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

anticipating the determinations Of Spain. But the
pubic interest the love of peace and the inability of
ono oil the parties to- continue tie war, will no doubt
Ie"uer iher accommodation with Spain elcctual.-
But ut this time all Europe aud America are in accord
WIN regard TO any mterposuon of any pow er in the
present contest and consequently all arrangement now
10 resist or oppose IS idle.
These republics were no doubt alarmed az tIe omh;
nous prcenSions Of the Holy Ailiance They appre-
hendcd that they, like Spain, might be visited by an
army 10 pnt back the spirit OF revolution and TO res
tore the old order OF things. The declaration of the
trcs'dent had INSPIRED the hope % making resistance
10 such interference cccual ignorant of the sen.i
ih'S entertained M Europe with regard TO them be-
icVn5 the danger imminent, that such interference
would DO regarded of general interest 10 this CONT
he"'' ana tha we accorded in opiDion with them they
proposed to discuss with the means Of giving that
resistance all possible force.
Inc Colombian Minister says--'.T'lc manner in
"n'ch all colonization OF European Powers Oh the
merican continent shall be resisted, and their nterfe-
renee with the present contest bctwc Spain and her
FORMER colonies prevented, are other % ITS of great
interest. ere It proper eventual Alliance in
'pesc events should occur, which is within the range
OF possibilities, and the treaty., of which no use shall be
DC made until the c1Su tucrS shall happen. 20 remain
secret or II tiiS should be premature convention so
anticipated, would be different means of preventing
,oreiSn influence" Now, the OF all this which
has been So much naGnifed IS, that no such colonial
Won or interference with this continent is contemplated
me policy OF European Powers with regard to their
conuuct IN the prCscu. contest is as fixed and as well
hno"n as our own This WAS proposed, as all other
suoccs by that minister, suggestions BY wav of ex-
ample" The President has sad-it is not intended
either 10 contract alliances, engage in any un-
Nertahng importing hostility TO any other milton y
The President has power to contract secret treaty.
without the object being first known and approved bv
The Senator and, If he did he could not carry into CT
1ect without the knowledge and of the House of
Reprcscn tatves.
Mr. President, much has been said about plcdrc-
II 10 now the policy 10 make an impression that some
St',et Understanding has taken place; some unknown
Huu , "Vs'@' GUS arfaugement T,ct tho Government
WIZ '' De h"lHt III S0Cor and good faith if this mis-
90 semi, ~ .5i g Into effect
me ttentie:nan rom Tennessee inquiries what this
pieHSe Isl and The gentleman from South Carolina init
mates strongly at ts gov eminent has given plcdpc
Inc declaration OF the President adInonished neutral
HHtions not to interfere with Spain and her colonics-
1t was distinct and positive cnunciaton OF the views
oil tins Government II was supposed, at the tlne to
'Heh'l S0mcthtA. BY some il has been termed pro
test by others, pledge but properly designated
rs The memorable declaration. No other or different
assurance has been given 10 strcpe hen the competitions
win these new Staies But admit there was all mo
1--WE 10 treat on that subject has ccased there
no" no danger, or even expectation, that the contin-
EeHcy WIZ ever happen; and if we cannot RELY upon
te assurance OF the Presidents that no alliance will
ne formed we way rely upon the fact that no such
pledge has heen given by inference arising from the
!ac That Men IcU refused TO ace US On the footinm f
the most favored nations Ii We had given the pledge
I" protect her independence there would have existed
no reason for the distinction taken between Us and the
other American States.
Nj Poineett in his letter To- Mr. CLAW DETAILING his
conversations with the Mexican minister saws .The
Cii'eu states al odgei themselves to permit any
other power 10 Interfere with either their indencudeoce
or form oi government; ana that as in the event of
sucA all attempt being made by The powers of EuroDe
we would bc compelled 10 take Tue most active and elf
Cieht part, aud 70 bear the b:unt OF the contest was
not Just we ShUuld he placed on less ayora bile ono
''ah inc other hepuhhcs OF America -josc existence
we were ready 10 support at such hazards"
MT. f"Insctt was member OF Congress when The
HreSideniS message, containing this supposed pledge
was delivered lie, no doubt, formed his opnion nj
the extent and character of this pledge lie nauraIIy
neHeVed' as every man in that Congress and in this
country did, that the declaration meant soinetbior-i
ne mas used mat arBnnenatvcy, after all expectation
OF such interference had ceased TO induce Them 10
place the footing Of American States in our
Inerc!a! relations, The argument o Mr. Poinset IA il
sa because there was no other pledge than the prcsi-
dehts pledge OF 1898. Ii any separate specific posi-
tive pledge OF protection had been given who dnui,s
that they would nave placed us on the foono of Tho
most favored The ministers Of Mexico persisted in
refusing 10 place US on an equality and a reciprocity
WIN me other Spanish American States and no treaty
IS yet formed IN consequence. They stated in reply
That Mexico was united by raernal tics aud STRONG
SynPath"S, to the nations which had like themselves
shaken OF the yoke Of SPAIN and that thew had concn
ued "lth them an offensive and defensive alliance which
Hnited them more 1nfiuacly and placed them on 1iE
1cJ9lt f6oting from that which they stood towards
the CnfcG StateS.N They understood perfectly we'll
although we profess Cannot-;ie extern, of tlot
PITuSt ~ WHICH MI EOiDSett mad alluded and iIicV
insisted on placing tue tooina ot- EnrLgid This
TACT Is 'rTeconca6e with the idea Of any promises of
protection, or pledge 70 make common cause. 1t has
been strongly nsnuatcd here the face of these facts
tnat from the well known prudence of Mr. Ponsett
s Government must have instructed him 10 make such
pledge Instead Of giving Mr. Poinset credit for abb
hy IN negotiation, and the employment OF the best ar
garments TO oo;an Inc end, they choose TO accuse the
Executive with promise he has no power to make
ana tnen to convict him of the folly of publishing Mr.
fonSotts letter by way of Keeping the secret The
secretary o; Sta.c. IN answer to MIR. PuDsctt SAYS
Ihe'cy themselves 70 extend the United Mexican
States aay !arors which they nave granted 10 oAtey ma
TINS tie Uutcd states EEL themselves authorized to
demand III THIS respect, pefcc. TcciprocyD There
IS nothing in the whole correspondence to Justify the
inference which has been attempted to be drawn
Fortunately however, have the coemporaneou,
exposition OF this pledge. by M. Ponsett himself OnI
the tthJanuary a he offered to the House Of Re
PrcSentaiivcs the following resolution:
JtcSo'rc{ That tins house CONCUR in the sentiments
expressed by the President in relation TO this hernis
phcre, and would view any attempts 70 Cypress or con
fEJi TIE tree governments Of America south OF US nv
the allied powers Of Europe dangerous to the peace
and happiness Of the United States and that such men
tfy-np as f,1a- no, hoo. 4