The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

LONDON, DEC. 1-6.

STATE PAPER.

The following is said to be the Note presented by M. Rayneval, the French Charge d'Affairs to Prince Gzartorioky, at St. Peterburgh, after he received his passports :

'As the Charge d'Affairs of his Majesty the Emperor of Russia has demanded passports to quit France, the undersigned has received orders to make the same demand for himself and the persons who belong to the French Legation, in order to be able to quit Russia at the same time that M. d'Oubril shall have passed the French frontiers.

The undersigned is farther charged to declare that as his Majesty the Emperor of the French always remembers the beneficial Consequences which the reconciliation between France & Russia produced in Europe, he never could conceive the motives of the misunderstanding which has crept for some months past into this beneficial harmony, and that he sees with regret, that the departure of the Russian Charge d'Affaires, which requires also that of the undersigned, seems to increase the alienation between the two States to the highest pitch, while the differences which could have given rise to it are as yet so little cleared up. Whatever may be the grievances, complaints, and demands on both sides, and notwithstanding the publicity, notwithstanding the disregard of decorum, which mutual asperity has often carried too far in these differences. it is however, to be perceived, that the French Government said nothing that could infringe upon the regard which great powers and states of equal strength owe to each other—whereas, on the other hand, the complaints of Russia have but too often related to such objects, and have been expressed in such a manner. as to affect the safety, dignity, and independence of the French Government.—But all these disagreements belong to the past—and though it is now neither in the power of France nor of Russia to have prevented their taking place, it would, on the other hand, be very easy for them to commit them to oblivion—For amidst the various alleged grievances, the only one which remains to be discussed. is that which relates to the execution of the treaties subsisting between France and Russia, especially as far as it concerns the mutual and respective influence of the two powers, for the preservation of the balance and independence of the neighbouring states.

As the Russian Court has made some complaints in this respect, it has been answered, that if she would confine herself within the natural limits of her influence and territorial extent, she would find France equally disposed to do both.

It has, therefore, been remarked, with astonishment, that Russia, without entering into any further discussions has resolved to withdraw her Charge d'Affairs from Paris. If the relations with France seem to be of no utility to Russia, France has, on her part, no means to change this opinion of Russia. With regard to his Majesty the Emperor of the French, his sentiments and principles are sufficiently known in this respect. He believes it to be the true policy of France to maintain a good understanding with Russia, in point of mutual respect and confidence, and on the basis of a perfect equality. The particular inclination of his Majesty the Emperor of the French, has always led him to a confidential connection, and at this moment leads him to a display of confidence, regard, and friendship, towards his Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias. The idea which he had conceived of his Imperial Majesty's character, did not permit him to suppose that his Imperial Majesty of all the Russias, after having negotiated with the Emperor of the French, and received his Ambassador : after having appeared to be of the same opinion in some important negotiations, and after having even kept up confidential relations, would have been disposed to acknowledge the pretensions of the House of Bourbon, and suffer its intrigues.—When Paul I. was going to put an end to the war, and to renew the bonds of peace between Russia and France, the first step he took was, to take no further interest in the concerns of that House, and to cease to acknowledge its pretensions. One is forced to attribute to some ill disposed persons the change which has manifested itself in the sentiments of the Court of Russia : and it is a matter of regret, that an approximation, which has been so sincere, should be liable to such an alteration.

These are, in this respect. the constant sentiments of his Majesty the Emperor of the French ; and the undersigned is charged to repeat the assurance, that now, as well as at all future times, his Imperial Majesty will be disposed to renew the ancient relations with Russia, and that he will congratulate himself to see them restored to the most perfect good understanding between the States, which, if they lay aside all animosity, may, by a reciprocal friendship produce important advantages to their common welfare, and the general tranquillity of Europe.

(Signed)

"RAYNEVAL."