The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

sultatlon at Panama, to take into conSldera~
tion the means of making effectual the as
serton of that principle, as we'll asthe means
of resisting interference from abroad, with
the domestic concerns Of the American Cove
ernments.
| In aluding to these means, it would obvi-
ously be premature, at this time, to antici-
pate that which is offered merely as matter
for consultation; or to pronounce upon those
measures which have been, or may be sug-
gested. The purpose of this Government is
to concur in none which would import hos
tility to Europe, or justly excite resentment
in any Of her States. Should it be deemed
advisable to contract any conventional en-
gagement on this topic, our views would ex-
tend no further than to mutual pledge of
the parties to the compact, to maintain the
principle in application to its own territory,
and to permit no colonial Judgments or es-
tablishment of European jurisdiction upon
its own soil; and, with respect to the obtrus-
i've interference from abroad, if its future
character may be inferred from that which
has been, and perhaps still is, exercised in
more than one of the new States, joint dec
laraton of its character and exposure of it
to the world, may be probably all that the
occasion would require. Whether the Unit
ed States should or should not be parties to
such declaration, may justly form part Of
the deliberation. That there is an evil to
be renedied, needs little insight into the Sc
cret history of late years to know, and that
this remedy may best be concerted at the
Panama meeting, deserves at least the expe-
riment of consideration.
| concert OF measures, having reference
to the more effectual abolition of the Afri-
can slave trade, and the consideration OF the
| Iiubf in p,u1i iSl,
Island of Hayti is to be regarded, are also a.
mong the subjects mentioned by the Minis
ter from the Republic of Columbia, as be-
lieved to be suitable for deliberaton at the
Congress. The failure of the negocations
with that Republic, undertaken during the
late Administration, for the suppression of
| that trade, in compliance with a resolution Of
| the House of Representatives, indicates the
expedency OF listening with respectful at
tention to propositions which may contribute
to the accomplishment of the great end
which was the purpose of that resolution,
while the result of those negotiations will
serve as admontion to abstain from pledging
this Government to any arrangement which
might be expected to fail of obtaining the
advice and consent of the senate, by con-
stitutional majority to its ratification.
| Whether the political condition of the ISL
and of Hayti shall be brought at all into dis
cussion at the meeting, may be a question
for preliminary advisement. There are in
the political constitution of Government of
that People, circum stances which have hith-
erto forbidden the acknowledgement of them
by the Government of the United States, as
sovereign and independent Additional rea-
sons for Withholding that acknowledgment
have recently been seen in their acceptance
of nominal sovereignty by the grant of
foreign prince; under conditions equivalent
to the concession by them, OF exclusive COM
mercial advantages to one nation, adapted
altogether to the state of colonial vassalage,
and retaining little of independence but tie
name. Oar plenipotentaries will be instruct
ed to present these views to the Assembly
at Panama and should they not be concur
fred in, to decline accpding to any arrange
ment which may be proposed upon different
principles.
The condition of the Islands of Cuba and
Porto Rico is of deeper import and moge
immediate bearing upon the present inter-
ests and future prospects of our union. The
correspondence herewith transmitted will
show how earnestly it has engaged the at
tention of this Government The n 'aslon
of both the Islands by the United forces of
Mexico and Colombia, is avowedly among
the objects to be matured by the beligerent
States at Panama. The convusious to which,
from the peculiar composition of their popu-
lation they would be liable, in the event of
such an invasion, and the danger therefrom
resulting of their falling ultimately into the
hands of some European Power, other than
Spain, will not admit our looking at the con-
sequences to which the Congress at Pana-
ma may lead, with Indifference. Itis neces-
sary to enlarge upon this topic, or to say
more than that all our efforts in reference to
this interest, will be to preserve the existing
state of things, the tranquility of the Islands,
and the peace and security of their inhabt-
ants.
And lastly, the Congress Of Panama is be-
lieved to present fair occasion for urging
upon all the new nations of the South, the
just and liberal principles of religious librr.
ty. NOT by any Interference whatever in
their internal concerns, but by claiming for
our citizens, whose occupations or interests
may call them to occasional residence in their
territories, the inestimable privilege of wor-
shipping their Creator according to the die
tates of their own consciences. This privi-
lege. sanctioned by the customary law of ma
tions, and secured by treaty stipulations in
numerous national cpmpacts; secured even
to our own citizens in the treaties with CO.
lolnba and with the Federation of Central