Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-21


will have action and counteracon upon ours TO
which we canno he indifferent if we would.
The r"piity ofour growth, and the consequent
ofour strength has than realized the
Of this admirable political legacy. Thirty years have
nearly elapsed since it written. aud in the interval
our population, wealth, territorial extension,
power ysical and moral. nearly trebled Reason
ing upon This of things om sound and iuicious
principles of Warrington aud must we no, saw thar IN.
period which lie predicted then far has arrived?
mat fncTicu has set al primary interests which have
none a relation to- Europe. That the inter,,r-
cnce OF Europe therefore in those should he spon-
'"heons'y withheld by her the principles that
we have never ntecreh with hers; and that she should
interfere ms she by measures whi' may great
anu dangerous iecoi upon ourselves, might be called in
defence oi our own affairs and hresics, take attitude
which would cause our neutrality be respected,
choose peace interest, Guided by Justice shall
counsel
The acceptance Of this Invitations therefore, FAR from
concing with the counsel On the policy of Washington,
IS directly deducibe from and conornabc it,
Tess conference.-the to the views of immediate prcdcccs
so as declared in his Courres of tlg
"a OF D'cemb' 1928, to which have 2'rcady avered
ANA 10 an important passage OF which, invite atten
ton al the House "Thc citizens of the United Stacs,v
said ne, chersh sentiments friendly in favor of
the liberty and happiness of fcownen on that {ih
Eu opcan) side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the Luz
Focnn powers, in matters relating themselves have
never taken any part, does compot with, policy
so 10 do 1t IS only when rights invaded, seri-
o"sy mcnace',hat we resent injuries, make preparation
for uur defence. With the this Hemisphere
we arc of necessity Immediately Connected and by
causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and i'm
partial observers. The political system of the Allied
Powers essentially different this respect from that ct
America This difference proceeds from that exists
Ill their respective governments Aud the defence of
which has been achieved bv the loss of so much
blood and treasure, xla ed bv the wisdom M ,h,ir
most enlightened citizens and under which we av enjoy
cd unexampcd felicity, this whole is devoted. We
owe IT. therefore, t" candor, and 10 the amicabc relations
subssng between the United States and those Powers 70,
declare that we should consider any attempt their part
to extend their system portion of this Icmspher,
as dangerous to our peace and safety With the exist
ing colonies OF dependencies of any European Power, VIC
have not int ercd and shall interfere But with the
governments who have declared their independence and
maintained il, aud whose independence we have mn rrc,,
cone ideraon aud on just principles acknowledged we
could not view nerposi,ion, purposes of on
pressing them or controlling i'll any other their de-
tiny, by any European Power in any other light than as
the manifesto ton OF AN unfondly disposition towards ,e
Uhited States In the between those new Govern
mens and SPAIN declared neutrality at the time OF
thr recoGntion and 70 this have adhered, shall
continue to adhere, provided change occur which,
IN the judgment of the competent authorities this Gov
e"nent shall make corresponding change the part
OF the United States Indispensable their security.'
To the question which may asked whether this meet
ing and the principles which may adjusted and settled,
by as rules OF intercourse betwccn the American
may not give umbrage to the Holy League of European
Powers offence 10 SPAIN it is deemed sufficient al
swer, that our attendance Panama give no iuss
cause OF nmbase or offence to either-and that the United
States will stpuatc nothing there which give such
cause. Here the right Of inquiry into purposes aud
measures must stop. The Holy League of Europe itself
was formed without inqurng of the United States whether
IT would or would not give umbrage 10 them. The fcar
of giving umbrage the Holy League Eu.ope urged
ms motive for denying the American the ac-
owledgmen of their independence. That would be
viewed by Spain as hostility to her, only urged,
but directly declared by herself The Congress and
ministraton of that day consulted their rights duties
not their leaIs Fully determined give needless dis
pleasure TO foreign the United
mate the probability OF their giving it, only by the right
which foreign State could have from their
Neither the representation of the United States
M Panama, measure tn 'Ihch their may be
yielded there, will give to the Holy League of irs
members, SPAIN the right take For the
rest the United States must still, heretofore, take
+ thpilfp
Such the objects in which it is expected that the
fiehpotentiaeso the United States, when commissioned
10 attend the meeting the ISthmus, will take paris and
'uch are the motives and purposes, with which the invita-
non oil the three Republics was, however,
as Inc House will perceive from the correspondence, accept
cd only condition that of Commission
eS ."r the mission should receive the advice consent
G" the Senate Tie concurrence of the House the
sure by &c appropriations necessary for carrying
effect, alike subject its free determine ton and indis-
persable to the fulGmcnt of the intention.
That the Congress Panama will accomplish all, or
any OF the transcendent benefits to the human race
which warmed the conceptions of its propuser it were
perhaps INDUCING too sansmc forecast pro-
mise 1t is IN its nature, speculative expe-
r"nenai. The blessing Of Heaven may it the
count oi human improvement Accidents unforesecn
mSchanccs not to be anticipated, may battle high
purposes, and disappoin its aires expectations. the
design is great, is benevolent, is humane.
lI0oks to the meioraon Of the condition OF man. Is
consenial with that spirit which prompted the Dcclara
ton OF our Independence, which inspired preamble oC
our rs treaty with France; which our first treaty
with Prussia and the instructions under which nego-
uated which filed the hearts and the souls of tho
immora founders of oHr Revolution.
m this unrestricted exposition of the motives by which
have been governed, in this we'll as of fine
"ec'S 10 DC discussed and oil the cns if possible,
attained by our representation at the proposed Congress
submit the ropcy of an appropriation, dd con-
'ihcration ard enlightened patriotism Of the Legislature
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
The following is list the Documents which accompa
ncd the Report of the Secretary of State, which shall
be laid before our readers early practicable
LIST OF PAPERS.
J. Mr. Adams Secretary of State, TO Mr.. Anderson
18th May, 18l3-Extracts.
@ Mr.. Salazar to Mr.. Clay, 2d Nov. 1825.-Transla-
ton.
g. Mr. Obregon to same, Sd New. Transformations
d. Mr.. Canaz to same, 18th NV. 1S25.-Translaton
D. Mr.; Clay TO Mr. Salazar aud to Mr.. obregon, 3ot
8. Same TO Mr.. Canaz, 3Oth Nov 1825-Copv.
Z. Same TO Mr.. Sa azar and Mr. Oregon SOtI DEE
l@25.-Copy.