Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-15

.m,in altogether unbound 10y any treaties Of
,Iiaace, what should have been the course taken
18th the very respectful invitation which was given
4, the United States to be represented at Panama |!
Haughtily folding your arms, would you have
syen it a cold and abrupt refusal? Or would YOU
not rather accept it, send ministers and in friendly
and respect full manner, endeavor to satisfy those
who are looking to US for counsel and example,
and initiating our Tree institutions, that there no
necessity for such alliance; that the dangers
which alone could, in the opinion of any have
ilstiiied ii have vanished, and tina, it is not good
or them or for Us?
"a What may be the nature of the instructions with
Shch cur ministers may be charged. it is not pro-
per that should state; but all candid and rejecting
men must admit, that we have great interests in
eonnection with the Southern Republics, indepen-
i lsnt OF any compacts of alliance. Those Repub
lies, now containing population OF upwards os
"a twenty millions, duplicating their numbers proba.
bly, in periods still shorter than do, comprizing
within their limits the most abundant sources ofihe
pfecious metals, offer 10 our commerce, to our
manufactures, to our navigation, many adv anita
gss that none can doubt the exped.ency of culIiva-
4 mug the most friendly relations with them. If
featie' of commerce e and friendship, ard liberal
.ipulatons in respect TO neutral and belgerent
fshts, could be negotiated with each OF them at
rs separate seat of Government, there is no doubt
ina, much greater facilities for the conclusion OF
such treaties present themselves at a point where
all being represented, the way may he snoothed and
Il all obstacles removed by disclosure OF the views
" and wishes of sll and by mutual and friendly
! explanations There was one consideration which
had much weight with the Executive in the decis-
ion 10 accept the mission; and that was the inter-
ct which this Country has, and especially the
southern States, in the fate and fortunes of the Isl
III ald OF Cuba. No subject OF our foreign relation.
las created with the Executive Government more
IA saxious concern, than that of the condition
X.M that Isl and ha &c
lie Southern States, from the convulsionS to which
{& might be exposed. Ii was believed and is vet
'<< believed that the dangers which. In certain con
~ ungencies might threaten quiet and safety, may
r. be more succesIveiy averted a. place al which all
~ Tie American powers should be represented. than
FL any where else. And have no hesitation in ex-
yressing the hrm conviction that, if there be one
section of this Union than all other interested
il the Panama mis- sion and the benefits which NAV
~ flow nom II, that section is the South. 1t was
therefore with great and unaffected surprze that
81 Witnessed thel obliquity of those political views
" which led some gentlemen from that quarter to
~ regard the measure, il might operate on the
a Southern States in uniavorable light Whatever
may be the result of the mission its moral effect in
a Europe will be considerable, and il cannot fail to
make the most friendly Impressions upon our
Southern neighbors.- 1t is one of which il is diff
hcul', in sober imagination, to conceive any posi-
Die mschiev consequences, and which the Elk
~
without culpabe neglect Of the interests of this
Country, and without giving dissatisfaction to
nations whose friendship are called upon by
y every dictate of policy to conciliate.
There are persons who would impress on the
Southern States the belief that they have lust
cause OF appreEending danger to certain portion
OF their property from the present Administration.
81 Il is not difficult TO comprehend the object and the
motive Of these idle alarms. What measure of the
present Administration gives any just occasion for
& the smallest apprehension the tenure by which
that species OF property is held? However much
the President and the members of his Adminis,ra-
ton may deprecate the existence OF slavery among
Us as the greatest evil, with which we are alic ed
there is no, of them that does no, believe
y that the Constitution of the General Govern
q ment, coniers no authority 10 interpose between
4 the master and his slave, none to apply an
Is adequate remedy, if indeed there be any remedy
within the scope of human power. Suppose an
3 object OF these alarmiss accomplished and
a the Slavcholding States united in the senti-
meni that the policy of this Government in all lime
10 come should be regulated the basis of the fact
i o. slavery, would not union the one side lead
10 union on the other? And would not such fatal
s.; division o. the people and States Of this Confedera
81 cy produce perpetual mutual irrs;ion and exaspe-
ration and ultimately disunion itself? The Slave
s. holding States cannot forget that they are now in
81 minority which is in constant relative duinu-
lion, and should certainly not be the first to nut
forth principle OF public action by which they
81 would he the greatest losers
n am but too sensible of The unreasonable trespass
on your time which have committed, and of the
esotism OF which my discourse has partaken |
mus, depend for my apology upon the character Of
the times, on the venom OF the attacks which have
been made upon my character and conduct and
upon the generous sympathy of The gentlemen
here assembled. During this very journey a paper
has been put into my hands, in which member of
the House of Representatives is represented TO
have said that the distinguished individual al the
81 head OF the Government and myself have been in
dleted by the people If that is the case pre-
sumo some defence is lawful. BY the bye, ii the
honorable member is to have the sole conduct of the
Prosecution without the aid of other counsel,
think that it is not difficult TO predict that his CHI
eats will be non suited, and that they will be driv-
T. out OF court with the usual judgment pronounced
a IN such Cases
In conclusion, beg leave to offer toast which,
i you are as dry as am will hope be acceptable
~ The sake of the wine if not the sentiment:
The continuation of the Turnpike road which
passes through Lewsburg, and success TO the cause
Of Internal Imp:ov ement under every auspices.
He then. took his amid the repeated cheers of
the whole Company.
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