The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-02-27

in fwor of Tie French: One to esta,.l;s.,
the integrity of the empire by concessions
to the Ame''icans; another, at whose head
IS the superior Junta, and commercial in
terest, which are necessarily pouring out
mvectivcs against both them and tie Eng
iish. to whom they attribute the whole
blame. The influence of this last faction,
Is for,nidablc. 1t gives law to the Cortes,
To the Regents and to the Generals, and as
long as the government remain at Cadiz,
LITTLE c.m be expected from any efforts by
til" British ministry in favor Of appeasing it.
For I,any months the Spanish government
had refused the mediation of England. AZ
length, however, it seemed .,willing TO con-
cede to 1t under two consi,lcrations-.hat
they should acknowledge the sovereignty of
the Cortes, and that in case of resistance
from the Americans, the English should aid
IL their reduction. These strange proposals
were heard by the English ministry with as
Punishment, and the Undertaking was for a
time suspended. 1t has again been lately
resu'aed at Cadz, but it is impossible to
nope that the Spaniards will ever abate the
smallest p int from their tyrannicai preten-
stems Whatever may be the result, it is
imagined that some overtures will be made
to the present rulers of America but, fortu-
nately, the destiny of the latter is more po-
pular in England than that of Spain Ac-
cortling to what has appeared in ministeri-
al paper, the opinion Of the government of
his britannia majesty is, that the influence
OF its enemies is not potent enough to affect its
interests, which are now endeavored to be
affected by means of the agents of France in
the United States
In the mean while, the house of Bragariza
is not inactive. And in proportion as the
subjugation of Spain draws near, approach
es the moment when it will claim its right
to the governments of the Americans. This
point, as well indeed us every other, de-
mands the greatest circumspcction from the
present rulers and will require their join,
concurrence. We have no doubt but the
hrst Cares OF the Congress have been to es-
tablish correspondence with the free gov
ernments, to regulate all matters tending &c
the general veal; SO that a general league
having been formed with Chill, Buenos
Ayres, perhaps even with West Peru. which
we expect to be now united to the patriots O.
Rlo de la Plata; nothing shall be separate
~ undertaken, either with Brazil, Spain or
England, relative to the common cause
and system may be formed which shall en-
crease the sway of our principles and invest
the right OF America with dignity, by the
extension ofits political influence.
We have here given a few hints on these
interesting subjects, to all which the agent
OF buenos Ayres is perfectly accordant.-
We have already informed the Junta of We
nezuela ofthe necessity of opening s. main
tanning free and close communication with
all the provinces, not to enter into separate
engagements. So that, if Spain, Brazil or
England, wish to undertake any negotiate
ens, the geaeral confederation may render
them respectable. Though this should no,
even take place, it is highly proper to be
known; that as al our rights are common
SO should our conduct and declarations be
likewise.
(Signed) LUIS LOPEZ MENDOZ.