Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-28

ter the war certain incidental expenses will be paid
a' snail oe settled by separate ventions The only
uuty hey have to perform of bellgcrent character,
must want Tor renewal of the by Spain, and then
TO be adjusted by special couyention-5ih criticize
ihere is nothing III the powers and duties of tins body
WHICH imports hostility TO any nation. They dcfen
s'Ve anu conservatory This diplomatic assembly, call
ed Congress, can do act touching the laws
regnty, or foreign relations of the respective states.
hey can neither regulate commerce. negotiate trca-
tleS make war or peace, under these conventions; and
Such powers are TO be exercised bv them time of
war, 1t viii be under tue authority o. graduated ins.Iuc
tons In all its aspects, looks more like committee
OF pubic safety, or of general welfare than be!iigc-
rent council.
But II III this view is considered beigercnt il is
SO only IN one point while all the others peaceful
u' IL was, an acceptance of the invitation would not
according TO the laws and usages OF nations, affect
neutral relations Lven in the midst of war; the ord
nary intercourse OF nations is not Interrupted This
neutral continues 10 trade and treat TO be faithful 10
us friendships, and constant 10 its principles and its
nectons, without giving just of offence to any
party in the war.
Neutrality requires only not TO furnish roons arms
ammunition. or any thing of direct use in war-"not
TO refuse one party. what ii grants TO another. This
does not tresPas its liberty in negotiations connec-
t'ons " J'iendsAip, ats rGde of governing itself bv
what Is most advantageous 10 The State. When this rea
son induces 1t TO preferences in things of Which every
one las the free disposal il only makes use OF its right
and Is not charGeabe with Partially .n-Vatel b. iii.
Ch. wi. OF, p. seq.
" IKE tTeasop 30 which II has not been inapti, com
pared, requires some overt act 10 suninae H. Con
gress under the Confederation, ministers to Ber
iin,' lenna Tuscany, and other courts, without yoat-
ing, their neutrality.
The British Government represented at the Con-
gfes Q! the lcd Sovcregns, although from the cha
facter OF that league, ana the nature OF he. Cuustitu
ton, she could not be member Of that Coulearacy
her minister met tie Congress at Verona representcd
the opinions and views OF the ministry in gear! 10 the
great questions OF war about 10 be settled there That
munster Gssened; and demonstrated against the prn-
cples upon which dat l!ianCe determined TO act in re-
iaton 10 Spain; and yet England did not DEPART from
her neutrality; on the contrary she in tie DISCHARGE
OF high public duty, ana her minister. willie there
though not member proposed 10 declare 'lIe slave
trade piracy by the laws OF nations.
The French contention was q bciCcrent Congress-
France was actually engaged in war, not oEly OF rayo
iuion, but general war. That body received the
neIcan munster, who publicly expressed towards them
the deep interest and sympathy which this country felt
IN the great al public liberty in which She was
struggling We had then neutrality 10 ,nanta in
we we're parcnliariy and de!icatcy situated h re-
gard TO England and the other powers at war. Bat
Notwithstanding tearess!y said 10 them in the face
ni all Europe, then in arms, Rcpublics should approach
near each otler IN many respects they have tle same
interest," their governments similar they both Gle
rish toe same principles aud rest iie same basis
't1cCa Is not ar un1CIn spectator OF Your mrs
the present crisis "''Ihe recollection o common don,
gers and difficulties will increase TIC harncny and ce
ment tie union.n'' America has had her dav or3res
sun uIiHCultN anu war, but Yituuus
oTaEethc storm las passed aY and Left them in ,ic
enjoyment OF peace, liberty, and INDEPENDENCE =
F'ancr our ally and oar friend, who aided Us in tfc
cause has now embarked i'll the noble career -
ar 'u0nfoeN 4ddfesS Every branch Of this govern
fcht expressed the most siuCere attachment 10 The lib
erty prosperity, and happiness of The French EeDhI,
hose were the manly sentiments then Tered 10
tie world They were not then deemed inconsis,c nt
with our neutral character; they did not give offence
oy any supposed violation OF our duties and ubI;ga ions
But now no feeling towards oar Spanish negll,9;s
can be INDUCED, though actual war exists; no rub
tic sympathy can be expressed. Republics dare not
now approach near each other We must now stand
uaiechnS spectators o: events. Such is our extreme
scnsIohty and deiicacy, that cannot hold public in
tercourse, with the Republics, without the apprehension
Of offence TO Spain or the Holy Alliance.
We have Lecome suddenly alive to the claims Of
Spain. have more than once invaded her terrific.
res. have during the whole contest received the
tiags OF The revolving Colonies il ports We have
recognised their independence. W have Recommend
cd TO SPAN to do the last act OF national uma;or bv
conentng 20 tic separation. We have meIiatcd for
tie inte!rUston and influence oil tie powers Of urone
10 terminate tins unnatualwar But now, taking lessons
from prudence. and counsel from fears we cannot
send ministers 10 Panama without VIOLATING fio dol
relations OF neutrality.
Admitting this was belligcrcnt CouCres5-sitno in
Council on the means of making with Spain-we
are not to tae part in the discussion of those inca
surcS and Tor winch, again refer to the documents
(DOCUMENTS.) --PANAMA MESSAGE. 90 Dec. 49,.
The President says: page ~ The United States
40 not intend, nor are expected, to take any part in
any deliberations of beigerent character that tI,a
motive oil ttieir attendance neither contract ALLAN.
ce5 nor 10 engage in any undertaking. or project if-
porting hostility TO any other nation"
Ill MIR. Clay SAYS 81 ut was also stated i,v each
OF those ministers, HAT his government did not x rrc;
that the Lnited States rouid change their present non,
tra policy nor was IL desired tia. ey should take part
III 'ucn o' thc deliberations OF tie proposed Congress-
rs might relate to the prosecution o. the present WI
~. Mr.. tl5V stated, they CDall mako