Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-07

sdent mentions the fruitless attempts which have
been made 10y some of the powers of Europe and
America with the cabinet of Madrid, in behalf OF
Colombia, and the Congress that II arecon-
citation with Spain, such a. becomes colombia,
canno, be effected, the ces of the republic
are sufiice for the successful prosecution OF the
war. He adveris 10 the Congress of Panama In
the follov ing terms.
g In Panama, the plenirotentiaries OF the new |
States of America assembling to ratiiy in the
most solemn manner, our common determination |
to maintain aud defend national liberty and in
dependence Sgainst the attempts OF It's enemies.
That assembly, the effect of the most lively wishes
to secure the sacrifices Of the American people,
and of the most eager desires of the government
of Colombia and the Litsrdtor, for peace and
lstirndshp between the confederate belgerens, is,
in the opinion Of the Executive, the complement
of the guarantees (securities) of independence
| l have endeavo red to make known in Europe the
| true objects of the Congress of the lsihmus, IN
order to efface whatever unpleasant impression
may have been received by some cabinets, less
through the insidious conduct OF our enemies, than
! from the magnitude Of the undertaking which we
have been able TO realize
The following passage of the Message deserves
attention
. In order to comply with the engagements
which we have contracie ed with the United Mexican
States, have disposed of our forces in the manner
of which you will be intorme in due season. The
common cause of America, interested in this mea-
sure, wii hu vssv",ioiiy s.Ae,sd. and there will
| remain part of the world where the he
public of Colombia will not have co-operated in
assaling Its old oppressors and bringing peace and
friendship TO its breihren.'
4 Cuba and Porto Rico would seem to be here in
cuded.
The only special reference to this country is in
the following paragraph:
-" The treaty of peace, friendship, navigation and
nrnr .i,l, ,n,, 10 tbaI s,aI
States Of America, having been ratified by the Pre-
siden,, relations rest upon the happest and most
fiatteriDg basis. The Convention respecting the
African Slave Trade has not been ratified, in con-
sequence of objections in the American Senate of
which you will be told in detail by our secretary
| for Foreign Affairs
The Vice President expresses his BELIEF that
France will recognize he independence of the
public. With regard to the Apostolic See of
Rome, he states that the relations OF Colombia
have as yet indefinite character; that the laws
enacted by the Congress on points connected with
religious worship and ecclesiastical discipline bave
been communicated 10 the Holy See; and that, if
II should become necessary, the government would
not fail TO uphold, in relation to them, with dig
nifty and frmncss, the rights of the people of Co
lombia. To-
Eoiract Of letter from Mr.. Thomas M r 3D.
neg, Consul ofthe United States IN Cuba, to
Mr.. Clay, Secretary Of State, dated
HAVANA, 4th Feb. 1926.
I" / have the honor inform you, that
yesterday had the pleasure effect the release from
prison of the remaining part of the crew of the
brig Noble, viz: Bruce, Perry, Armstrong, White,
and Thomas Young"
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-One of the steamboats,
| of the Union Line between Baltimore and Phila-
delphia, commenced running from each of those
| 81 a - 81,
the trips, until further notice, on Sundays, Mon
days, Wednesdays Fridays, leaving The wharves
| at o'clock in the morning. The fare has been
reduced to four dollars.
| In the House of Representatives, we presume
little bu mess may now be expected 10 he done I'M
III the question respecting the proposed amend
meDt 10 the Constitution has been passed upon
How long the debate will last and what it will re-
suit in, must be matter of conjecture The number
and variety OF the propositions for amending the
Constitution, in reference to the election of Presi-
dent ,whether considered as serious propositions or
IN the nature of arguments, against another in
dicate diversity of sentiment the subject, so
great as TO leave reasonable ground to doubt whe-
Their any defni;ive proceeding on the subject is to
be expected from the present Congress. Nat. Int.
We understand that Commodore Porter has de-
termined TO enter into the Mexican service Att
cH 'tSt ne Was Taxing ieaVe oil his friends
in Washington, preparatory TO his leaving that city
for Mexico, which he expects to do In few days
Phil. Press.
The National Journal doubts wholly the
truth OF the above suggestion The N Y Advo-
cate links, that Com Porter is merely going on
preparatory Tip to Mexico.--ENaUIRER.
TO the Editors Of the National I,ltel,igencer. |
GENTLEMEN: | came to this CITY, hoping that |
the Theory which contend for, relative to the |
form OF the earth, wouid be judged by the discern
ing public. An attentive nation awaits the re- /
suit, and learned Europe, may yet be the umpire.
have twice publicly presented my evidence here.
and now court for the Theory, just Judgment
The advocates of the Theory, il may be contend |
ed, have less good to hope from those passive re- |
marks which commend the system as plausible |
than from frank and direct opposilion for the lat
ter causes the numerous advantages possessed by |
truth over error to appear in contrast.
IL Is important, in various points of view, that |
the question should be decided quickly |, has |
now been before the community under consilera-
ton ample tiiae. The bases on which it is !
founded are palpable and not eyanescen and their
force proof is easily discernabie by the mindss
eye-the prcipal criterion of all our conceptions of
truth. Respectfully,
JOHN CI.EYES SYMMES |
Washington city, FEB. IS, 1926
To the Editor of tie ". Journal
SEE: We instructed by the Creek Delega-
ton TO say, that the public prints have published
a letter OF theirs TO the Executive, without their