Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-11

and dividing with us according to the gen
tleman from Massachusetts, the dread and
apprehension of the Allied Powers-even
Russia, in 'juxtaposition'' Ito use the words
OF the mover of the resolution) to Turkey
even Russia, dare not move. But we, who
are separated first by the Atlantic Ocean,
and then have to traverse the Mediterranean
sea 20 arrive at the seat of conhict-we at the
distance of five thousand miles, are to interfere
in this quarrel-to what purpose' To the
advantage solely of this very colossal power
which has been held up as the great object OF
our dread, and of whom it is difficult to say
whether it is more TO be dreaded for its physi-
cal force, or its detestable principles.
Permit me, sir, to ask why, in the Sc
lection OF an enemy to the doctrines of ouI
Government, and party to those advanced
by the Holy Alliance, we should fix on Tur.
key! She, at least, forms no part of that alli-
ance: and venture to say, that, for the last
century, her conduct, in reference to her
neighbors, has been much more Christian than
that of all the 4" Most Christian" g Moet
Catholic" or /" Most Faithfuln Majesties Of
Europe-for she has not interfered, as we pro-
pose to do, in the internal affairs of other ma
tions.
But, sir, we have not done. Not satisfied
with attempting to support the Greeks, our
world, like that of Pyrrhus or Alexander is
not sufficient for US. We have yet another
world for exploits we are to operate in a
country distant from Us eighty degrees of lati-
tude, and only accessible by circum-navi-
CATION OF the globe; and to subdue which we
must cover the Pacific with our ships, and the
tops OF the Andes with our soldiers. Do gen.
tlemen seriously reflect on the work they
have cut out for US? Why, sir, these projects
OF ambition surpass those of Bonaparte him
self.
1t has once been said of the dominims of
the King of Spain-thank God! it can no
longer be said-that the sun never set upon
them. Dir, the sun never sets on ambition
like this they who have once felt its scor-
plon sting are never satisfied with limit
less than the circle of our planet. | have
heard, sir, the late Corruscation in the hea.
vens attempted to be accounted for by the
return OF the Lunar Cycle, the moon having
got back into the same relative position in
which she was nineteen year. ago. However
this may be, am afraid, sir, that she exerts
too potent an influence over our legislation.
or will have done SO, if we agree to adopt the
resolution on your table. | think about
once in seven or eight years, for that seems
to be the term Of our political Cycle, we
may calculate upon beho!ding some redouht-
ed champion--like him who Frances INTO
Westminster Hall, armed cap a-pie, Ike Sir
somebody Dlmock, at the coronation of the
british King, challenging all who dispute
the title OF the Sovt reign to the crown-com-
ing INTO this House, mounted on some magni-
hcent project, such as This. But, Sir, never
expected, that, of all places in the world,
Except Salem,O a proposition like this should
have come from Boston!
sir, am afraid, that, along with some most
exceilent attributes and qualili; s-the love
OF liberty, jury trial, the writ ofhabeas corpus.
and all the blessings of free government, that
we have derived from our Anglo-Saxon ances-
tors, we have got not little of their John
buIi, or rather bulldog spirit-their readiness
10 hight for any body, and on any occasion.
or, England has been for centuries the game
COCK OF Europe. 1t is impossible to specify
the wars in which she has been engaged for
contrary purposes; and she will. with great
pleasure, see us take off her shoulders the la
Dor OF preserving the balance OF power. We
ind her fighting, now, for the Queen OF Hun
gary--then, for her inveterate foe, the King
OF Prussla-now at war for the restoration of
the Bourbons-and now on the eve of war
with them for the liberties of Spain. These
lines on the subject were never more applica-
BILE than they have now become
" Now Europe's characterization side pre-.
walls
" For nothing's left in either of the scales"
If we pursue the same policy, we must
travel the same road, and endure the same
burdens, under which England now groans
But, Mr.. Il. said, glorious as such dsignI
might be, President Of the U. States would,
in his apprehension. occupy prouder place
in history, who, when he retires from Office.
can say to the people who elected him, !
leave you without debt, than if he had
foughtas many pitched battles as Cesar, or
achieved as many naval victories as Nelson.
And what, said Mr.. R. is debt? In an indi-
vidual, it is slavery. It's slavery of the worst
sort, surprising that of the West India Is
lands, for il enslaves the mind as well as it
enslaves the body: and the creature who can
be abject enough to incur and to submit to it,
receivesin the condition of his being an ade-
quate punishment. Of course, Mr.. R. said,
he spoke of debt, with the exception of una
voidable mis- ortune He spoke of debt caus-
ed by Encouragement, by unwarrantable gen.
crosby, by being generous before being Just.
MIR. Il. knew that this sentiment Was ridiculed
by SHERIDAN, whose lamentable end was the
best commentary upon its truth. No, sir.
Let US abandon those projects. Let us say
to those seven millions of Greeks: " We de i.
Tended ourselves, when We were but three
millions, against power, in comparison to
which the Turk is but as lamb. Go and
do thou likewise" And, said Mr.. R. so with
respect to the government of South America
If, after having achieved their Independence.
they have not valor to maintain it, would
not commit the safety and independence OF
this country in such cause. will, in both
these cases, pursue the same line of conduct
which have ever pursued, from the day
took seat in this House in ''99; from which.
without hoa stino I cha1lepoa any, -