The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-20
THE UNION.


ksecSptivn o. the French MAukstex.
M mestAndre- Oliver Sain de Bos.le Comte, Com
mander OF the National Order OF the Legion OF Honor,
Grand Cross of the Royal Orders OF SITS Maurice and
Lazarus, Of Sardinia Commander Of the Order Of lisa
airy OF the Noble and Distinguished Order OF Charles iii
of Spain, accompanied by M Bourboulon the Secretary
Of the French legation was yesterday presented 70 the
who accompanied by all the Ministers OF the Cabi
net, the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tary OF the French Republic Upon delivering his letter
OF cedence the Minister addressed the President in the
following terms:
Mr. PaEsIDEST' In contdng % me the mission which
conferred double honor-that Of representing my
country the noble American nation, and that OF
he so s s M s
tate myself ON having to perform duty dear to my
standing viii in future disturb the Union which exists be-
tween nations bound together by many sympahes
What onsf s 9oua !" ao apply % ANY nnE
sentiments OF generosity real and solid France
e s e aea P
dren mingled in this sacred land with that OF the martyrs
on i. pa he M Ss Feneb
when il had been freely proclaimed by France Would it
The cause Of liberty 70 see two nations the only ones which
have presented the example, noble and consong for
he al is sae
other by uifing interestsl Mo- Such spectacle will
and liberty may be guaranteed by governments freely
principle solid and durable basis.
According the desire Of the French republic, such will
be my duty and IN fulfilling J., near government 50 en-
perience no difficulty in preserving nnon precious,
but also strengthened by bonds The poii.
CAL commercial, and religious liberties Of the whole world
are interested in III and In seeing at the head Of this
patriot WARRIOR who has conquered his title by
such noble services his country. have the hope that
France which has always honored devotion and glory will
find in him the same sympathy which animates her
wards the noble nation which have the honor of rep
reseniing her. sH
To the Minister'S address, the President replied as fol-
lows:
Sm express the sentiment Of the American people in
welcoming You cordially, the representative of
nation endeared every American heart by the rennis
OF past and the antcipaons OF the future Ii
subject OF sincere fecitaon be the instrument
Of establishing relations momentary interrupted, be-
tween nations bound together by many associations,
and unite with you in the sincere expression of the hope
that nothing viii henceforh disturb those sympathes
which have so long united them together in the bonds OF
friendship.
We have held grateful remembrance the assist
which France rendered in revolutionary
and forget that she the first to sustain by
her arms and TO recognise by treaties American independ
With pride to that portion Of our history
struggle OF the Frenchan and the American in
Of human liberty, mrglng their blood and sleeping in
death together on bateeds consecrated by their heroic
We glory too in recollection that the government of
the United States was the first TO greet the French republic
when freely proclaimed by the people Of France and we
rejoice in the that no ng interests can divide us
harmony OF the two great sister republics should
be maintained terms honorable both and their best
interests should be regarded inseparaby nterwo
Represented by minister of such distinguished rep
utaon France will, trust find that cloud can, for
moment, overshadow amicabe relations; and abide
in the confidence that her usous President chosen by
me Tree voice OF an engnened nation 70 MAINTAIN us
cooperate with me in my honest efforts not only pre-
but strengthen the ties OF amity between that
we perpemay present to the world proud spectacle
OF union and concord