Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-22

ate editorial notice greater avsr homo
on US than by pscias under similar obligations
The Courier and EnquIrer once more, ON
the subject OF the Blockade OF Mckee.
We have now carefully read every line published
in the Courier and Enquirer relative to the block
ade and find tissue Of nonsense from beginning 10
end. Authorities quoted that have not the least
bearing upon this particular case soPhsms adSan'
ced to supply the place of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
differences adduced from untenabe Premises-tne
speeches Of Tom Dick and Harry land others equal
ly ignorant with the writer in the Courier hnqui-
rer" on this subjecD quoted to prove what iher au-
thors never dreamed of-and all for what3 To at
tempt to make its readers believe that the blockade of
Mexico by the French is blockade upon paper
such as has been declared against the entire ports
of large nation by England when she had but sin
ole schooner to enforce her decree. But the "Cour
or e. Enauirer'' should remember that neither France
nor this nation ever acknowledged the validity of
such blockade. Nor does France wish now to
prevent neutral vessels from entering those Mexican
ports where she has not sufficient blockadng force
TO prevent their ingress and egress So that the
phistry Of the Courier Enquirer here falls to the
ground.
But the Courier and Enquirer will not even admit
of contrarety of opinion in the course relative TO
the blockade of the Mexican ports by France. Alone
in its wisdom has it decided that the French govern
has acted in ignorance; that in the fullness Of
its heart it has undertaken 10 blockade the ports ola
weak nation that has navy, for the sole pleasure
of committing fragrant act of njustce-a violation
of the rights of Nations fer the pleasure Of over
turning all the established rules of marine law-nay
of acting sword in hand confirmed pirate would
act towards neutral powers! Unfortunate France!!
Your lgnoraRce and avariee have made you VIC
tim TO the assaults of those noted
gentlemen of the Courier and Enquirer"
This Journal condemned abandoned and left
alene in its glory on this subject by every other
American print, has fled for argument to pretended
lawyers whose style betrays those habits of thoughts
always distnguishable in those who sell their opin
ions. One Mr.. Pinckaey mot he whose name is an
ornament to the law has agreed with the Cour-
ier to furnish some arguments against those who
contend for the right Of France in this blockade. He
ends his senseess harangue with this remark
Those who wish for other authorities can be served
with them on the shortest notice" Is there any Of
feulty IN approaching the motives Of such dealer in
small ware 7
We would net trouble our readers with the silly
sophisms of the Courer's' correspondent, but we
cannot pass over the following delicious morceau.-
From this proper estimate can be put upon the
inteRtions of the "Ceurier." This Mr. Pnckney, in
the most serious manner, says" Such blockade
can emily give you the right of turning back from its
point Of destination, every friendly vessel, (does ne
mean nertrai p "or al the farthest to detan IL in
the case of new attempt to force the blockade
This is said in defence Of the captain Of the Lone
New, what was the real s,aie OF the case in which
..,ae braqeadeclo captain of the Lone figured 2 He
had once pa.sed the blockaPc, and had LAM led, in the
enemv,s territery, articles coRtraband of war; Con-
trary 10 commercial usages, but in conformity with
the customs of pirates, he received, in payment Of
his cargo the hard specie, and in order TO be unen
cumbered with cargo, he put of for the eastward
withost losing minute, without giving himself the
least trouble Of finding return freight According TO
the lawyer Of the Courier and Enquirer" then, the
Lone was fair prize, and France will reclaim her as
such, or will call upon the American government for
an equivalent indemnity.
Following the true principles by which all block
AIDES are regulated, neutral, truly neutral vessels Of
as Pinckney styles them, friendly vessels, have no.
thing to fear from those who minister the blockade.
Nothing vexatious unjust can happen TO them
The commander of this blockade proved this some
days ago. An Americas vessel was seized in the Vi
entity Of the blsckading squadron, and dismissed
why7 Because her papers, her cargo, and her whole
e. out were truly neutral. But it not board
of the Lone. Certainly if caprice, despoiism, and OPP
PRECISION directed the cesnsss of the French govern
ment sufficient revenge could not have been wreak
ed upon the captain of the discharged schooner Mex
ico for the viclation OF word of honor, or If You
like better for the cunning trick which the captain
of the Lone had been guilty Of But such act can
never be committed by officer invested with the
confidence, and armed with the full authority of the
French government.
It's right that the public should know, and we
are happy TO be the first TO announce the fact for the
instruction and perhaps for the interest Of the"Co
rer and Enquirer" that formal instructions have
been received from the French government by the
commander Of the bleckadng squadron on the coasts
Of Mexico, to meet the issue Of an open declaration
of war between France and Mexico. As il 10 upon
Mexico alone that the incpient hostitss, sustained
by the blockade are directed that natisn only VIII
be considered enemies, and will DO treated as
sueh according to the established rules Of war. But
II under the Mexican flag, fortified by letters Of
raarque, any neutral vessel, Of the description and
kind for which the "Covrier weuId claim the exer-
else of undstsrbed rights, fitted out by spectators
shall no forth 10 vex French commerce, they will
he. II captured considered and treated as pirates
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