The Sun.
London, England, 1823-08-11 00:00:00

ROBERT WILSON.

TO G] NI SIR ROBERT WILSON.

nation.

I giveeOrders to the advanced poits to tdlowyooitxcelleney
a free passage whenever yott may arrive, whether in the direc.
tion of the Puente or by the road of Pontevedra.
(Signed) Count de CARTHAGENA.
Head-quarters, Pontevedra, July V, 1821
TO GENERAL COUNT DE CARTIIAGENA.

The key you have just taken is the most clear proof of your.
attention towards me, and suited to the delidacy of your cha-
racter. My intention was to have proposed to you a plan, by
Means of which a general suspension of arms would have been
obtained and in a short time a general peace through the mew
Mum of England. Not being able to say more in writing, it is
desirable to have a conference, and endeavour therein to conci-
liate the general interests of the nation. If the French Gene.;
rid wishes to take part in our interview, I tun ready to receive
him into it .but in this case it is necessary for your .ExCellency
t.P.sen.4 me' en, esco,rt, and the time and place for the inter.
View. I am, &c. .(Signed) 11. WILSON.
TO GENERAL SIR R. WILSON.
I have sent my Aid-de-Camp to you this afternoon, because I
should be very sorry to cause you any uneasiness, although
nothing could happen to you m coming here, when had
pledged my word to that effect. lam
_glad You have given to
my Intentions their true meaning, although you must be
aware that I have no powers to concert a suspension of hos-
tilities. 'Nevertheless, your *fishes arc so great to:put an end
to the present disastrous war, that I shall have the greatest
satisfaction in your proposing to me in writing whatever' you
pleaie, till a more favourable opportunity presents itself for 4
meeting._l am n hc. •
PonteVedra, (SigJulyed) 29 1023.
TO GENERAL COUNT DE CARTRAGENA:
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter,
Measures of reconciliation .must always lead to a good result,
when the parties meet with friendly intentions, and mutually
endeavour to remove difficulties by means of investigations and
explanations.
A proposal that has for object the termination of so much
calamity, is of too great magnitude to be risked to the miscon:
ceptions which miirlit arise out of the inaccuracy of written
Words, more especially when the communication is made
through the medium of translations.
AS however
so many difficulties are opposed to a personal
cifilerence, I will not incur the responsibility of, not making a
communication that may open the road to the object desired.
I came to Spain AS a partizan of no party.; the friend of all
OPAnkrtik and only the enemy of the policy. of the French

Count de CARTIIAGENA

Cfoiternment, which disregards the rights of ar. itd,:pendent

Since I arrived in Spain I have invariably acted on the same
principle, and I refer not only to my actions, but also to the
langita!e I have always used to all parties, and with persons
ght be-considered- as thely representatives—a truth you
yonette f arc not ignorant of. •
robwing this path, I have acted conformably. to the wishes
of Mr' friends in England, and the, general sentiments of my
countrymen.
It is not necessary to refer to the.iransactions of the war, or
point out what hopes, expectations and opinions have been
realised or frustrated, in order to_ justify my proceedino it
will sufnee to inform your' Excellency that I coneelie_the mo-
ment is arrived when an exertion ought to be made to terminate
the war, and my firm opinion is that of a favourable result-7
Ambition or intolerance alone can prolong:its duration. .
All those who in this province have power-and influence with
whom I have conversed, wish honourable peace; and lam
':sufficiently aitthorised to give this assurance, I can also say,
that according to the last news from
.Cadiz; the Government has
the same wishes, as for this purpose they have already placed
themselves in communication with the British Minister..
Among the parties who cordially wish the welfare of their
country (and the rest do not deserve notice as they hare no
IsAverl the initiative in a negociation is the only formidable
difficulty. that presents itself, and its details would meet with
no opposttion that cannot be removed by discussion or friendly
interference.
underrtheite circumstances, I believe. that the enclosed Pro.
posal will meet with the concurrence of all parties, and I have,
the satisfaction to say it has met with the approbation of all
those persons of this country to whoin I have shown it, among
whom are-some to whose opinion your Excellency would at-
tech value, in com:equetice of your friendship and their recent
arrival front the seat of Government. • •

In order, therefore, to terminate, as soon as possible, a con-
flict in which success is a misfortune and victory can confer no
glory, I should propose that, until an answer can be obtained
from England from the French Government and the Spanish
Gevernment in Cadiz, that all hostility should cease in the Pro-
vinces under the authority of your Excellency, and under the
regulations the best Suited to guard against any misunderstand-
ing, in the mean while, among the opposite parties, and if
your Excellency wishes it, I will be the bearer of the proposals
to Cadiz.

'WITT eyer,rmq be the result of this Proposal, I shall have
the aatiqaction In having complied with my duty in proposing
duty tii.tin and to humanity, and I do not dread any
responsihility that may attach to my conduct.—l am, &c.
Vigo,July 30, 1823. (Signed) It. WILSON.
PROPOSAL ALLUDED TO.

To obtain Peate,l;ieserving national honour and the repre,
sentativo system., which is the basis of Constitutional Govern
mans, must be the wish of every lover of his country and 01

, .
its liberties. _
When aflhirs of State are objects of discussion, we ought to
examine things as they really are, and not as we should wish
to find them.

No one can be insensible of the injustice of the present war;
but as it has already commenced, we ought to direct the whole
of our:attention to the preservation of national honour unim-
paired, and at the same time acquire all possible advantages.
The great Obstacle to the' pacification of Spain consists in-
the presence of an invader, who demands that same pacitica-
tiontwith arms in his hands, in favour of a party that depends
on his success.
England offers her mediation, but without demanding the
departure of the invaders.
Are there any means to establish equality among the belli-
gerent parties, without demanding the evacuation of. the
Spanish territory ?
The OCcupation, pro 'bona, of a Spanish fortified place like
that of COrunna, or Vigo, by the British Government, as the
mediator on behalf of Constitutional Spain, might serve to
counterbalance sufficiently the parties, and facilitate =cilia-
titm4. by saving the' honour of the Constitutionalists, and
afflirding to all sufficient. guarantees.
It islinpossible to treat with honour, but when the two op.
polite parties are equally sustained, more particularly when
the object is to conciliate the dissensions which divide a
country, common to all, into pieces.
Vigo, July 30,1823., . (Signed) It. WILSON.

ANOTHER+
The evacuation of the Spanish territory possibly would be
apposed by the Regency, at Madrid, in consequence of their
considering. that their security might be Implicated without the
force that now sextants them.
Without the guarantee I propose, the Government Of Cadiz
would not inspire sufficient confidence In the nation, toiinduee
them to enter into a negotiation that 'may end in a Treaty of
peace.' •• •
A negneimlop, without such a security, would have the :IP-.
pearance oryieiding to farce, and the consequences, in;th IS case,
would he fatal to the authority of the Government; anarchy
most probably would' follnw, and its consequencei,- under eilat-
intr. eircumatan4t4 might lead the nation to the moat deplor
able disasters. • (Sigurd). R. WILSON.
Vigo, July 30, 1/123.
TO GENERAL WILSON.
I have received the letter and accompanying documents you
aeht me by a flag of truce. I now repeat what I have always
said, peace and national honour are the objects of my constant
wishes. To obtain both one and the other it might posilblY be
advisable to enter into negnciations, but I am neither autho-
• rised for tioe clan you Lifer 'any guarantee that 'anyuf the
agreements made would be executed, as I have not hitherto
learned that yen arc initested with any public character. The
suspension ofour operations would have no other edict than to
prolong the evils at this country, which is harassed, oppressed
end despoiled in the name of liberty ; and if there are any ne-
gociations pending for the termination of the war, my occupy.
•- • ' (Signed) Count GARTH AtrENA.
ainttleilidgvg: letter.—Head-quarters, eastbsd.Tulae;t—e2,lts answer to your