Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-31

lowing no foreign interference, either i'm the forrnn
ton, or Ill the conduct of their government they are
equally scrupulous in retaining from all interior
in the original structure subsequent interior
movement ofthe governments of-other independent
nations. Indifferent they are not, because they
cannot be indifferent to the happiness of any nation.
HUT the interest which they ustomedt TO choish
in the wisdom folly which may mark the course of
other Powers, In the adoption and execution of their
POLITICAL systems, is rather feeling of sympathy than
principle of action In the present instance they
would conform to their general habit of cautious
ly avoiding to touch subject SO deiicate;
but that there is reason to believe that one Eu-
ropean Power, if not more, has been active both
in Colombia and Mexico, if not elsewhere, with
view to subvert, If possible, the existing forms
Of free government there established to substitute
the monarchlcal In place of them, and tn plant
on the newly erected thrones European Princes
In both instances, it is due to sister Republics
and otherwise proper to add that the design met with
mcrted and prompt repuse bHtthe spirit which die
tated 1t never SAUNDERS, and it may be renewed
The plausible motive held out, and which may be re-
Peated is that OF recognition ofthe independence of
the new States with assurances that the adoption of
monarchia institutions will conciliate the great Pow
ers OF Europe. The new Republics being SOVEREIGN
and independent States, and exhibiting this capacitv
Tor seIgovernmcnt at home, being in .act acknowl-
edged by the United States and Great Britain, and
having entered into treaties and other national com
pacts with foreign Powers, have clear right TO be
recognized. From considerations of policy the act of
recognition has been delayed by some of the Europe-
ICuGer med
and they will shortly find themselves required to ina e
the concession from regard to their own interest Il
they would not from sense of Justice. But their
recognition is not worth buying. and nothing would
be more dishonorabe than that the Republic should
purchase by mean complauces, the formal acknowl
edgment OF that independence which has been actual
ly won by so much valor and by so many sacrifices
tiaV'ng stood out against all apprehensioas OF an at
tempt OF Che combined Powers of Europe to- subdue
them, 1t would be base and pusilanjmotls now when
they are IN the undsturbed enjoyment of the greatest
OF human blessings, yield to the secret practices
or open i1enances of any European Power 1t is not
anticipated that you will have any difficulty in dissua
ding them from entertaining delbcratinr on such
propositions. You WILL however, take advantage O,
every at opportunity to strengthen their political
faith, and to nculcate the solemn duty of every IA
ton to reject an foreign dcaod in its domestic con-
Germs You will ns1 at ali proper times NANTES, ;,
readiness to satisfy inquiries as GU the theory and
practical opestlon Of our Federal and State Consti
tutions OF Government, and to illustrate and explain
the manifold blessings which the People of the United
der them,
The var which has recently boken out bctwear
The Republic Of La Plata and the Emperor of Brazil
Is a ciuse OF most sincere regret. To that war the
United States Will be strictly neutral. The parties
tc 1t should feel themselves urged no less by all the
interests which belongs the recent establishment ri
their independence, than by principles of humanity
to BRING 1t to speedy close One of the first meas
ures which has been adopted for its prosecutions by
VI TIC Is 10 declare the Whole
coasts OF his enemy, including entirely one and {
part of the other shore Of the La Plata and extend
ing as far as Cape Horn, in state of blockade That
ne has not the requisite naval force to render valid
ana to maintain; according to the principles of the
public law, such sweeping blockade, is quite evi
DENT Persistence i'll it must injuriously affect thc
interests of neutrals in the pursuit ofthei rehtfu
commerce, 1t should involve other consequences
to them. gu will avail yourselves of eyery nronsr IN,
portumyto represent to the parties how desirable il
is to put an end to the war; and with what satisfac
ton The u States would see the blessings of peac,
restored. And 1t will occur to you whilst re1nonstra
thg against any belligerent practices which are not
strictly warranted to draw from tho fact of the Bra
lillian blockade fresh support The great maritime
principles to whichyou have been in r,icted to endeu
vor to obtain the sanction Of the american nations
have the honor to be, gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
II. CLAY.