Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-05

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assembling Of the Representatives of the Repubc.
10 deliberate for the good of our constituents If
me meeting OF ongress at the two last sessions nc
effected more slowly, from causes which Tho ene,,;o ..
me hepunhc have affected not TO perceive as natural
10 me infancy OF societies, the present one will con
vince them, that are approacbinp \ mora ex,o,
observance of the Constitution. | felictate Colomb,
anu YOU on ms event, SO suspicious TO the sta
o''F o me political system, and anticipate from the
present session the happiest results The Execu,;va
IN fulfilling his duties. and contrbutnp IN te enooo
iu termination OF your Legislative labours presents IN
you c"rec' view OF the state of The Republic in the
various branches Of the administration " '
The government of his Catholic AIa;est, f,, fr,,,
aoah"ohng ms ancient pretensons sovereignty over
ms country, which ustce experience and the decline
Oh SPAIN would suggest, still INDUCES views of continu
eu uov without affordng the least hope of concilia
Non. The Executive is assured, that the Cabinet of
niadrid Is aware OF our disposition adjust existing
differences. and TO terminate state of war which G
hteeh successive years. has involved both nations in
serious evils The efforts OF the Executive TO obtain
peace win SPAN, on the basis of the recognition of our
independence, has not diminished our vigilance Tho
congress may be assured, that our means of deer,a
are at present, abundan and that any enterprise of
SPAN against the Republic, will only serve ia increase
the spendour OF our arms, and to humble more deem
| iy, the Spanish power.
Our relations with the American e
thA IN ndly character which should subsst among
man al ing lie same cause. Tie all which we fur
MS eo 10 ru has effected important change n hat
! ar M
ulu7uul m LIBERAToR. President of Colombia has
there DISPLAYED. i'll a peculiar manner tj,ose virtues
Wi"h are the inheritance of great men alone and in
which the Republic of Colombia owes its existence
E'h'Hcied bN dlfhcuues almost invncible, compelled
!" contend against enemy who TO sunerior numbers
added the pride of victory abonr,np under the ey;I
oi awant OF discipline and of weakness and Derfdv and
uncertain OF tue timely arrival of The renforcemcnts
readily ordered by the Congress. the LIBER AToR has
removed every obstacle and aided BY the patriotism of
| an1tl x-.I,, ,c,l,a
has given freedom to important part of Tho exten
9We territory subjected 10 the Spanish army after ha
wing defeated IT at Junin, with severe Ioss Tho ~
cGu'he entertans hope, that the auxiliary troops
which left Panama, forPeru in October ma, have ar
rived opportunely, and that by increasing , ,rccs IN
me heid they may aid in securing the advantages al
ready gained, may hasten the liberty of Peru and nor
tnainently establish the desnes of South America
us additional glory reserved for Coombia and
or you lie pleasure OF having afforded the means with
/ III your power: OF which, YOUR decree PERMITTING the
'-lHEKAToR 10 leave The territory of the RnDubic will
ever be esteemed the most important fccor,linp to
resolution OF the Legislative power have not r,tifed
lhe convention of limits between Colombia and Perm
However great the Importance of this subject NAV he
le uecis'on OF hlch would settle questions ofmomen
the Executive has suspended the negotiations willis,
the PERUVIAN Republic is occupied by Colombian troops
winch VIII furnish an example of good faith and rene
TOsity.
! The Republic OF Mexico lately furnished a warn
ny lesson 10 tne usnrpers OF tue power OF the people
General itur6lde left the exile imposed on him by
law and entered the Mexican territory in y manner
alarming to the government An act of c oncress do
ca'ed HIM to be traitor, and WORTHY of death and he
was executed without opposition. This measure of fine
hteNcan government was certainly important TO its
peace and prosperity More recent information from,
That quarter conveys intelligence of bold and decided
measures adopting for maintaining its independence
against the desgHs of Spain, and To cause the DeoDe
to reject every proposition for an union
The provinces of Guatemala are in peacefn eniov
! N ttplrC nHrprp trrpf. sY,.,, Al
declared. An accredited Minister from their ooverp
ment, near that of the Republic resides at present in
this capital This affords favourable occasion for an
understanding on points OF great interest the estab-
iIshment OF boundaries betwixt Colombia and Gnata
mara Is oil the utmost Importance, because of certain
foreign pretensiOns TO the coast of Musouitos and
because the dividing line is altogether underlined The
Executive, adherng 10 the fundamental law ofthe 10Th
OF July, 1921, has declared that part of the Atlantic
coast from Cape CracinS D,os to the river Cbapres
to belong to the Republic, aud every settlement not
made with the permission of thegovernment and accor
ding to the laws of Colombia, TO be illegal submit
To- your consideration this Decree and the PRINCIPLES
nave adopted Tor preserving the integrity of the terrific
ry and the rights of tue Republic, and for defeating the
| purposes of our enemies
Inc heretofore unsettled state of the Empire of Bra
zi has not permitted to enter into relations of friend
snip and aTnicable intercourse with its government
Our boundaries should be settled with il also Weare
assured OF the friendly dispositions of the Emperor TO-
wards the Republic Of Colombia and we on our part
have avoided giving any ground for complaint or mis-
understanding. When negotiations shall be instituted
with the Brazilian government, the Executive will sec
that they be conducted with the good faith aud frank
ness which characterize his principles in regard &c
the flxaton Of limits, he will be guided by the last trea
ty between Spain and Portugal, concluded at Madrid
in 1777
With the United States, we preserve the most init
mate and friendly relations. The treaty peace friend
ship, navigation and commerce. entered into by the Ex-
eculi7e with the government of those States by means
Plenpoentiares duly authorized, will he mred atey
submitted for your consideration aud approbaton The
principles which we have adopted are 20 Just that they
require from me no recommendation. The govern
men of Colombia never evinced greater devotion to the
spirit Of civilization and humanity, which should distin-
guisb governments of free people, than in this treaty
Colombia has the enviabe distinction Of being the first
state of Spanish America that has presented tselfo the
world BY public treaties with the nation most fayoured
bv the genius oioerv You will also consider the con-
yenton formed with the States for putting an end
to the disgraceful traffic in African negroes Our laws
are decidedly against this infamous commerce. aud by
them the Executive has been directed in his measures
The law of the 21st Of july of the year prohibited
Che introduction saves; and the provisional ordinance
regulating pryaeers, declares those vessels that shall
be captured within the waters under the jurisdiction al