Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-27
ALEXANDRIA.
France and the United States.

General Dix, the new United States Minister
to France, was received by the Emperor Napo
leon at Paris on the 23d. s..:.,.... =
General Dix on presenting bis credentials,
referred to the long standing international ami
~ which existed between the people and the
Government of France and the people ana Ex-
ecutive of the United States, as we'll as the
many historical "reminiscences which tended to
perpctuate the friendship existing between
them The General expressed in the name of
the United States Government, his sincere wish
that the good understanding at present existing
between the two countries would become per
petual."
The Emperor Napoleon replied, thanking
General Dix for the agreeable manner in which
he had opened his mission 10 the French court.
His Majesty said: The historical reminiscent
ces to which you aude as having existed from
early date between France and the United States
constitute a sure guarantee that no nisunder-
standing will disturb the friendly relations which
prevail between the two countries The con.
tinuance of a loyal and sincere understanding
between the Governments will be great al!
vantage to the industry and commerce Of both
countries, the inhabitants Of which already as
tonish the other portions OF the word by the
marvels Of their enterprise. Such ali under
standing will do much to ensure and guarantee
popular progress, and the march Of civilization.
Your presence in Paris, sir, cannot but contri-
butte to this happy result by upholding in your
official character these good relations, 70 which
I attach the highest value. "..
NJ. Berthemy, the new Minister IRON France,
was received by the President Of the United
States, in Washington, yesterday. IN present
ing his creeeltialsss NJ. Berthepy said:
In c,nfding to me the mission to represent
him near your excellency, my sovereign has
specially charged me to make known TO you The
value he attaches to the relations OF friendship
which exist between france aud the UuiteG
States of America. To maintain these re!a-
tions, to draw them more close, Il il be posi-
bic, ia view of the development Of Interests
common to the two countries, such will DC the
constant aim of my efforts, aud have firm
hope to attain it, it. as am in advance aSsuc
ed, the Government and people Of the United
States share in those sentiments OF which !;
bring to this place the sincere expression.
The President replied as follows
Grateful affection toward the French ma
ton is among the earliest, the NEST profound.
and the most enduring sentiments OF the PEG
pie and Government Of the United States. -
We constantly try to believe that 10 interests
Of either country can ever require alienation or
antagonism between them While intimate
commercial interests tend to bind them tog"th
er, as you have justly observed, they have at
the same time common aim in The advance
ment of civilization and humanity throughout
the world. #@ao -::.
In expressing these feelings AN only re-
reating what has been uniformly said by the
United States since they became sovereign
We have had much reason to be pleased with
the conduct Of your predecessor, tic Marquis
de Mon,holon. Be assured, Mr. berthemy,
that no consideration Or courtesy will be with
held which shall tend to make the performance
Of your duties agreeable and pleasant