Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-04-11

MADRID, .Noe. u 1928.
Alter convefsing with The Duke. (del lnfan-
tando) as much was necessary upon the direct
fela'iohs between the two countries, the opportu-
nifty being favorable for longer interview, A.
vailed myself of il to introduce the subject of the
COLONIES, upon which had not before said any
thns to him. l tod him, that, it was part Of
my instructions TO intimate to His Maiesty's CO.
Iefnmens, IN the most delicate manner possible,
'he iuil conviction of that Of the u States, that
the question of the Independence of the Colonies
was IN point OF fact setled and their strong de-
sire that the war might, as soon as possible. be
brought to a close. inquired of him, whether
mere was at present any disposition in His Ma
Jes'y Caolhet towards change OF policy upon
'"'s suolect. lie replied IN the negative, but did
NOT express himself to this effect with the same
iuiness and decision that had observed in Mr..
Hea communications. I presume however,
Nat TINS difference, which was certainly yery per-
eePioie and obvious, is rather owing to the diiTe-
renee In the characters of the men. and their ha-
OR OF expressing themselves, than TO any actual
intention IN the Cabinet to yield AZ least, DO
not learn from any other quarter that such an in
e"'io' Is supposed to exist. The Duke said that
,"e ''''tet was delicate one; that he could eas-
~ imagine how inconvenien, and injurious il must
be 10 the United States TO haze this STRUGGLE CON
7'"h'iy going on at their doors; and that he was
no' surprised or dissatisfied tina, they shocd exer,
ie!i influence endeavor!ng 10 procure the termi-
aion ont IN the way which they thought lust; but
'hat the King could not yet resolve to abandon hi,
f'Shts, or give up the nope, that these countries
"oo'u, IN one way or another, be ultimately
"t0ush' PACK to their allegiance. l then suggested
~ MN particularly the opision entertained by the
Governmcn, ofthe United States, tina, the loss of
The Island OF Cuba and Porto Rico would he ,L.
inevitable eHec, of the continuance of the s,rysle
,o' TWO or three years longer but that Spain bv ma
N''s peace al once, might very probably retain
them. When made this remark 10 MIR. Yea. he
answered, tina, the King did not consider these Is
.''"S as IN danger IN any event, and tina; His Ma
ies'y confidently trusted that he should not only
retain ''en, put reconquer very shortly all The a.
Their American Provinces The D,ta,. ,rs,,o.
was qnite different. He inquired of me in replv. I'M
v" What evidence the American Government
'"uHded 'he opinion that Spain would be able to
ieth 'hese Islands, in case of her recognizing the
independence OF the other Colonies This cues
no" seemed TO suppose the persuasion. that the
ISLANDS must at all events be lost unless the K;ng
snooid recover the whole Of his American possess
s'onS' replied, that the principal cir circumstance
III iaVoI OF TINS opinion the fact that no sv,nn
toms OF disposition to separate from the ro,be-
country mad yet appeared in the Islands: and that.
az their situation in consequence of the onenipg
Oh the ports was extremely fourishiny. there Wa
.oS'h 10 suppose that they were contented with i.
lie ac'iuiesced IN this remark, and expressed hi,
Ieep regret that similar system Of allowing full
freedom OF trade had nor been adopted in season
IN regard 10 the other Colonies. This was the
substance OF our conversation. The general i'm
preston received from ii was that there -,
present no direct intention in The Cabine, IN Oh
Their policy; but, that there is at least as ,nucl,
probability OF recognition now, as before the late
ministerial revolution. mentioned to the Du.c
mat Mr. Zea had expressed wish that | would
give HIM in writing what had to say by order of
my government upon this subject, aud inquired of
MN whether this would also be agreeable to him
lie said' that ne had no objection whatever to
receive sach communication; and shall ac-
eo'a'Hs'y' al iAy leisure prepare and transmit one