The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-12-15

sired, Why were they not as&ed within
The time limited for the rai;fca'i on? i4
il contemplated to open new negocia~
ton respecting any of tire article or COW
diricns of the treaty? If that We re done,
10 what consequences might ii ct lead z
At what time, and in what mariner,
would new negotiation termiu lie /? By]
this proceeding, 5; ;.aip has form I'd a re-
tat;on between the two countries uh.el1s
will Justify any measures OH tic part OF
,be United States, which stlong sense
of insry, and a proper regard for tl.et
RIGHTS and Interests of the naticn, may
dictate. In the course to be pursued,
these objects should lie constantly held
IN view. and have their due weight.
Our national honor must be maintained,
and a new and distinguished proof be.
ailmded, of that regard Tor justice aral
moderation which has invariably govern
ed the councils of this free people. Ii
must be Obvious to all, tat, il the U. s.
had been desirous nf making coiquests.
or had been even willing to aggrandioe
themselves in that way, they could have,
had 10 irducement to form this treaty.
They would have much cause for gratu-
lation at the course which has been pur-
sued by Spain. An ample field for am
bition is open before them. But such =
career is not consistent with the princi-
pies of their government nor the interests
OF the nation.
/ F,om iuil view Of all circum rspccs, il T.
submitted 10 the consideration u Congress
whether n will not be proper for ,he Coiiea
States TO cary The conditions III the treaty
| into feet, in the same manner as II II had
been ratified by Spain, claiming on their part
all its advantages, and yielding to Spain ALI
those secured to her. By pursuing his course
we shall rest on the sacted groSnd ct rieh:,
sanctioned in the most staemn manner by
Spain herself; by treaty which she was
bound u rsiify for refusing TO do which she
must incur the ccnsure of other nations, even
those mos, fsiend!y to her; while, by cUniin-
u'g ourselves within that limit, We cannot fasi
to obtain their we'll merited uppr obation. We
must have peocc on frontier where we have
been SO long disturb bed our citizens must be-
inde mpGed for lossas 60 long since sus,si0td a
and for which indemnify has been so uDjuss-
ly withheld ,om them. AccompIisblr ,nese
grss. Objects We ob,sin all that is desirable.
But his Catholic Majesty has rwice dec!aT-
ed his de er minaton to send Minister TO lh1
United States, 10 ak explanation on certaia
points, aud 10 give them, respec nnfs this c.
lay 10 rstify the treaty. Shah we act, iS
taking the cedec territory, and proceeding 'o
execute the other eonditons Of Tho treaty, be
fore this Minister sffises shrl is heard This
is case which forms strong appeal TO the
candor, the msgnanimity and honor OF this
people. Much is duo to courtesy between
nations. BY q short delay We shall lose moth
ing Tor resiog on the groOnd OF immotab'e
truth aud justice, we cannot be diverted from
our porpose. II ought TO be presumed, ttA.
she explanations, which maybs given to the
Miois,cr Of Spain, will be satisfactory, ard
produce the dcsi,.G result. nsny even, ths
delay lor the purpose msniiCi.sd, being
further manifestation Of the sincere desire TO
Terminates, in the most friendly manner, all
differences with Spain, cannot faiI 10 DO duly
appreciated by his Catholic Majesty, as welt
rs by other powers. 1t is submitted, there.
fore, whether it will not be proper to tnsks
the law, proposed for carrying the eonditirs
Of the treaty into effect. should it be sdop,ed,'
contingent; 70 suspend its operation upon
the responsibility Of the Executive, 10 ,uchi
macuer as to afford an opportunity for soch
friendly explanations a. may be desired, dor-
ing the present session Of Congress.
l communica,e TO Congress a copy Of the
treaty and Of tho instructions to the Minister
of Inc Unitsc States, at Madrid, respecting
D.; of his correspondence with the Minister
Of Spain, and Of such other docsmenIs as msy
be necessary TO give full view Of the. sub-
jecs.
In tho course which the Spanish govern.
ment hive, on this occasion ihooeht proper
TO pursue. II lis satisfactory to know. tbae
they have not been countenaneed by cry o.
thee European power. On the contrary, tho
opinion end wishes, both Of France and
Gaeat Dti,ain, have not bcen Withheld ehher
from the United Sts,es or from Sps,n, aud
lave been .unequivocsl In favor Of the sa,ih--
csti.n.. There is also tsason 10 believe, tksx
tho se.,imcsis Of the imperial Governments
Of Russia, have been the same, and hat thev
Fave also been made known 10 the Cabinet q
N,IS;d -I I.tsf