The American Quarterly Review (Volume 17) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1835. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Art. VIII.--THE FRENCH QUESTION. 1.--Message from the President of the United States, of the llh January, 1833, transmitting to the House of Representatives sundry papers upon the subject of the claims against the French government, for spoliations on American commerce, since September, 1800. Washington: 1833. 2.--Message from the President of the United States, of the 21th December, 1834, to the House of Representatives, transmitting correspondence with the government of France, in relation to the refusal of that government to make provision for the execution of the Treaty between the United States and France. Washington: 1835. 3.--Proceedings and Discussions in the French Chamber of Deputies, on the subject of the Treaty between France and the United States, which was signed at Paris on the 4th July, 1831. Translated from the Paris Moniteur, by order of the Secretary of State of the United States. Washington: 1834. 4.--Rapport fait au nom de la Commission chargee d'examiner le Projet de loi relatif au Traite du 4 Juillet, 1831; par M. Dumoit, Dipute de Lot-et-Garonne. (Seance du 28 Mars, 1835.) Supplement au Journal des D DEGREESbats, du 29 Mars, 1835. Three months ago we prepared some observations upon the history of our relations with France, the publication of which it was thought best to postpone until the progress of events should enable us to terminate them with less abruptness and uncertainty than we were then obliged to do. Although we are still, and may remain until we are compelled to go to press with the present article, without information of the final action of the French Chambers, it seems to be generally understood that the bill presented to the Deputies in February last, will become a law. How far it may be deemed a satisfactory fulfilment of the trea.