
leges due 10 the Consul General Of the IT, States,
deeply felt by them all.
This affair has which many points of resemblance 10
the quarrel of the French Consu! with the Dey of AL
gers, which led the expedition Of $780, and The sub
iugaon Of Algiers, proves that the Barbary powers
have not profted by the example made for their in
structon. vigorous movement IS expected on the
part Of the Govern ment of the u. S."
The writer Of the letter, from which the above quo
tation is made, will, we fear find himself mistaken IN
ms inference. 1t is plain enough that gross insult
has been offered 10 the United States, in the outrage
committed upon their representative He has been
exposed to ndigncs Of the most CALLING character,
and is finally dismissed with con.emptuous refusal OF
reparation-but experience shews that rare, indeed,
that Government can be induced 10 Exhibit proper
spirit of resentment such occasions Every petty
power may visit with atrons, and feel toeraby we'll
assured Of impunity. In like tins, his hlaroquin
Highness should be compelled to make apology,
else should have the rcketty walls OF Tangier knocked
about the Of his turbaned officials IL wond not
cost much eher-a shot or two would answer the pur-
pose, and level its antique Notifications with the dus'.
These barbarians require sharp lesson occasionally,
and good opportunity is now afforded to supply them
with it.