Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-31

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note OF the So'h onrre'in which you pleased
runicatc 10 the hope Of favorable result, To- the rood
Offices OF His Majesty the Emperor of Russia witt, the
Powers of Europe and with Spain nut an enc, 10 the
war Of America. The Government of Colombia being IN.
formed by Of the instructions given TO tie vi
Minister at ST. Petersburg which you had tho goodness TO
read to last spring. has with the greatest sati
tom this measure of real friendship and love inanitv
of the Government of the United States; and charged me
to declare its gratitude, well anxiety for the con-
tiuuancc those good Offices with tine cirr poo m ,l
Continent of Europe.
AS to the views Of the President the United States for
suspendnG the INVASION of the of Cuba and Porto
kco, until the result is obtained of the mediation OF The
great Powers with Spa III, shall have the honor trans
uniting them TO my government, by the first opport,tnv
Being able in the time, you, that neither
ny ohcai communications, by my private letters from
Colombia, have any knowledge relative expedition
which is preparing Carhasenn. am consequently in
cined to believe that what is said upon thai matter is
iouh"eo ON vague coJectures perhaps, the
ence and opportunity ofinvasi0u. ought likewise 10 add
IN confirmation oi my private opinion that as have been
inormed there Carihagena only troops neces
sary to garrison the place. such requisite in these times
when new expeditions have sailed i'cm the ports of the
fcnisa and announced! gainst Aneric;l and when
the Spanish army in the Islands of Cuba Porto Rico
mas oeen the great facility is consider
cd OF acting against the territory of Colombia Mexico
by the advantageous situation of said Islands, their great
resources and what is important, superiority of
tae Marine whchh assembled there it will not be denied
that Colombia has sufficient of alarm. 7, is true
III support OF sand conJectues the approaching invasion
OF Cuba and Porto Rico, the necessity presents itself under
which the Government of Columbia is Withdrawing the
auxiliary forces from Peru, by the way Panama and Car
thagena which is the convenient ready and econoni-
cal way to place them the Atlantic attitude of
giving immediate any point territory or
OF that CT Cur allies, whcb may be invaded; bat clear
that this military operation is rather the necessary effect of
the geographical situation of Colombia Peru than
mcdatcd plan ofan expedition w.thoa the continent.
10 these reasons, which in my private opinion, for
want of official communications from my government upon
the subject, sufficiently explain the troops
which going in Colombia, permit me to repcat 10
you whaI said upon another occasion, thar this military
attitude, extremely grievous people, necessary
consequence OF the obstnacy of the Spanish Government
in proongins useless and in declining every idea of
treating with Independent America less the lament,
ABLY equivocal policy of the great Continental Powers
which, Notwithstanding they Independence irreyo
caby established by force ofa and upon the solid basis
OF general opinion, Ind of JUS, moderate Governments
refuse the formal recognition of the Republics pretend
ing 10 ist'nderstand what their interest," Justice, yea
son. ano humanity, demand In this situation OF Justly
inspired doubt and nQuetude, when the obstnacv of Snan
ana me indifference of the of Europe. have convinced
US even mat we are engaged in question of fact when the
nations OF America have DISPLAYED all the vigor of youh
ana "hown all the value OF their forces and combined re-
sources and when armies have gorinsv errnat ted the
campaign wnicn has forever secured the liberty of the
SOUTH 1t Will not appear many reasonable to renounce
al ''ese favorable circumstances to terminate Once the
eVs war; and dictate conditions of peace, with the mani
eS advantage OF the American system, the absolute cy
PSo Oh one European nation from tie important Island.
OF CGoa ana foo ico which, IN the precariOus and mis-
eFaoe situation of Spain, not without the uoeshiIi
o. falling mic the power of OF tic great powers az
Europe.
II VIII appear even less reasonable tina; Colombia and
"er aes should have 20 continue in state of inac,on
enduring the heavy expenses and Cevous Inconvenience
WING" accompany the maintenance OF the army and the
marin" upon war footing, being able to eIv upon
guarantee OF suspension from and attacks on
the part of SPUN, which, in spite its nntv does not
cease III It's Efforts to augment the army of America, far
as 10 induce us TO suspect that foreign affords these
aos which are by harmony with the scau,ines
OF the resources OF the Peninsula.
can likewise assure you that my Government has al
ways regarded, with all due misconceptions the couse
fueceS which mi ht result from an .i-rccrd exvcdi,ion
against Cuba ana Foro Rico and Notwithstanding the ur-
gent necessity which it had, aack the head quarters,
VI may so sPeak) Of our enemies and the opportunity
which, oitener than has presented itself for tina; nur
pose II has preferred TO suffer repeated vasons from nose
Islands, waiting for the favorable moment to attack tc,
win certainty Of success, by the greater forces which the
aH'ance OF all the sections Of the South and Mexico will
procure 10 u.s. anu by the state every day advancing o the
opinion for independence i'll the nha biiants of said Islands
VINO have repeatedly mporcd our aid; by this prudent
owneSs 1t has wished give time the Spanish Govern
ent TO reflect upon its interest nd couscnuenv In
ake the Just resolution of recognising independence of
he states OF the continent the rest % her colonies
me time has passed IN vain, and Spain, spite Of the
repeated rcvcrscs which she has suffered in the rnr.c NJ
TINS year. shows herself proud and Indignant, AZ evcy
idea of accommodation the commencement of the con-
TEST Already plan Of Cancellation has been seen ina-
Soc by the independent states, presented by Minister
/cd' w whIch were proposed some slight notifications of
'e ancient colonial regimen, and which, however were
rejected by King Ferdinand, as too liberal
hnc 10y the same risks and lamcntnblc consequences
wnch would happen from the invasion OF Cuba and Porto
RICO II the result is secured by the combination Of
o forces at least Of the nations Interested Colombia
an" Mexico and the plan Of operations for this campaig
DC regulated by common consent, think tina, tho ,r,ri
OF said islands must be decided in tic Congress The 18th,
Us OF Panama, which gives time sufficient 20 receive pos
I'VE accounts Of the final result Of good offices of His
Majesty the Emperor Of Russia and doph not tina in
attention to the friendship which His In.sral Na,tvnro
cSses to the United States which have requested his hp
neo'aon and the glory Of a5unc the great work Of
Ce' noon 50 important will be obtained, the reco.-
milton Of the political existence bv Russia and tho o,b
overs which IS the object Of the most ardent desires Of
me new Governments of America.
nave the honor To offer you the sentiments oc the most
'unguShed consideration, win which am, your very
'bcdient servant, '
,, JOSE MARIA sAtMzAR
Hon. Henry Clay, Secretary ofSfaf,
No. Q.
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