Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-12-14

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the project, whatever it might be, has ut
terly Jailed.
These facts will, it is presumed, saIisiy
every impartial mind, thal the govern
ment oil Spain had no justiiiable cause ioi
declining to ratily the treaty. a treaty
concluded 10 conformity with Instructions
is obligatory, in good faith. in all its stiP,
ulatlons, according TO the true intent ana
meaning OF the parties. Each party -
bound to ratify it. If either could sci IL
aside. without the consent of the other,
there would be, no longer. any rules ap-
plicable to such transactions. by TINS
proceeding, the government oil SPAN mas
rendered to the United States new aud
very serious injury. II has been stated
that minister would be sent, TO ask cer-
tain explanations of this government. But,
if such we're desired, why were they not
asked within the time limited Tor the ratiil-
cation? Is it contemplated to open new
negotiation respecting any. Of the articles
or conditions Of the treaty? II that were
done, to what consequences might 1t not
lead? At what time, and in what manner,
would new negotiation terminate! BY
this proceeding, Spain has formed rela-
ton between the two countries, which
will Justify any measures Oh the part OF
the United States, which strong sense OF
injury, C proper regard for the rights and
interests Of The nation may dictate. In
the course TO be pursued, these objects
should be constantly held in view, and
have their due weight. Our national hon
our must be maintained, and new and
distinguished proof be afforded, OF thai
regard for justice and moderation, which
has invariably governed the councils Of
this free people. Ii must be obvious to
all, that il the United States had been de
sirous of making conquests, or had been
even willing TO aggrandize themselves in
that way, they could have had no induce
ment to form this treaty. They would
have much cause for graduation at the
course which has been pursued by Spaia
An ample field for ambition is open before
them. But such career is not consist
emf with the principles Of their guvern-
meut, nor the interests of the nation.
From full view of all circumstances,
tits submitted to tae consideration of con
gress, whether it will mol be proper for the
United States to carry the conditions OF
the treaty into effect, in the same manner
as If it had been ratified by Spain claim
ing on their part all its advantages, aud
yielding to Spain all those secured to her.
BY pursuing this course, We shall rest on
the sacred ground of right, sanctioned ia
the most solemn manner by Spain herself;
by treaty which she was bound 10 rstity;;
for refusing to do which, she must Incur
the censure of other nations, even those
most friendly to her; while, by combining
ourselves within that limit, we cannot fail
to obtain their we'll merited appreciation.
We must have peace on frontier, where
we have been so long disturbed; our citi
gems must be Unidentified for losses So
long since sustained, and for which, indem-
nifty has been so long unjustly withheld
from them. Accomplishing these great
objects, we obtain all that is desirable.
But his Catholic majesty has twice de-
clared his determination to send a minister
to the United States, to ask explanations
on certain points, and 10 give them, re-
speeding his delay to ratify the treaty.
Shall We act, by taking the ceded terrific
ny. & proceeding to execute the other con-
ditions of the treaty, before this minister
arrives aud is heard! This is case
which forms strong appeal TO the can
dour, the magnanimity and honour OF this
people. Much is due to courtesy between
nations. By short delay we shalt lose
nothing: for, resting on the ground oil i'm
mutable truth and Justice, We cannot be d.
verted from our purpose. II ought TO be
presumed, that the explanations, which
may be given TO the minister OF Spain,
will be satisfactory. and produce the de-
sired result. In any event, the delay for
the purpose mentioned, being a further
manifestation Of the sincere desire to ter
inmate, in the most friendly manner, all
differences with Spain, cannot fail TO be
duly appreciated by his Catholic majesty.
as well as by other powers. II is submit.
ted. therefore, whether it will not be prop
er TO make the law, proposed, for carry
ing the conditions of the treaty into effect,
should it be adopted, contingent; to sus-
pend its operation upon the responsibility
Of the executive, in such manner as to
afford an opportunity for such friendly
explanations as may be desired, during
the present session of congress.
I communicate to congress copy Of
the treaty and Of the instructions to the
minister Of the United States, at Madrid,
respecting it OF his correspondence with
the minister Of Spain, aad OF such other
documents as may be necessary TO give
full view Of the subject.
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