Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-28

tes pparent to all. Without adver,ins fur
hoy iever, at this time, to this consideration,
rom n;tee will enter into the examination of
ere. al topics suggested by the President, AZ
10 he discussion of hem was matter settled
,,lre ,idy agreed.
NE rst of these subjects stated by TIE Presi-
is, 4" the establishment of principles of Ii
a co nmercial intercourse The motives for
ding his are stated TO be, that " the Southern
eric IN nations, in their intercourse with the
tel States, have sometimes manifested DISPOSE.
IS TO reserve right of granting special favors
p ivHeges to the Spanish nation, a, the price
the ir recognition; at others, they have actually
adj shed duties and impositions, operating unla-
ota jy to the United States, TO the advantage Of
,ae European Powers; and sometimes they have
,p cared to consider that they might interchange,
nemg themselves, mutual concessions os elusive
~ or, 10 which neither European Powers nor the
United States should be admitted"
In considering these reasons, il cannot escape
he observation of any, that, in maniiestng dispo-
itions 10 establish such commercial relations, the
southern American Nations must have been aclu-
.ed by the only motive that operates either
upon nations or individuals, in regard TO their mere
commercial intercouTse-a desire fairly 10 advance
their own Interests, and belief that they could
| BY such means, properly accomplish this end. If,
in this belief, these nations right, then the u
States can scarcely be viewed as acting towards
hem in that spirit OF generous kindness and fra
ternal friendship, they have prolesscd, when they
would strive TO induce them establish as liberal
principles, such would he injurious to the nte-
rests of these Southern Nations themselves. And,
If they are wrong, IL seems to this Committee.
tina. the ask of exhibiting their errors, nay be
much better performed, hitherto ii hath been,
by particular discussions with each separately than
by general demonstrations made to all, assembled
as Congress.
Hrt1P~ra
| liar; they grow out of numerous circumstances,
produced by locality, climate, population. man
ners, customs, and other causes, no one of
which exists alike in any two nations on the globe.
Few general principles, therefore, can ever appl,.
with equal rah, 10 many peculiarities and 81 ch
as do 50 apply, need no. the sanction Of solemn
compact to give them effect. They NAV be vcry
safely confded TO the natural disposition of man.
promptly TO discover, and eagerly TO advance, his
own best interests.
Whatever dispositions, the d, may have been
manifested by the Southern Nations of America.
this Con sittee think that their effects both upon
themselves and the uned States, will constitute
subjects much more fit for separate discuss ons
with each, than of general investigation before all
And the Con.ni;,ec the more confirmed in this
opinion, by the assurance given by the President.
III his message, that, &c in most of these cases
their regulations unlavorsble to us, have already
yielded TO friendly expostulaiion and remon-
straace; and, by the fact that the treaties
concluded between these States, contain express
stpulations, that, in no event will they agree on
enter into any treaty with Spain, OF any other ma
on, to the prejudice of their indcpen Ience but TO
MAINTAIN at all times, their mutual interests. with
the dignity and energy proper TO free independent
States.
II is true, difference of opinion appears TO ex
Isl, at present, between the United States and one
OF the new republics OF America, in relation 10 Z
cIria Of Ia:v
w hen The Senate recoilect, however that treaties
have been already concludcl between the Unned
states and three other OF these Republics in each
oil which treaties this point has been settled. as
the Onlted States themselves thinlz rght, the ,on
iniltee believe that the Senate will concur with
thein IN the opinion that it is much better TO con
tinue the discussion OF this subject, with the dis
senting State singy, urging upon her the example,
OF her sister states, than to put in hazard The sim
u!alions already secured, b: voluntarily enterine
INFO an examination of their pediency before the
contemplated Congress-
The consenianeous adoption of principles of
maritime neutrality, sc favorable TO The ma viea,ion
OF peace ard commerce in time of war, is the
next object which, in the opinion of the Pre- .ilen,
should " also form subject OF consideration 10
this Congress. IN relstioa 10 this. so far as il,
regards the commerce OF pence, the committee
nave already expressed their opinion and so far
as 1t Is intended TO settle the rules of wa, an,
plicSole to navigation, the Committee will only
remark, that there exists much ri.qle of COM
promising and destroying the relations Of neutrality
wnich the United States are now maintainina
should they Involve themselves, By any conn.,'
relative to beliscrent rights entered into with on
~ one OF the parties TO the present war dufjn, its
continuance, that, in their opinion il would I've
highly exPeiieat TO make such an experiment n,
this time. Any principle relating TO the rights Of
war which one OF he parties in the existing con-
te't might be willing to adopt, as promoting It's in
terests, could scarcely be regarded Nth ind;rs-
renee by the other. And the great maritime iaics
oil Europe world most probably consider that The
United States had seized the occasion of this war
10 enter into conteGcracy w;,h the other States
OF this continent, now actually engaged in il. for
the purpose OF settling principles intended 10 affect
materially their future interests
1t Is well known to the Senate, rnoreover. thaf
treaties already exist, between The United Siotes
and several OF the new states of this con;neo. IN
winch all the stHjects alluded to by the President.
IN thIs part oi bis message, are already settled
ana no reason is known TO this committee IN ny
cite the slightest doubt, that the Others Of tbe.e
states, with whom treaties are not vet CONCLUDED
VIII ieei any disin c.inafion TO enter into similar
sllpulations for themselves.
- There is yet another subject (says the preei
dent,) upon which, without entering into any ,rea.
~, the moral influence OF the United States, NAV
perhaps, be exerted with ben eiicial CONSEQUENCE
az such meeting--the advancement of RELIGIONS
AOefty. And as motive for making an eff RI
10 accomplish this object, he states, that "an ex
elusive church has been incorporated with The
political constitutions of some OF the southern ma
lions without liberation of any other than the dom
insnt sect"
In the opinion of this committee, there is no
proposition, concerning which the people of the
United states are now and ever have been more
unanimous, than that which denies, not merely
the expedienry but the right, ofinternedjline ,yib
thelnternal aii'irs of other states and espeeiaJv
OF seeking to alter any provision they may have