Rhode Island Republican

The cession of Louisiana will be considered as one of the most important events in the history of this country, that has occurred since the declaration of independence. Mr. Jefferson's presidency will be hailed by the future inhabitants of that extensive & delightful country, as the period of its birth, and his memory will be regarded with respect for having directed the negotiation, which terminated thus advantageously for his country.

While the cession of Louisiana is regarded as honorable to our executive and administration, we should not hesitate in awarding to Chan. Livingston, the credit due to his diplomatic talents, and to the attention and ability he has exerted in this negotiation.

The small wits of the day have jeered at Mr. Livingston's deafness, and queried how he would fare in a cabinet interview with Bonaparte. They now find that he has at least had his eyes well open, and that he has carefully watched the moment of striking with most advantage to his country.

Mr. Monroe, it is presumable, has now gone to the Spanish court to complete the object of his mission by negotiating for the possession of the Floridas. There is little doubt but he will be as successful at Madrid, as Mr. Livingston has been at the court of Paris.