Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-14
hon. DANIEL W ESsIEk,
Seeret ~ Fl Sta:s, Washington.
Mr.. Cass 10 Mr.. U'etsicr.

LEGATION TIRE u. STATES, !
Paris May 20, lS42
Sir: Since my despatch Of The l7sh instant, the ques
ton OF the ratification Of the Quuuple Treaty has been
discussed IN the Chamber Of Peers and The Chamber Of
Deputies; and tie sentiments expressed unani.
mously against The measure. ii is well under
stood, that Tie suhiec; is al rest ~ France and that
ministry VII venture 20 recommend raiihcatinn IF
forts will doubt be made, and think eventually
with success for the a6rogation Of the treaties Of 1881
and !e:.;.
The question Of the budget is subject which, by
The sage Of the French Chambers, allow great latitude
of discussion Connected with this mailer, the
mercal relations between France and Tie United States
have just been warmly ceba d. send you The .Hoai
tcur, which contains account of the proceedings Ii
- sell worth your examination, and think ought to
b. translated aud published for Tire Information Of the
cou:ry Ii is lame Ia fad such erroneous no
tons prevailing in such high place, respecting the
true character ol The trade between France and the L
States You wi! see that the speakers complain Of t:vo
gerunces first o! The navigation, and, second of the
i,s proposed In he levied .nre,a productions i'm
ported ntn The uaifd States As 10 .!e loriner is,
a. you know, upon footing OF perfect eIualv and as
To- the latter, II II wrte, as II IS moi, ln-i subject
nrr ference for foreign Govern a:. Ffaace is one
- the last countries which has eny jus. right
plain Tier p50hlhtye system, commenced so ong
aro Colbert, has been cont nud, with little relaxa-
a;ion this day You fail TO b. struck by The
views advanced by most Of the speakers and the gravity
with which they urge rcprses against the u. States
But assure you tina, these sentiments general in
France; and such the exclusive views taken of
these subjects by the press that it hopeless expect
change Of public opinion We have nothing to do but
to pursue measures firmly, leaving TO other
Governments 10 meet them rs they think proper.
As soon as read the dc5aie in the .naaiieur called
npon Mr. Guzo!, 10 converse with him upon the sub.
ect ! found him very reasonable, though not fully
acquainted with the details OF the matter. lie SAYS,
however, that he IS looking into il, and tia, nothing
will be hastily done. Ii my decided opinion, that
there is no efficient remedy Tor the p-cscn, state of
things but by commercial treaty which shall regulate
our intercourse with France. nd that mea
su-cs with that view be- taken without delay; and |
thuk the negotiations can b. better carried Wash
here II full powers ard general instructions
are given TO the French Minister there, you may cal
celae with reasonable probability upon success
ri termination of your cGorts. lie would understand
the state of things better thaa they be
understood here The Gorernmen; has too many
impor;ant subjects hand 10 be able TO devote the
proper time for the acquisition of all the necessary
facts which belong to this subject.
am, Sir, respectfully,
our obeGeat servant,
LEW CAss.
Hon DANIEL WEBSTER,
Secretary Of State, Washington.
.Hr. Cass 10 Mr. Uebser.
LEGATION rHE U. S.,
Paris, May 81, 1S42.
Sir: have the honor 10 transmit herewith the copy
of letter which have received from the Minister of
Foreign Affairs, in TO my letter 10 him Of 18th
February, concerning the quintuple treaty.
| have merely said, ia acknowledging the receipt Of