Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26

the same chief, who, on seeing my pro-
clamation also sent commissioners TO me,
proposing meeting. l repeat that
never did expect from this conference
any result that could be useful to my
country; but resolved to propose what,
under all the circumstances, might per-
haps be agreed 10. l determined never
to aecede to what was not Just and deco
rous, at the risk Of remaining prisoner
with the Independents, should they fail
in good faith, (Which, unhapPlly, is
case of too frequent occurrence.) l lett
Vera Cruz to treat in Cordova with ltur-
bide; the result of our meeting is con-
tanned in No. /, which is a copy OF our
convention. | know not if l have sur
rendered; butt know that the Joy which
l experienced on seeing this convention
signed by IIturbide, as representative OF
the people and army of Mexico, can only
be equalled by that Of learning that it
has been approved by II. M. and the
Cortes. hope to receive this approba-
ton when reflect that all was lost with
out remedy, and that all is now gained,
except what must have been lost few
months sooner or later.
The independence of Mexico was
achieved, and there isno power on earth
capable of dcpriying her OF it. We our
selves have demonstrated what whole
people are capable of doing when deter-
mined to be free. 1t was necessary that
Mexico should be recognized as ma
ton sovereign and independent, and be
designated in future the Mexican Empire.
Monarchy, when conslitutionally mo-
difed, is the best known form OF govern
ment for countries combining a consi-
teyab!e extent of territory and popula-
lion. with education and intelligence,
which render dcspotism insupportable,
and which, at the same time, do not pos
sess all the virtues necessary for the sup
port Of republics or federative states.
These facts controlled the agreement to
the Cd article.
A people who constitute for them
selves a form Of government, have the
unqacstionahle right of electing the
Prince who is 10 govern them: this cleo
ton Is indisputedly spontaneous and free;
and, from the lights which history sheds
upon the subject, it generally falls on
some individual Of the country, common
~ on the most audicious, often on him
who dis poses of the public armed force,
sometimes On him who has most friends,
and rarely on the most virtuous but on
this occasion, to the glory of Spain, one
of her princes was elected TO the Next
can empire. Don Fernando VII. is the
first named in article Sd, and successive
ly in order of majorityhis august brothers
and nephew Z
The 4th article does not require ex-
PLANTATION it is ofno importance to Spa
5niards. And if Mexico, by its geographic
cal position, is not the best seat OF 60
.yernment, other reasons confirm to Ii this
distinction.
The tulfilment of the 5th articl lie is dc
tated by the due consideration and atfec-
tion for II. M. of the Mexican people
and myself, and in consideration of the
general desire that the coming ofthe EN-
peror should not be delayed, have di-
rected Don Pedro Deval, and Don Mar
tin Jose Olacchia, to deliver this letter
into the hands of Y. L. who will have
the goodness to lay it before the King,
accompanied with copy Of the treaty OF
Cordova, hoping that he will deign to
receive it gracious.y, SC.
The following articles, TO the l4th, m
elusive, relate to internal dispositions,
providing for the maintenance of order,
and TIE suppression Of anarchy, guaranty
ing the fulilment Of what was agreed to,
and procuring by all means their sue
cess: only in the 9th article il is remark
able, that am named on the spot mem
Der OF the provisional government for
the reasons therein expressed, and TO
which did not object; as my presence.
in the iun,a appeared to me useful, where
may always influence any discussion
relative to the interests Of my country:
my functions ceasing at the moment
when coniormablc to the Sd article, the
General Cortes shall assemble, butrc-
manning in the empire until the arrival
of the monarch, or until receive orders
from my government. No. 2, is copy
of the declaration Of Igula, which is re-
ferred to.
Articles ! 5lh and 10th secure life and
property to Europeans; before, the first
was exposed, and the second lost.
To article 10th could not object.
How, indeed could refuse to recognize
a right, which is inherent in every people.
of commanding within their own terrific
ry! Orto what is expressed in the 18TH
article? The evacuation Of the capitol
was necessary, indispensable the honor
Of our arms was provided for, and the