The North-Carolina standard., 1849-09-19
MoRE ouTRAGR

Weshave already commented on the high-handed
course Of Lieut. Tetten towards the persons congre-
gated on Round Island--bdt the following procana-
tion Of Com Randolph, posted in the streets Of MO-
bile Is still more hagrant violation Of the Cons-
tuition and laws of the country. It's scarcely win
out parallel in arrogance, Its groundess charaeef
and wantonly insulting language. No specific charge
is made against the persons on Round lsland-yet
they are assaed in the grosssst language as yag-
rants and threatened with violence and starvation
All these proceedings are without the slightest eonn-
tenance of law, and ought justly to arouse the lndg-
nation of the whole country. The liberty and lives
of American citizens In peril, If President and
his officials shall be allowed unrebuked, to take the
law in their own hands, mould the Constitution as
wax and, Haynau-like, visit waiton tyranny on cit
zens who have committed overt violation OF law.
However we may disappfoye of the illegal designs,
as attributed to the gatherings we protest against this
martial awin state of peace. this unnecessary ana
arrogant interference by the government with the tree
action of the people. On this subject the Mobile
Herald (neutra) puts forth the following truly sem
sible and patriotic views:
S How long has it been that Presidents Procia-
nation and orders -have been considered sufficient
authority Tor the interruption of the personal liberty
of the citizens of the u. ST. We thought that mo
person could be deprived of life, or liberty without Que
process Of Lac.' Have the army and navy suppressed
ed the Judges and marshals In the performances OF
their duties Whence do the officers of tho army
and navy obtain the right seize private vessels and
to- search them for arms We thought that the con-
stitution of the United States, provided that the right
people
papers and effects against unreasonable searches and
seizures shall be violated; and no tUarr0Hts sh01
issue but upon probable cause, supported by oan OF
affirmation, and particularly describing the place 70
be searched and the persons and things to be SEIZED
When was il that the President acquired the au-
thoritY to pronounce citizen or body OF citizens
srarats and to tell them they should no longer IN
dulge such habits I When was it that the govern
men of the United States itself acquired such au-
thority? When was it that the President OF the
United States obtained the power of blockadlng
portion of one of States and of declaring to men
on it that they should have no supplies OF provisions
and should leave 1t only IN particular modes OF con-
veyancel
awe are willing to see violations Of the laws pre-
vented and illegal expeditions suppressed but not
by violations of law of more fragrant character from
far more dangerous quarter. The resident o. .ne
United States would have the same right to lay Mo-
bile New Orleans under siege as to take the meas
ures he has done, at Round Island"
10 The persons encamped Round Island (ne0r
P9seagottid.) Friends and Fellow-Conntrymen =
The proclamation of the President of the United
States and other Instructions which have received
from the Governments at Washington make IL impeT.
ative and proper that should Immediately take meas
to break up your unlawful assemblage and send
YOU back to your homes and when have said a
lew words to you in proof of your assemblage being
unlawful and of the utter inpossibty OF your eyad-
ing the vigilance of squadron and getting out OF
our waters to proceed upon your contemplated Wild
expedition make against nations atPeace with
seek honest and peaceful occupations.
First-The very mystery which marks the move
ment and actions of your officers, and the blind ig-
of the to the destination Of the enter
prse clearly show that the objects and purposes of
those at the head Of your affairs, known TO be
Ioucf and that ptnder is the inducenent held out
to all who embark in this reckless expedition.
Secondly-We have proof that some Of you have
acknowledged that your destination was Cuba-and
that Others of your number have said that the exped
ton was fitting tor the iayasion of the Sierra
Madre States Of Mexico, showing conclusiveiy that
your enterprise is one of military character.
And lasny-You are pGgroats, in the eyes OF the |
law and in faet-and therefore cannot be allowed TO
occupy your present position, and must Immediately
dispeTse. A
Twill now prove to you that we have the means Of
only Can yoa spandoS
present headquarters.
shall employ all the vessels now in this vicinity,
or which may hereafter arrive. In such manner as |
will most efectually bring about the ends desired.
First. shall certainly prevent the steamers Fan
ny, Maria Burt, or any other steamer or steamers,
Tessel or vessels, Of whteveT description, from furn
shing the adventurers Round Island with arms,
,r other munitions of war.
Second. IL said steamers or vessels have arms or
,ther munition of board, shall take posses
ion Of said arms, &C., and detain said steamers or
Tessels until the men congregated on Round Island
re dispersed. |,
Third. / shall prevent the band of men on Round
sland from embarking on board of said steamers or
Iessels, OF from holding any communicating with
hem at all. l.
Fourth. / will make said steamers vessels an
hor within range of our guns. |,
Fifth. After to day (28th August) in accordance
Vlth notice before given them, shall cut on all
uppies of provisions which may be intended for the
ersons on Round Island, and shall rigidly enforce
his blockade or embargo until they abandon the spot
nd 90 home.
Sixth. shall gladly give the persons on Round
sland every facility to get away-taking particular
are, however, that they do not embark in going
esseIs.
I. M. RANDOLPH, Com. u. s. ship Albany,
Senior Officer afoat in the Gulf Of Mexico.
]. s. ship Albany, off Pascagoula, Aug: %, ls49.
Riehmond Enquirer. /;