Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-27

| pre- XXI, Ia attack us, by going iUfth To dis
tnrb tue integrity of their posse or the
IS curity of their monsrehical governments in
Europe. The distinction drawn by the Pre-
sident in his last message, marks the true and
The only safe course of policy for this coun-
try Ia pursue. Dir. Z. here quoted the Mes
sage:
strong hope has been entertained, found
ed on the heroic struggle Of the Greeks, that
/ they would succeed in their contest, aud re-
sumo their equal station among the nations
OF the earth. Ii is believed that the whole
Gu ilized world takes deep interest in their
welfare. Although no power has declared i'm
lneir favor, yet none, according To our infor-
inalion, has taken part against them. Their
cause and their name have protected them
from dangers, wlIich might, ere this, have
oVer~ heltned any other people. The 0rcina-
/ ry calculations ut interest and Of acquisition,
with a view TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, which min
gle SO much in the transactions of nations,
seem To have had no effect ia regard 10 them.
From the facts which have come 10 our
knowledge, there is coed cause TO believe that
Their enemy has lost forever all dominion %, er
| Them, that Greece will become again an in
dependent nation. That she may obtain that
rank, is the object of our most ardent wishes"
hr- l.. then referred also tn the letter OF
the Secretary of State, recently communicate
ed 10 Congress
| The letter of the Secretary Of State TO the
Agent of the Greek Government, corrubo-
rates THIS view of our policy, and, if taken
together, clearly shew the views of the Execu.
tive IN relation to our foreign policy.
| In this hemisphere we have already taken
me station which II becomes US TO hold. We
have been the first to recognize the free states
of North and South America, and the honnr
ana safety of this country require Us to de-
lend them from the attacks of the confede-
rated m"narchs of Europe. We are called
upon ny every consideration, TO resist them
should they attempt TO extend their plans of
conquest and Legitimacy to America for, if
they succeed in that unhaIlowed enterprise,
| the independence of nations will be but IA
name.
That there are indications of such intentions.
no one will deny. The King of Spain has
proclaimed his determination Ia employ force
10 recover his American dominons. Even
he Is not weak enough To undertake an enter
| prise OF such magnitude with the resources
of Spain alone. The Envoy of the Emperor
nj Russia, sent to congratulate Ferdinand on
ms restoration 10 the fuln.ss Of his legitimate.
authority, or, in other words, t0 the right of
'yranniZns over his subjects without control
expresses the wishes of his august master that
the benefits no" enjoyed by his subjects in
Europe may he extended To his dominions
IN America In reply to our call for informa
non upon that subject, the President Indirect
| " tens us, mat some combined movement a
Sainst America Is to be apprehendrd. Indeed,
we may see the storm gathering i'm all the
signs of the times.
| And at this poItentOns crisis, when we may
nr cornpeiEtd TO take up arms 10 de fend our
rights and liberties ON this side of the tlantic
shall we extend our operations To the reno
test corner of Europe? When, to preserve
our political existence, we ought 10 concen-
trate our strength, shall wp dflilse aud weak
en- " by engaging ia a distant war Shall 81
IN snort, sn give way tn feelings of mere charity
ana generosity, as TO lose ighl of the higher
Obligations hf prudence and self-defence?
The gentleman from Massachusetts, has
painted IN true coiors the fearful ombnation
oil sovereigns against the liberties of mankind
Bnt 1t there is danger, and agree with him
that II is imminent and appalling, il is here that
we ought To meet it. a very slight exanlina-
tIon OF our resources, of the nature and cha
rasier of our government and institutions
VIII convince us, that, In distant war foreign
To our interests, this nation is weak as an in
faDt. For purposes of defence, in "A war that
would unite all our resources, and rous. the
energies of the people, we are strong as Her.
culrs.
repeat, that IT there Is danger 10 be appre-
headed from the avowed principles ofthe Ho-
g.
sist them. Like the generous animal which
Is the emblem Of this country, let us no, 90
i"rib 10 seek enemies. If they threaten us.
let our warning be heard over the waves in
the voices OF millions of freemen. resolved To
maintain their liberties. II they approach orr
shores with hostile intent, we may arise in
the collected strength of great nation, and
huFi obstruction on the foes of freedom and
of America.
think, sir, that any resolutions we pass
On inis subject ought to- he expressive of our
pohcy and OF the position we OCCUPY, in re
'atUn to Europe, aud that which we are re-
solved 10 assume in relation TO America and.
with that VIEW, propose the following reso
n'ion as substitute for those offered by my
TREND from Massachusetts
y" Resotred, That this House view with
uePp Interest The heroic struggle of ihe Greeks
To elevate themselves to The rank of 4 FREE.
anu independent nation aud unite wth lb.
iFcs'dtDt IN the sentiments he has EXPRESSED
~ 'hrlr favor; IN sympathy fr their suffer
'ISs' h interest IN Their welfare, and in ardent
WISHES for their SUCCESS"
"heOOiUed, That this House concur in the
sentiments expressed by the President, in re- |
'd'ion 10 Tits hemisphere, and would view any |
"''"Pt 10 Cypress or control the free gov
o'"'"'"tSoi America south Ofus, by The Allied |
Po"''S VI Europe, rs dangerous to the peace
'ui "HPp'"ess 9i the United States aud that
such measures as may be deemed expedieDl
10 protect them from the attacks Of any pow
or, pit'ci than that of 5 pain alone. and ilnas |
s's'cu, vii meet lis cordial support"
Ihe latter resolution was Withdrawn by |
W. < ~ consequence Of q resolution to Il |
s'"Iidr elect having been laid upon the table !