Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-09-11

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zeal. would be followed by other natons---that the
RECOGNITION of the new states of America, would
contribute to secure the independence OF Mexico,
and call into existence all those resources Of this
great nation, which he is now represented as desi-
rous of destroying, as incompatible with the pros
perity of his own country. In a discourse pro-
nounced in favor of the recognition OF the inde-
pendence Of the American States, ne used these
words
.sIt has been supposed by some that the indepen-
dencc of these colonies would injure the prosperity
Of the United States; possessing more fertile soil
and raising the same productions, they would drive
us from the markets Of Europe. 1t has been said
that colonies are safer neghbors than free States
and that so long as they were bound down BY the
oppressive restrictions Of Spain, they would neither
be dangerous rivals nor formidable competitors 1t
is unwise in u.s. therefore, to offer them any encor-
ragement. Not only do the best feelings OF the
heart revolt at such conclusion, but is manifesty
false it is interest that they should be frees
With an extensive line of coast, with numerous ma
vgable rivers facilitating their internal trade, with
population of more than fifteen millions, almost
without manufactures, without manufactures, with
demand for one hundred million OF dollars, and
without the means OF carrying on their foreign COM
merce, these countries present market Tor the
skill and industry Of our merchants which promises
the greatest advantages"
ssThe intercourse of the provinces Of Spanish
America WIN lneSc countries, VIII duSlntUt NlcN
means of information, and will enIighten them
the subject of government. on public welfare and
private happiness. With the increase Of knowledge
will arise free and well organized institutions, the
refnements and various wants OF CIVILIZATION Inns
cannot fail to produce demand for all the manua
features of this country, and for all the objects Of
trade.''
/ He has seen no reason since to change the opi~
Mon he cxpressedu upon that occasion.
| If the Legislature Of Vera Cruz, instead OF ls-
ening their suspicious, had consulted the history OF
the policy pursued by the United States in their in
tercoursc with foreign nations, they would have seen
that government pursuing an open, frank, and mag
unanimous course to all, neither attempting to wrong
TIE most feeble, suffering wrong frotn the most
powerful. Neither do they fear fair competition
with any nation. IF nature has denied them the:
fertile soil, the fine climate, and the rich mines OF
gold and silver which Mexico possesses, they are
more than compensated, in their estimation. by the
noble harbors and bays which indent their coast, BY
the bold and navgable streams which facilitate their
internal trade, and, above all, by the industry and
enterprise of their hardy and virtuous population.
Guided by enlightened views of political economy
and by motives Of the sounest policy they are de-
sirous to their neighbors wealthy and powerful,
in order that they may be more efficient allies, and
more profitable customers. They are more advance
ed in the arts and in commerce than Mexico or Co
lombia but what would this profit them, if neither
Mexico nor Colombia possessed the means OF pur-
chasing their manufactures, Of employing their
shipping They are united to these nations so in-
timately by common interests of America were to
be attacked through them, the United States What
then would it avail! those States that their neigh
bours should be reduced to poverty and weakness
The Legislature Of Vera Cruz suspects that the
commercial and friendly relations which exists be-
tween this country and Great Britain may in time
t prove disadvantageous to the United States. In
what manner, the sayacly of the undersigned is at
a loss to understand. Here, too, the government
of the United States, if the suspicious Of the Legis
ature Of Vera Cruz have any foundation IN truth,
have proceeded with equal improvdence. SO far
were they from believing that the friendly relations
0 which might be formed between Great Britain and
the American states would ever become preJu-
dica to their interests, that they invited Great Br
tain to join them in recognizing the independence Of
Y these countries. They afterwards urged the Cab-
: act of st. James to follow their example, and they
have constantly and earnestly used their good offices
r to induce the governments of Europe, including
: Spain, to treat with those Of Spanish America on
the footing of independent nations. They exulted
in seeing their example followed by Great Britans
and satisfied that the interests Of the two conns
tres with respect to the new States Of America are
identified. 4a "a !
Having thus answered the suspicious of the Leg
isIature Of Vera Cruz by simple statement Of Facts
the undersigned feels it duty to himself to dsprove
the assertion made by that Legislature, that IN or
der to engender discord among the worthy lnhabl-
tants of Mexico who were ivingin perfect harmony
before his arrival, ay,der the dominion 81 me Scofcb
Masons, he established the rite Of York
The rite of York existed before his arrival in this
country. He found five Lodges established, and he
did nothinsmore than send for Charters for them}o
the Grand Lodge of New-York, at their requests
and install the Grand Lodge Of Mckee.
If the undersigned had found in Mexico despo-
tic government, he would not have taken even tins