ves could have had nothing whatever to do with it, since I have reed silent on the subject, in regard to your nation, for such a long period me, when others, under similar circumstances, have both asked and ived compensation from the governments of Russia, Holland, and zil, in 1840 and 1841, for achievements performed in 1838 and 1839. he rescue of American sailors through my individual exertions, France done her duty. The exalted character of your nation, Mr. President, rds a sure guarantee that the American government will, with that cacy which distinguishes it, tender me, in its turn, some slight relief he cruel position I find myself this day; and to those who might say t brilliant actions are forgotten when the date of their performance st be traced back to by-gone years, I would answer, that there are cer1 facts, certain claims, and certain actions which have no date when it question of mutual regard between the United States and France, on. e appealing to the generous loyalty of either. Relying upon this belief, I have the honor to remain, with profound reect, Mr. President, your most devoted servant, P. PIRON, Shipmaster, Bordeaux. P. S.-It affords me satisfaction in being able to say, that the American presentative at Bordeaux has already given me some tokens of his permal gratitude by refusing, under whatever consideration, (as it may be en by examining the documents,) to accept consular fees for certiing to the legality of the documents which accompany this petition. P. P. To the PRESIDENT of the republic of the United States. In view of the documents which have been submitted for examination Bat the consulate of the United States of America at Bordeaux, the undersigned thinks himself justified in recommending Captain Piron to the favor of his government. FREDERICK KAHL, Consul. BORDEAUX, January 28, 1850. FRENCH REPUBLIC-NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. Committee of Inquiry on Naval Affairs. SIR: I received this morning, by mail, the documents I have the honor to enclose to you. The individual who has sent them to me is entirely unknown to me; I know, however, that the facts stated therein are correct. These docu |