Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-07-30
BERNADlNo RIvADAvIA.
THE MESSAGE.

GENTLEMEN REPR ESENTAT ES.-'The meet
ing, according to law, of tile Fourth Lcg Stature o
this Province, affords motive of confidence
IN those citizens w,lo love the Institutions calcul -
TED to preserve liberty; and the Government, il,
rendering to you an account of the state OF public
affairs, commences by congratulating itself on tina
sentiment, which, increasing with wears guarantees
more and more the Representative system
Peace has been preserved with the nations of the
Continent; aud every truly AnercaI heart over
nows with Joy at the reception in our city of the
FIRST Minister Plenipotentiary MIR. RoDNErl of
the United States.-rhis honor has been recin,o
Gated by sending another minister Of the same cha
racter, who has already departed for Washinqtou
fie goes also TO ma Ike known TO the government of
that republic how convenient ii would be-, that To-
the great principles, the abolition of privatcering
and the non-colonization of America by Europeans
should be added this other-tat no one of the new
governments of this continent should change By vi
olencc the limits acknowledged at the time of their
emancipation. Thus might be eradcated the seeds
of war, which, budding with the new STATES NAV
extend mechanically influence of their civilization
and habits. The same minister will establish our
relations with the republic Of Mexico, which, after
terrible vicssiudes gives hopes of answering to her
dcstiuies.
The Message then aIludes to the friendly rcla-
tons existing between Buenos Ayes and the Re-
public OF Colombia, Pcr;, &c. Also to- the PIovin-
ces around Buenos Ayres, and of the prospect of
the Union OF the latter in General Congress: n nd
points to the benefits which must result from the
iedtfal compact. 1t likewise express ; the regrc,
OF the government the failure of the dcma nd itha
made on the Court of Brazil for the restitution al
Monte Vidco. Abiding TO Spain the Message ont
The Government had lattered ITSELF that as rea
son aud experience have called for the measure the
Convention of the 18th July, concluded with the
Commissioners of His Catholic Majesty would hav
been ratified, and followed by permanent peace.
The ideas which prevail in Madrid since the fall of
the Spanish COn.tit ton, and the hostile measures
renewed since that time lead to the belief that il
VIII perhaps be necessary to complete by the sword
the work of our independence. After having given
to II. C.. NJ. an unexpected example of generosity
we will then show him that first energy has in
creased, as well as means of defence; 20 this
cud those resources which the GOOD order of our do.
'nestic affairs Offer are preparug.-To the al.
mlnisration will be reserved the glory of making
the most wise and effectual use Of them. Conse-
| qucntly some measures will soon be submitted to
your deliberations, and will be very satisfactory
1 you TO know the attitude in which you find your
selves to support Il regular war, with the greatest
| effect, and smallest sacrifices.
In these crt instances it ought 20 be very agree
able to observe the policy adopted in IA maj ner as
noble as it is frank, and decided by II. ~. the KING
of Great Britain. The analogy Of feelings and
principles to be seen between tine Gal ats Of Lon.
| don and Washington, must convince Spain that she
has lndspcusibiy to struggle alone against the free
nations OF the new world. This conviction viii in.
troduce, pethnps. into her councils, that wisdom and
moderation whclIar so important to her ext
| We have received IN suitable manner tire CON
sui of II. 3. NJ. who IS to reside in our city, and il
has appeared proper 10 rcciprocafe by the nonina
ton of another consul general who shall reside il
/ London. Thus far the public peace has not beer
! disturbed, and the agitation which ha= character
ised the last popular elections, well the tran
! quill ciTcumspectiOn with which, in the presence o
free aud respectful people, you have elected
governor, al the tnc, and in the form indicated BIS
the law, show that the good citizens will not b,
discouraged in the peaceful or their liberty.
The Message then alludes to measures adopted
TO promote the primary education Of youth. as wei
rs the higher branches Of education, which sta
ted to be 8ourishing establishments for teaching IN
Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Mlueralogy, sc.
society of Benehcences, Hospitals, and an Institu
ton for the promotion Of the blessing of Vaccine
tion. 1t adds, that the Public Finances are in GOO
order;--that Pnblic Worship is performed with il