Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-16

ire which he welded, that what he called the
army OF observation would not cross the Py-
renees. MIR. Canning replied that he had most
positive assurances from the Court of France
that they did not contemplate the permanent
occupation Spain. He retained all the senti-
ments he had last year expressed respecting the
French aggression on Spain; but if he were ask
cd how long the occupation was to continue, he
would reply, that it entirely depended upon cir
cumstances. If he were asked, ought the
French to evacuatc Spain to-morrow--as a
friend TO humanity, nc must say no!-Mr. Yves
tern expressed his surprize at the declaration
OF the right hon. gentleman. Such declaration
opened the door to other powers to prolong a
daring aggression upon the rights of an indepen-
dent state according to their notion of the indie
finite duration of motives ofhumanity. He ap-
preciated the value ofpeace as much as any man;
| but such an interference with the internal poll
cy of an independent state, as it had been our
fortune recently TO witness, would have called
| forth the strong Reproduction and decided oppo-
sitiOn of our sturdy ancestors: and he, for one
could see no reason why we should abandon the
heroic policy which they had bravely pursued
at every hazard in various periods of our his
tory.
| SOUTH AMERICA.
| In the House of Lords, on Monday, Feb. 9th
| the Marquis of Lansdowne said he by no means
wished to run race with his majesty ministers,
and il they meant recognition of South American
Independence, he ready to give them the oppor-
tunity; but he not disposed acquiesce in any
unnecessary delay. He would not name the day, as
he understood Il communication on the subject was
expected from Spain, and accounts might also be
expected from the agents sent out South America,
but If ministers made no previous notification to
the House he would carly in March an address
to his Majesty, praying him to take the
recognition of the provinces of South America The
Marquis of Lansdowne moved for certain papers re-
ative to the cotton trade with Ireland and the in
creased intercourse with that country.
! THE KINGS SPEECH.
| In the House Of Commons, on Tuesday, Feb. 81
the address having been seconded by MIR. DAILY, Mr..
Brougham rose. He was delighted to find that min
listers had formed at length the design to rule Ire
land upon consistent and uniform principle that
the Irish (as MIR. DAILY had said to be restored
to their rights. He could not, however, congratu-
late the House OH the line of policy pursued by
Great Britain with respect to continental affairs on
which that gentleman congratulated the House.
Was this time for congratuation? What had hap
pcned since they last met? 1t only the conquest
of whole kingdom only that France had obtain-
ed possession of the ancient and powerful monarchy
OF Spain; only that these events had been suffered
by Great Britain almost without protest, and Cer-
family without remonstrance. To avert such events,
III former times, we did not scruplc to lavish the
treasures or to shed the blood of the country; vet
at this moment to be congratulated that our
condition was not quite deplorable, not quite so
despcabe, as it might, by possibility, have been
He did not think that the e Holy Allies" Gas they
call themselves) would rashy goad the feelings of
the British people.-lt was the system of contnen-
tai policy to proceed slowly and artfully; and
though we were bound TO keep the peace in recog-
nizan"es to the amount of 8000000J0l. sterling
circumstances might compel nation as well as an
1it-tI al l. tl.
allies would go slowly to work until they drove us
to war, when war was of no use, and when we had
let go the golden opportunity, when only resista nee
Gould avail. He dwct on The atrocious conduct Of
A the Holy Allies to Switzerland, to Germany and
other countries. They met, consulted, appointed,
passed sentences, and executed Austria, at one
time was appointed to go forth against Italy France
subsequently against the Peninsula, and they were
compelled, at their peril execute the orders thew
received Yet we are told, that this state of things
Is ut state subject of congratulaon to the coun-
try and ITS Government, and this is what is called
holding the balance of power in Europe, swayine
the destinies OF Nations and executing our own GOOD
purposes OF general welfare with firm and undeyi-
atlng resolution. In Italy the Holy conspirators
had introduced the torture to such an extent that
relatives in their anguish eliminated innocent rela-
yves. In Spain they had fit agent in Ferdinand
Alter prosecuting and prescribing gallant men, he
Is now wreaking his vengeance OH helpless women,
and with the blood of Riegos murder on his head
lamenting that other patriots have escaped his yen-
geance, and consummating the mstortunes of his
| country. He was sure all to whom he addressed
| himself abhorred the whole character and conduct
OF these consplrators, who had fettered Europe and
degraded mankind. Wirh regard to South America
he wondered how those who had not said any thing
about the invasion of Spain, could utter word a.
sainst an attack on those colonies He trusted that
those great regions over which Spanish cespotism
extended. Stabl far
independence which every feeling of Justice and hui
manity gave them an entire title to possess; and
that, If need were, this country would be found to
do It's duty In behalf of independence there as he
thought it had not done here. On alludine to the
speech of the President of the United States ne said
!" That, sir, is manly and ineligible speech; that
document describes the policy of Use government
in manner worthy of free and independent peo.
pie May no mean jealousy prevent us from follow
ing where 1t might have been our praise TO lead
and as they have the glory, let have our share of
advantage; let us hold to free institutions; let us
aid other eemen, who for libertys sake seek to nut
bounds to that league Of dcspots who after subdung
all other treemen, would certainly attempt to con-
quer u.s. He repelled the reflections so uniustly
thrown out against the people of SPAIN who il had
been said, too were attached to the restored form
OIL government, III the face of the fact that France
continued to maintain there force of 10000 to TO-
0OO men," True, said Mr.. Brougham, they have
ideu III ths struggle; Dut the fault not their
own There was in Spain want of an efficient
government, and perhaps policy too scrupulous
Tor the tme--a disposition to stand upon forms Il a
crisis al which only substance should be looked to
disposition Ill calculated to Cope with priesthood
| and monarch in league with the invaders Spain
fell sacrifice to an adherence to the CONSTITUTIONS
in favor of those who attacking it. and of ner
cy exercised towards those who are now rio;inp in
revenge" Hc concluded by adverting to the case
OF those Industrious victims who had left that country
to escape that renewal Of tyranny. They had come