Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23

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not improbable that would Immediately follow
Spain would be stimulated declare il; and once de-
cared, the adventures of Britain aud other countries
would, under the Spanish fag prva,c.r on nur cons
mcrce. The immense revenue which now receive
would be much diminished, would be the profits of
our valuable productions. The war would probably
soon become general; and do not ioresce that e
should have single power in Europe our side.
why risk these consequences The events which
have occurred in both the Flcrilas show the incompe
ency OF Spain To maintain her authority; pros
gress Of the revolutions in South America will require
all her forces there. There is much reason to pre-
sne that this set will furnish strong iuucement to
Spain to cede the territory provided do no, wound
too deeply her pride by holding it five hold the
posts, her government cannot treat with honor
which, by withdrawing the troops afford her an
opportunity tn do. The manner in which we propos,
TO act will eScupate You from censure and promises
to obtain Ill the advantages which you conte INFLATED
from the measure and possibly very soon From diff
erent course advantage would be likely to result
and there would he great danger of extensive and Sc
rious injuries.
shall communicate to you, in the confidence IN
which write this letter, copy of the answer which
will be given to the Spanish minister that Won NAV
distinctly the ground on which rest, in the expec-
'a'"n that you will give it all the support in your
power The answer will be drawn on a view and
with attention to the general interests of country
and its relations with other powers.
charge, Houbt, will be made of breach OF the
Constitution; and, such charge, the public feeling
Will be alive. IL Will be said that you have taken all
the power into your hands, not from the execu-
tive alone, but likewise from Congress- The dis;inc-
he
government refntes that charge This act as TO the
General, will be right, if TIE facts Oh which he rests
made 1t measure of necessity, and they be we'll pro.
we'd. There is war, breach of the cons,i uton
unless the government should refuse to give un the
posts in which event, should Spain embargo our YES,
sells and war follow the charge of such breach would
be laid against the government with great force The
last 'mtutation 10 which would justly to ex
pose myself is that CT infringing constitution to the
support ot which, on pure principles, my public life
mas been devoted In this sentiment, am satisfied,
you fully concur.
Your letters TO the department, written haste under
pressure ui as"e ann IniiTnity in spirit of conscious
ecilude and III consequence with less attention 10 some
parts ote would other Sc have been
on then, Tie passage To which n,ri,c,I,rI, aiI G ~
memory, for have the letter me- that in which
you speak OF compeency of boundary to protect
az iis me enemy oens the ground which you bottom
all your measures This liable ,rpuatiou thar vo,,
took The Spanish posts for that reason measure of
officers The effect Of this and such passages besides other
oJccon TO them, would be nvaldae tie ground ON which
stand and furnish weapons 10 a'versaries who would
glad 10 seZe them If you think proper authorize the Sc
cetaIy, or myself TO correct those passages, will he done
, care mo a"eh, should you have copies, as presume you
Inc Pohcy OF Europe respecting South America yet
settled congress of the allied powers is 10 be held This
year. November is spoken off, decide ,a question Em
gland proposes to restore s colonies Spain with free
colonial governments Russia is less favorable as are all
'ie DINERS We haze Russian document written nv order
q" the Emperor, the bases of TO his Ministers
at the several courts speaking of the British proposition favor
ANY, Dnt stating that II be consdere>and decided ON nv
the allies, and the result published produce moral esc,
on the colonies on the failure of which, is spoken Of
Inc settlement OF the dispute between and Portugal
made preliminary We partake in councils whose obec,
not Their complete independence n,iaons have been
gwen us that Spain is unwilling even preparing for
war with the United States in the hope of making
ann onting Europe against us and her colonies prn
ce mat she has no hope Of saving them pertinacious
10 cede the toridas to us heretofore though evidently
10 30 IT, gives some coloring The suggestions
VIC engage III war, IL Is of the greatest importance that our
people be united and with that view thai Spain
~ aa above all that the Government be free from charge
! OF committing breach of the Constitution o.
nope that you have your health You see ,ha,
ne sae OF The world unseed and that future
ment likely TO be directed agans, There NAV he very
Important occasions for services which be relied on
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