Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-28

ton from taking possession of Cuba? Have we not saws
he, bought Louisiana and Florida, and has Spain as
much right to sell Cuba France?and shall go war
to preserve Cuba present political condition. One
gentleman says this subject, recommending tue
MISSION rs the principal objection against it. 10 my mind
II better 10 aVoc the evil than when
II advice fails have effect we shall he early informed
OF the course they will pursue. We shall to
iberae on the this state of things NAV
denahu' when the war has already happened, will
too late to avert the effect Congress may not agree
on inc ptoPrety o making prevent the rdcpcn
cuce oil tuba, much less prevent change the
"" I" Pai' ~' ITS population, however dangerous the
influence OF that example the South Those who seem
TO uteau me violation of neutrality BY Seniug this
MISSION loon with indifference this which
voIve us and al Europe in hostility; the consequences Of
which cannot be toreScen. regret my peculiar and
delicate situation one of the Of "
great interest, most deeply affected by measure
sun" 1i'"e representing the state nearest the seat of
war, and NEST exposed the sion this
we nave viewed this question with intense interest and
nu' Anxiety; but we have arrived at the that
this mission is the only the caamities il
threatens.
Some gentlemen, the pressing and urgent ne
cesity oil aeSting this enterprise, recommend private
mission: but TO my mind, this unofficial com
mission will not correspond with Importance the SUBJ
Jcct-will fail 10 due ,pcssor-anj is altorether
! unworthy the occasion.
The establishment of principles of liberal commercial
intercourse IS another subject well entitled deliberate
consultation with the Spanish American States. II is well
known that idea has prevailed among them of giving pe
cla iavors To each other, and Of discriminating
and navigation of the United States and t,c
American States formerly Spanish Mexico still adheres
:" the justice of this principle and has refused TO sign
treaty on the basis OF equality and reciprocity after
diScsso The other States have adopted principle
eQu"nty' but as treaties temporaryas this great
question To be again discussedan uniform system
Tor all will be adopted, great moment to secure
10 cur navigation the benefits Of that extensive and
ing commerce. But the reference this subject oppose
IN me report, on principle in diplomacy 3 no.
el ia the practice of nations and founded ments in
neray ana diSnterCstcdncs utterly incoFpatibe with
"e rights ana advantages which it the duty every go
! Vernnent tn secure to its citizens.
1t is maintained, that, if these c~ops believe that mutual
CONCESSIONS oil exclusive favor will advance theiG interests
II would he Incompatible spirit of generous kind
NESS ana i'atenal friendship profess strive induce
mem 10 estaoiSh liberal principles Suppose the
tercs OF these Republics give exclusive fvors to
eat-GTitan: must acquirsce the reason
because II might be injurious them establish CONNER
cl intercourse just and equal principles we are to
submit TO unavorabc restrictions upon and
discuss it-Because the regulations nay sa ely coni
ed TO the natural disposition man. promptly to disco
yer and eagerly Ia advance his imere s such
p'y would dispense with the diploma tic inter-
course.
we nave established our commercial relations upon great
ana incra principles of equality and reCiprocitv. is
primary interest, and worthy highest care We desire
mat TINS continent shall recognise principle. The meet
'S d ahaina VIII afford the occasion of friendly
hlcat' on tins subject OF the value Of principle TO
lis, with our capital enterprise some idea
may he formed from the their Commerce and
the extent of their upon both seas To be excluded
from TINS trade, by unequal and unjust regulations would
NOT conpot with sentiments Kindness and end,iD
Tor 'heIn nor with proper Of own proper in
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with regard to the policy of mitigating the practice and
iaws OF nations III maritime war; of establishing the
same rules that have obtained in other warsto eyc1nnt
non combatants and prya property from it's
there can be but opinion here. Such modification of
the public law on the would deprive of most of
ITS destructive and unhappy would cause the
war now permitted against regular commerce and private
rights, producing disorders, violence and crimes ruuos
10 one class by making them prey TO the needy and dcs
perate adventures, who rob and plumber by
and demoralizng i'll its influence on alto cease to dis
garc the code of civilized natios object is wor-
thy the profound attention this Governments and of the
enlightened age in which we live.
The frequent in Europe will afford us md other
peaceiu ana neutral nations the opportunity of becoming
the carriers for the bcgcrent natous whose shps and
mariners will be required for military operations. To
avail ourselves of these advantages the greatest extent
two principles become important be established Ist
hat our neutral vessels shall protect the goods board
whnmsoever they mHy belong; that articles which are
called comrabaLd, which are not to furnish the ar,irs
should be limited smallest possible number of
articles of direct and in its oea,ians Bv
the pubic law OF nations the flag OF the neutral does not
protect the property of ememy The effects an enemy
found on board neutral ship seizabe by the rights of
war; although the goods OF friend found in vessel
enemy, free. England generally adhered rioo-
fousy to this principle because her peculiar interest
while all the OF Europe havc different times con-
scnted TO change the principle operating unavoraby on
them The Empress of Russia invited neutral mowers
to JOIN her in declaration OF principles affirming the op
positc docrc "that free ships should make free rood
Sweden, Denmark, and the other northern powers entered
into convention support other. We established
this principle in treaties with France Holland, and
Prussia. England yielded the principle in treaty
with France During the American war. Congress was
proposed on the Continent, for settling maritime code to
adjust the rights of bclgerents ueutrals ON these rn
cipes They afterwards called by France the modern
law OF nations 1t Is favourable moment to establish
permanently that principle throughout this Continent and
gradually to extend IT far OTHER may consent
to concur III It, Perhaps will rarely happen peacc
general will prevail. exists only i'm name be-
tween Spain and her colonies. The Committee "dcem it,
however, highly lncXpedient make such experiment II
o. The Of
stroyng the relations of neutrality" How can the abro
gaunn OF war upon private property the between
the United States and these Republics, affect Spain or any
other power of Europe Will the establishment of the
principle, that vessels may safely carry Spanish prom
cTy, be unfavorable 10 SPAIN how viii any other
maritime nation be injured by compact And if
could be in any way detrimental either the principle has
already been settled by several Of the States by Sc
parHte treaties The President thinks these doctrines may
be established with and perhaps danger b.
the genera! engagement To adhere them, than by par
ua Conventions BY the treaty with France ratified 1st
july 1901 II IS Stipulated the citizens Of either
country might sail, with their ships aud merchandise (cou
trabhnd only exceptcd) from any port Whatever to any
of the the other, from MORT of