Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-04-02

effect alone of joint declaration, ema-
mating from the authority OF all the
American nations. will efecttslIy serve
10 prevent the efsrt to establish any
such new colony"
subject Of great importance TO US. and
Particularly TO The Southern States OF our U
nion, is introduced;
among the subjects which must en-
gage the consideration Of the Congress,
scarcely any has an interest so power
ful and commanding as that which be
longs to Caba and Porto Ricse, the for
ner especially Cuba, from its position,
the present Amount and the character
OF its population, that which il is capa-
BILE of sustaining, it. vast, though almost
latent resources, is, at present, the
great object of attraction, both TO Eu.
rope and America. No power, u OF even
Spain itself, mas, in such variety of
forms, go deep an interest in lis future
fortunes, whatever they may happen TO
be, as the United States. Our policy 10
regard to i, is fully and frankly disclos
ed 10 the before mentioned note to Mr.
Middleton. II is there stated, that, for
ourselves, we desire no change in the
possession or political condition OF that
island; aud thst We could not, with in
difference, see it transferred from Spain
TO any other European power We are
unwilling 10 sac its transfer or aunexa.
ton TO either OF the new American
States"
The casal across the lsthmus is recommend
ed to the favorable consideration of our miniss
ters-t they ere directed to avail themselves Of
all Suitable occasions to press upon the minis
tiers Ut The other American SAFES the propri
ETY. OF free liberation Of religion within their
respective Iimits'-snd IN case of controyer
sizes with regard to boundaries, 20 endt ayor to
settle the disputes.
at will probably" say the iastruc-
tons. 'be proposed, as fit subject OF
consideration for the powers represent
ed at Panama, whether Hayti ought to
be recognized by them as an independ.
: ent State; and whether any decision ia
gen, in that respect should De Joint, or
each power be left 10 pursue the die
tales OF its own policy. Under the &C
tusl circ instances of Hayti, the Presi
dent does not think that il would be
proper, at this time. to recognise il as q
New State The acknowledgment, OF
declining to acknowledge, the indie
pendence of Haytb is not a measure OF
sufficient magnitude 10 require that, in
either of the alternatives, it should be
the result Of concert between all the
American powers"
The documents concludes with ins,rue,ins
our Ministers to cake advantage of every fl
opportunity to strengthen the political faith OF
the New Stsies and 10 incuicate the e,lemn du
{ ty OF every nation 10 reject all foFeigR dicta
8 ton in its domestic concerns. You will AIS.
at all proper tlmes manifest readiness 10 s.,
. tisfy Inquiries as to the theory and pract,ea
: operation Of our Federal and State Cons itu
i. tions of Government and to nus, ate and ex
, plain the manifold blessings VIII ch the people
OF the United States have enjoyed, and are
continuing to enjoy under them"
For the outline of this important document
here presented, We must beg the Indulgence
lot cur readers. 1t would be impossible for os
20 giveit conpiete, aud keep up with the eur.
rent news Of the day. The grounds taken.
are all supported with a cogeney of reasoning
when forces CONVICTION. The subjects IL must
be acknowledged, are all iegitimate--the neu
trail position Of the country enforced and soli
citude also expressed for its prosperity and the
rights of man. We candidly confess we were
doubtful OF the policy Of this mission, because
we doubted the political stability of the South
American States Subsequent events have
confirmed our fears. There is no Question
however, that, had the Congress assembled.
and the Instructions Of the President been fol.
lowed, highly important and beneficial results
TO the United States, would have been the
consequence,
And this IS the document which the inoui
sito's of the Senate would have thrown in thei,
vaults, and concealed from the public eve?-
Doesn't this very fact prove that they were
fearful fits effectsG Doesn't prove that the,
were unwilling that their acts and votes should
be Judged IF by the side Of facls3 Doesn't il
prove that their opposition was purely or rath
: er fouy fsrtiousF and doesn't it prove that Mr..
Adams snd his csbinet have been calumnisted
and slandered.
We trust the American people will read
these documents, ard do justice TO a much in
Iured much abused administration.
Bewnrs Of The bottle no,C!-A society