Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-27

of Presqa'isle in Pennsylvania, in
order 10 make an estimate Of the expense
OF removing the distractions to the en-
trance, with plan of the best mode OF
effectlng the same under the appropria-
ton tor thai purpose, by ACT OF Congress
passed third oil March last. The report
OF the board accompanies the papers
from the War Department, and is sub
mitted for the consideration Oh Congress.
A strong hope has been long enter
tanned, founded on the heroic struggle of
the Greeks, that they would succeed in
Their contest, and resume their equal sta
ton among the nations oil the earth. 1t
is believed that the whole civilized
world takes deep interest in their well
fare. Although no power has declared
ID their favor, yet none, according 10 our
Information, has taken part against them.
heir cause and their name have pro-
tected them from dangers, hich might,
ere this, have overwhelmed any other
people. Inc ordinary calculations Of
interest, and OF acquisition, with view
10 aggrandlz menl, which ningle So
much III the Transactions Of nations,
seem 10 have had no etfe 10 regard 10
Them. From the laos which hase come
10 oar knowledge, tIere is good cause
70 believe that their enemy has losf for
ever all dominion over thcul; that
81 eece Will become again an indepen-
dent natlun. That She may obfaiH TT
raak, Is the Object Of our most atdeut
wishes.
/ Was stated al tie commencement OF
the last session, that great eft n was
then making in Span and Portugal, to
improve the condition Of tie people oi
those countries, and that II appeared to
be conducted With extraordinary mode
ration. j need scarcely BE- remark led,
tina, the result has been, so far, very d,f-
ierent from what was then anticipated.
Oi events in tia, quarter oil the globe,
with which we have 50 much intercourse,
and IRON which we derive our origin, we
have always been anxloes and interested
spectators. The citizens OF the Unit
ed y ates cherish sentiinents the most
PINK SIS at their fellow men on that side
Of the Atlantic. l. the Aars of ihe Eu-
r5pean powers in matters reIsiing 10
them selves, we have never TAX "a ant
part, nor does i conpori with our policy
50 10 do. II IS only when cur rights are
invaded ct seriously menaced, lifai we
resent injuries, or make preparation, for
defence. Wan the movements 10 THIS
hemisphere, we are, of necessity, mofe
Immediately connected, and bv causes
which must be obvious 10 all enlishlen.
ed and impartial observers. the poll
ucal system of the allied powe is es-
seniIaiiy diti' tent, il this respeCt, from
that OF Apt,rica. This difference pro-
ceeds from that winch exists IN their re-
specti1e governments. And TO the de-
fence OF cur own, watch has bcen achlev-
ed by the loss 81 81 much blood AMI trea-
sure, and matured ny'lhe wisdom OF their
most enlightened cltlzens, and under
which ave nave enInyed unexam ed trli-
q y, thIs Whole natiOn IS devoted. We
owe Il, therefore, to candur, and 10 tae
amlcablf relations existing betn cen the
United States and tiose powers, to de-
clare, that we should consider any az
tempt on their par, 10 extend their sys-
tenn 10 any portion of TINS hemi.phere,
as dangerous 10 oor . ace and safety.
With the existing co i9tI.4s or dep enden-
ciss OF any European power, we nave not
interfered, aad shail not interfere. Bot
with the governnents>wh No have dec Jared
their Independence, and maintained it,
and whose independ nee We have, ON
great consideration, and on Just princi-
pies, Acknowledged, we could no, view
any lnerposit;on for The parpose Of OPP
pressing them, or bling, in any
other manner their desHny, by aay En-
ropean power, ia any her light tnan as
he manifestation 81 an upIriendly dlspo-
silion towards the United States. l. the
war b. tween these new govern mems ard
Spain, we det iAreI our neutrality at Inc
time OF their recognt N, and u tais We
have adhered, and shall contiaue 10 adj
here, provided no change shall occur,
which, in the Judgment Of the compc-
tent authorities of chi, COVE nment, shall
make corresponding change on TIE
part Of the United St,tcs, indispensable
u their security.
The late events in Spain and Portugal,
shew that Europe Is $ ii unsettled. OF
this important fact no stronger proof Can
be adduced, than that the allied powers
should have thought it proper, on any
principle satisfactory to themselves, 10
have interposed, by force, III the internal
concerns OF Spain. To what extent