Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-16
Mr.. Todd 10 Mr.. Wsbster.
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LrsArroy or the U S. OF America,
ST. Petersburg, Sept. IL [29], ls4@' }

The intelligence to the treaty with Gfeat D''s''
and the new tariff has been received here win satsac
ton; both events being regarded as esseniai u P
ma men, commercial intercourse with U.s. 81 long 10
there as the least probability OF war win t.ngtanu,
or The rate Of duties not fixed, no shipments VI any
auence would be made TO America; and you WIZ
concur with me in the opinion that Russia, reco!'ec'hs
The principles governing Catherine as 10 ne uirai rghs
cannot regret that the late treaty more happy IN re-
TO the British practice Of visitation than the
0uintuple treaty Of 1871. in which she was prevailed
upon, for reasons yet unde yeoped, 10 uniie
..fr. Wheatoa 10 Mr.. WtLser.
BERLIN, Nov. 10, ls42
Sir: Your despatch NO. Sc, enclosing copy OF .ne
re,,v recently concluded Washington between Tie
limited States and Great Britain has just reached me-
beo leave TO congratulate you. Sir, on the happy Ter
mination of this arduous negotiation, IN winch Inc
ruhts honor, and interests OF our country have been
40 successfully maintained. The arrangement II con-
ains on the subject OF the African slave trade pat
uary satisfactory, adapted to secure The end pro-
posed bv the ONLY means consistent with our maritime
rights Thus arrangement has decided Tue course oil
the French Government IN respect to TINS matter. S
ambassador London notified TO the conference OF the
FIVE great Powers the final determination OF france
not to ray the treaty OF December lo4i ana, al .ne
same time expressed her disposition to uh the stip-
uations of the separate treaties Of 1881 and 1884 be-
tween her and Great Britain. The treaty Of lo4I
therefore, now subsiss only between four OF The great
Powers by whom it was originally concluded; ana US
three of these austria Prussia, and Russa are very
little concerned in the navigation OF the ocean ana the
trade in the African seas and have BESIDES taken pre-
cautions in the treaty itself their commerce
from interruption by the exercise of the right OF search
in other parts this compact may now be considered as
almost dead letter.
The policy of the United States may consequently
be said on this occasion, perhaps for the first time, 10
have had most decisive influence on that Of Europe.
This will probably more frequently occur hereafter,
and it should be encouragement to US 10 cultivate
our maritime resources and to strengthen our navai
arm, by which alone we are known and iet among the
nations Of The earth.
| have the honor TO enclose an official copy Of the
revised tariff of the Germanic Customs Association
for the years lS43 A. and 40, as agreed upon al the
Congress of Stuttgart, and subsequently, ratheo oy
the respective States Of the association WIZ De seen
that of the very few alterations mace IN inc Gules
on imports affect trade with Germany lhey are
principally lcveed French goods, and especially the
articles of luxury manufactured at Parls, when IS
stated 10 be intended retaliation oil the increased
duties recently levied in France linen threads These
respective will probably produce negotiation
for a reciprocal reduction of duties
Baron Bulow has recently stated to me nai the rus
sian Cabinet had been invited by some oil It's allies IN
the Germanc Customs Association to concur IN mea-
of retaliation against our tariff, when ~ much
complained Of as fiscal and prohbltve OF many
German commodities. lie intimated that PRUSSIA was
not disposed at present at least 10 take SUCH step OUT
would await the result of the deliberations OF our Con
gress the ensuing session. to determine The course Of
policy which the association ought TO pursue. WIN
view 10 collect the necessary information respecting
the actual working of the tariff on our trade with
Germany, have addressed circular 10 the different
coEsuls correspondence with this legation, and snail
communicate the result of my inquiries 10 the depart
ment.
have the honor TO be, with the highest con'dera'
ton, sir, your obedient servant,
HENRY WHEATON.
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, &C., &c, &c.