Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-10

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| uai present, who had not some relali4 IS Nd
pariaken in those scenes, nor an jnfa6t WIN h&t
not heard the relation OF them. But tho cjecUH,-
stance which was most sensibiy felt, and which
his presence brought torcibly to the recollection
oil ALL was the great cause in which &c were en-
/! gagged, and the blessings which We have derived
! from our success n IL. The struggle was for in
dependence and liberty, public and personal,
and IN this succeeded. The meeting with
one who had borne distinguished part in
that great struggle, and from such lofty and dis
interested motives, could not fail 10 affect, pro
! tcundy, every individual, and of every age II
is natural that we should all take u deep Interest
] III his future welfare, as do. His high claims
ON our Union are felt, and the sentiment univer-
| sal that they should be met in generous spirit
| Under these Impressions, invite your attention
10 the subject, with view that, regarding his We
| ~ important services, losses, aud sacrifices,
provision may be made and rendered to him.
] which shall correspond with the sentiments, and
] be worthy the character of the American peo-
pie.
In turning our attention to the condition OF
| the civilized world, in which the United States
have always taken deep interest, it is crafty
| ing to see how large portion of il is blessed
with peace. The only wars which now exist
within that limit, are those between Turkey and
Greece, in Europe, and between Spain and the
| new Governments, our neighbors, in this hem
isphere. In both these wars, the cause OF indie
pendencc of liberty and humanity, continues to
| prevail. The success of Greece, when the rela-
ives population OF the contendiDg parties is
considered commands our admiration and an
plause, ant that il has had similar effect with
! the neighborng Powers, is obvious. The feel
| ing OF the whole civilized world is excited i'm a
| high degree, in their favor. May not hope
That these sentiments, winning on the hearts OF
their respective Governments may lead TO a
more decisive result that they may produce an
Iuf- nnrfI1
ground which she formerly held and to which
her heroic exertions, at this day, eminently
entitle her.
With respect 10 the contest, to which our
neighbours are party, il is evident that Spain
| as power, is scarcely felt in it. These new
| states bad completely achieved their indepen-
dence, before it was acknowledged by the Unit.
ed States, and they have since maintained it,
\ with little foreign pressure The disturbances
winch have appeared in certain portions OF that
vast territory, have proceeded from internal
| causes, which had their origin in their former
governments, and have rot yet been thoroughly
removed. Ii is manifest that these caases are
| daily losing their effect, and that these new
| states are settling down under governments
elective and representative i'm every branch
similar to our own. In this course we ardenilv
wish them to persevere, under firm conviction
| hat it will promote their happiness. In this
their career, however, we have not nterfered,
! ute Tor themselves the government, which, in
| their judgment, may suit them best. Our exam
pie is before them, of the good effect of which
being our neighbors, they are competent judges
| and to their own judgment we leave it, in the
expectation that other powers will pursue the
same policy. The deep interest which He take
| IN their independence, which we have acknowl
! edged, and iii their enjoyment of all the rights
incident thereto, especially in the very impor-
tent one OF ins,Ituting their own governments
| has been declared, and is known to the world
Separated, as we are now from Europe by the
great Atlantic ocean, we can have no concera
IA the wars of the European Governments, nor
| ~ the causes which produce them. The balance
| OF power between them, into whichever scale
| II may turn in its various vibrations, cannot af-
iect us. Ii is the interest OF the United States
| Ia preserve the most friendly relations with
| very power, and on conditions fair, equal and
| applicable 10 all. But, in regard to our neigh
hours our situation is different 1t is impossible
| tor the European Governments to interfere IL
their concerns, especially in those alluded to.
which are vital, without affecting us; indeed,
| the motive which might induce such interfer-
ence IN the present state of the war between
The parties, if a war it may be called, would APP
pear TO be equally applicable to us 1t is graft
| lying 10 know that some of the powers with
whom we enjoy very friendly intercourse, aud
10 whom theseSviews have been communicated,
| nave appeared to acquiesce in them.
| The augmentation of our population, with the
! expansion of our Union, and increased number
OF States, have produced effects in certain
| branches OF orr system, which merit the atten-
lion o. Congress. Some of our arrangements
and particularly the Judiciary Establishment,
were made with view to the original thirteen
| states only. Since then the United States have
| acquired vast extent of territory; eleven new
states have been admitted il 10 the Union, and
territories have been laid off or three others
! which WILL likewise, be admitted at no distant
| Gay. An organization of the Supreme Court
| winch assigns TO the judges any portion of the
duties which belong to the inferior, requiring
| their passage over vast space, under anv
distribution of the state that may now be made,
| u not impractcable in the execution, must rem
| der 1t impossible for them 10 discharge the du-
| lies oil either branch with advantage 10 the
| Union. The duties of the Supreme Court would
DC Oh great Importance, If IFS decisions were con-
| hned 10 the ordinary limits of other tribunals ::
but when il is considered that this court decides
| and IN the last resort, all the great questions
which ARISE under our Constitutions involy,rg
those between thesUnited States, Individually,
between the state and the United States. and
between the latter and foreign powers, toe high
| an estimate OF their imporrance.cannot be form
| ed Tie great interests of the nation seem 10
| require that the Judges of the Supreme Court
should be exempted from every other duty, than
Hose which are incident TO that high trust. The
| organization of the Inferior courts would. of
course be adopted to circumstances. II is pre-
| sumed that such an one might he formed as
would secure an able and faithful discharge of
their duties, and without any material augmen-
tation of exPence.
| The condition of the Abo. :gines within our
limits, and esDecialIy those who are within fine