Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-03


!, is impossible that any reasonable Spaniard can
doubt that the time is effect those alterations.
which the common sense Of mankind points to be
necessary.
No. TO- MIR Canniug to Sir William A Court
he'ng kind of int oductory letter of Lord Fizrov
Somerset, IN unofficial capacity, hut as the cnrf
dental Agent through whom was to be communicated
the views of the Duke Of Wellington. Speaking OF
the advantages anticipated from this agency, among
other things MIR. Canning says" There may be
those among The leaders of the Cortes in Offices
ot the Executive Government who would listen TO
friendly couusels, coming from n man To whom,
Spain is deeply mdebtcd rs the Duke of yelling
ton and to whom her welfare is naturally so dear,
from the very services which he has had the gloty
OF rendering TO her, though they might turn "A deaf
ear TO any other Suggestions"
No. II. Mr.. Canning the same, Jan. 9. euc,os-
ing copy of the official note No. l3-Paiis and
Verona papers, Class A. ! addressed TO the French
Charge dAh,iis IN London, in reply TO the Duke
de Niontmorency's answer to the note Of the Duke
of Wellng,on Of the I7h ul,imo which rendered
10 the French government the mediation of his Ma
Jesy iorihe adjustment OF its differences with Spain
Inns note principally relates 10 the commercial ne
quotations IN which Sin w. AC. was engaged. On
the subject of the mediation, however, il is sand
" our position between France and Spain is strictly
medmtorial, even though neither oi the two States
should or different reasons) think tit avail itself
OF our foI NAL mCdaiiou and though we are not in.
vested with the Office, we must endeavour practically
to perform the duties of II"
M. 12.-Sm William A Court 10 Mr. Canning
dated Der &C. IhSietter tleiiis another
with San Miguel which i Important The Con-
gress hnd then adjourned-he soyeregns had re.
tired To their respective states-and the Spanish
munster WAS 1auering himself with the idea thar
there would be no no war with France.
No l3.-Mr. Canning 10 Sir William A'Court
dated Jan. H. We exirac, the following as show.
ing the early and positive determination OF England
10 maintain strict neutrality Ia The event OF war
" The position in which The Spanish and French
Governments stand towards each other canno, las,
Livery day brings with il The hazard Of an nc chen-
tai 'niracuom of peace the frontiers (: and the
StnaleSi such might cUnpuuu all
and endearnrs TIN France shall hare tcithdrd,ee
her .frmy oi Observation, there no security ~
sIinsi such hazards. Frunce cannnt Withdraw her
arny GA Is lar 10 admit) Without cause TO as
| sign Tor doing so. The only Cause TO be assigned
mus ne some satisfactory assurances received from
Spain. Spain may TIE reluctant TO rive such assn.
| iances TO France, under the apparent influence of a
menace. But she may conide them to us who nci-
Their require them threaten any consequence of
Withholding them. If Spain has grels against
rance, she may IN like manner confde tn us the
statement al then as au udncement to France 10
be satisfied with less concession
such IS the summary of the present state Of
Things on which depends the fearful alternative of
peace or war. We earnestly desire the former
not only Tor our own interest," as NJ San Miguel sug-
gess, but for the larger interests of Eurnpe 0hose
OF Spain herself included) in which nmaiely If not
immediately, our own, doubt, may he involved,
We wish for peace therefore in Europe hui
peace Tor ourselves we are determined all events
10 preserve and should oar efforts mantain it
ne'"een rance and Spain prove aboIiive we shall
have the consolation TO have discharged the duty
towards both OF aiIhful and disinterested all, and
snail retire thenceiorh within the limits of strict
neutrality.
Tnis last topic YOU cannot stale too clearly NOR
press Too strongly upon NJ. San Miguel as there are
not wanting those who may wish 20 inspire him with
The notI that the anxiev which we manifest TO res
cue SPAN from tic war, is earnest of ! determin-
alton 10 join her in the war, if il should come upon
her have discouraged in the most decisive man
nrr some obscure indications of wish and hope of
ihiS KIND IN The Spanish mission in this country"
No III, Sir William ACourt To Mr.. Canning, Jan
lbs leticf relates TO the general state Of things
Tor lew DAYS, az The receipt Of the from the
Ministers OF the Allied Powers. The Spaniards did
"oi even believe there would be "a wnr The British
resident minister after announcing the recent of
these documeulS hi ihe Spanish Ministry remarks ::
- must do The 5: mash government The justice to
say t1't, lar pei ceive IL has not assumed
G'E improper T'dn1sr, exhibited any extraordinary
presumption upon The present occasion. M de San
Miguel indeed, in mo CONVEX sa'ions with me- since
| me arrival Of The dispatches aforementioned, has
spoken ~ a tone OF much greater moderation, and
mas held ""i much greater h"Pvs i'r the fuure than
| he ever ventured express before he more tina n
insnnaes that mod fcaiions might he eff cted ,ohen
eer The country should he riiered from the danger of
| foreign interference
No To- Sir William ACourt TO Mr.. Canning, Jan.
10, mentioning Inc reading OF the dispatches from
ue Allied Powers, and the Spanish replies, in the
Cores, and the effect prouuced. There is nothing
new or important in dis communication. War he
ein TO lie more seriously anticipated, and SIR w
a C"nr' thought the good Offices Of England would
soon be sol,ciled by The Spanish Ministry
No 10. Sir William AConrt to Mir Canning, da-
ted Ja". IL, enclosing 81 ieiier from the SPANISH
Minister, San Miguel, soliciting al Ias, as had been
anticipated, the good Offices of Egg and As a tenn
pera'e exposition of The feelings and views of the
Sp'nsh cabinet at this moment, extract the fol-
lowing:
" You, Sir, who have been an eve witness Of tie
events which have occurred ~ this capital during the
hsi three months, and OF the scene which II has pre-.
Sen'cd during the last three days, can inform yonr
government better Than any else OF the firm de-
'erniInniiOn oil all Spain defend her national indie
pcndenre Al all hazards, and never acknowledge IA
Tsht al intervention on the part oil any foreign pow
e.. Ihe justice of the cause of the nation lis so OH
woes, add IT'S rgbI to be independent 20 sacred and
'mprt scripbe, that his M1jesy's government wonId
'm'k II an alront to your Judgment, Sir, TO dwell
| any iung'r nvOn this point.
.3y detect ichic the present Constitution NJ Spai1
mdy h're, oHg 10 b. dscorered and rsmedied freeiy
and spontaneously. by The mutton ITSELF The contrary
"'u'o 'end 10 establish right Of The terrible
! ana insHrp1Giahe oppression. The Spa niarts are
at present identified with the Constitutions promnpa
| tel IN 1872 They MI behold in their present Mon
arch Don Fernando the Seventh. the sacred and in.
volatile person of their Constitutional King and 1t
canro he conceded from you, Sir, that this respect
prolessed 10 the King IS extended all the members
| Of tbe Roy al Family.
Sp'in, unvarying in her principles awaits calm
W ihe result OF The which have been given
TO The Communications Of the four great Continental
Powers but she 6nuers herself, however that blood
Will not he shed in Europe, far questions 80 e,dnt in
ihe''Setres; aud tiIi France will lay aside her sys
i'h OF pfecaniIon, as she calls IL, (Su WImddo sis
'enia de precagciOH.) which, without being Of the
10 Spain
"To England, who has taken in the conferences
| hi verona so moderate and pacific line, TT NOW
BELONGS TO crows TnE WORK (: and to prevent an
eirSon CT blood, which he productive Of no po.
s,be 'dyanihgt 10 lie interest of any natIon. To
England too, belong the ask Of making the French
GOy'rnmrni perceirc the error which 1t is committing
IN ahing measures and precautions which only pro-
d"re contrary results to those which il states itself