The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-23
THE UNION.


These two affairs having hitherto been discussed a.
Washington where they are be concluded, il my
province examine their merits Besides am too certain
% q l seS claim founded IN
right; and. its part cannot think that the French Gov
eminent allows ITSELF Q be ass%a oy rue gsse o. Which
has not been demonstrated 10 IT,
These sentiments Of reciprocal confidence being OF
nature 10 avert and prevent Ia discussions Of private
eress those susceptibes and misunderstandings which
as regret the turn which the
exchanged between our envoy and MT Clayton have taken
Even before had received the letter which You have writ
ten me 70 call my attention them, M Ponssin had
mitted copies OF them had been painfully Impress
cd TO find in that correspondence t,ne of acerb and
harshness very little coniormabe the friendly relations
between the countries but ought TO say without en-
ering into useless recrimnatons, without seeking Tor the
side Whence the first injuries proceeded It had
me that this observation was not alone applicable to the
M Poussin doubtless misconstruing some expressions
those which have been adore to him by the Secreta
~ Of STATE believed he in them respect for
which he may have manifested his resentment with
much spirit bn. passage OF his letter OF the Of APPEL
longer any ground to take advantage OF Il against him after
he has consented 70 withdraw and he has given pretty
pom expression answer
to him by thar Minister on the 2ist OF April, which, est
mated with certain degree OF susceptibility, might have
seemed 10 be rather mpeous summons than dipo-
ore sir 1t is not necessary to tell you that
entirely in the opinion which you express upon
not devlang in negotiations from the observances and
forms OF a bene VIOLENT courtesy.
Invite Poussin never 10 forget this rule in his
with the government OF the United States and am
sure that, i be ecprocated the observance OF twin DC
Receive SIR the assurance Of the high consideration with
Ubsdsa, hsgs x
The Secretary Of State Of The Uaitsd STATES to M Miaer
Of F0reisa AGai1 Of France,
Department STATE,
Warrington, September ., lsi9.
Minister Of Foreign Affairs of the French republic.
Sin. have received despatch from Mr.. Rush, the
ing note from you him, dated the 9th Of tnt month.
Both have been submitted to the President with the cor
ng home, and Mr. Rves who mas been appointed
coed him minister to France, has probably net yet ar
Of communication between the governments we rep
resent by addressing you directly on the sublec OF your
You acknowledge the receipt of the correspondence
Switch took place between the Secretary OF State ier For
egn Affairs ofthe United States and the minister Of
al Washington" from which must have been obvious TO
your mind that the latter had repeatedly and granusly
addressed communications this government phy OIL
iensive and dsconeous, both in and in Substance
That correspondence was subm,ted simply TO enable
= 20 ~ own mnser You appear q have
considered the occasion as one which called upon you 10
censnrng boi parties the correspondence. You
invited decide arbiter uoa the mode in which
the conducted that correspondence,
WHICH only and respectiul terms but
entirely unexceptonabe IN pt aud you could not have
failed observe that this department had not IN any IN
stance, de.cended recmnaton, whether useless 9th
erwise, with Mr.. Poussin.
/
lie insulting the friendly government OF France,
government is confident OF desire 70 maintain
kind relations with IL doubt that the President OF the
UuiIed States would feel be high duty TO examine
The complaint, and render prompI and proper atone
spondence Of Mr. Pou.sn be evaded by any
recrminaons. II that charge can be mace with any
shadow OF truth lett be separately presented and L viii
/ be promptly and most respectfully considered.
The President nstrucs me 10 exeel.ncY that
from the whole tone OF your communication TO III Rush,
which has struck him with much surprise, il would
that the dsrespecti language oil the French minister
Washington has been receved with indulgence, and held
worthy OF paaiion by the distinguished Minister OF For
egn Affairs OF France, who has manifested disposition
redress the wrong, he, the Chief Magistrate OF the
United sates feels hun sell now perfect liberty and
fact constrained. with view to preclude opportunities
which might be again abused 70 perform, without any
upsd tn. siery appeal - sso Eneh would
have relieved hun.
This government is the guardian OF its own honor and
all occasions il seeks avoid giving OF offence
so will IL never submit Intentional disrespect BY the
time ibis cuer reaches your exceency, Mr. Poussn will
have informed no further spondence will be
held with him by the Executive OF the Uned States, aud
that every proper facility will be afforded him should he
The President TURNER nstructs me to express 70 your
ceency the friendly sentiments OF himself and Of has gov
the President the aud tho people
France lie does doubt these kind sentiments
refrigerated by them, add he anticipates with lively sat
faction. the arrival OF Mr. Poussns with whom
il viii be the study Of this government cultivate agreea
BILE and friendly intercourse, the and the spirit
mutual courtesy, which will he equally honorable To both
the sister uDcs.
In the mean time pronp, and respectful attention win be
given TO any communications touching the interests OF on
respective countries which be mads through any 9th
or diplomatic ngcnt whom the French government may
| see fit To select
avail myself Of this opportunity offer your excel
lency the assurance Of my most distinguished considera
tion
| DKrAErMENr oP STATE,
| Washington, September IL, 1919.
SrRi The President has devoyed upon me the duty o
announcing oa that the OF the United State
will hold no lurther correspondence with you as the minis