Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-12-10

renewed, under crcurnst, noes which promised the
most favorable results Although these results have
oeen thus IN part attained further facili-
ties TO the enjoyment Of this new field for the enter
prize OF our citizens are in nv opn;on, sn;con,i,
desiraoeto ensure to them our most Jealous atteu.
ton ~
onr trade with Austria, although of secondary i'm.
POI ancc, has been gradually ncreasinp and ;s pou
SO extended as to deserve the fostering care of the
: Government negotiation, commented and nc,r
~ ccHp!e'eu wlsh that Power, by the late admins
tratlon, has been contaminated bv treaty. of anti
navigation and commerce, which will be laid hcfors
the Senate. N '''0'e
During the recess Of Congress, our diplomatic re-
latlons with Portugal have been resumed The M
culiar state ofthngs IN that country canscd srs
pension OF the recognition of the Representative who
itieSehtca himself. until an opportunity was had to
oo'ani from cur Official organ there, inormulon re-
gardlhg the actual and far practicable nrosnnc
tive condition of the authority bv which the REPRE-
sentative IN question was appointed. This int,rma-
ton being received, the application of the established
ger withheld. ' -'''
! considerable advances have been made dlrinu the
present year, IN the adjustment of caiu,s of our ct
Zens upon Denmark for spoliaons; bu, all we have
right to demand from that Government in their ba-
naif, has not yet been conceded From the liberal
footing, however upon which the subject has with
tue appreciation OF the claimants, been placed by the
government together with the uniformly just and
friendly disposition which has been eyinced by His
DANISH BaJesty there is reasonable ground 10 hope
that this single subject OF difference viii speedily be
removed.
! Our relations with the Barbarv Powers continue
as they have long been, of the most favorable char
acter. .lhe policy Of keeping adequate force in
TN Mediterranean, security for the continuance
OF nus TRANQUILITY, will be pelsevere in as well as
slniiar one FOR the protection of our commerce anu
fisheries in the Pacific.
| Th" Southern Republics, of our own hemisphere
have not yet realized all the advantages for witch
they nave been 50 long struggling. We trust how
ever, that the day is not distant; when the s,ora
ton OF peace and internal quiet under permanent sys
TENS OF government, securing the liberty, and pro
noting the happiness OF the citizens will crown. with
complete success, their long and arduous efforts in
the cause OF self government and enable us to salute
them as friendly rivals in all that is truly great and
glorious.
The recent invasion of Mexico and the efte, there
by Produced upon her domestic policy, must have a
controlling influence upon the great question OF South
American emancipation. We have seen the fell sp-
rt of civil dssension rebukcd, and perhaps forever
stited in that republic, by the love of Independence
II II be true as appearances Indicate that the spirit
OF Independence IS the master spirit and if cores
bonding sentiment prevails in the other States this
devotion to liberty cannot be without q proper effect
upon the, Councils of the mother country The adnD
ton, by Spain, of pacific policy towards her former
| Coionies-an event consolng to humanity, and Il
blessing to the world which she herself cannot IN
largely to partIc!patc-Inay he reasonabl, en-
pccted.
! The claims of our citizens upon the South Arncri-
can governments generally, in train Of set
ticDent; while the principal part of those unou Bra
I'll have been adjusted, and Decree in Council or
derng bonds to be issued by the firstes othe Trea
Sury Tor tier amount. has received the OF his
imperial MuJesty This event, together with the
ratiticaons OF the Treaty negotiated and concluded
IN 1923, hapHly terminates Al! serious causes of DIFF
ference with that Power.
Measures have been taken TO place our commercial
relations with Peru upon better foo,inr than that
upon which they have hitherto rested and if met by
proper disposition on the part OF that Government
important tenehts may tie secured to both countries
Deeply interested as we in the prosperity Of our
sister republics & particularly in that Of our i'm
mediate neghbor, it would be most gratifying TO me-
were permitted to say that the treatment which we
have received at her hands has been as universally
friendly as the early and constant solcitude mani.
frsted by the United States for her success rraye
us right to expect. But it becomes my duty to
inform you that piejudices, lonu induced by nor
ton of the inhabitants of Mexico AGAINST the Evov
Extraordinary and Minister Penipotentiary of TIN,
| United STATES, have had an unfortunate influence
upon the affairs of the two countries, and have d.
mnIshed hat usefulness to his own which was Justly
! To be expected from his talents end zeal. TO this
cause IN great degree is be imputed the failure
OF the several measures equally interesting 10 both
parties; but particularly that of the Mexican Govern
nlent to -at:y Treaty negotiated and concluded in
Its own capital and under its eye. Under thrsa
circumstances, it appeared eXpedient TO give to Mr.
Poliisett The option either to return not as in his
Judgment, the interest of his country might require
and instructions 10 that end were prepared; but be-
fore they could be despatched, communication was
received from the Government of Mexico throuph lis
| Charge dAilar5 here, requesting the recall Of our
Minister. This was promptly complied with and
/ Representative of q rank corresponding with that of
the Mexican diplomatic Agent near this Government
vas appointed. Our conduct towards that Republic
has been uniformly of tho most friendly character.
and having thus removed the only uledgcd obstacle
to harmonious intercourse. cannot but hope that
an advantageous change will occur in our affairs.
In Justice to Mr. Polnsett, it is proper say that
my immediate compliance with the application for
his recall, and the appointment of a successor are
not to be uscribed TO any evidence that the mputa
ton OF an improper interference by him, in The To-
cal politics, we'll founded nor want of conf
deuce i'll his talents integrity and to add, that The
truth of that charge has been affirmed by the
Federal Government of Mexico in its coIqmunications
with this.
| consider it of the most urgent of my duties
to bring TO your attention the proprety Of amending
| that part of Constitution which relates to the
election Of President and Vice President. Our sys
tenn of government was b. its trainers, deemed an
experiment. and they, therefore consistently provided