The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-01-06


might have for or against men.
SPEECH OF THE HON. S. S. PENDLErON,
CHARGE D'AFFAIRs OF THE UNITED
STATES, TO THE PRESIDENT OF CHILL.
TRANSLATION.
With Mr. Pendleton's letter of the 26th May 1912.
Mr.. President In presenting myself to your Elk
eellency the diplomatic representative OF the
North American Conlederacy, near the Government
of the Republic of Chill, take the first step in as
suming official position, which have reason to
hope will prove agreeable in many respects, as be-
ing suitable 10 the sentiments, habits and associations
of my past life.
Republican by birth and educaton--coming from
people not altogether undistnguished in the events
of either the past the present century, but chiefly
conspicuous for the eminent of their expert
inent in free government--an experiment which H.
illustrates the capacity Of man for the establishment
and preservation of free systems in that state of per-
feet liberty, regulated by just uniform and efficient
laws, and in all the various and substantial results
which, in their past history and present condition,
constitute aggregate Of national prosperity and
national happiness which, may be permitted to say
will compare (without discredt at east) with any
similar period in the history Of any nation, either OF
ancient of modern times, and accredited to
try, which, entering though much more recently,
upon a similar career, already eyinces disposition
and capacity for the development of resources equal
in all respects, to the ultimate accomplishment of
destiny less brilliant, have occasion TO congrat,-
late myself equally the and the object Of my
mission.
The People Of the United States cherish the firm
conviction, (Which, if it be deluson, most hap
py delusion) that their particular form of govern
ment is of all yet known amongst mankind the best
adapted to the true interests of human society," and
at all times entertaining this opinion they have not
failed to regard, with constant socude, the prog
of every kindred experiment in all parts of the
world The Government Of the United States itself
the creature of the popular will, has been faithful to
these sentiments and it unconscious of having been
at any time wanting in the Offices Of duty or Of
friendship towards those who have been engaged in
such efforts. Regarding itself only an elder sis
ter in the family of modern republics she has looked
with sstery anxiety the fortune of each and every
people thus engaged-ready always to extend help
ing hand, whenever it was possible TO indulge that
disposition, consistently with its allegiance to those
more universal laws, that demand obedience Of all
nations-laws which, as comprehensive in their ope-
ratons as the seasons themselves like the seasons
operate with equal benignity, or with equal
upon the good and the bad-laws, on the true rigid
and honorable observance Of which, the comfort Sc.
curiiy and advantages of international intercourse
and consequently the peace, happiness and repose OF
all the world so essentially depend.
But, in the of the Republic of Chill, there
have been many circumstances calculated to elicit
these emotions in degree of peculiar intensity
The people of Chill and those Of the United States,
inhabitants Of the same continent the comm on
descendants Of those hardy adventures of another
continent, who boldly surmounting obstacles which
had appalled, the spirits and dehed the enterprise Of
all pre-exlsting generations, sought and found a
new world and with their descendants have succeed
ed in establishing the dominion of civilization from
the Northern to the Southern pole-over vast con-
tinent, which though stretching its immense form
through all the ATTITUDES Of the glote was yet lit
tie more than three centuries ago. undreamed of even
in the speculations of civilized men, Like ourselves,
the people Of Chill long and patiently endured the
Inconvenience and disadvantages of colonial de-
pendence like US, they exhausted the arts Of pacific
negotiation for the acknowledgment and allowance
of their rights like US when the means of friendly
solicitation had proved van they resolved to assert
by force, what, in their opinion, was denied by in
justice; and, like u.s. they carried through all the
stages of a bloody and protracted conflict, most
glorious revolution; achieving their emancipation
by a series of acts Of gallantry and devotion
which have consecrated the memory of the patriots
who conducted it and finally, like ourselves, unin-
toxicated by the effect of sudden delirium las has
so often occurred TO those who have purchased des-
Potism at the price of liberty) they have adopted
free and liberal institutions, and are now in a course
of undoubted prosperity.
What has been the policy Of our Government and
the conduct of its citizens towards this Republic. is
Of those subjects already committed TO the CUSTODY Of
is alike familiar to your Excellency and
myself 1t does not belong to the present occasion to
submit any remarks on that subject.
On behalf Of the President OF the United States.
take occasion TO congratulate your Excelency on that
recent manifestation of the public confidence, which
has called you to the administration OF the national
Affairs; and, by his express Instructions, tender to
you personally and through you, to your constitu-
ents the people Of Chill, the assurance Of his most
friendly and respectful consideration.
The President and those associated with him in
he administration of the Government, have ever
been in the various stations which they have hereto
ore filled, the distinguished advocates of the princi-
,les and sentiments which have avouched for the
nation. In the new and more important positions
which they at present occupy, they will find their
PERSONAL inclnations seconded and strengthened by
he obligations Of official duty Rejecting with per-
ect fidelity the sentiments Of their constituents they
will be as prompt to acknowledge all the rights OF
'tbers they will be vigorous in asserting their own
For my own part, shall realise my most earnest
wishes and expectations, IT, in performing tie part
'llotted TO me, shall be so fortunate as TO contri.
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