Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-07

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tss proposition as he lie would raorcoy err tell him
that in regard 10 the peculiar interests which he had
referred, OF that portion of tire Union which they repre-
sented In common. they would always clicit from him
ensibiiiy and fearless vadiCation which should not be
second even TO his own.
That he might not DC any longer misunderstood and
is resolution be used by others instrument for their
own purposes If twas in order, he would ask leave TO
withdraw it,
mr. OFdyton, of South Carolina, observed that lie
n"ugHt the House should take views of this subject
"nch were entirely distinct from each other. The first
IS what Is tie object of tho esolutiona the next is
wnat is The time when obtain the nformatiopS
ne should not now undertake TO investigate what was
'he nature or what were likely TO he the effects of the
mission to Panama. Ii was mission pregnant it'll in
poriant and novel consequences and unpreceden,ed as
he believed in the annals of the United States. He did
not mean TO that il therefore improper mis-.
SION: he was not inclined to hazard what little reputa
ion lie possessed by attempting this time say that
was proper improper; he without the necessary
Information, and he could feel his way in the daI k
When he should be able to obtain the requisite know
cuSe lie should feel himself in circumstances 10 form
better judgment. The mission SO far as he knew was
without precedent in the history of this country
heretofore ministers had been sent abroad, settle
questions Of war, OF peace. of navigation, OF commerce.
or OF boundaries and jurisdiction which had relation 10
ourselves and the contracting party But in this case
from what means have of determining what is ely
10 be the consequences OF this mission it NAV involve
rs IN alliance in which the United States of North
America, and the United Republics Of South A,ner;ca
are 10 oe arrayed against the Holy Alliance in Europe
II seems we are expected 10 nteTpose
test ct ihorty against Despotisrn ard that, it
sent to this mission doing will be interpreted into
Willingness 10 souud the tocsn, ar declare ourselves
prepared 20 enter the lists against combined world
do not say tlat these consequences will necessarily
result; bat say when consider the language of the
resolution which declares that ought send minis.
ierS TO Panama 1t appears probable that such ob.
lect IS nended and II so, ought be prepared well
10 consider the consequences.
IL may involve US in eDtangng alliances with mui-
.gue OF overs, and presents number of important
ana novel considerations. lie hoped that we should
have all the Information which the ofthe case de-
1anded, and that when have obtained it, we shall
pause and ponder before S act.
10 what conclusion may come, observed Mr.. u.
cannot now say am not i'll circumstances 10 form an
oplni'u; and bave land down rule myself never
10 form uatii the facts on which;
II oheht to rest But because this is great and
novel question: winch have determine it is pc
cuarly necessary that approach its considera ton
with due caution. THIS think shall not do by at
tempting, at this time, to the resolution which has
been moved by lny colleague. | think Mr.. Speaker,
Thai due cecoTu IS as necessary 20 be observed be-
iYeertie several Departments of Government, as be-
tween private individuals; and that il with
propTiey be violated unless great should
arise, when the liberty aud safety of the nation are in
Jeopardy. That decorum is, in my opinion, violated by
the present resosuiinn. The President stated, in bis
messnge TO this House, if rccoect his language land
his language usually remarkable for correctness)
that '>Mnisters would be the Congress at Pa
MANA" understood him meaning by this that such
his Judgment end desire ON this subecl but he
qualities this utimation with the remark, that such
Ministers would be instructed to do nothing inconsistent
with ac neutrality of the United Staes.n Though am
forbidden land very properly orbiddcn) by the rules Of
The fiouse, 10 REFER III debate TO which is
pending before the other branch Congress presume
have right TO refer to any Executive act or acts
Row, all know that whatever may have been in the
contemplation Of tie Executive, his intention as to this
matter has not been put into execution. no Ministers
have been yet commissioned. W c must however pre-
sumo thaiu the performance of lis high trust he sent
Isis application on this subject the other branch of the
| Init hat
on there aud at liberty to conclude that liza
reason why il has not there been acted on is that that
body consider II matter Of so much Importance that
tieY require time Tor deliberations and have
rived at any conclusion. w 18th these facts before s
cannot but consider the application which is proposed
as not only uEcustGmary but absolute violation
OF decofun On The general object of The resolution
shall not now enter: may, or may express an
opinion on H. at future period; bur I will in the
mean tnc, move what appears TO the prorer course
Mr. D. then moved 10 'ay The resolution on the ia
Ulc but gain withdrew the motion al the request of
Mr.. TrinLie-o ~. who observed that This call for
papers had consumed much time That former scs-
sions, whenever the subject of the South American
Republics intended be discussed this call had
always been made at earlier period The House
had already acted, deintiyeIy subject relating
70 those Republics; why shall wait until NC
get, in the regular Of Executive communca-
tons The Information referred 10 in this CALI No doubt
we all wish 10 receive it, and if he was at liberty to
conjecture what II contained, it would be- that this in
lyitaton was TO form alliance in peace and war II
such indeed its object he should certainly oppose H.
But he would hasten this call for inorrnaon He held
that this House has right I'm constitutional model
either TO hasten TO reiard the movement of either
coordinate branch Of the government and in that case
he would hasten the information, order that il ropbt
be discussed in tbs House in time TO produce a re az
lion on public opiTon, before The force Of public opi
Mon bad swayed the other branches of govern
menl, that this Rouse should be unable to resist the
measure.
II danger exists duty IS 10 prevent it now lyher,
we crn. But II IT was question Of comfy between
tle two Houses, I've believed comparatively small
consequence. Are about To ask what the Senate s
doing ,yh closed doors, Not at all. If they choose
TO DC Executive business with closed DOORS no doubt
ey have right 10 do So and matter of conve-
Eicncc. But does tlat forbid ask for information
al any mcwe choose? This House owes duty to itself
and both Houses duty 10 the Nation. He consider
ed the duty Of this House to be informed on every sub
Jec which they had to act IL this House were now