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

pcaIcti ttll we mus, SIT IN this cOunC-taye in
discussion and decision Of these military operations
We must say tGOse gentlemen bccune part of the con-
icderacy,oi,i in their deibc raons--yuc by States
be bound by rnalority-.urnisL quUta-aud even
invade Cuhaand do al! if we were liz state
OF actual war with Spain.
Mr. SalaIai invites 10 meet those ministers at Pa
mama To P"pISe certain subjects of general iuteres
to this hemisphere for Discussion, but not TO take palt
any bellgerent The President Wi, neither
contract alliances, engage ill any project importing
hostility 10 any nation: Mr.. Clay Will not chance the
present neutral policv make themselves party 10
couuclS for deiioeraDg on the means of prosecuting
the war These sentiments have been uttered by ali
parties concerned in various forms of expression and
on All occasions; and notwithstanding all the precau-
ions, explanations, and limitaons-all the guards on
our neu;a!ity-and all the to avoid nIisapprehen
slon-we are soleinny told that clouds and darkness
hang over it--at ample powers must be given 10 ac-
cou!isa underlined Objects; aud we are rtavclv warn
ed 'not to commit the de&iics of the United States Ca
the deliberations and decisions OF Congress composed
not of citizens, but of the renresen of
many different nations"
But suppose lake part in The discussion of
beiiigeren measures, what part should take? Ii IS
our interest and duty 10 keep Cuba as it is move
meht there would be dangerous TO The Secretary
OF Stale has said desire to Cuba remain as il is
| The President has, on memorable occasion said "we
cannot view with indifference the intcrposition any
European nation" We should therefore advise them
10 husband their strength and rcsources-to secure
what they have gained: should dissuadc them from
striking at that lsland--a measure, perhar. tai 10
them, and injurious to
How, then, can participate in .ly bcl!nsersbr
measured OF any act preiudcia Spaiu' or any act
inconsistent with our faith, houor, or our neu-
trahty.
Dut, il, contrary TO all expectation the character of
this assembly aud motives III senliug this mission
4houd be miaconceved, and beget suspicion the Presi-
dent ough; and would if, by amicahc explana-
tons.
Our conduc; has been always distinguished by frank
ness and good faith There IS nothing i'm this affair To
COMMUNICATING tioubtfui--rothlnr that we cs,,nnt
Ow, we have heretofore done every fling conuect
cd with these Republics in thc face of tbe ,rnrl3 =
Certainly il we do take IN part tlis Conrrass evo, =;
respect to lis defensive alliance and we maize these
hiendy explanations nation viii believe that VIC
mean 10 take part, eXCcpt 70 produce Deace
But, If the President was DISMISSED IN ao ,rro- o,
should make treaty, (which is not even napineJ If
would Ue binding. Ii must receive the sanction o.
the Senate: and r. in Tie iangusge of bc Ronort ,,b
powers possessed by the Senate of ,yitI,,oII;n -,
scut ought 30 regarded as sufficient assurances
against the possible and probable effects Of tie ntono
acd measure :" here is another and = dnul,I, ,i
20 wit: tha the President and Senate cannot corn;.
/ this country in a war--it requires an ..Ari of "nn
gross"
There IS nothing peculiar in the present case The
Presldcn: has at all times the po,gcr TO commit t,.
peace of tbs country, and involve us in bcst;Ias 49,
far as he has TIL, case. To him is coptidcd al
intercourse mi ioreeh nations 10 his discretion and
responsibility is entrusted all orr delicate and iifI
relations ali negotiations and II treaties arc c,
and brought 70 ny him. lie speaks in the nam,
aid win The authority of thus government with ALI M
pc"eta ot i.m"re. ihal coniidence has never been
dcce,ved Tie character, talent, and public virtue.
wic! place item in tflat i.rL station ie rio orot,
OF Their conduct. THEN fame beir love of coun
try, aale i their interest and their duty 10 cult;va.
peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all ma
tons; ia all the motives o. self love and ambition CON
sPe To ensure trc1! them, from US a faithful dis.
charge OF se rst conldcI to ticii by t,e constitution
and lie coan;rE. But there must be confidence No
government c.m exits without it. aud this distrr..
ana ras'Gsy vi The IXecntyc Uil!iestrov all po,vcrto
TO &"'i' anu an 20" er 70 act efficiently
Tue whole OF {hc argument, which have ATTEMPTED
'1fc'ue' Is ionndcl Oh the fact that 10 form an
aiiancr' 20 confederate with them, 10 make common
cause ne answer - there Is not a fact TO warrant
U'at ti's @oFernfnent had such in view; and
YET We "ear that this is measure nvo ing the dignity
ana heutrailiy OF the United States, the Fundamental
principles o the Cuon, and the peace and security OF
d great SUD di'ision OF the con!ederacy.
conclude that Tins meeting OF diplomatic agents is
'oI coi' cnence and facility OF action; that they are 10
act in;heria;i and t!:at therefore what is done will