Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-13

Of the other States; and hold this language be-
sides:
IfColombia has involved herself in this in
vi,ation with as much readiness or facility as
she has concluded her treaties with Great Bri-
tain, it will not be long before she repents Of
having committed the administration of her at
fairs to men who are not on their guard against
the consequences Of precipitation Excessive
gratitude may conduct Colombia to the same
slavery from which she has emancipated her
self by efforts so heroic"
But the article most worthy of notice is the
following contained in the Aguila Mexicana-
"It is said, very generally, that the Senate
has agreed to authorize the Executive govern
ment OF the Union to join with the Republic oil
Colombia, in assisting the inhabitants Of Cuba
to achieve their independence This measure
does honor to the Senate, and is sufficient, OF
itself, to stir the fire of liberty which is cherish
ed in the bosoms of the inhabitants OF Cuba,
and to strike their oppressors with terror. 1t
appeared to be full time for the Congress Of
Mexico TO give such authority to the Executive
as would enable it to Illustrate, in the most
prudent and sensible manner, those schemes
of aggression, which may be formed against
America by her odious enemies, and OF which
the island Of Cuba will be the fulcrum. Four
thousand men have just arrived at the island,
and more troops may successfully arrive, 10 the
point Of exciting disquietude in our continent
This affair of Cu1a is one OF the most delicate
which we have 10 handle in the present state
of the political regeneration OF America. 1t is
Of such a nature, i'll our opinion, that it admits
of no compromise. The Spaniards must either
evacuate the island, or must be intermina-
BILE The chosen people OF the Lord cannot
live in peace while the soldiers OF Nebuchad
nezzar are encamped at the gates Of the Holy
CITY. Such is Havana with regard to the new
States of America, especially Mexico.
eff the consent of the Senate above mention
ed, be true, as we are assured, and believe, the
question will Of course come before the House
of Representatives, where il cannot fail to hap
pen that an immense majority will concur in
what is necessary policy of precaution.'
A French commissioner was expected daily
in Mexico from Havana.
We have received files Of the Caracas Co
lombano TO the 5th ult. inclusive. They al
ford no news The accounts from Bogota
were to the Slh January In the Gazette OF
Colombia, published in that city, commune
cation appears recommending, in case remon-
STRANGE with the Brazilians as 10 their con-
duct in scizipg Montevideo be not successful,
combined hostile movement on Brazil on the
part of the new American republics. This,
too. was before the declaration of war by Brazil.
The "Colombiano" of the 18th, in an edito-
rial article on the finances Of the country, which
are represented as needing skiful management
cities as model for Colombia, the wise and
liberal policy Of the U. States, which, says the
writer, at the close Of their revolution found
themselves in like embarrassment with our
selves, and eXtricated themselves by inviting
Mr.. Ga!Iatin fromEurope to direct their finances.
This is an error that should be corrected. |
The finances of the u. States. and the close OF
the war Of the Revolution, were rescued from |
confusion ana perpleXity, and the credit OF the |
country was established OH its present firm
footing by ALEX. HAMILTON. And IL is no lit
tie compliment to the foresight and genius OF
that great man, that from the time he organi-
zed the Treasury department up to this hour
the forms of proceeding ard modes oil conduct
ing business have remained almost without al
teration. He mounted the machine, and put
it into operation. His successors have had lit |
tie more 10 do than to keep it going.
Extract from q letter dated Na,tanzas 10Th February
"Reftrring you to prices current, would OBJ
serve that American produce still keeps up, &
that the prospect of maintenance of price
may be expected for the season in every staple |
article.
"The article of corn still is scarce, and would |
readily command price of 62a cents per IS
lbs if of good quality, hard northern grain.
GIN exports little is doing, partly for want OF
vessels to take away and partly for want OF
buyers, insomuch, that the quotations may at
present be considered as merely nominal. The |
quantity of Sugars and Coffee now in market
is equal to the most active demand, supposing
this was the case. Molasses is plenty, and the
present crop presents sample never exceeded
for goodness ofquallty.
"a great want of vessels is experienced here
and in Havana, both for Europe and the U. S.
and unless we soon have supply, there may
be ex pecled an enhancement on the freight to
a considerable amount
"The utmost tranquility prevails here, and
personal security, or that of property. was new
er more sure than al the present moment"
"A Breach of The Marriage Promise.-A most
summary way of repairing these breaches was
adopted last week, in this city. young and
pretty girl, not over IS years of age, residing
in the neighborhood of New York, received the
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