Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

lie AmerIcaD people must find an ernooliuS graft
hcauon III tue boduess and frankness, with which the
government espouses the of the oppressed of all
countries II Goes DOT suffer fastidous notions of fit
ness proprety TO embarrass lis decision upon oues-
tons OF state policy or Justice this respect. Repub-
can generosity resort 10 trick uncandid subter-
tuse io excuse IT'S actions; the goYernrneEt offers no
apology for Tho display o its sympathes when duy or
justice. demands their exercise. The President de-
clares boldly 10 the assembled Representatives, the
high interest which the American Government and PEG
pie feel III the struggles OF the suffering Greeks lie
proclaIGs their zeal aud attscn for the deDe
dence of Spanish America. His language is Our
friendly wishes and cordial good WILL which have COO
saniiy followed The Southern nations of America,
all the Yicsiudes OF tier struggle ,pdepende nee
are succeeded by sol,citude equally arden; and
DIAL that by the wisdom aud purity k
they may secure 10 themselves the choicest blessings
social order, and the best ards Of vmtuous Ibeity
Filled as they with these generous syinpattics
the American people be iusensible Of debt
which they to France they forget that but
for the opportppe and invaluable aid which she brought
them at fhe most critical uncture of the Rcvo'uiun
their mighty empire would perhaps si,ll be IN "a STATE
OF Colonial vassalage. The triumpha progress o Ge-
neral Lafayette through the Z. States will attest 10
all succeeding time, the gratitude Of America; and
rance sees III The grateful language of the President
win proud satisfaction that her benefits not lost
in the memury Of her republican ally. The origin
e says) ct the political! relations between the Uui ed
states and France, is coeya with the first years of our
independence The memory of 1t is interviewer with
that al our atduous struggle for national 'exsteuce;
woahened as has occasionally been s,Ece thai time
Il can never be forgotten by Us; you'd la n
with exultaon the moment, which should indicate
reco!Iecou equally friendly spirit, the part of
FraDce.m
France under government truly constitutional,
would naturally and powerfully be drawn into the mos
iniiCae relations With The u States and such rela-
tons would Cupducs alike TO her advantage To ey-
tend and consolidate connections with Rc:,ub
lie of North America, should be leading object ~ the
exterior policy OF the min,slr, and b, ie,r con.
dnct IN tins important matter shall Judge the SINCE
y Of their professions, 20 take tire Constitution
rhcr gd:, and 10 transae it, spri. the measure.
Of their admnist atiun. Civilization has con
Sratuiae i;scl: that The ircest people eait1
ie time ;he prosperous and luur sue ard
Tao friends Of liberty too often repea, aud
tribute for the support OF Government amounting
10 aIsnt - DOt!Dg, national debt which rapid
progTesSto exiting sh,neut sal !iproy
AID moderation, powers and resoUices which grow
With every day all these advantages combined with
the greatest possible extension of personal liberty
such arc the results presented t. the onenplauu of
The statesman By the youngest government iie
oi the ginue. We cDse this article offering 10 our
readers and the world the following axiom, from the
opening OF TIE Presidents rncs6ase tc beth Houses OF
Congress. ITO preserve. TO Improve and 10 perpc'u
ale ihc sources, aud 10 direct heir most effective
channels, the streams which contribute to the public
veal IL the purpose for which Govern was lnst
ued.n