Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-03

VI autentu'erS, VINO make war against a
friendly power from the territory of this
confederation, compromising its tranquil
ty and high character, by awaiting himself
ut the means which the constitution, the
laws. and his prudence offer to him for o.
bligiDg these persons to abandon their de-
signs, and to manifest to his catholic maies-
ty tine just Indignation with which the chi
ted States view the hos e plans, and the
sedition of that band of incendiaries. am
certain that it cannot be concealed from
the distinguished aients of the president
aud Yourself, that the point of which |
treat, IS not one under the civil Tor NUM-
cipai) law, In which case my severe ign
must have recourse t. the ordinary tsiba
nails but that il is manifest and fiaarant
violation OF the .nost sacred laws which
p,nd together na.iuas ,mutualiy-pcrpetra
ted by the citizens. or residents of the u
mon, OF which the k.ng, my master gives
lniormati0n, with positive and notorious
proofs, tn the government under whose ia
risdiction it has been executed. that tSey
may give him comp tent satisfaction, with
knowledge Of the act, by Causing rhe de-
linquents to be punished as guilty of high
treason against both governments.
rne third land last pom, is reduced to this tina,
the president will be pleased to give The necessa-
ry orders to the collectors of the customs. no, tn
admit INTO the ports of the On ted States. vessels
uhaer inc inSurrectionary hd, OF C4rthagena, of
the MEXICAN congress, of Buenos tyres or of,h
other places tfichhave revoited against The AN.
s'or'ty OF the knis, NY master, nor those coming.
from them. That they should not permit them
to land, or to sell in this country, the shameful
proceeds OF Their piracy, or atrocities aid mucI,
less to equip themselves in these ports, as they
do, tor the purpose of going To sea, to dcstro,
and to plumber the vessels which they NAV meet
with under the Spanish flag. This tolerance
subversive of the most solemn stipulatious in the
treaties between Span and the United states, and
ametricaiiy opposed to the general principles
OF public security and good faith and to the laws
OF nations, produces themosi melancholy eff c,s IN
the interest and improperly of the subjects Of h
catholic majesty. Cerian 1t is, that mel her ia
thagena, nor any other places is the Spanish
dominions IN this hemIsphe e, winch has reyoltea
be IN communication with anv DO A. er friendIy
Spain, since nerher on its part, nor ON that q,
any other government, has Their independence
been acknowledged /; and 1t IS, consequently an
offence against the dignity O. the Spanish nons-
chy, and against the spvereiSnty of the king INV
master, to admit vessels from such piaces. man
ned nd commanded BY insurgents, a nj armed IN
uie u"'hihions oi inns tederatton p1~ticularl,
An 4
flag, are justly considered the disgrace of tn,
seas, and ara exec ared by all nation
me hree preceding points are of such esta
b'lshed equity aud justice, that II would be ,f
ien;Ive to the delicacy Of dis government to sun
pose, that 1t Could delay, under any pretext. 70
determine on them, in he manner nav propos
| ell, and Which have an express order TO reduest
lsoiicitarO IN the name of the ne, my master
Inc prompt interpostIon of the president. thai
MS majesty may be grauhed, would be new
| testimony of his friendly disposition towa-ds
| SPAN, an evident proof that he is 'de e-n.ned "a
put an end to the incalcuiable ex or,iDns and an
Juries which SPAN has suffered, for The SPACE oi
seven years. from the gang of advanturers who
nave assailed her from ,he bosom of this repub.
lie a means of fxirg ,he frank and SINCE :, :.
tenn ofgood neghbornood WIN Gil so mucn inter.
ests both states (; and fiualiy, sure pre-. nm nary
to the removal of all til Il ificulues winch M y
present themselves in he negot al ons, which
| ought TO terminate all the pending discussion,
between The two governments, and 10 fiA tor ever
| between them a perpetual and sol d friendship.
| u, as Halter myself, the president gives All
| lie attention winch due to affairs of such tran
scendant ns'ortance, and yieids to NV soI,ci a
tons, can assure his exeeilency, and Yourself.
that there will be nothing winch the king, INV
master, will not be disposed to do, to satisfy this
( republic, which may be compatible with his dir.
| nity and WI IN The interests OF his subjects.
renew 10 you the :,surances of my particul 4,
respect, and ofmy constant desire TO please YOU.
and pray God to preserve your l.fe many ears
(Sngned,) LUIS DE 0NIS
Washington, Dec. 3oth, 1915.
Hon. james Monroe, &c. &c.
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