The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-09-30


came to Spain as partizan ofno par
~, the friend Of all Spaniards, and only the
enemy Of the policy ofthe French Govern
meni, which disrrgdrds the rights ei an
independent nation.
Since ! arrived ia Spain, have invaria-
bly, acted on the same principles aud | re-
fer not only L. my actions, but also To the
language have always used to parties, aud
with persons who might be considered as
their representatives. truth you yourself
are not ignorant Of
Following this path, have acted con-
formally to the wishes OF my friends in
England, and the general sentiments of my
countrymen.
1t ls not necessary to refer to the trans
action of the war, or point out what hopes,
expectations, and opinions have been re-
allied or frustrated, in order to Justify my
proceedings !; it will suffice to Inform your
ExccIlency that | conceive tire moment is
arrived when an extrti0n ought to be made
to terminate the war, and my firm opin-
ion is that Of "A favorable result. Ambi-
ton or intolerance alone can prolong lis du-
ration.
All those who, in this province have pow
er and i.nuence with whom | have CON
vrrse9 wished an honorable peace. aud |
am sufficiently authorised TO give this as
aurance. can also say, that according to
the last news from Cadiz, the Govern
ment has the same wishes, as for this pun
pose they have already placed themselves
IN communication with the British Minis
ter
Among the parties who cordially wish
the welfare Of their country, land the rest
do moi deserve notice as, they have no
power the initiative in negotiation is the
only formidable difficulty that presents
itself, and its details would meet with no
opposition thai cannot he removed by dis
cusslon of friendly. intercourse.
Under these circumstances, I believe
that the enclosed Proposal will meet with
the concurrence of all parties, and | have
the satisfaction to say, it has met with the
appreciation Of all those persons of this
country to whom | have shown it, among
whom are some to whose opinion your
'Excellency would attach value, in conse-
quence of your friendship and their recent
arrival from the seat of government.
In order therefore, to terminate, as soon
as possible, "A conflict in which success is IA
mlstortune and victory can confer no glory,
should propose that, sntl an answer can
be obtained from England, fromthe French
government, and the Spanish government
III Cadlz, that all hostility should cease in
the Provinces under the authority of your
tXcellcncy, and under the regulations the
best suited 10 guard against any understan-
ding, III the mean while, among the oppo-
site parties, and if your Excelency wishes
II, | will be The bearer of the proposals to
Cadz.
Whatever may he the result Of this Pro
posal, shall have the satisfaction in having
complied with my duty in proposing it
duty to Spain and 10 humanity, and do
notdrcad yrespcas thy that may attach
to my'condaet.-I am, &c.
lSSncd) r. WILSON.
NIgo, June so, 1928.
Proposal alluded 10.
10 Obtain peace, preserving national
honor and the representative system,
"alcch Is the basis of Constitutional Gov
ernments, must he the wish of vcery lover
OF his country and OF its Liberties.
When affairs of states are objects of dis
cusson, we ought to examine things as
they really are, and not as we should wish
to find them.
: No one can be insensihle of the inius-
tee of the present war; but as il has al
ready commenced, we ought to direct the
whole of our attention to the preservation
of national honor unimpaircd, and at
the same time acquire all possible advauta-
ges.
The great obstacle to the paciication of
Spain, consists in the presence of an in
vader, who demands that same pacifcation
with arms IN his hands, in favor of party
that depends on its success.
Englan offers her mediation, bnt with.
out demanding the departure of the inya-
ders.
Are there any means to establish equality
among the belllgerent parties, without de
mandlng the evacuation of the Spanish ter
ritory?
The occupation, pro .forma, of a Spanish
fortified place that of Corunna, or Vigo.
by the British Government, as the media
tor on behalf of Constitutional Spain
might serve to Gounterbaance sufficiently
the parties, aud facilitate Cancellation, by
saving the honor of the constitutional
lists, aud allordng TO all sdsicient guaran-
tees.
1t Is impossible to treat with honor, but
when the two opposite parties are equally
sustained, more particularly when the OBJ
Ject is 10 conciIiate the dissentions which
divide country, common to ALI, into pie
Ces.
tSigned) r. WILSON
ViSo, July so 1899.
.4nother
The evacuation of the Spanish territory
possibly would be opp osed by the Regency
OF Madrid IN conseq aence oftheir consider
ing that Their security might be implicated
without the force that now sustains them.