The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1866-12-08

decision WAS made win the purpose of with
drawing the whole Of those forces in the ensu-
Ing spring or this determination, however,
the Unit .d states had not received any notice
or intisn.iioa aad so soon as the information
was received by the Government, care was
taken 10 make known its dissent to the Emperor
of France. | cannot forego the hope that
France will reconsider the subject and adopt
some resolution in regard to the evacuation Of
Mexico which sill conform as nearly as praet-
cable with the existing engagement, and thus
meet the just expectations Of the United States.
The papers relating to the subject will be laid
before you. 1t is believed that with the evacu-
alton of Mexico by the O1pcditionary forces no
subject for serious differences between France
and the United States would remain. The ex-
pressions of the Emperor and people of France
warrant hope that the traditionary friendship
between the two countries might in that case be
renewed and permanently restored.
4 claim of citizen OF the United States for
indemnity for spoilations committed on the hi Oh
seas by the French authorities. in the exercise
of a belligerent power against Mexico. has been
met by the Government of France with propo-
sition to defer settlement until a mutual con-
ventIon for the adjustment. OF all claims of cit-
Zens and subjects of both countries, arising out
OF the recent wars this continent, shall be
agreed upon By the two countries. The sug
gestion is not deemed unreasonable, but il be-
longs to Congress to direct the manner in Which
claims for indemnity by foreigners as well as
by citizens of the United States. arising out of
the late civil war, shall be adjudicated and de-
termined. have no doubt that the subject of
all such claims will engage your attention AZ u
convenient and proper timo.
GREAT BRITAIN
1t is a matter of regret that considerable
advance has been made toward adjustment
of the differences between the United states
and Great Britain, arising out of the depreda-
tions on our national commerce, and other tres
passes, committed during oar civil war by
British subjects, in violation of international
law and treaty Obligations. The delay, how
ever. may be believed to have resulted in no
small degree from the domestic situation of
Great britain. An entire change Of ministry
occurred in that country during the last session
Of Parliament. The attention OF the new min
istry was called TO the subject 1t an early day
and there Is some reason to expect that II viii
now be considered in becoming and friendly
spirit The Importance Of an early disposition
OF the question cannot DE exaggerated. What
ever might be the wishes of the two Govern
neats. IL Is manifest that good will and friend
ship between the two countries cannot be
established until reciprocity in the practice OF
good faith and neutrality shall be restored be-
tween the respective nations
THE FgxiAS INVASION OF CANADA
On the Gth OF June last in violation Of cur
neutrality laws, military enterprise against
the British North American colonies was pro-
lccted and attempted To be carried on within
the territory aud jurisdiction Of the United
States. In obedience to the obligation imposed
upon the Executive b- the Constitution. to sec
that the laws are faithfully executed, al ci,i-
were warned lay proclamation against
taking yart In or aiding such UHlawt proceed
ings aad the proper civil militia. and naval
officers were directed to take all uece .S1r,.
measures tor the eniorcemens Of the laws The
expedition failed but II has not been with
out us painful conSeIucT ces. Some ol our citi-
z=ns who II was allry a. were engaged in the
expedition. were captured. and ave been
brought to trial % Tor a capital uf-us- IN the
IrrFlnce 81 ':1ada- judgment and sentence
Of aeAih have been pronounced against some,
whlie others have been - iui.tei
fE!'y oclicv IN, Ia the maxim Of Government
thAt seVerI' Of civil punishment for misguided
persons VINO have engaged in revolutionary at
ttmpfS which have .ti,asIrOusly failed. = un-
-1"-d and uuw!s-. slch representations have
b ZEN made to ;ae British Government; in behalf
q OF the convicted persons us. being sustained by
al enlightened aHd humane iud yI;cut. WILL il
J. hoped, induce, in ihs!T cases. exercise %
cl.msury aud judsciuus amnesty II all who
were engaged ia the movement. Counsel has
3 been employed oy the Government 70 defend
citizens Of The United States na trial for capital
oG -ases n CAMILLA. and o t.-rsuIlEeEu,e OF 'Hr
prosecutions which were ls t.tui-i N 'hc courts
OF thc United States. against those VIC took
part i1 she expedition has trgn directed.
! have regarded the expedition a. not .ulv
political its nature. bat also IN great riea :
G-r. foreign from the United States IN causes,
character. and objects. TIE attempt sas under
stood tu be made IN grf1pathT with an u- sargent
. party ga Ireland aui b9 striking ~ ! BRITISH
Province OF this continent was g. -ued 10 aid
i- obtaining redress for political grievances.
-y.t.ch & sv4- assumed lhc people ~ ireland had
Suffered AZ ;ae hands 81 tlc British Government
. during "a period OF several centuries. The PEP
sons Engaged in i were chiefly natives OF taa'
count ..Hs- 0f whom had while others Bad
~ be-. citizens of the L nifrd States uad-,
orr z ..sr4. .-"s OF naturalization. Complaints
. of 10 g,reratarai IN ireland continually engage
;Ir attention ~ Il, British nation. aud -rel;
. 40 agitation ! uow prevailing In ireland. thai
. the British Government have deemed II necrs,
-,rT - suspend the wgIt Of hiiers c3rr4s IN tina,
country. These circumstance must urce .sar5ly
modify the opinion which We might otheTwi sl
have entertained 30 regard 60 an EXPEDITION y.
pressiy prohibited By Our neutrality laws -
long tIe-e laws remain upon statute
bross they slouit BE- faithfully executed, and
II they operate harshly, unju>tly, or oppres-
T sivclv. Congress alone can apply the remedy ~
Their modification or repeal
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