STAT eh UR A PE RS. 
sented to have recently perpetrated 
on hunting parties of the Creeks ; 
which have again subjected that 
frontier to disquietude and danger, 
which will be prodactive of fur- 
ther expence, and may occasion 
further effusion of blood. Mea- 
sures are pursuing to prevent or 
mitigate the usual consequences of 
such outrages ; and with the hope 
of their succeeding, at least to avert 
a general hostility. 
A letter from the emperor of 
Morocco announces to me his re. 
cognition of our treaty made with 
his father the late emperor ; “nd 
consequently the continuance of 
peace with that power. With pe- 
culiar satisfaction I add, that infor- 
mation has been received from an 
agent deputed on our part to Al- 
giers, importing, that the terms of 
the treaty with the dey and regency 
of that country had been adjusted 
in such a manner, as to authorize 
the expectation of a speedy peace, 
and the restoration of our unfortu. 
nate fellow citizens froma grievous 
captivity. 
The latest advices from our en- 
voy at the court of Madrid give, 
moreover, the pleasing informa. 
tion, that he had received assur- 
ances of a speedy and satisfac- 
tory conclusion of his negotiation. 
While the event, depending upon 
unadjusted particulars, cannot be 
regarded as ascertained, it is agree- 
able to cherish the expectation of 
an issue, which-securing amicably 
the very essential interests of the 
United States, will, at the same 
time; lay the foundation of lasting 
harmony with a power; whose 
friendship we have uniformly and 
sincerely desired to cultivate. 
Though not before officiaily dis- 
closed.to the house of representa. 
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tives, you, gentlemen, are ap- 
prized, that a treaty of amity, 
commerce, and-navigation, has been 
negotiated with Great Britain ; 
and that the senate have advised 
and consented to its ratification, 
upon a condition which excepts 
part of one article. Agreeably 
thereto, and to the best judgment 
I was able to form of the public 
interest, after full and mature de. 
liberation, I have added my sanc- 
tion. The result on the part of 
his Britannic majesty is unknown, 
When received, the subje@ will, 
without delay, be placed before 
congress. 
This interesting summary of our - 
affairs with regard to the foreion 
powers, between whom and the 
United States controversies have 
subsisted, and with regard also to 
those of our Indian neighbours 
with whom we have been ina state 
of enmity and misunderstanding, 
opens a wide field for consoling 
and gratifying reflections. If, by 
prudence and moderation’ on every. 
side, the extinguishment of all thé 
causes of external discord, which 
have heretofore menaced our tran- 
quillity, on terms compatible with 
our national rights and honour; 
shall be-the happy result, how firm 
and how: precious a foundation will 
have been laid for accelerating, 
maturing, and establishing the pros~ 
perity of our country | 
Contemplating the internal situa- 
tion, as well as the external rez 
lations; of the United States; we 
discover equal cause for content- 
ment and satisfa¢tion. While many - 
of the nations of Europe, with 
their American dependencies, have’ 
been involyed in a contest unusu« 
ally bloody; exhausting, and cala- 
mitous; in which the evils of fo. 
reign 
