Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-06-14

'"G the other officers under nv command are America,
e'uzens' and entitled to my protection And how could
have protected hem had overlooked the conduct of iii.
Foxardiaus? " 49,
Difficulties apprcl,ended by the Governments in the
performance of the duties conted to me- and in any COLI
sion with foreign am instructed conduct mysc
WIN as much moderation and forbcaancc consistent
WIN he honor oil my country, and the claims its
citizens " S
The violence AMI insult offered to NV country in rho
son OF Mr. Patt II was made my duty notice. and in the
performance of this duty did conduct MYSELF Viii ,h
greatest moderation and fobearance The guns or The
batteries were not spiked until misrepresentation mad. IL
necessary i"r me TO spike them aud apology
oi the authorities of FoXardo was received and
resptc ana protection Tor the future given retired
no complaints of violence of proceeding have pcen off,
against Inc by the Spaniars sure evidence tina, ,bcy
had no cause of cOmpiant; even if had no testimony -,
oef IN my favor; but to the moderation of INV conduct
' Pccau'oh taken oy me 10 preserve il in Others the
testimony is ample. N' ~
In the fomcr pat of these remarks, have touched ON
Us ohrr parts of my instructions: deem it, therefore
,neteSs'y I" ma" any further comments. They are
oeote me reader aud he Judge have ans-
cen"ea 'en ar not, and whether should not have fail
ario ~ WV " ''N
nave as yet said nothing my motives. The motives
OF Cen Jackson, is said were founded in the
Pauio''sln and it is presumed the motives of the other
olceis have cited equally pure or their rou,ct
would NOT haze been approyed; ho their motives were
ascertaned except from, their conduct assurance do
not know. On my part, offer 10 assurances hat
leave every one to Judge of my motives by my conduct
nave proceeded directly to hostis, without giving notice
70 the authorities of Foxao, allowing them time tn
choose between the two alternatives offered them: aud
hou" not nave taken the prccaution did guard the
persons aud property of the inhabitants Porto Rico from
INJURY Had III fact my motives been bad. slould ho vc
insisted terms than os. exoctrd and s,,o,1
no nave rctlrcd immediately after concessions and
assurances were made but should have remained there to
ENJOY the innated humble, and degraded condition of
me authorities and the people.
That my motives disintc rested * cer,.; f,, ~
circumstance OF my continuing myself to the single object of
protection to the persons of our citizens. had nothing
Peisonay I" nope Tor or gain by securing safety
ana had certainly much to lose in making the attcmo for
placed nly h(e hazard, r. 80
If have failed in ustying myself trust tina, the E, J.
ure VIII be ascribed tn the peculiarly delicate duties which
nave heen conided me- involving nice and intric,,c
Questions OF NATIONAL rights, and desire to act
l"!y up TO the wishes of the government; and not from
WISH 10 aI' III opposition to IFS views infringe
territorial rights and nmuntcs others Sboud ,horc
appear ne slightest evidence of my having, moncnt
wiinsy dsegardo1 what due my own country and
The respect due to the government of Spain shall submit
Win ttSshan'n ami ceeruiness TO the punish
nent that can be inflicted me, At even extends IN do
PlHns me I'll my commissions which should then be u-
worthy of bearing " w.
For merely doing my duty, have never asked nor c
peced any reward beyond the APPROPRIATION of INV conr
ana ii should appear that this instance done ~
more than my duty, confidently hope and expect thar
sha escape all punishment, beyond what have alroa dy
felt 'N ''''''y
nave stated all the grounds which in my opinion us,i
nro my Undertaking tile expedition Foxardo acted on
e'tefS OF AN official character already referred IN and
statements which had doubt could he relied on I
acted on what believed fair construction of IN. ,r of
Nations the intention of those who framed my, or,s ,
the public voice did think necessary n 90 tro,sh
tue "f"'ay OF collecting evidence on III, to usv me
the attempt was about making secure in future our
oHcers no insult. Had done So my object would have
Ieeh defeated IN the tune that would have elapsed
The alarm that would have excited by an inouir which
could not have been kept secret.
Promptess necessary and fclt Statistical ,,o. A.,
letters which already possessed were sufficient ius,if
cation for my proceedings. '
Inc following Documents, which have been rejected ny
no now onpri in, vi,
ny conuuct ont IN confirmation of the letters of Lieut.
'' w C'hot' and Mr. Bcrgeest, full sub
ct o the foobefies nd piraticai epedaons from Fox
ao aud the piratcal character of the authorities and
pie OF that part of Porto Rico IN
make any comment on them The complicated system of
vIlany they unfold is isgacefu nation 10 which ,bcv
oeons continuation Of it will be dsgraccfu TO the res,
VI te "oTid and particularly those exposed,
~ u.ef depredations The pirates of Cuba of Alricrs
Iunis- and Trpoli, Offer no parallel.