Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-25
Spain-The Presidents Message in Spain

DEBATE IN THE HiMBER or DEfi TIES
The Madrid journals of the l>t inst. contain Il
brief report Of the debate in the Chamber of
Deputies ON the preceding day, relative to the
message Of Mr.. Buchanan about Cuba, Of
which proceedings Geographic mention has
already been made.
VI. l'lloa said | ask the government if it
intends to reply TO the message of Mr. Buch-
anan. inasmuch as in that message is para
graph on the subject of anneXing Cuba to
the United States. which contains new and
really grave insult 10 the Spanish nation.
Marshal O'Donnell declared that the Gov
eminent was disposed to demand due salts
faction for such an insult and then said: |
can assure the Chamber that during the six
months we have been in office, our relations
with the government Of the United States
have not ceased to be marked with the great
est cordiality.
Accordingly. | was surprised 10 read in
the message of the President Of the United
States that those relations were in an unSat-
isfactory state In the few conferences |
have had with the worthy representative in
this city of the Anglo American republic,
such cordial spirit was manifested that
felt convinced the relations between the two
governments were perfectly amicablc, and
that they could run no risk of being troubled
This confidence Of the Queen government
still subsists In it, relations with the Uni
ted States. rs in those with all other countries.
it has always cndcavcd to BE- rircumSpcct
moderate, reserved but always di"niiied and
firm, as the government Of Il great people
ought to be-
The period Of Encouragement caused by
war and diSunion has ceased in Spain. Oar
country is now positively III an era Of dcvcl-
opcment and vcritahle restoration. If the
power of Spain be not great enough tomeaacc
it is strong enough to defend the integrity Of
the territory of the monarchy. and to pre-
serve the dignity ofthe Spanish name without
stain.
In whatever circumstances the Spanish ma
ton may find itself, it will in the future, as
in the past. never be in>enslble 10 its honor;
never will it abandon the smallest portion Of
its territory; and a proposition having that
tendency will always he considered by the
govcrnmentas an insult to the Spanish people
Appreciation.
The sentiment of nationality, which was
supposed TO be weakened. and which unhap-
pllN Wis SliSHllN 'ui '''''N''
discords-ths sentiment, the source Of high
deeds and of generous and heroic insplra-
tons, displays now new vigor, and is increaS-
ing in such IA way. that whilst we will never
be aggressive and never aspire 10 dominate,
we will never allow any encroachm"nt 10 be
made on the inheritance left Us by our faith
ers. Appreciation.
NJ. Olazaga, in his own name and in that
of several other eminent members, represent
ing the different political parties. then pro-
posed this resolution:
The Chamber declares that It has reccN-
ed with satisfaction the declaration ot the
Minister Of Foreign Affairs. and that 1t is
disposed to give to the government its con
slant support in order 10 maintain the lntcS-
ritv of the Spanish dominions.'
The resolution was unanimously adopted
and ordered to be inscribed in the archives.
The Espana. though violent adversary Of
the cabinet, expresses warm appreciation Of
the patriotic declaration Of the minister, ana
states that in question. which like that OF
Cuba, affects the national honor, SpaniardS,
whatever their differences on other points,
will always be united. The other journals
employ similar language.