Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-13

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they mus, mus - ,os no.e fs.oeiors and cruel than the
Cd 80 y,,nsncfe that rsancd the praries had he
fA:n,,rd the most scema pledges, and shed blood
nn' n,r snd withuut rcu,orSe: These Texans, for
h., oar symrstses were excl,ed' were our country
wh7'h "; HAD gone TO Texas from the purcst
a ., NJ r,o,iveS; and he rrjoced hear the elo.
-" S,,,t eo,u South Carolina speak Of them he
Sts lJr was hitNN't opposed to doing any thing that
1a The neutrality of this country; but he
W. 40, -, how The printing OF the mei"r'a or eX-
coll" # gentlemen that floor, could have that
cs E,chonan said he had received several memorials
~" hs civ of Philadelphia, Of the same character as
NS"' h;cl had been presented ny the Senator from
,iist C'rolinn (Mr Pres,on) He had intended to pre-
s'u'" this morning to the Senate but prevented
~" .up 50 at the proper moment, by an accidental
h 1901" 1t was also his intention 10 have accom-
'h'" "i their presentation by some remarks These he
hes, to offer now. rather than TO wait until to-
,,rr,w morning anu "ie" oe'e '"S@i i' Se'
,, 10 another debate. 49,
IN" W MEMORIALS asked Congress so recognize the in
'"i,c, of Texas, and al such time and in such
nns as may be deemed proper interpose to terminate
H'"", a;c, which now RACES in that country"
i" re remarks which he had submitted 10 the Se
~ yw tays since, and which, like all other proceed
t n this body had been much rnsrepresented abroad.
~ I;ndnr,d the feelings of a man and an American
III n hal he then had uttered, were the sentiments
in relation 10 the existing struggle in Tex
I" ~, when he was called on Senator TO recog-
~ the independence of that country, be thong it
" -, IN m Ter back to the conduct OF ancestors
in raced in similar circumstances, and TO derive les.
W." r wisdom from their example. If there any
go, r,;nciple 1t public puHcy which had been well
,,adons which had been acted upon by every admit
a.,jon, and which had met the appreciation not only
,s coun,ry but of every civilized Government with
,h ", have intercourse, was that we should never
-isre in the domestic concerns Of other nations
pguznr in the people of every nation the absolute
n ,drp such forms Of government as they thought
ner We had always preserved the stricest neutrality
.meeu the parties every country, whilst engaged
- c,v, war We had left all nations perfectly free,
49,. a were concerned establish, TO maintain, or to
L,nre their forms of government according to their
own sovereign will and pleasure. 1t would indeed be
n,rrsng and more Than that, it would be unnatural,
= n, sympalies of the American people should not he
v earnestly enlisted in favor OF those who drew the
G for liberty throu ghnut the world, matter where
il was raised to strike. Beyond this we had never pro-
cerdcd.
The ucacc!u influence Of our example upon other
INNS was much gGrater-the of free government
MAS ,bus more efficiently promoted than if should
w,.. the blood and of the people of the United
S,ps in foreign wars waged 10 maintain the
cr cause of liberty. The world must be persuaded, il
could NJ, be conquered Besides, said Mr. B., we can
rsrrr with any proper regard for the welfare OF
constituents devote their energies and their to
,ae cause of planting and sustaining free Institutions
amonr the people Of other nations.
Actng upon these principles, we hac always recognize
ID existing Governments lie faco, whether they were
n!,;iOns with drsposmS, with free governments;
cause We had right to quarrel with the people Of
am nation on account of the form Of government which
,hcy might think proper to adop, to sanction. II
larr affair, not We would not tolerate such in
reference from abroad and we ought tn demean
sves towards foreign nations as should require them
10 .cl towards ourselves.
vcry striking illustration of this principle had been
Presented during the present Administration, in the
case of Portugal. We recognised Don Miguels Go
rrlnmen because he was, dc facto in possession of
tie throne apparently with the consent of the Portu
eGee people. In this respect, Mr. B. believed, stood
alone: nearly alone, among the nations of the earth.
When he expelled from that country, and the present
Queen seemed to be firmly seated upon the throne,
lt difficulty, pursuing established policy, in re-
cOsnsing her Government.
4 still more striking case, and to the very point
question: had occurred during Mr.. Monroes Admin
s!Ia!on. The Spanish provinces, throughout the whole
continent Of America, had raised the standard of rebel
Ion against the King of Spain. They were struggling
lot liberty against oppression The feelings Of the Anne
con people devotedly enlisted in their favor. Our
ardent wishes and prayers for their success, CONT
nusd throughout the whole long and bloody conflict
but We took other part in their cause; and
teed them assistance, except the strong moral in
uence e1erted the world by well known feel
ags and opinions in their favor. When, said Mr.. B.,
td we recognise their independence: Not till after
they had achieved by their arms; not until the contest
and victory had perched upon their banners;
until the good fight had been fought and won. We
But until they were independent in fact, resisted
every effort, and every eloquent appeal which made
IN their behalf, induce depart from the settled
policy Of the country. When the fact Of their actual
independence was established; then, and not till then,
did we acknowledge it.
lie would rejoice should similar success attend the
arms Of the Texans He trusted they would yet
qns their independence against the myrmidons Of Santa
Anna In that event. there man i'll The country
who would vote checrfuy 10 recognise it than
lIn that chnu1d Ii
me TO act upon the firmly established principle which
had been our guide for nearly half century.
Mr. B. believed that no President Of The U. States
h ever been more slongy convinced Of the necessity
" maintaining this principle inviolate than Gen. jack
'"n Ills whole conduct towards foreign Governments
had made this manifest. Whilst, said Mr.. B., he re-
Tfss justice from ALL he treats all with justice. In his
annual message, at the commencement Of the present
'sSn he informed Congress that instructions had been
gwen tn the District Attorneys of the United States to
prosecute all persons who might attempt TO violate our
neutrality in the civil war between Mexico and Texas.
' also stated that he had appsed the Government of
1co 'al we should require the integrity OF our Ter
"y be scru2ulousy respected by both parties. He
mus declared 10 the world not only that we had determ
10 oe neutral between the parties bnt that neura-
Wy must be respected by both. This afforded abundant
uehce OF his disposition neither to interfere with the
fna' concerns Of other nations, to submit TO any
vocation Of the law of nations by them MIR. B. enter
sd mol doubt that the line Of conduct which he had
aseu out Tor himself, in the eginning he would pur
sue uhi The end, so far the Executive Government
Vas concerned
II was obviously necessary 10 concentrate strong mi
'oce on The confines of Texas not only to enforce
W neutrality, but 10 protect the lives and property Of
n TIno~,c'''zens This had been done; but the COM
s"olng General Ind been strictly prohibited from act
ing except on the defensive
Slsh force was absolutely necessary to preserve in
''"e our treaty with Mexico. Under it, we were
Wv MAINTAIN peace among tie Indian nations along
HoA!et OF the two countries and to restrain the In
ou within our Territory by force, if that should be-
o Sns necessary, from making upon Mexico. This
saaon was reciprocal and bound both parties the
h' from Texas should be let slip upon frontier
s ~y Or Santa Anna, any other power, should At
w"pt 10 invade our Territory, then every American
% say rePel force by force, and return bow tor
u w. Our cause and our quarrel would then be just
Iu sad MI B., let not, by departing from our SET