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

krtructS from TGTiO3lS French J0uyoaI,
! he civilized world is called upon 10 contemplate
IN each annual assembling OF the Representatives Of
ConedeTated America, Impressive aud comsolatolv
example The official exposition of the state Of that
Republic, sbew what high degree of prosperity is
atainnbie By nation, where the people have Iusi
sense OF their rights and the rulers duly estimate their
high and important duties; where the whole action of
government IN the faithful administration of the true
Interests OF the community, and those charged with
the na!icn"! dcs'nses that lie powers dele
gated 10 them 10 be welded not 10 their prouer
individual advantage and profit, but 10 be exercised
exclusively ior the bereGt of their constituents The
messages Of the Chief Magistrate OF the IT, States are
characterized by franz XpcIt and respectful! dclo-
sure OF lie course OF tie government, tic of
wha the address of The responsible agents Of
our executive to the legislative chambers.
Ehe noble phIian ibrupic sentiments with which Jno
Quincy AtaDss last message is rc7ete, console one
tor the egosm which djsgGstnEly stamps It's char
actrr most Official documents The expanded and be
noiccnt views Of the head Of IBIS mighty republic
reach lar beyond the limits OF the u States; ne has
none o. that narrow selshness which looks with lea
lousy and dissatisfaction the prosperity of other ia.
tons bis policy in its grand and bene7oIeD score
templates and seeks 10 sdvsnGe the happiness OF the
whole human race. lie earnestly cornbats those con-
tracted and superaDnuate systems wch measure the
wealth o country by the decline of another: this
a0surditv has btcu expJuged from the political eco-
Monty of the u. States; they know that the prosperity
Of other portions c the globe aids instead of dig1-
isng their prosperity Accordingly they ask mo-
Dopohcs exclusive privileges In framing treaties
(says the Pres,den it is tie duty OF each party pot
simply to urge with unyieding periinacit that which
suits us interest, but 10 c"ncede literally that
which IS adapted 10 tie interest OF tie other"
Hut these line raj Bnj friendly sentiments on the part
Of Tie American goyornment, 90 make il uunind-
u OF the NATIONAL 6gov. Whilst its 10 eroourse wit
England is conducted tie tasis OF reciprocify Ee
commerce with the British Colonies is yexatiousiy
shackled and encountered CATER many ftuitless at
epps Says the mcssage at friendly adjustment with
the British Government Of the difficulties in regard to
the COLONIAL trade il is with regret that am obliged
that their nterdjcls subsst in full force and ~
gour, and the British Government has not only refused
10 negotiate this sobjsc but by the principle it has
assumed With reference 10 II. has preCuded the
means OF negotiation 1t becomes not the self re-
spect Of the u. States, either to solicit grauous "a
to accept as the grant ~ favour, that for
which ample equivalent IS cKaCtedo
nation should be proud and happy ~ a govern
rent thus vIg1Ui is external interests, and
puoctliousy observaDt Of its moral concerns which are
OF not less value than the former. The dignity auC
honour Of country make mp large portion Of ht
national inheritance. Some nations have to mourl
over sacrifice TO the im5ecity or tteschcsy Of IN
worthy MINISTER'S others have mainisiDed at the pIic
Of their prosperity. The u. States afford one Of tn
few instances, where tho two have been happily blend
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