Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-29
RESOLUTIONS.

to thai c0antry.
IN SENATE, BY MIR. BLEDSOE.
Resolosl by the general assembly u th
commonwealth Of Ksmtncky, That The pcn-
nile of this state view with the most llvrli
emotion. the patriotic struggles OF thsir
South American brethren to throw OFT aud
break in pieces the yoke OF Spanish DIES
potism to take their stand among the "a
lions OF the earth and To vindicate the
exercise of those rights Of self-govern-
meut which the God of nature has gwen
70 man. as his unaIienahle birthright.
That while this legislature, and the peO-
ple whom they represent. fully appreciate
,l,e blessings OF peace, flowing irou the
observance. of Just neutrality, as to the
conflicts between other powers they are
nevertheless fully sensible of the immense
importaucc TO The United States ot the
establishment of the Independence OF the
6. American colonies, as respects tie
probable commercial aud political reia-
tons between The twoportions otthe same
great continent.
That neither interest nor duty on the
part OF the United States, as respects old
Spain, exists to induce them 10 take one
single step towards iavoring iaat power.
or strengthening the rod OF oppression.
Which there is reason TO hope her colo
MES are about wrestling from her hands
forever.
That il is, in our opinion, wise policy,
as well as Justice, for the governie ent ui
the u. States to acknowledge the indie
pendence of such of the former Spanish
colonies Of s. America, as shall have
shown, or shall show themselves capable
of vindicatlng and maintaining the rights
of self government.
That the stricteSt regard TO neutrality
between the parties, neither requires nor
authorizes the arrest or detention of TO-
reign men, vessels or munitions OF war,
passing through our country, or touching
at our ports destined TO assist either par
ty.
That if the general government OF the
United States is prepared TO take side III
this contest, the many unredressed wrongs,
and The outrageous insults OF old SPAN 10
this government, together with the strong
claims of suffering humanity upon our
sympathy, leave no room 10 doubt winch
side the free people OF the only republic
on earth are prepared to take
ReSoired, That copies OF the foregoing
resolutions be transmitted TO the Presi-
dent of the United States, and TO each OF
onr senators and representatives. in Con-
gross to be submitted 10 that body.
IN THE HOUSE, BY MIR. BIBB.
ReSotrea by the General Assembly Of tie
Commonwealth Of Kentuchy--lst, That the
liberty of nations is derived from God aud
nature, and is not the gift Of kings or po-
tentates.
I'd. That all Just power is derived from
the people; the choice of forms of gov
eminent belongs of right 10 them, and
those (or their successorS) who constitute
one form, may abrogate it.
Sd. That in all just governments, the
good of the governed is the end 10 be ac-
complished; and the people upon whom,
each particular government operates, are
TIE only fit Judges of the performance of
the ends for which the government was
instituted.
9Th. That the general revolt of a nation
against oppression, and in vindicailon OF
their own liberty, cannot bejusty called
rebellion.
5,h. That the struggle of the Patriots
offs. Amer ca for The rights OF self-govern-
ment is justified by the laws OF God and
nature, and sanctioned by the unaliena-
bic rights of man.
9th. That the success of those who are
struggling for the liberty and indepen
dence of South America, is consumma-
ton devouily to be wished, highly inte-
resting IL the friends Of freedoms and bu-
manty in general, aud calls for tlie deep
est sympathy and accordance or Tie part
of the people OF these United States Of
North America.
9Th. That il is the opinion of this gen
eral assembly,, thai such of the provinces
of South America as have declared them
selves free and independent, and have
siewn reasonable ability to maintain
their independence, ought forthwith TO be
acknowledged by the general government
of the United States of North America,
as sovereign and independent powers, to
be treated as such, and introduced to the
other sovereign powers of tile earth; and
generally, that all the rights, countenance
and hospitality should be given by these
United States to those so acknowledged
sovereign powers of South America, which
by the laws of nations may be justly and
peaceably afforded by the people and ma
gstracy of one neutral nation, to the peO-
pie and magistracy of another nation in
war or III peace.
RsSOiUed, That copy of The foregoing
resolutions be transmitted to- the PTesI-
dent of the United States, and TO each of
the senators and representatives of this
state in the Congress ofihe United States;
and that the acting Governor be request
ed 10 transmit them accordingly.
LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
House Of Representatives., jan. IL.
NEW CALENDAR.
Mr. Willis, Of New Bedford, moved,
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