Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-26
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Extract from the report of the committee,
Lot the Spanish Cortes] to whom was
referred the disturbances in the Ameri-
can provinces, with instructions to pre-.
pare measures for their general paci6ca-
ton.
IS Still New Spain, or rather the whole
Of the Spanish provinces in North Ameri-
ca, having almost entirely returned to a
state Of tranquility, al that period SO desc
lating war was terminated; while on the
other hand, a considerable part OF Peru
constantly adhered to Spain, as has also
been the case with Cuba, aud the other
Islands. Thus while on the Nam. in Blu.
enos Ayres, and 10 Chill, the affecting
spectacle was beheld, of Spanish and A.
neri.an blood being shed by the very
hands which had the greatest interest III
its preservation-the most Important part
of Spanish Anerica remained free from
so many calamities. But this tranquility
i, not sufficient even i ii sh 'uid eltend
throughout .4merica aUith prospec! OF per-
maneaey No! 1t fills short of the sishes
of the friends of humanity. Ii is necessa-
~ that America should build her happiness
upon solid foundation. so tina! lar from
c, ,.-u,eracllug she may contribute TO the
prosperity OF Europe.
Your committee, persuaded OF this
truth, discussed in their several sitlings
the questions which appeared most proper
to attain the grand object we have in view.
These were examined in conjunction with
his majesty's Ministers. who, IN the bes,n
ming entirely conceded in the genera! up,
mon prevailing IN the committee, but were
subsequently induced, by peculiar occur
rencss, to suspend their judgment. believ
ing that public OPINION was not yet pre-
pared for final decision. In tnis sltua-
ton ur committee are unable to bring
forward any formal proposition, inasmuch
as it belongs to the government to deter
mine the matter OF tact, that is to say, as
to The erpcd,ency and urgency OF certain
measures; and The cabinet not thinking that
moment yet arrived, nothing now remains
To your committee but strongly TO recon-
mend to ministers the acceleration OF so
desirable moment. This is loudly called
70, bu jlsicf;.it is demanded by the uncer-
tain and precarious fate OF so many Euro
pean Spaniards, settled 10 those countries,
it is demandedlby thenatlves themselves,$
the diffe ent classes who have so gallantly
supported the cause OF the metropolis; IN
fine il is demanded By .f,nsrica and The
trus Interests of the Peninsula: The pros
perity OF the ormer resting In the Frsiora-
ton of tranquility Which will prove
source of incalculable benefit to her; and
that of the latter ia not being obs,ructed
in her progress by having her councils dis
tracled by cares created by the depioiable
situation Of those distinct chimes. Ihe
Lights Of the age, and wise pcl,cy, ought
10 guide the government in forming SO he's
and so glorious resolution.
Your committee fully sensible OF the
greatn. IS oil the subject, and believing
that their decision, will, perhsps, affect
the interests Of tie okole world, would
wish to impress upon the minds OF all Spa
n,ar's this their firm conviction, that they
might all contribute to the completion OF
60 Great a work, Spain would reap advan-
taqe., which otherwise she can never eX
meet: and the ties Of kindred, and the unI-
tormity of religion, together with CONNER
ciai relations, and those emana,lng iiom
free institutions, would be the surest
pledge of mutual harmony and close union.
Your committee, therefore, not being able
slons TO come to any determination, con-
tent themselves with simply proposing
.,h,f minister. be urged TO lay before the
Corr.., witt, the least possible delay the
G,rdsnentaI basis of such measures as they
NOV deem advisable and just. both for the
complete paci6eation OF the distracted pro"
r;ncss of America, and to- secure 10 them
oil slid and lastisg happisss''''