Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
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TUESDAY MORNING, NOV. qe, 1926.


Congress at Pananta The contemplation of this
great congress OF Republics fills one with sublime
conceptions. II has not IFS fellow in all the history OF
man. VIII assemble not 10 distribute the possessions
oil thc weak TO confirm The dcspotc rule of Kings TO
plot against the Liberties of mankind to sfe the spread
OF knowledge TO conrou the freedom of rclip,ous
opinion, and the operations of rcasor but 10
the liberty OF America TO cultivate union and harno
ny among her mighty Republics TO adopt rules for tbc
government Of their future political and commercial
intercourse and to prescribe limitations to the preeu-
sions and interference of Europe Whether wc consi
der ITS Phianhropc purposes, the vast extent Of terri
tory represented, the singular situation and nrobah
destiny of the Nations which compose it, is equally
entitled TO be deemed of the most memorable and
important epochs in History.
The invitation extended to the T. S,tes to 1cr,t, ,
Representative to the deliberations at Panama merits
from It's friendly regard, and political sympathy, the ut
most respect-and pleased to find that it meets
so lar Tie approbasa of all parties, and still more
pleased TO learn, that it has received the most res
Pecuul consideration from the government and that
but little doubt is felt that the invitation will he acce,
ed The deliberations of he Congress- It NAV be sun
posed, will embrace two great SUBJECTS First the no.
'ical relations of the late Spanish colonies towards
each other-whcher they shall form federal Union
after the model of the United States or simply allan
ces offensive and delensve whether each state shall
be left TO conduct its affairs under the sort of On
vernnent, and the foreign relations that il may prefer
In these questions we are no farther interested Than as
well wishers 10 their freedom prosperity and happnes.
But in the questions of their foreign policy their
commercial connexions, their language to the Holy
Alliance, and in the fate of Cuba, which will unoues-
uonahly be determined BY them, we are interested to
The last degree To avail ourselves of the friendly dis
position OF the Spanish Republics, TO secure commercial
advantages and preference TO fix commercial inter
course with them ON solid and permanent basis aud
10 contefVaii the early activity and enterprise of Great
BFtan are objects Ill themselves worthy of teernin
ing The Government to accept their invitation. Still
more important arc Tie considerations presented By The
relations OF Spanish America to Old Spain, and the
members OF the Holy Alliance An armed Interference
IN behalf of Old Spain, has been alone prevented by
the language OF The u. States and the supposed scnti
mcnts of England. That this Interference NAV vet he
attempted oy Russia and Austria probable from t,ir
hostility to the progress Of free principles and their re
IusA and that Of Spain, to recognize tie Independence
OF thc States Should The United States be ouie
spectators of this ana crusade against cons,i
tutiona Government? Should they not at least, by
lending their connenauce the deliberations of the
assembled Spanish Republics, contribute TO deter the
northern alliance from Interfering in their concerns:
If Cnba to change masters viii they permit to pass
into hands well disposed to WELD it TO the future a3noy
ance OF themselves These are monentous questions
deeply affecting the interests of the IT, States and the
welfare Of universal America
Il the Government determine !rat the IT, States shall
be represented al the Congress of Panama the sclec
ton CT fit person to supcrntcnd these great inter
ests will demand all IFS and Judgment. In ordina-
ry appointments of this descriptions where diplomatic
relations have been long established aud arc well I'm
derstood mcdiocry may suffice 10 supply them. But
IN tbs IN lance, where questions be gina.
ted, and determined, talent commensurate to the coca
sion and the responsibility ought 10 be employed His
mission will be empty form, observed to comply with
the custom of nations but will impose duties requiring
great information, weight Of character and address
Two individuals only, suggest themselves to Us, as
qualified for tins high station albert GaYaiin. and
H7aJy Caybot well versed in the history and inter
css of the Countrywide first uniting profound dipo.
matte experience with great abtics--the last posses
sing equal capacity, and from his having been the first
individual in christendom officially to contend for The
Justice Of recognizing South American Independence,
peculiarly acceptable TO them.
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