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

AIR. President, shall draw the attention of the SEN
ate now TO the consideration of some of those subjects
which deem of public interest which have been sug-
gested by our Ministers at Panama l am met here by
sweeping declaration of the Committee in their re-
port That they have not been able discover among
the objects particularly designated, single subject con-
cetnng winch The United States ought to enter into any
negotiation with the States of America assembled at
Panama;n and in the argument they have been boldly
denounced as either dangerous, ineXpedent, unue
cessary, or improper. trust have shewn that many
at the dangers which imagined, are groundlcSs.-
nat arising from being member of this conede
racy, wlch rendered the mission stitu,ionathat
arising from the fear of contracting alliances, which
would violate our ncurality-that arising from sup
posed pledge TO make common cause, which might in
VolVe us IN wartha arising from the interference Of
eutrai or allied powers of Europe in this contest which
might threaten our pcrccul condition. These have
oeen fully, hope satisfactorily, explained.
What dangerous in execution expcdient in policy
ana necessary TO good government, depends much
the minds and imagnations of men--thoir education
their organization, and their principles
livery 'hih IS ID some sort dangerous and If lis
Tened 10 our fears no enterprise, in private public
lie, Wond ever succeed. five had stopt count the
cost ana sacrihcc would our Revolution have been
achieved; Would our happy Constitution have been
adopted, If we had acted the fears and magnations
OF statesmen
The apprehension rschicf the anticpations of dan
ger, have cXcrIed mighty influence in human affairs
every Improvement which governments have made, has
"eeh oy victories over thei every step which has been
o'ncu III me aneioratIon OF society, every benefit
winch mankind has obtained, has been by struggle
against the fear of and the dread of cha
TINS danger, continually nculcated and magnied has
oeCn employed TO strengthen the force of resistance
ana 10 abae and eneebG the spirit of improvement; at
every stage OF ITS progress ii has been chief enemy
success has been obtained against all the calculations
CT caution, and the most fearful augures;-"sowy &
WIN Incredible difficulty and dearly lght victories
over hs universal resistance, Improvement has made
us way" ii we listen to fears, nothing great will
ever be achieved either in public or private le-eyery
tiIng is dangerous life itself is full Of per But in
stead OF yielding 10 fears and acting on their su
SeSuohS' we must proportion energy TO the danger
10 DC overcome. We must act on great principes do
our duty fearessly, and with Observation-Disclosures the
operations of Government will be weak yaycrinr in
efficient and distracted,
w hat is eXpedicnt Also depends much on our pccu-
mar frame OF mind and temperament. Some are
SLOW and cold relying chiefly on the effect of natural
causes they let things alone satisfied with our happv
condition, they forget the operation of mind and the
energy OF action. by which IT has been attained Some
are aTCChI, confident and rCstesS-bod in council do-
ring IN execution and inpatient of results And be-
tween these two classes ofstaesnen ill be found what
is eXPcdicnt necessary, and proper.
"oNernrncnt IS not self-noying machine it is fore
co state, aud requires the constant stimulus of life
Without it, man would go back civilization rerorradc
and government detcriorate. 'sShc ever holds her
course against adverse current if the ponuar sDrin
uoes not continue firm and elastic, short interval Of
deb!tated nerve and broken force will send YOU down
Proyincen
On the other hand, must not stimulate TOO high;
oVcracion VIII produce reaction and collapse and is
more dangerous than nacton.
1t has been said in This debate that t;s NATHAN -, III
gradually advance in the development of its great re-
sources and the iulment of IFS high destines; and no
enc can douotlt, without the utcrposton eff some I'M
orseeen and adverse circumstance But il must not he
forgotten, that rapid advancement is attributable IN
tie principles and policy which our system is found
ed-to enlightened and liberal Legislation. Would this
country have grown 10 wealth and power BY develop
nent? Is in tho of human IMPROVEMENT 10 adj
vance Is there danger ii will too fast? We know
from It's history how slow and painful has been its march
oeiicFe there. are great principles in government
WHICH, IKE great causes IN the natural world, produce
great results; that without the constant operation of
'hese cat principles great effect will be coustantl
produced; that these principles may be extended and
lh'S Pocy enlarged and improved aud still continue 10
develop new resources and to fulfil still higher dcsti
Mes The natural sagacity of man. the ENTERPRISE Of
our people, the effect OF equal laws the protection of
property the natural advantages Of our country and
many causes depending government, operating avo.
raoiy - us, viii, no doubt do much. But every great
interest in this nation has been cherished and ostered
oy legislation, and protected by able councils They
must still be guarded by constant vigilance and wise
forecast Wea are building up system peculiar TO our
selves, and adapted to condition. am not one of
those who believe the work accomplished that we NAV
IeaVe lhIDgs TO take care of themselves. There is no
resting place in human affairs.
IN inns unfortunate mission, nothing is right, eren by
accident The MEASURE and extraordin4rv-the
OBJECTS undelned-the powers unlimed-the Senate
cannot be relied on TO resist the probable consequences
tie objects, unknown, unnecessary; and those that
are known, are d'approved If we discuss we shall
disagrcc; II we do not, shall Offend
Let US see if there not some objects tina, are
e%Pedien and let US inquire if the real interests of the
country have not been as greatly msconceyed as the
danger OF The mission has been exaggerated and aprra
yatcd.
Among the events Of greatest magnitude, and most
anxious concern to this country the future condition
OF Cuba. We know that Colombia and Mexico have
long contemplated the independence of that Island
II has probably been delayed by want of concert and
by our mediation TO produce peace. But we now know
that the fortune Of that Island now to be settled
They have waited for favorable moment TO attack them
with certainty OF success, by the greater forces which
the alliance OF all the sections Of the south and Mexico
will procure. The final decision is now to be made
and the combination of forces and plan of attack TO be
formed. With regard TO the effect Of that mission upon
us there IS no difference Of opinion. 1t is deprecated
by all as equally dangerous to peace and their safe
ty What, then, at such crisis, becomes the duty of
this Government Send your Ministers instantly TO this
Diplomatic Assembly, where this measure is maturing
ADVISE with Observation-Disclosures tIern if ne
cessary, against step dangerous 10 u.s. and perhaps
hon 70 a