Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-09
PRINCIPLES OF WASHINGTON

ground, and cannot but meet with hearty support.
The movement is a good one, and is worthy Of
Imitation here and elsewhere throughout the
land
TO the Senate and House Of Representatives in
Congress assembled:
The undersigned, citizens of New York, re-
specttuily pray your honorable bodies in these
times of foreign dseord and domestic agitation.
to stand firmly and faithfully by the principles of
Washington, embodied in his farewell address,
and illustrated throughout life devoted to the
welfare of his country. These principles, as we
understand them, were designed and admirably
adapted to confer honor, glory and prosperity on
America, by keeping our country from all en-
tangling alliances with the powers of Europe, by
absaining from all interference with their forms
of government, as well a. from any act which
could justly be construed al intermedding with
the affairs OF European governments, in their
conduct towards each other.
1t is indeed impossible for free nation like
our own to be Indifferent to the success and ex-
tension of the principles of rational freedom
throughout the world; still we deem it inexpe-
dent, even if it were practicable, Ito leave our
own TO stand on foreign ground"
We give to the oppressed exile from every
cline country and home, the benefit of free
institutions, the assurance Of protection, and
plOHlse VI TeWaTu Ill VIC eNoFClsC OF HIS INDUSTRY
and calling. We do more. We give to the ma
tons of the earth bright and cheering example
of the success of Republican institutions and in
that success the hope of "a glorious emancipation
from every form of tyranny and oppression over
the minds and opinions of men.
We present America as the beacon light which
points to the way our fathers trod, to serve as
guide for obtaining liberty and independence, to
all men and to all nations capable of maintaining
their own freedom.
To go farther than this we think would not
only present case of unjustifable interference
on our part, towards powers with whom we are
at peace, and in the enjoyment of friendly rea~
tons, but prove injurious to those people who
seek relief by relyin moro upon foreign aid,
than upon the justice of their cause, o their own
ability to achieve their Independence.
1t was the great good fortune Of the previous
Congress, to settle, happily, Justly. snd seasonar
bly,, important questions affecting The domestic
quiet of our land and the unity of our govern
ment; and now, when in danger Of becoming d.
vided among ourselves N regard to cur duty to-
wards foreign powers, we entrea your Honorable
bodies, to act to prove to the world that our
country, now, as ever standsby the principles and
policy of the iather of his country-princp pies
which, although they may seem to admit of occa-
sonal modification by circumstances, will re-
main, in all essential particulars, eternal truth
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New York, Cd February 1852.
THE ARREST OF JONAS P. LEVY.
The following Is the letter for writing which Mr.
Levy has been arrested under an existing law, on a
charge of reasonable correspondence with foreign
Government:
WASHINGTON Nov. 7, 1851,
SRI have addressed your Exceency several let
tiers since my arrival in the u S. from your city, but
sorry have not had the pleasure OF reply any
of them. he main object of this letter is 10 you
ofthe pending danger OF your government and loss of
your territory.
The prncipal object of my visit 10 this capital is to
defeat the nefarious plans of Jose de Garay and his
companions in the Tehuantepec matter. They are
now in this city with the Honorable Daniel Webster,
connecting plans to make political question OF Te-
huanepec Tor the Wings, which our party, the Demo.
Gratis. will not allow.
tits Mr.. Webster's object to get you to rescind the
article in the treaty tor the protection OF the lile OF
your frontier; take my advice you value the Interests
OF your count ry, do it, Ii worth than all
the gold mines OF California to you.
have published many Articles in this country, 10
support of the character of your Government and ma
tion The enclosed article has been of much service
to you, and will have It's due influence in their coming
Congress.
1t was Mr. Websters intention 10 press the Tehu. |
antepec matter this next Congress, but will now |
be careful how he before he hears from Mr.. |
Lecher about the frontier ine hope you receive
this that your Excellency has signed my grant that
was left in the Honorable Secretary's hands to be
made out according to the laws passed by Congress
for your approval and signature, as am anxously
awaiting Tor it 10 put my route Ia operation and save
your country from ruin and loss My steamers are
all ready for operation and have sufficient funds in
Mexico to complete my route in short time, SO soon
as get your signature 10 the acts OF Congress to carry
out my grant 10 become a law.
sincerely hope your Exceency will see the urgent |
necessity 10 despatch this important object which the
interest and welfare OF Mexico depends My line |
of communication will support your administration |
more than all the armies that be put in the field |
against the revontioGsts, and enable you to crown
yourself with laurels.
send this under and through the hands OF
your Hon. Minister residing 10 this city. and sincerely
hope il may reach your Exeelencys hands in Time to
be of service to you Trusting TO have an early reply
from your Exceency in The city OF New York, where
/ leave for 10 few days,
Wishing your Exce.ency health long life and pres
perity,
have he honor TO sign myself your sincere friend
and obedient servant, JONAS P. LEVY.
To his Excellency, Sr. DN. MARiANo ARIsTA Presi.
dent OF the United States Of the Republic OF Mexico.
The letter indicates little temper, and folly, aud
inordnate concsi. on the part OF Mr.. Levy, but we
find in it any very serious cause OF alarm or
pose the truth probably is that both Governments
annoyed al Mr. Levy's unsolicited in'eriereuce that
he ously persisted 10 his efforts at disturbing
the Negotiations and that all other methods 10 stop his
of6ciousness having failed, the more etiecaal oil
arrest finally, though reluctantly, resorted to.
PAssos BRowsLow.-The renowned Parson Brown
low, oil Jonesborough, Tennessee. makes the following
reply to remark OF one of his exchanges that the
parson prone discomfort, and much desires 10
have things his way, that he would quarrel with
the angels in heaven:
81 expect to 90 to hsasen when die. but whether
create any 'dscord there depends upon affirm
alive answers TO the following questions:
''Will there be any Senatorial elections there?-
Will the nominations oil candidates take place 10
caueusl And if so, will lay faction attempt to cast
any more votes than Is entitled i0l 10 either case
| will raise a row. But those with whom am al war
in this world need have no fears otbsing involved,
>xssS are ast likely to get there"
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