Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-08-03

,CognitiOn OF the South American states. The
lon. and learned baronet introduced the peti-
on with speech of extraordinary length, tenn
err, and eioquence, in which he gave a perspi-
uous and striking view of all the states of the |
Uhth American continent, of our relations with |
hose states, and OF the general principles of in
laws by Which we ought To be po-
crncd in our conduct towards them. He an
'roved OF the general policy of the government,
avowed his confidence that that policy would
'e haintained; and explained, that his present
purpose was To obtain from ministers an express
ieciaration before the rising of parli;unent.-
VIZ. Canning replied TO Sir James Mac!s,ntosl,.
He expressed rnscifsatisiied with the. manner
in which the subject had been handled 10y the
learned mover; but lac was not prepared tr give
the pledge which was sought. He would state,
as dedntively as he could, the state of the mat
ter III the minds of government. When last the
subject had been before the house, il had been
stated on the part of government, that the re-
coSnhon by his Majesty of the South American
states, was III a measure bound up in the deter
m,nation, on the same subject, BY the court of
Madrid, that it is, il was wished To- defer tn ,be
court oil Madid SO far as to allow that ~oynrn-
nent to take tine lead in the act OF recognition,
40 step had yet been taken by Spain on that
i"ea' ana he was now, eiefore at liberty to
say that the government Of England no longer
held themselves back in Difference To the eo-
vernfnent OF Spain, but were at perfect liberty
to view the matter simply for themselves. This
was all OF definite intelligence the councils of
government which! he was cd to conmu-
nicate. Something more. however, he wished To
say IN tue way OF explanation. He was anxious
10 point ont the difference, which government
Clearly iSept III view, between the simple fact OF
recognition, and any idea Of alliance and sup
port whci! he imagined some, both out OF doors
and within, believed IL he involved IN te fact
as government conceived il, Implied no such
consequence. nor altered in any way the rcla-
tion al present subsising, whatever that nigh!
be, between the parent country and the South
American states. Another matter which he
wished TO speak to- was TO make known, that the
question OF recognition was viewed by govern
inent not as one question, concerning the
south American states, but as several uuestio;ls
concerning each South American state scDa-
ratciv li;fviug thus stated clearly the uni;,t
tered, SELF dependent state of Tin. councils OF
government respecting the recognition of The
south American Substituting stated the
scene IN Y iich the term recognition when the
TACT ot recognition sliouti come tn be agitatei
was under,tooi-and having stated that il
would be question touching each state i'm par
ticular, he had only farther, in conclusion to
say, that government had taken the proper steps
(sending out coH,m;sSioncrsl To get accurate IN
with regard to their political stability, internal
resources, union, and quiet, ON which facts the
sentiment, with respect to their recognition
must be fvunicd, ami that, at present govern
nent were not I'm possession Of any authentic
o!!Icni information in these respects which
could enable them tn form any ;leterniuate o.
pin!on. Mr.. Canning then sat down, amidst
chcerS 'oiT all parts oithe house. but rose again
to say, taat the proposition had been rcrcated
"a, f,tca.
come party to a congress to be held on the af-
'Mrs oil S.'l'n, To which government hal again
r. Wilson, MIR. ElIice. MIR.
Brougham, and L. Burdctt, spoke shortly. and
The petition was ordered TO he prfntcd.--AIr.
W iiheriorce presented petition from tic coun-
~ OF Carlow a@a:att negro slavery. He took
'hc opportunity to anirnadvert upon the oppo-
',,,oh TO Tire moral Improvement Of their slaves
offered hy the West India planters. MIR. Bcr
nal replied with some aspcrity, inipr,inp the
atc Disturbances in the West Indies to the arts
Di missonarics.-a!r. Canning Deprecated the
warmth exhibited by the two members who had
''st sCokcn, but protested to agree n i;h sucl, as
honSht that the friends Of the abolition of ne
FRO slavery were doing mischief by their intem
,erate precipitation. A long desuItory and ra |
her angry debate followed, and ti,,, petition !
was ordered 10 be printed. Mr.. Domin;cl
browne made an attempt TO put a notice ON the |
journals relative TO the establishment of a Ro- |
nan Catholic Church in ireland, which was
somewhat Indignantly repealed.
LOSDo", Junc~lG
sir James Macintosh last rhtpresonted The
oeuuon IRON tho merchants AMI others in Tho
ny o, London, upon the subject of Suutl, Ar,c
''"' IN" speech with which the hon. and learn
"a member Introduced his motion, was an ab,,
ana argumcntatIyc exposition of these ur;nci.
''cs OF pubic law, b. which a question like the /
me now pending; must be regulated.
The reply OF Mr.. Canninc was hricf, if com
jared with The matter thrown ont by Sir James
macintosh, bat ample enough 10 reference TO |
he information which was sought. On. renders |
nay remember t'at when last this subject was
cfore Parliament, the canrsc which t.uyIaud
hight take was corj!tIonai,y bound M i'm that of
ne Mother toiintrY: 1t was wished, if possible,
lat SPAN shoul! have the benefit as well as The
redit, OF taking the lead IN recognising the in
epentence OF her former colonies. This state
things no longer exists. Mr.. CANNING dis
nctiy declared last night, AMI repeated the de.
'dr''oll, thit with respect to any further step.
, DC taken by iiIis country towards South A,ne
'ca size must act for herself. More tI,an this
, '''e way OF information, Mr.. Gaming derlin-
i to stale. !licai he admitted tiiat more than
rs, he scarcely hal any thIug to state, which
pn!i TIC ca!!oi Information. The question.
iere'ore, Is nosg stripped its last einbarrass
'' 90 C9'SC'S any IOFeiGH uDti.rIttOD, and !.
''gianj 10 free to act, at any ufJ'ncut, AMI in
~ manner her own interests may suggest
IwI points were urged by Mr. Can,inr last
ish', 10 which we may he permitted to- advert.
eoanse tticy arc strongly corroForafiyc Of the
Jews wc have constantly taken IN reference TO
as subject. The one IS THAT whcncycr Tive
ecognition takes place. it viii be Of such sepa
ate and distinct portions o. South america az
l%r made the greatest progress towards con.