Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-05-01

tani subject which has ever been present.
ed 10 IL.
Ever faithful 10 the principles which
have pr0fessed, ever resolute to staud
constantly united with my couutrvmeD,
l took care 10 keep the Permanent Depu-
talion regularly informed Of whatever
news we received, IL Of snch nature as
10 instruct the public.-I have also Just
commanded the Minister of Foreign All.
fairs TO give you an exact aud detailed
repor, OF his mission, both as TO what re-
CARDS The resolutions taken at the Cons
gress of Laybach, Of which you are al
ready apprized, and as 10 VIVA, concerns
our political condition, especially rue res
laiions III which we stand with different
foreign powers.
have IN tie same manner directed
the other Ministers 10 afford you all the
Explanations you can desire, or which
can convey 10 YOU the most precise kuowl
edge OF our position. as well in what re-
tales To The war aud marine departments.
as TO that OF The public bnsDces.
am persuaded that wisdom and mod.
Grafton will animate YOUR discussions In
mat ler OF this immense importance, which
involves HE honor and happiness of the
whole people, objects no less dear 10 my
heart than 10 that of every good ci,lz u,
since l have rivetted go CLOSELY NV own
interests To those OF the nation itself.
HE disiiu ,uislIed conduct which Won
nave hitherto pursued IN all the measures
'hai pave been adopted gives me a pow
effui guarantee iSat you will now more
than ever acknowledge for your guides
the national honor, specl fof the throne,
aud for public order.
Parliament, | am sure, will be ready TO
grant TIE for their maintenance all hose
means which are at the disposal of the
Legislative Power, and which NAV be best
adapted 10 Tie exigency OF those awful
circumstances IN which we are placed -
Let us take prudent, vigorous, aud con-
siaerate measurcS-and as for me, always
iaithfuito my 0aihs, L shall congratulate
myself on being IN The midst OF d nation
which ceases not on every occasion 10
manifest towards me lis aiferilouatc sen
liments."
The President answered in the follow
ing terms:-
Your Royal Highuess-Polished aud
Civilized communities are doubtless, they,
who, rising above the other nalioas which
cover The surface OF the Garth, lave those
laws and constitutions which secure their
tranquility, their industry, aud their en-
y y
they are distinguished from GarGaIians.-
An Industrious and cultivated nation ia
naturally pacific, aud useful 10 lis neigh.
bors--it enyies not their glory nor their
ea,ness-conilnuaily occupied In I'M
proving lis own institutions, projected by
wise aud liberal legislation, il loves IFS
acthai CONDITION, II seeks not In change
that iora doubtful futHriiy--it respects
the rights of others because il well COM
prehends all the advantages which flow
upon system oil peace and moderation.
IL IL on these bases that our ancestors
founded their laws, and built up their in
shtuiiOns. They we're he foremost among
the most celebrated people OF The UNI.
verse 10 distinguish themselves through
out long period of civilization. The eI.
ror5 ln'o which mankind have fallen from
Tue influence OF time, from neglect of
religion, anu the CORRUPTION of morals.
have impaired amongst ourselves those
noble Principles, on which depend the
pO"er, the Spicnd1f the celebrity Of IA
lions. Bat an active, mdgUaBimous, gen.
er0hs people eau 40 longer remain pluug-
ed III lie thick darkness whIclI has sur
rounded them they have rnused iilvm-
selves from their lethdrgy, and within d
feW short months have run The career of
K.
wilh0u, destroying AT d single blow all
Inc ancient INSTITUTIONS; but uniting 10
This unlocked for impulse the consent of
thelr lawful Sovereign, twice testified on
oath, and consecraiiHg the legitimacy of
The throne. and OF the reigning dynasty.
by vows no less spontaneous than SINCERE.
Heroic SPAN appIauds our msgnanImous
enterprise ; the liberal governments of
Europe tor tie most part approve a., but
a dense cloud begins TO rise from The
banks OF The Danube f; the tempest per.
ceues ~, ana threatens to exiiugulsh thai
Tauiant lighi which springs trou the ex-
tfene bounds OF Sicily aud OF l'aly We
hasten To meet The tempest we strive 10
| appease ID by prayers aud prolestatiOns
all means are tried every eXptdient is
resoried TO, except those only which be.
| long TO people already vasqushpd add
ensiaved. All is fruilless They ask n.
Tor guarantees-we offer them Tor assur.
| ances oil, safety we give them. They
summon our Sovereign 10 the Congress,
OF Laybach.-lie repairs lbilier. The,
require explanations OF our conduct, 20
iilcal and civil, nay, almost Of Our secre
thongbts. We MAXI every sacrifice con
sI'tent with The honor aud dignity of .bt
nation, and ! will add, OF The consnru.
tioDal throne itself, but we are who'll,
unsuccessful. What more could we do
What security was II possible for US Il
tender, beyond such composure as v,
exhibited, such a rcsigUation-sHch
respect for The rights OF all nations ant
all moBarchs But repeat II, all was il
vain-and unless the Supreme Being, III,
protector OF innocence aud justice, shOul,
fail to enIigbieD Tie minds of kings, ant
10 touch The hearts of their c0unseliors
il wilt be difficult 10 preserve peace.
Rumor (sad messenger 81 the calan.i