The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-03-01

Does It not follow, that we are to agree
to change its situation in the way which
has been apprehended Because dis
eussion wifi probably take place, must ii
be determined in the way which will
De most injurious to US, and this by our
Own assent? He knew the vital inter-
est we have 10 the situation OF that ISL
and. Had he the direction of affairs,
he would not permit any European
power 10 have possession of it.
And if it is to be the subject of an iu-
vasion by any other power, which may
result 10, Instruction, it would as serl-
ously involve the interests of the United
States, as any other of the American re-
publics. He wished TO guard against
any invasion. If such an invasion should
be attempted, and with force not suf-
ficient to keep down certain class Of
the population, the consequences to that
part of the country which he assisted to
represent would be most disastrous. 10
this mission, he saw the best means of
preventing this result. Preparations
have for some time been making, and
vessels are equipped and sent to the
states of the south for sale, with view
to this invasion. The object is worthy
of our attention for the independence
of the population of Cuba would give US
much cause to deplore.
We ought, therefore, to act quickly.
We should have sent two months ago.
Cuba, in the hands of one of the great
powers of Europe, or in the hands of
slaves, would be source of danger and
difficulty. Either of these alterations
we ought to endeavor to avoid.
OF the same character as the appre-
hensioD which has been expressed, lest
deputies from Hayti should appear al
this congress, and he placed on an equal
ity With the United States. He bad no
fear of such an event. For the reason
expressed by the gentleman from Mas
aachusetts, he thought that Hayu was
no more independent now, than before
her late convention with France. She
was sull in state of colonization. We
are not called on to acknowledge her
independence she has not yet been
acknowledged by France, except under
restrictions which destroy her claims TO
All the evils which have been imag-
ined can be prevented : 1st, by the pc
cullar instructions of the mission 2dly,
BY refusing TO carry into effect the trea-
ty. Much will depend on the character
OF the individuals we may send TO rep
Resent us.
Another benefit would result from the
Is it nothing to cultivate a
spirit of good will? Would it not be
to refuse the invitation now
sent US The advantage of that kind
of national regard ought not TO be disre |
garded. Gratitude between nations is
supposed to be chimera. Attachment
is presumed to be shade of still slight |
er texture. But gentlemen who enter
tain this idea, would, by referring to the
history If the country, discover, that
our attachment TO France has not been
eradicated by all the injuries which |
have been inflicted on us by that pow
er. 1t was visible 10 our public coun-
ellis, and it is not now destroyed. He
could not accede TO the principle, that
there is no national gratitude. As it |
has pervaded individuals, SO will it per-
wade nations, which are composed of in
dividuals. The southern republics in
vite US to be present at this congress,
not 10 do any act injurious to our securi-
ty, or our neutral character; they ask
no sacrifice of us, yet we uncourteously
refuse. Will moi this efusal give the
advantage TO nations who are less
Already we have lost
some of the advantages which we
have obtained from being the first
70 acknowledge the independence of
hese states, by our subsequent remiss-
less. We did not send Minister to
Mexico, till we had given other nations
he opportunity to make advantageous
arrangements. He hoped the evils
would be couuteracted by the talents of
he minister we have now sent; but if
his was done, it was as much as could
De expected.
Is it nothing to stand the first in the
ist of the only free nations Of the earth
g it nothing that we hold that position
n which other nations look to US, and
iesire to be incorporated with US? Is il
nothing to extend aud perpetuate our
principles Of federation, free trade and
o destroy, or at least diminish, the hor-
,ors of maritime war When once all
understanding has been made, not be-
:ween one nation and another, but be-
.ween us and whole class Of nations,
low taking their rank in the scale of
nations, will moi an establishment Of our