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Ohm A CMTIM oi l 2fii wet .VOLUME II. NEWBERN, N. C. SATUKbAY, DKCEMBER 18, 1819. - NUMBER 9). TERMS. THE CAROLINA CENTIXEL IS PUBLISHED ' -' . WEEKLY BY JOHN I. PASTEUR, At Threk Dollars per annum, one third payable in advance. -i '" So paper will be discontinued until all arrearages are paid up, except at the op tion of the publisher. ' . oV2RrisEMK-rs inserted at 50 cents per square the first week, and 25 cents a squire foreach succeeding insertion. From the National Intelligencer r Extra. ' ! TUESDAY. DEC. 7j 181(J. This day, at 12 o'clock, the President of the-United States transmitted to both ilouses of Congress, by Mr. J. J. , Monuoe, the following . -MESSAGE : ydhp-Citizens of the Senate, and of the llouse of Representatives : The public buildings being advanced to . stae to 'afford accommodating! for C -i-,rress,I offer you mv si r cere congrat ulations on the recommencement of your duties in the Capitol. ' '' 3 - :i o In bringing to view the incidents most deserving attention, which have occurred since your last session, 1 regret to have to state, that several of ouf principal cities have suffered by sickness ; that an "unusual drought" has prevailed in the mid dle and western states ; and that a de rangement has been felt in some of our -monied- institutions, which has propor tionally affected their credit, i am hap py, however, to have it in my power to assure you that the health of pur cities is now completely restored; that the pro duce of the year, though less abundant j than usual, will not only be amply suffi- ? Spain, was instructed to transmit the lat cie.it for home consumption; but afford a j ter to the Department of State, as soon lar;e surplus, for the supply of the wants as obtained, by a public ship,- subjected of other nations ; and tint the derange- j to his order for the purpose. Unexpect ment in uV circulating paper medium, j ed delay occurring, in the ratification, by . bybeing left to those remedies which its j Soain, he requested to bd informed of obvious causes suggested, and the good j the cause : It was stated, Li reply, that sense and virtue of our fellow-citizens, the grat importance of the subject, and supplied, has diminished. j a desire to obtain explanations on cer- t laving informed Congress, on the 27th : of February last, that 'a treaty of amity, i settlement, and limits, had been con cluded, in this city, between the United States and Spain, and ratified by the competent authorities of the former, full confidence was entertained that it would, iiave been . ratified by his Catholic Ma jesty, with equal promptitude, and a like earnest desire to terminate,"on the condi- tiojs of that treaty, the differences which ; lia 1 so long existed between the two cou itrjes- Every view which the sub- ject admitted of, was thought to have jus tified this conclusion. Great losses had bee 1 sustained by citizens of the United StaU.s, from Spanish cruisers, more than tsve.ity years before,, which had not been ' redressed. The losses had been acknow : talked and provided for by a treaty, as far buck as the year 1802, which although concluded at Madrid, was not then rati fied by the government of Spain, nor since, until the last year, when it was sus pend by ihe late treatyj-u more satisfac tory provision to both parties, as was pre sumed, having been made to them. Other differences had arisen, in this long inter val, affecting their highest interests, which were likewise provided for, , by this last treaty. The tfeaty, itself, was formed on jireat consideration, and a thorough knowledge-of all circumstances, the sub ject matter of every article having been for years under discussion, and repeated references having been made, by the .Minister of Spain, to his government, on Jtne pointy respecting which the greatest' ; fliilerence ol opinion prevailed. It was I formed by a Minister 'duly authorized for tne purpose, who had represented his government in the United States, and been employed in this long protracted negotiation, several years, and who, it is not denied, kept strictly within the letter of his instructions: The faith of Spain was therefore pledged, under circum-. stances of peculiar force and solemnity, its ratification. On the part of the United States, this treaty was evidently acceded to in a spirit of conciliation and concession. The indemnity for injuries Wd losses, so long before sustained, and now again acknowledged and provided ; for, was to be paid by them, without be- coming a charge on the treasury ol pain For territoiy ceded by Spain, other ter ritory of great value, to which our claim was believed to be well founded, was ceded by the United States, and in a ; quarter more interesting to her. This cession was, nevertheless, received as the nieans of indemnifying our cit considerable sum, the presumed -.I' .1 i v" mtrir losses, vjiiier coiisiuci uiiuu, vi j territory by 'Spam. It was surrounded the territories of the United States, on every side except on that of the ocean, SpAm had lost her authority over it, and, falling into the hands of adventurers con- nected with the savages, it was made the means o( unceasing Annoyance and in- j,- j ... Hidujf ui - its niuji essential interests. By this cession, then, op,, tcueu a territory, in reality, ot no value to her, and obtained concessions of the highest importance, by the settlerneat of long standing differences with tnl U nited States, affecting their respective claims and limits, and likewise relieved I herself from the obligation of, a treaty, reiaung 10 it, which she had failed to ful fil, and also from the responsibility inci dent to the most flagrant and pernicious abuses of her rights, where she could not support her authority. It being known that the treaty was formed under these circumstances, not a doubt was entertained that his Catholic Majesty" would have ratified it without delay. I regret to have to state this rea sonable expectation has been disappoint ed ; that the treaty was not ratified, with in the time stipulated, and has not since been ratified. As it is important that the nature and character pFthis unexpected occurrence 'should be distinctly under stood, I think it my duty to communi cate to you5 all the facts and circumsta'n cesy hrniy possession, relating to it. Anxious to prevent all future disagree ment with Spain, by giving the. most prompt effect to the treaty, which had been thus concluded, and, particularly, by! the establishment of a government in Florida, which should preserve v order there, the minister of the United States, vwho had been recently appointed to his Catholic MajestvV and to whom 'the. rati- j fication, by his; government, had been committed, to be exchanged for that of tarn points, which were not specified, had produced the delay, and that an En voy would be despatched to the United States, to obtain such explanations of this government. The minister of the United States offered to give full expla nation on any point, on which it might be desired 5 which proposal was declined. Having.' communicated this resultito the irtmentof State, in August last, lie was instructed, notwithstanding the disap- pointir.ent and surprise, which it produc ed, to lnlorm the government of Spain, that j if the treaty should be ratified, and transmitted here, at any time before the meeting 01 Congress, it would be re ceived, and have the same effect, as if it had been ratified in due time, lhis or der was executed ; the authorised com munication was made to the government of Spain, and by its answer, which has ust tfeen ,received, we are officially made acquainted, for the first time, with the causes which have prevented the ratification of the treaty, by his Catholic Majesty. It is alleged by the Minister of Spain, that this government had at tempted to alter one of .the principal ar ticles of: the treaty, by a declaration, which the Minister of ihe U. States had been ordered to present, when lie should deliver the ratification by his government, in exchange for that of Spain, and of wliich he gave notice, explanatory of the sense in which that article was under stood. It is further alleged that this go vernment had recently tolerated, or pro tected, an expedition from the United States, against the -province of Texas. These two imputed acts, are stated as the reasons which have induced his Cath olic Majesty to withhold his ratification from the treaty, to obtain expiations, res pecting which, it is repeated, that an en voy would be forthwith despatched to the United States. How far these alle gations w ill justify the conduct of the go- vernment of Spain, will appear, on a r. view of the following facts, and the evi - dence wliich supports them. It will be seen, by the documents trans mitted herewith, that the declaration mentioned relates to a clause jn the 8th article, concerning certain grants of land, recently made by his ' Catholic Majesty, in Florida, which, it was understood, had conveyed all the lands, which, till then, had been ungrai ted. It was the inten tion o the -parties to annul these latter grants, and that clause was drawn for that express purpose and for none other. The dte of the grants was unknown, ) muoi. ' - . the treaty had not the effect ct -annulling these grts,vit would be alto- jether nugatory. IffiXtteOiatel titer tae izens in a but it was unaersiooa 10 - oe posienoriw wmvii uiuw; "'g ttu. m nc - moouis I 1 1 . z n . aca mhi.u o : ennnrr nnon 1 rr y tx visa niA rn rv ivh i n , .i,ot incrrpfi m th arricie : . inaeea. 11 . canuur, ine matrntnuiiii ouu uunur ui iu mis ucsnou iouh. ,ci..k nhvious to all. that, if that Dro- this people. Much is one to.courtesy ? It w submitted, also, w treaty was concluded, and ratified by this government, an intimation was received that these grants were of anterior date to that fixed on by the treaty,-and that they , would hot, of course, be affected by it 1 iic mere possionuy 01 sucn a case, SO inconsistent with the intention of the parties, and the meaning of the article, induced this government to demand an explanation on the subject, which was im mediately granted, ahd which corresponds with this statement, j With respect to the other act alleged, that this government had tolerated, or protected an expedi tion against Texas, jit is utterly without foundation. Every discountenance has invariably been given to every such at tempt from within the limits of the Uni ted States, as is fully evinced by the acts of the government, and the proceed ings of the courts, j There being cause, however, to apprehend, 1 in the course of last summer, that some ad vjtyrets en tertained views, of the kiriflsuggested, the attention of the constituted authori ties in that quarter was immediately drawn to them, and it is known that the project,: whatever it might be has ut terly failed. , . These facts will, it is presumed, satis fy every impartial mind, that the govern ment of Spain had no justifiable cause for declining to ratify the treaty. A treaty concluded in conformity with inspections, is obligatory, in good faith, in all its sti pulations, according to the true intent and meaning of the parties. Each party is bound to ratify it. If either could set it aside, without! the consent of the other, there would "be, no longer, any rules applicable to such transactions be tween nations. By this proceeding, the government of Spain has rendered to the Uuited States a new and very serious injury. It has been stated, that a Minis ter would be sent, to ask certain expla nations of this government. But, if such were desired, why were they not asked, Within the time limited for the ratifica tion ? Is it contemplated to open a new negotiation respecting any of the articles or conditions of the treaty ? If that were done, to what consequences might it not lead ? At what time and in what manner would a new, negotiation termi nate? .. By this proceeding, Spain has formed a relation between the two coun tries which will justify any measures on the part , of the United States, which a strong sense of injury, and a proper re gard for; the rights and interests ofthe nation may dictate. I In the course to be pursued, these objects should be con stantly held in view, and have their due weight. I Our national honor must be maintained, and a new and a distinguished proof be afforded of that regard for jus tice and moderation, which has inv iria bly governed the councils of this free people. It must be obvious to all, that, if the United. States had been desirous of making conquests, cr had been even wil ling to aggrandize themselves in that way, they could have had no inducement to form this treaty. They would have much cause for gratulation, at .the course which has been pursued by Spain. An ample field for ambitionis open before them. But such a career is not consistent with the principles (of their government, nor the interests of the nation. 1 From a full view of all circumstances it is submitted to the consideration of Con gress, whether it will not be proper for the United States to carry the. conditions of the treatv into effect, m the same man ner as if it had bee en ratified by Spain ; part, all its advanta- claiming, on their part ges, and yielding to Spain those secured to her. By pursuing this course, we shall rest on the sacred ground of right, sanctioned, in the most solemn manner, by Spain herself, by a treaty which she was bound to ratify, for refusing to do which she must incur the censure of o ther nations even those the most friendly to her; while, by confining ourselves within that limit, we cannot fail to ob tain theii well merited approbation. We must have neace on a frontier where we ... .... . ------- i i nave been so long aisiuroeu, our tuiens 1 must be , indemnified tor losses so long since sustained, and, for which indemnity has been so long unjustly withheld from them. Accomplishing these great ob jects we obtain all that is desirable. But his Catholic Majesty has twice de clared his determination to send a Min ister to the United States, to ask explana tions on; certain points, and to givthem respecting his delay to ratify the Treaty. Shall we act, by taking the ceded territo ry, and proceeding to execute the other conaiuons 01 me ireaij, uciuiciyismm- ister arrives and is heard ? This is a Betw ween nation. Py a short delay, we shall lose nothingf Aibr, resting on the grouun : uaaHtab twta aoojusuce, 4 1 . . . I ' - a. . .1 1 cannot be diverted from our purpose. It ought to be presumed that the :explana- tions which may be given to the Minister of Spain, will be satisfactory, and produce - the desired result. In any event the de- lay for the purpose mentioned, being a further manifestation of the sincere desire to terminate in the most friendly manner all differences with Spain, cannot fail tabe duly appreciated by his Catholic Majesty,- as well as by other powers. It is sub- article might have been agreed upon, mu mitted, therefore, whether it will not be. tually satisfactory to both countries, reg proper to make the law proposed for car- ulating, upon principles of justice and le rying the conditions of the treaty into ef- ciprosity, the commercial intercourse De fect, should it be adopted, contingent ; to tween the United States and the British suspend its operation upon the responsi- possessions, as well in the West -Indies, bility of the Executive, in such manner . as upon the continent of North America, as to afford an opportunity for such The plenipotentiaries of the two govern friendly explanations as may be desired ments, not having been able to come to an during the present session of Congress; " agreement on this important interest, those IjCommunicate to Congress a copy of of the United States reserved for the con the treaty, and of the instructions to the sideration of this government the propo-' Ministei of the United States at Madrid sals which had been presented to tbem, respecting it; of his correspondence with the Minister of Spain, and, of such other documents! as may be necessary to give a lull view of the subject. , i In the course which the Spanish gov ernment have, on this occasion, thought proper to pursue, it is satisfactory to know that they have not beeifcountenanced by any other European power. On the con trary, the opinion and wishes, both of France and preat Britain, have hot been witJihelJ, either from tie United States or .from Spain ; and have beenr unequivo cal in favor of the ratification. There is also, reason to beleive, that the sentiments of the imperial government of Russia have been the same, and that they have also been made known to the. cabinet of Madrid. ; In the civil war existing between Spain and the Spanish provinces in this hemis phere, the greatest care has been taken to enforce the laws intended to preserve an impartial neutrality. Our ports have !- continued to be equally open to both par ties, and on the same conditions ; and our citizens have been equally restrained from interfering in favor of either, to the pre judice of the other. The progress of the war, however, has operated manifestly in favor of the colonies. Buenos Ayres still maintains; unshaken the independence which it declared in 1816, and has en joyed since 1810. Like success has also lately attended Chili, and the provinces north of the La Plata, borderiug on it, and likewise Venezuela. This conte'sl has, from its commence ment, been very interesting to other pow ers, and to none more so than to the U. States. A virtuous people may, and will, confine themselves within the limit, of a strict neutrality but it is not in their pow er to behold a conflict so vitally impor tant to their neighbors, without the sen sibility and sympathy which naturally be longs to such a case. It has-been the steady purpose of this government, to prevent that feeling leading to excess, and.itis very gratifying to have it in my power to state, that, so strong ha3 been the sense throughout the whole commur nity, of what was due to the character and obligations of the nation, that few exam ples of a contrary kind have occurred . The "distance of the colonies from the parent country, and the great extent of their population and resources, gave them advantages which it was anticipated at a very early period, it would bedifijcult for pain to surmount Ihe steadiness, con sistericy, and success, with which they ! have pursued their object, as evinced j more particularly by the undistuibed j sovereignty Which Buenos Ayres. has so long enjoyed, evidently give them a strong claim to the lavorable . considera tion of other nations. These sentiments on the. part of the United States, have not been withheld from other powers, with whom it is desirable to act in con-. cert. Should it become manifest to the wo; Id that the efforts of Spain to subdue these provinces will be fruitless, it may be presumed that ( me panisn govern ment itself will give up the contest. In producing such a determination, it carjnot be doubted that the opinion of friendly powers, who have taken no part in the controversy, will have their merited in- fluence.- It is of the highest importance to our national character, and indispensible to .1 1?. - f . .1 . 11 the morality of our citizens j that all vio lations of our neutrality should be pre venteaY No door should be. left open for the evasion of our laws ; no opportu nity afforded to any who jmaybe dispos ed to take advantage of it, to compropiit I the interest or honor of the nation. It is submitted, therefore, to the consideration ; of Congress, whether it may not be ad- with a view hether it may ! not be proper to designate by law, the several ports or places along the coat, at wwen, qui, wrwgn biujus virax una privateers may be admitted. The diffi- culty of sustaining the regulations of our commerce, and of other important in"terr ests from abuse, without such designation, furnishes a strong motive for this mea- sure.- . a ; At the time of the negotiation for the j renewal of the commerciarconventiop, be tween the United States and Great Bri tain, a hope had been entertained that aa J as the ultimate otier on the part ofthe British government, and which they 'were not authorized to accept. On their trans mission here, they were examined with due deliberation, the result of which'waa a new effort to meet the views of the Brit ish government. The Minister of the Uf nited States was instructed to make a fur ther proposal, which had not been, ac cepted. It was, however, declined in an amicable manner, I recommend . to the consideration of Congress, whether? fur ther prohibitory provisions in the. laws relating to this intercourse, may not be expedient. It is seen with interest, that, although it has not been practicable, as yet, to agree in any arrangement of this important branch of their commerce, sueh is the disposition of the parties, that each will view any regulations, which the oth er may make respecting it, in the most friendly light. By the fifth article of the convention, concluded on the 20th of October, 1 181 it was stipulated lhat the ditferences whirl had arism b ween the two c overnroentsj with regard 10 the true intent and meaning; ; of the fifth article of the treaty ofGheiit ! in relation. to the carrying awayf by Brit ish officers, of slaves from the United States, after the exchange of the ratifica tions of the treaty of peace, should be re ferred to the decision of some . friendly sovereign or state, to be named for that purpose. The Minister of the United States hasjbeen instructed to name to the British government, a forpitm rv.ri. ; 7 ----- --'n.iiii the common friend to both parties, for the decision of this qui stion. t he an swer of that government to the proposal, when received, will indicate the, further measures to be pursued cn the part of il.e Aitnougn Jne pecuniary embarrass ments which affected various .parts "of the. Union, during the latter part of tlie pre ceeding year, have, during the piesi-ut, been considerably augmented, and; still continue to exist, .the recipts into tho Treasury, to the 30th of September last, have amounted to 19,000,0tO. A fur defraying the current expenses, of the government, including the Interest & re imbursement of the pLblic oVbt, payable .1.1 t .1 v . ' there remained jn the Ireasuryvoh that day, mote than $2,500,000, iCh'rh, w.tli the sums receivable during the' remain der of ihe year, will exceed the cm lept demands upon the Treasury for the 5a:r.o period. The ca'i es which havp tpnfW t ,1T minish the public receipts, could net fail to have a conesponding effect upon ii.es revenue, which has, acciued upon imposts and tonace. duriny'thp throf -f.rtV r.,...r ters.of the present year ; it is. how t ter, ascertained, that thp fhitlp. ui 7 V. Jy IHVU .U V- been secured during that period, excred $ 18,000,00c, and those of ihe whole year will probably amount in tfes.oon 000. ? . -. For the probable receipts of the rif-xt Jem, m. icier yvu 10 ine siairn.etiis wncu will be transmitted from the Treasury, vv ich will enable 6u to judgefwheilier .further provision be necessary. , : mV The great reduction in the price of the principal articles of. domestic! growth- which has occurred during the present" year, and the consequent fall in the trice of labor, apparently so favorable to the" I success of domestic manufactures! have i ...Lr.u.j .) not shielded them against j other causes adverse to their prosperity. The pecu niary embarrassments which haye so deep ly affected the commercial intrests of the nation,have been no less adverse to our manufactaring estabjishrotnts in several section of the Union.' 7 he great reduc tion of the currency uhicii the banks have been coristrained to make, in order to continue specie payments, and the viii- ated character of it where uch reduclTor j liave not been attempted, instead of pla- ; cing within the reach of these tstubli&h- ments the pecuniary aidecessary ' to a. yw teeaseives et roe aa
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