Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-09-03

they arc too OBJ iops q the enlightened states
man to require ms: humble Illustrations.
II Is supposed by some writers, that the eli
mate on the borders of tue Atlantic and Pacific
oceans in South America and Niixico, is mex
ions OF fatal to i:,i,nan lie; but if we cast our
researches INTO corresponding ATTITUDES in other
parts OF the worl'i,2 where a greater degree of
beat revails, VIC iind this 10 be mere vulgar
error. .3long the coast of .Asn, and particular
| " IN China, we fad the population greater m
proportion to the space they occupy, than in a
| ny part ofthe earth. Where do we find human
beings SO thckly settled as on the banks of the
Gangas. aud Throughout, all Iiinlos.an' Heat
OF climate is there not found TO be unfavorable
to life, ar the progress of industry but il we
,exaninc little closer iuto the subject we shall
find all the misrepresentation and fears on this
head totally inapp!;cab!e 10 the new world.
| In South .4;nerica aud Mexico, the region of
heat or, il is commonly called, ofinsaubrity,
/ is limited to a peculiar small portion of the
county. On the coaat OF the atlantic aud Pa
cic oceans, il rarely extends ttsefaty Ene leagues
| from the sea, and in many parts not more than
sccei 10 ten leagues.
All this tcacto territory is, at preso nt nca rly in
Il state ofnature and from the peculi;,r fcrtili-
| ty of the soil, and eNuberancc of vegetation,
I generates local Diseases COMMON to hot ccuu-
trSi but when the country becomes cleared of
| lis dense forests, its present animal vegetable
pa,ref,ctions, and ,l.n blessings of culture begin
10 flourish and progress, tien shall no logger
hear OF It's being avorablc To human life
| All the productions of the tropical cliines will
iud IN this tract oi territory thSu conSenat Gle
inent, with this important advantage over the Is
! lands of the West Indies, that they will not be
! depeu'tjit for supplies ut provisions from abroad
haying super,buniaHce from TIE adjacent
country Of tue interior.
II IS likewise worthy of remark, that this re-
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sive as IN the Islands OF the West Indies; be-
cause, being on great continent, and in the
ricinage of lofty mountains, they are refreshed
by an atmosphere unknown in the Island.
All the rest OF South America and Mexico,
that Is to say. more than n;ncty-nine parts ofthe
country, are lofty mountains and spacious val
leys, in which man will find congenal resi-
dence, where the fruits, vegetables, and animal
productions of the temperate zone, will reward
ms industry, and ensure the rapid propagation
of the human species.
It's IN these mountains and valleys of South
.3merica and Mexico, that the miserable and
crowded population of Europe find an abode of
comfort and security; 1t is here, that men of
gcnious and capital will find full employment
for their wealth and talent and it is here, that
all these future blessings may be developed and
enjoyed, provided the Legislator of Columbia
adopt wise and prudent measures at this Juno
ture-lst. BY encouraging emigration on
broad and liberal principles. ond. By calling
into action the hitherto dormant resources of the
country and 3ay. by the prompt adoption
OF the following plan for the sale of some NJ their
public lands, which submit with Difference TO
the superior wisdom OF the Legislature of Co
iufnbia FOR t,cr appreciation.
In the centre Of The Republic of Columbia,
there exists body oil unoccupied lands. which
IN my humble opinion, arc better adapted for the
immediate settlement of foreign emgrants than
any other section of oIumbia.
taiiGdc TO that portion ol the Department of
Hutir coDipyeheaded IN The lagoon Of Yfa,icay-
DO, ITS isnadS, tie rioers ,uhich ilo,o into the La
goon, and Gc country aajacent from its margin
10 a,oM t'oenty.fce leagues Ia tie interior.
w ant OF correct data, does not enable me to
slate with the accuracy l could desire, the guam
t'ty ofterritory coinprchended in the section in
question, but from The best information have
been able to obtain, have no hesitation in saw
ing that tue Republic possesses :, mine of terri
to!t"1 'fcdes commensurate, u,,det,3udicious re-
s'tafions 10 discharge great part ttte crisl-
ing nasioA0k deJt.
| The proximity of the Lagoon 10 the ocean; its
capablitvSof being pavigafed to every part of its
margin; the various rivers that discharge their
waters into IT; the extraordinary fertility of IFS
soif as well ON the banks of the lake as the coun.
try adjacent for 25 leagues into the Interior and
MS peculiar advantages for the production of all
tropical fruits, all point to the Importance of the
lake OF hlaracaybo for the establishment of a
great commcrcial emporium, and for its great
future agricultural consequence.
III is on this lake, and on the rivers whit:l,
empty into It, that tie modern invention of steam
| navigation Is destined to unfold incaculablc be-
nebts, because in no other part of Columbia can
steam boats he put into such immediate opera
ton with utility and economy to the proprietors
and the public.
propose that the government shall as early
as suits their convenience, establish, as accu-
rately as possible, the quantity and position of
THEN Hnoccupied public lands in the department
OF Zrsla. especially That portion embraced with
III the district suggested.
That hen this is done, they will send an g.
gent TO toe United states, with authority to dis
pose OF Tie sa'ne to public companies, or TO pr-
rate Individuals. That the conditions of the
sale aud settlement of these lands shall be fixed
by longress on the most liberal principles
That maps ofthe Lagoon, It's islands, aud the
country adjacent, should likewise be sent to the
agent and that he should be authorised either
10 make positive sale of the whole, or part of
BiIid territory, or hypofecafe itas n secu5f, far.
a loan for the bcactt qfLte TeepubEc.
That the said agent should publish in the Ma
tionai lnclgcncer at " ass,ingtor, and in some
OF the other gazettes of the United States, for
several months in succession, n description of Tire
lands, aud ms plan for their settlement aud sale
10y adopting these measures, the government
| OF Colombia win awaken attention To this in
teres'f'ig subject Among foreign capitalists
/ we have, IA tie United States several uub-
nc companies, such as the Holland, Mississippi
anu Western Companies, who have vested ma
ny millions Of dollars i'm orr lands. yvp hove