The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-27

gone hand in hand through the whole pro-
gress of their revolution. To insult them
by refusal of their overture, and then
inviting them to similar Assembly to be
called by ourselves, was an cxpedient whicn
never presented itself to the mind. would
have sent Ministers to the meeting, had 1t
been merely to give them such advice sthey
might have desired, even with reference to
their o7un interests, not involving ours.
would have sent them, had it been merely
to explain and set forth to them our reasons
for declining any proposal of specific meas
ures to which they might desire our concur
renee, But which we might deem incompat-
ible with our interests or our duties. In
the intercourse between nations, temper is
a missionary, perhaps. more powerful tam
talent. Nothing was. ever lost by kind treat
ment. Nothing can be gained by sullen re-
pulses and aspiring pretentions
But objects of the highest Importance, not
| only to the future welfare of the whole hui
man race; but bearing directly upon the
special interests of this Union, 7oW engage
the deliberations of the Congress of Panama,
whether we are represented there or not.
Others, if we are represented, may be offer
ed by our Plenipotentlariesf for consideration,
having in view both these great results
oup own interests, and the improvement OF
the condition of man upon earth. 1t may be,
that in the lapse of many centuries, no 9TH
cr opportunity so fayorabe will be present.
ed to the government of the United States,
to subservc the benevolent purposes of Di-
vine Providence, to dispense the promised
blessings of the Redcemer of mankind; TO
promote the prevalence, in future ages,
of peace on earth and good will to man, AS
will now he placed in their power by par
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gress.
Among the topics enumerated in official
papers, published by the Republic Of Co
lon,hia, and adverted 10 in the correspond
cnce row communicated to the House. as
intended to be presented for discussion at
Panama, there is scarcely one, in which
the result Of the meeting will not deeply af-
feet the interests Of the United States. E.
ven those in which the belligerent states
alone will take an active part, will have a
powerful effect upon the state of our rela-
tons with the American, and probably with
the principal European states. Were 1t
merely that we might be correctly and spec
dily informed of the proceedings of the Con-
: gress. and Of the progress and issue of their
negotiations, should hold it advisable that
we should have an accredited agency with
them, placed in such COZ hdenta relations
with the other members, as would ensure
the authenticity, and the safe and early
transmission Of its reports.
OF the same enumerated topics, are the
preparation Of a manifesto, setting forth to
the world the Justice Of their cause, and the
relations they desire to hold. with other
Christian powers; and to form convention
OF navigation and commerce, applicable both
TO the Conicderated states and their alies---
Ii willbe within the rcc0llcctionof ofthe House,
that. Immediately after the close of the war
OF our Independence, measure closely anal
ogous to this Congress of Panama, was a.
doptcd by the Congress of our confeder-
ation, and for orpGrposes Of precisely tb esamc
character. Three commissioners with plen-
ipo.cntiary powers, were appointed to ne
gociate treaties of amity, navigation and
commerce, with all the principal powers of
Europe. They met, and resided for that
purpose about one year at Paris; and the
oliy result of their negotiations at that time,
was the trst treaty between the United
States and Prussia-mcmorable in the diplo-
matte annals ofthe world, and precious as a
, monument of the principles, in relation to
, Commerce and Maratime Warfare, with
which our country entered upon her career
as member of the great family of inde-
pendent rations This treaty, prepared in
conformity with the Instructions of the A.
merican plenipotentiarics, consecrated three
ful damental principles OF the foreign inter
course which the Congress at that period
was dcsirous OF establishing First, equal
reciprocity and the mutual stipulation Of
the privileges of the most favored nation, in
{ the commercial exchanges Of peace. Sc
condly, the abolition ofprivate war upon the
ocean; anA, thirdly, restrictions favorable to
neutral commerce acknowledgement practices,
with regard to contraband of war, and block
aides. 4 painfnl-it may be said calamir-
Gus experience of more chan forty years,
has demonstrated the deep importance of
these same principles, to the peace and pros
peritY Of this nation, and to, the welfare of
, all maratime states, and has illustrated the
profound wisdom with which they were as
sumcd as Cardinal points Of the policy of the
: Union.
At that time, in the infancy Of their polit-
! zeal existence, under the influence of those
principles of liberty and of right, so congenial
5 to the cause in which they had Just fought
s and triumphed, they were able but to obtain
the sanction of one great and philosophical.
, though absolute sovereign of Europe, 10 their
S liberal and enlightened principles. They
could obtain no more Since then, a political
hurricane has gone over three .fourths Of the
) civilized portions Of the earth; the desolation
! Of which, it may with confidence be expect
l ed is passing away Leaving at le,St FL, n