Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-09-19

not lmprobaby clanor Tor the retention Of their own
privileges even while exacting share in the proper ad
yantages Of Others Besides his the general doctrines
Tree trade though undoubtedly are not 30 vel
recognized in the United States they with ourselves
and, While there Is question that Engsh Ministry
could approve Parliament any propositions foe f
aud reciprocal abolition Of commercial restrictions IL 4
exceedingly doubtful whether like SUGGEST could b
| achieved in Congress.
The Americans in fact might be reasonably called up
on to remember that they Ike other nations ALREADY
IN this respect debtors and that they have
TO do IA recproesung accomplished concession
before any Others are mooted. Above ALL Il be
uetsood that this country, though literally disposed and
not inclined to drive an uDgenerous bargain such sub
Ject or with such nation will submit have its
eon'esu6ie rights impugned by any reference the
rights OF man. or impaired by those clandestne en-
eoaehments which are ultimately appealed to eons
tuung prescription. The fishing grounds in question
areas entirely our property the valley OF the M,Sssp-
Is the property OF the United States. There is every
disposition In this country TO admit Americans share
OF our advantages aud We shall daily rjOce in q
cuslon which, while extnguishing the risk OF unpleasant
collisions, will place the two nations on footing Of uch
desirable amy. The comprehensive the scope OF
the treaty the better shall be pleased but give and
take ir play, and policy less than justice requires
that IL Americans INDUCED in their natural wishes
British cooniSts should be LEFT with com
plain.
The following the note OF the Sultan to the Gar with
the notifications 10 the form OF notes adopted by the
Council of State:
DRAFT or MOTIF.
His Majesty the Sultan having nothing more at heart
than to re-esabsh between himself and his Majesty the
Emperor the relations OF good neghborhood aud perfect
amy, which have unfortunately been weakened by
and dlSlgreeabe complications has betaken himself dill
gently to the task OF seeking whereby e.ce the
traces OF these various incidents The Sublime Porte
happy TO be able to communicate his EIceency Count
Nesseiodea supreme Trade, which gives publicity the
result Of those abors Ii the Emperors OF Russia have on
occasions eynced their active for the man
the immunities and privileges Of the Orthodox Greek
llmit he Sul-
their part have refused to I'D confirm them
ane" by solemn acts which testify their old and enduring
oenevolence towards their Christian subjects
Ills Majesty the Sultan Abdul Mejjid now reigung
IL animated by the same sentiments and-desrous TO give
TO his Majesty the Emperor OF Russia personal pt oof of
his sincere iriendshp-he has listened nothing but his
unbounded confidence in the distinguished qualities of his
august friend aud ally and has condescendel 10 take into
serious consideration the representations (2D OF which his
ENcellency Prince Menschikoh has been the medium Of
communication TO the Sublime Porte. The undersigned
has ia consequence, received orders declare by these
presents that the government of his Majesty the sultan
will remain faithful To the letter and the spirit Of the sp
uaions in the treaties hutscuk, kainaro (S and Adr.
anoplc, relating TO the protection of CHRISTIAN worship
a. and that has Majesty considers himself bound in honor
TO 10 he respected, aud in future the enjoy
ment OF spiritual privileges which have been conceded by
the august OF his Majesty Othdo1 church
of the East and which are now confirmed BY him; and
moreover, 10 make the Greek ritual participate in an
equitable spirit in the advantages conceded TO other
Christians Dy any convention special ordinance t5)
As the Imperial hrman which has just been granted
TO the Greek patriarch aud clergy aud which contains the
confirmation OF their spiritual privileges will of course be
regarded as proof Vt those generous senu is
AMI moreover, the PRONUNCIATION OF this 6rman affords
guaranty which will d-pel Tor all fears with regard
10 the ritual which Is the religion Of his Majesty the En-
pcrOr OF Russia, am happy be charged with the duty
OF making the present inmatOn As for the guaranty
for the future nothing will be altered in the visitation Of
Jerusalem it is regulated 10y the rmau issued by the
Haiti lumayOn, the 18th OF the month Of Rebb Ulskr
1868, February, ls52 and explained confirmed by
the hruanS OF and the intentions of his Majesty tue
sultan TO cause Ls sovereign decision be enored
without alteration The Sublime Porte however prorpi
ses spontaneously that modification will introduced
IN the established state of Affairs without previous I'M
der'ndng with the Governments Of Russia aud France
and without prejudice for the Christian commu.
mites.
In the event Of the Imperial Court Of Russia making
such request proper locality will be assigned them ia
the city OF Jerusalem, its enyirons for the erection OF
church set apart Tor the celebration of divine service by
Russian asics aud of hospital for the INDECENT
or sick pilgrims Of the same nation. The Sublime Porte
engages 10 subscribe formal document to this effect
Shch will place these pious establishments under the
syria aud Palestine.
THE undersigned &c)
",l) The Suans have never ceased to keen watch
on the maintenance Of the immuniues and privileges
at tbs worship and this church in the Ottoman En-
pire aud 70 confirm them anew by solemn act. which
attestei, sc.
N2) The communications.
h3) OF kut-huk aud Kginariji confirmed hv that OF
AdA"orl', relating to the protection of Christian worship
10y the Porte.
"ii.) Aud to notify that H. VI. the Sultan
"i5.l In the advantages granted or which shall he
granted to other Christian communities of Ottoman sub
jects