Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-27

ter OF this immense importance, "uie"
wolves the honor audbappiness OF the whole
people, objects no less dear to my near,
than to that of every good citizen since
have rive,ted so closely my own interests 70
those of the nation itself.
The distinguished iconduet wn'c" Sou
have hitherto pursued in all the measures
that have been adopted gives me power
full guarantee that you will now more IMAM
ever acknowledge for your guides the ma
tional honor, respect for the throne anu
for public order.
Parliament am sure. viii be ready 10
grant me for their maintenance all muse
means which are at the disposal Of Inc LIE
gisIative Power, and which may oe oe''
adapted to the e1igency of those awlu' CIT
cumstances in which we are piaeeu' Lev
US take prudent, vigorous. and cohslaeia',
measures-and as tor me. always iailn'u'
to my oahs, shall congratulate myse'i o"
| being in the midst Of nation which ceases
not on every occasion to manifest 1o"afuS
me its affec.ionate sentiments.
The President answered in the following
| terms:
"Your Royal Highness-Polisbed and
civilized communities are doubtless, they,
who, rising above the other nations which
cover the surface OF the earth. love those
laws and constitutions which secure their
tranquility, their industry, and their enjoy
ment of the arts and sciences by which they
are distinguished from borbarian. An in
dsstrious and cultivated nation is naturally
pacific, and useful to their neighbors-it
envies not their glory nor their greatness
continually occupied in improving its own
| institutions, protected by wise and liberal
legislation, it loves IFS actual condition, 1t
seeks not to change that Tor doubtful fu-
turity-itrespeets the rights OF others be.
cause il we'll eomprehends all the advanta-
ees " hich Cow from system OF peace and
moderation.
1t i, on these bases that our ancestors
| founded their laws, and built up their ins,i.
tutions.. They were the foremost among the
most celebrated people of the universe to
distinguish themselves throughout long Pc
Rod of civilization. The errors into which
mankind have fallen from the influence Of
time, from neglect. OF religion, and the cor
ruption of morals. have impaired amongst
ourselves those noble principles, on which
depend the power, the splendor, the cele-
brity Of nations. But an active, magnani-
nous, generous people can no longer re-
main plunged 10 the thick darkness which
has surrounded then. They have reused
themselves from their letbargy. and within
a few short months have run the career OF
ages, yet without destroying at single
blow all their ancient institutions; but unit
ing to this unlocked for impulse the consent
of their lawful Sovereign twice testified on
OATH, and consecrsting the legitimacy Of
the throne, and Of the reigning dynasty, by
vows no less spontaneous than sincere
Heroic Spain spplauds our magnanimous
enterprise; the liberal governments of Eu.
rope for the most part approve il; but
dense cloud begins TO rise from the banks
of the Danube; the tempest precedes it,
ard threatens to extinguish that radian, light
which springs from the extreme bounds Of
Sicily and of Italy. We hasten to meet
the tempest: we strive 10 apPease it by
PRAYERS and protestations: al! means are
tried, every expedient is resorteG to ex-
cept those only which belong to Peo-
pie already vanquished and enslaved. All
is fruitless! They ask US for guarantee.-we
offer them for assurances OF safety: we give
them. They summon our Sovereign to the
! Congress of aybsch. He repairs thitner.
They require explanations OF our conduct,
political and civil: nay. almost OF our Sc.
cret thoughts: We make every sacrifice con-
ss.ent with the homer and dignity Of the ma
ton: and I will add, of the constitutional
throne itself: but we are wholly unsuccess.
full. What more could we do? What secu-
rty was it possible for US TO tender, beyond
such a composure as we exhibited: such
esignation-such respect tor the rights Of
all nations and all nonsrchs! But | repeat
il. all was in vain-and unless the Supreme
Being, the protector Of innocence and jus.
tice, should fail to enlighten the minds Of
| kings, and to touch the hearts OF their coun-
sellers it will be difficult to preserve peace.