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FRENeH RELA1I0Ns
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The following special Aessage transmitted to Congress oil the 6th inst. on the subject of the proifered mediation of Great Britain re- moves all appreaensione of War with France: To the SeAate and House qf Representatives:

 The Government of Great Britain has of fered it's mediation for the adjustment Of the dispute between the United States and France. Carefully guarding that point in the controversy, which, as 1t involves our honor and independence, admits of no com promise, l have cheerfully accepted the offer. 1t will be obviously improper to resort even to the mildest measares of q compulsory character, until It Is aseertained whether France has declined or accepted the mediation. l therefore recommend a saspen- sion of all proceedings on that part of my Special Message of tie 10th January last, which proposes a partial non-intereonrse with France. While we cannot too highly ap- preciate the elevated and disintefested mo- tives the offer ofGreat Britain, and have a just reliance upon the great influence of that power to restore the relations Of ancient friendship between the United States and France, ard iaoas, toe, tilass pacific poii- cy will be strictly adhered to until the nation al honor compeis us to depart from it, we should be insensible to the exposed condition ofour country, and forget the lessons of ex- perience, if we did net efficiently and sedu- lously prepare for an adverse result. The peace of d nation does not depend exclusive ly upon it's own will, nor upon the benehcent policy of neighboring powers and that na- tion which IS found totally unprepared for the exigencies and dangers of war, although t come without having given warning of its approach, IS criminally negligent of it's hon. or and it's duty.

 cannot too strongly repeat the recom- mendation, already made, to place the sea- board in q proper state for defence, and promptly to provide the means for amply pro- tectng our commerce.

 ANDREW JACKSON.