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country. It is difficult to say how the late unhappy change in old Spain will effect you; but we have hope for the best and are anxiously looking to the british Govt- for her final decision upon this important question. Judging from the bold and energetic language used by our President in his late :Message to Congress upon the subject of the presumed future conduct of the allied sovereigns, rel:ttive to the subjugation of the South American States, and from the tone of the english ministerial prints, we belive their is an understanding be- tween us not only in opinion, but also as respects our future conduct. Is it rational to suppoEe that England, possessing such decided commercial advan.tages over every other nation will consent to sacrifii.ce all her fair prospects of a permanent and profitable market for her commodities, merely for the sake of maintaining a good understanding with those govts whose principles and policy she so much dislikes~ vVe think not, and therefore conclude she will from interest as well as principle not only agree with us in opinion, but if necessary maintain her decision by a resort to arms. If this opinion is correct you have nothing to fear from the consequences of foreign invasion, for I am certain that the naval power o:f the two govts united, can effectually prevent them from ever disturbing your repose. I believe if England protests against the allied powers interfering in the political affairs of your country and declares her determination to oppo!:e every such plnn thnt this together with our declaration will be sufficient to prevent them from attempting to make any serious efforts. Situated as you are it is a great misfortune that the people are not more united. .That there is not more disinterested patriotism among them; and that your leading men are not more feelingly alive to the real wants and prosperity of the nation. Action, virtue and decision of character are now very necessary requisites in the con- duct of your rulers and none ought to be elevated to stations of power or honor without they possess them. If there is a bourbon party among you it ought at all events to be destroyed such a party united with the church might do you a great deal of injury. I hope your congress will soon frame a good constitution and that the provinces will not be backwards in adopting it then and not till then will you be able to effectually suppress insurrection or repel invasion. I want you to be united in your councils and actions to c:ultivate friendship among yourselves and with other nations espe- cially with those whose forms of govt most resemble your own. I sincerely wish you well 1 and consequently take the liberty of giving a. little advice, I hope you will receive it as coming from a friend who sincerely loves you individually nnd is warmly interested in the prosperity of the Nation to which you, at present belong.
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