Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-03-26

WINE. on me OtnsI II ma, con-
siderable part of Peru constantly adhered to
Span, as bias also becn the case with Cuba
and the other Islands. Thus while ON the
Hiain, III Buenos Ayres, aud in Chin, the aillict-
ing spectacle was beheld, of Spanish and A
'nerican blood being shed by the very hands
which had the greatest interest in its preser-
'auon-thc most important part of Spanish
America remained free from SO many calami-
les: But fats tranquiGty IS not sufficient, eren
y II Should .rieRG throughout .4merica tcith
prospect q Fernanency. No! IL falls short Of
ne trisheS u The friends Of humanity. 1t is ne
cess;Ty mat America should build her happi-
hess upol a solid foundation, so that, far from
couhteractin5, she may contribute to the pros
pcri;y of Europe.
foar conInittee. persuaded Of this truth,
discussed IN tn, ir several sittings the questions
winch appeared most proper TO attain the
g'and object we all have in view These were
examined IN conjunction with His Majcsty's
Hiinisters, who. in Me teg,aning, entirely com
cidtd ~ The general opinion lweraiiing IN The
commiHte, but were subsequently, induced, by
peculiar occurrences, TO suspend their iudg-
nrni, believing that public opinion was not
y'' prepared for Il final decision. In this sit
snatl"n your committee are unable 10 bring
forward any formal proposition, inasmuch as
u belongs 10 the government to determine the
matter "i fact, that is To say, as 10 the erped-
Grey anu urgency nf certain measures and
me catnntt not thinking that moment Yet ar
rived, nothing now remains To your commit
lee hat strongly to- recommend Ia ministers the
acc'icraiion OF so desirable moment. Tins
- loudly called for by Justice; i: is demanded
ny me uncertain and precarious fate of SD ma
ny European Spaniards, settled in those coun-
lrics; 1t is demanded by the natives them
selves and the different classes who have su
SaEantiy Supported the cause Of thu meropo-
is IN iine, ii Is demanded by .4mertca and The
t'"e interests q The peninsula. The prosper
~ oi the former resting in the restoration of
tTanlniiiiy, which will prove source of in.
"a'culAhi. benefit to her; and that of the latter
~ not bt inG INSTRUCTED ia her progress by hay-
Ing her councils distracted by cares created by
lncdePlnrablc situation ofthcse disiinc, ,iincs.
1hrishts az the aGc,Rnd wise policy, ought to
Suiue me government IN forming SD new and
Sd glorious resolution.
i"ur committee, fully sensible of the
greatness ofthc subltct.and believing thatiheir
e,c'sl"n vii, perhaps, affect the interest of The
''Hote 'cortd, wou'! " Ish to impress upon the
minds at al Spaniards this, tcjr firm conyic-
Ion, tEat lbcy might ali contribute 10 The com
lt"iloH OF So great work. Spain would
resp advantages which otherwise she can ne
Yer rNprc; and the ties of kindred. and the
UNIFORM y at religion, together with CONNER
"a! +tiatIons, and those emanating from free in
.tt'donS, would be- the surest pledge of mutual
harmony and close union. Your committee
therefore, not heing able alone to come 10 any
determination, content themselves with sim
ply proposing, that ministers be urged to Law
"'toTt 'ha Cnrics, with the least possible de-
Jay, the iundamrntal basis ofsuch measures as
they may deem advisable and lust, both for
tne complete pacifcaion the distracted pro-
Nincrs OF America, and to secure t. them So
t'd and LISTING happiness"
REPORT ON NAVIGATION LAWS.
In Senate ofthe L. States March ~, 1922
nir. kING of New York. from the Com
lat'e" an Foreign Relations, presented the
following
REPORT:
! ne COMMITTEE on Foreign Relations TO
"hom WIRE referred the Memorial of r. An
rlcby and others, of the COlictun District
'5onih Carolina, and the Resolutions of the
Cham OF Commerce ef the CITY of f3alti-
more, praying for the repeal Of the laws clos
ing the por;s of the United States against
british vessels employed in the trade between
The United States and the British Colonies in
{hr West Indies, Report:
mat, referring To the period between the
completion OF the Revolution and ike adm
lion of the Constitution, it cannot be doubted
mat The cmbarrassments OF the agriculture
ffad", and navigation of the several states
were ruy ascrIhcd to the want Of power in
Congress to make adequate laws for their en-
enlargement and protection and no motive
an favor of the adoption of the Constitution.
WAS more strongly or more generally feit than
The opinion, that the vestng Of power in
Congress Ia regulate trade, would serve 70
promote the welfare and prosperity of the
LtniOn.
The new government, under the Consttu-
ion, very soon experienced the Influence
created by the extraordinary changes that
were taking place in France, and which, in
the sequel, engaged all Europe in arms.
war between the great maritime powers in
F"rla.ly produces temporary relaxaiions of
Their laws respecting the trade and navigation
0i foreign nations with their respective ter
rItoncs. The suspension Of these laws, and
especially OF such of them as regulated the
colonial trade, had the effect of giving TO the
agriculture, trade, and navigation. nC the
United States, the advantages which would
Rave been given tS them by system Of free
trade, that should have for its bnsis the equal
md reciprocal benefits Of all nations.
The condition Of neutrality that was atoDt-
cd ny the United States during the wars Of
me French Revolution, secured To every com
ncrcIal naON benefits which a peacea6le and
Industrious people are able To- afford during
Pcfi6ds Of great public calamity and our ex-
ample during these wars has served 10 prove,
that justice is The most profitable, as well as
tbe wisesi. policy of ualions
Since the establishment Of the general
Srdcc, SOM Of the maritime nations. not
withstduding the doubts that have been raised
80 regard TO the truth OF the former theories
Of trade, have returned to, aud resumed, their
"nci;'"t commercial policy; and, in conse-
ounce thereof, the United States have, in
no T. me Il FINN