The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-25

my opinion that the government of the United States
could not sanction for moment the establishment of any
the provinces of the Plate, by any European government
And without permitting myself even Indicate what line
OF conduct my government would pursue in such contin
gency, may safely declare that could look upon II
with appreciation or indifference.
do, therefore, again. in the name of my governments
and for the preservation and usenation OF great Prnc
pie, which 1t must hold sacred respectfully bur
en blockade protest against IT, well for the principle
upon which it has been established, AS account Of
the manner in which il has 5cen conducted ana the OBJ
lect or objects it Is intended To enforce.
may be allowed however respectfully to suggest ihal
il every polite and expeden that the blockade
should now be raised. Whilst such measure would be
viewed in the most favorable light by all neutral nations
whose been seriously at
ecled by The existing state OF ,hng whilst they would
which they have long and faithfully exercised
during these difficulties; ! am persuaded that it would
just by negotiation, the difference between
Argentine government and those of England and France
ther attempt settlement For it may be asked If the
blockade has not only proved useless but than
once that spirit of ation which your lorship has
constantly exhibited in these negotiations, and
other and favorable moment to arrange all
these difficulties?
have addressed these observations to your ordshp in
that frank and friendly spirit which your kindness and
candor have been web calculated TO inspire and you
will see in them nothing than anxious desire to
remove those embarrassments which operate more
harshy upon your friends than upon those whom you may
have considered your enemies.
Il is perhaps, proper that should that shall also
address copy Of this note to the Count Waewsk in the
hope that you and he may yet agree upon some mode IN
the blockade may be Immediately removed. m
avail myself OF this occasion TO bear the most willing
testimony TO the Jealous and conciatory spirit and the
anxious desires which you have manifested TO settle these
dc ultes that could have been done consistently with
your instructions, and accordance with what con-
sidered your duty to your government.
pray your ordshp accept the of my most
cordial esteem and consideration.
To the Right Honorable Lord HowDEN, H. b. Ms Envoy
Extraordinary &C., &C., &c, ON special mission TO
the Plate
The same sent to the Count Walewski, only
changing the form ofaddress W. a H.
BuENos AYREs July I'd, ls47.
SIR have the honor acknowledge the receipt OF your
letter. dated the first of July in which, in most courteous
manner make observations the circumstances
of the present moment and in which, representative
the If b Ok m You roes' onS @
gal and unjust but detrimental to the objects was in
tended TO attain.
From the urbanity and moderation which have dstin
gused you the many have had together
the legality of any acts OF my government at a moment
when my mission here terminated but there is point
touched on in your letter. which is impossible for me to
pass in silence.
You say that suspicious have been entertained that either
the governments of Great Britain and France
them, may harbor some Interior designs inimca to the
independence of the States in the neghborhood of the
say made by yourseo be put in the shape Of
rulor without utterly dsclaming it the part OF my
fullest and most unreserved MANNER that neither had
has, the remoest dea WISH design, the per-
the republic of Uruguay, and their entire enjoyment of all
the privileges, rights, and mmunes belonging to indie
pendent nations.
With regard your remarks the inuity Of the block
ade and its pernicous effects the commerce of neu
trails you may assured that give them my deep and
attention But it is pressly enoined in
my instructions, act in entire concert with the penpo
tertiary his majesty the King of the French you will see
the proprey of my giving any insulated opinion
subject embracing so many interests
the honor remain sir, with regard and respect
your very A"'D'' anu ''i' '''A' ''''a' HowDEN.
The Hon. VIM. A. HARRIS, &c.