Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-12-09


20 Client, but unsuccessful attempt 10 obtain 1t, was
t'n"wed, under circums,, noes which PROMISED the
most favorable results Although these result isvo
fortuna civ been thus IN part atteired, tnrrher ta"
ties the endowment Of this field for the enter
prize of ctiznns are in INV opinion, sufficiently
desirable 10 ensure to them Jealous atten-
lton
Our trade with Austria although of secondary i'm.
po'anoc, has been gradually increasing, and is now
extended, deserve the fostering care of the
Government. \ negotiation, commenced and roar
~ compiee ted with that Power, bv the late admins
tra'ion has been contaminated nv treaty Of on,;tv
navigation and commerce, which will be laid before
the Senate.
During the recess Of Congress- our Giplon,atic re-
lations with Portugal have been resumed. The ne
cuiiar state OF things IN that country caused sus-
pension OF the recognition of the Representative vito
Resented himself until an opportunity had to
obtain from official orpan there incorm3tIor re-
garuhg the actual, and far practicable prospcc-
tive condition Of the authority by which the repre-
seh'a'lve IN question WAS appointed This ntorma-
tion beng received, the application of the established
rule oi our Government, in like cases, was no lon
GER withheld.
Considerable advances have been made, during he
present year IN tho adjustment of clais of our ct
ems upon Denmark for spollations; but all have
f'ght TO demand from that Gov ,rment in their be-
/ nan, has not yet b1Cn conceded. From the liberal
loolng however, unou which the subject has with
me appreciation OF the claimants, been placed by the
| government. together with the uniformly lust aud
trlend!y disposition which has been eyinced by His
DANISH Majesty, there is reasonable ground TO hope
that Tins single subject Of difference will speedily be
removed.
! Oar relations with the Barbarv Powers c,,,;rue
as they have long been, Of the most favorable char
dcter. Inc policy of keeping on adequate force in
NE Mrdi'erranean, as security for the continuance
OF this tranquility, Will be PEI severed in as well as
similar one Tor the protection of our commerce ana
fisheries in the Pacific
The Southern Republics, of our o,.n hemisphere
nave not yet realized all the advantages FIR witch
they have been 50 long struggling. We trust how
ever, that the day is not distant when the stora
ton o! peace AMI internal quiet, under permanent svs
tens oil government, securing the liberty, aud pro
lnol9s the happiness Of The ctiIens, viii crown with
complete success, their long and arduous efforts in
the cause OF self government aud enable us 20 salute
them as friendly rivals in all that Is truly great and
glorious.
The recent invasion Of Mexico. and tho fleet there
By produced upon her domestic policy mus, have a
controlling influence upon the great question ofSouth
American emancipation. We have seen the fell spi-
rat OF civil dSsensiCn rebukcd and perhaps forever
Sthed IN that republic, by the love of ildrpendcnce
nc true rs appearances Indicate that the shirt
oil independence Is the Gastrr spirit and # a cores
Pon'ing sentiment prevails in the other States this
ueVntlnn 10 liberty cannot BE- without nrouer effect
upon heAcouncIls Of the mother country. Tho adoD
ton by Spain. Of pacific policy towards her former
Co!onies-an event consolnE 10 humanity and
blessing TO Tie world IN which she herself cannot fail
argeIy to partcPate-may be most reasonably ex-
The claims O! our citizens upon the South Amcri.
'dh governments, generally, arc IN train of set
~ nave been adjusted, and n Decree IN Council or
&c g bonds to be issued by the Minister of he Trec-
Jury Tor heir amount, has received the sanction OF his
Imperial Majesty. TINS event, together with tho
rathca'ions OF tho Treaty nc5otiae ed and concluded
IN l4@H, happily terminates al serious causes of diff
ference with that Power.
Measures have been taken TO place our commerce. al
relations with Peru upon better footing than that
upon winch they have hitherto rested; and if met bv
proper disposition on the part of that Government /;
important benefits may be secured to both countries
ted NO ~ 81.
sister republics, more particularly i'm that of our i'm
mediate neighbor, 1t would be most gratifying TO me
we're permitted to say that The treatment which we
have received at her hands has been as unversoll,,
friendly the early and constant solcitude man;
tested by the Uni'cd States for her success osave
rs right to expect. But 1t becomes nv dutv tn
inform you that preJudices. long INDUCED by por-
ton OF the inhabitants of Mexico aranst the Envo,,
and Minister PlcnIpolentiarv of tho
United States, have had an unfortunate influence
upon the atlaro OF the two countries aud have di-
InlnIshed that usefulness to his which was Justly
TO be expected from hls talents and zeal. To this
cause, IN great degree, Is to be imputed the failure
OF the several measures equally interesting 10 both
parties; but particularly that of the Mexican Govern
mont to ratiy Treaty negotiated and concluded i'm
its own capital and under its eye. Under these
circumstances, II appeared eXpcicnt 10 give to Mr.
POnset the option either return or not as in his
Judgment the interest of his country mrht ronuira
and instructions 10 that end prepared; but be-
fore they could be despatched, communication was
received from the Government of Mexico fhrounh It's
Cnarge Affairs mere, requesting the recall OF our
Minister This was promptly complied with; and |
Representative OF rank corresponding with that Of
the Mexican diplomatic gent near this Government,
was appointed. Our conduct TO wards that Republic
has been uniformly Of the friendly character:
and having thus removed the only alledred obstacle
to harmonious Intercourse. cannot but hone that
all advantageous change will occur in our affairs
In justice TO ~. Ponseti, it is proper TO saw that
my Immediate compliance with the application for
his recall, and the appointment Of a successor, arc
not TO be ascubed 10 any evidence that the nputa.
ton OF an improper interference by him. in the 10
cal politics, WINS well founded nor 10 a want Of conf
dence III his talents integrity; aud add that tho
truth Of that charge has been affirmed bv the
Federal Government Of Mexico, in rs communications
with this.
consider d one Of the most urgent Of my duties
10 BRING 10 your attention the proprety Of amending
that par OF our Constitution which relates ~ the
election Of President and Vice President Our sys
tenn OF government was, BY It's francrs deemed am
experiment; aud they, therefore consist emily uroJ.
a mode OF rcncdynp IT'S defects.
To the People belongs the right Of clccting their
Chcf Magistrate; IT was never designed thai their
choice should, CHsc. bee defeated ofltor i