The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-04

ports The effect Of the proclamation. therefore, is to dis
courage and deter the people Of Cuba from attempt 10
rid themselves Of the despotism which Expresses them,
with which this government should have nothing to do
II is bound 10 let the people OF Cuba alone. and leave
them to do they please without interference in any
FORM II is bound not to discourage them, TO do any.
thing that will strengthen the hands OF the government
against which they are contending.
But this is not ALL powerful fleet OF light vessels
and steamships cruising in the waters Of Cuba for the
ayowed purpose Of ntercepdng any aid which may Be
designed by the people OF this country for the Cuban
revolutonists Our fleet is doing efficient service
for Spain at this very moment than she is doing or is
able to do for herself and probably il will be efficient
instrument in putting down revolutionary attempt, with
which we, as government, have nothing to do, and
with which our authorities should not interfere farther
than to preserve the neutrality Of the country, de-
fined by the law of nations and our own laws
We are aware that great parade has been made in
consequence OF the abduction Of evidently worth.
less fellow by the Spanish consul at New Orleans Il
was right for the cabinet to take notice Of the national
insult involved in the violation Of the sanctty OF our
SOIL and to demand the release Of the man, however
worthless he may be. That has been DONE and the
man is again within our jurisdiction; and the cab
net appear TO be impressed with the belief that their
task is done and the national honor vindicated The
national honor has not been vindcated The insult has
not been aoned for, and it will not be until both the
consul and the Captain General Of Cuba disgaced
the home government Of Spain, some adequate amend
has been made to this government But the cabinet seem
to imagine that the national insult has been atoned for
and exultng in what il regards great achieve.
ment, employs the fleet in cruising about in the waters
OF Cuba, and oyerawing the people Of Cuba who may
contemplate setting themselves free from their oppressors
by revolution
These circumstances all 60 TO show that the present
cabinet true to the early instincts OF federalism whose
very nature and principles the modern wings inherit
sympathize with the dspos and oppressors Of mankind
and have regard for the ensaved and suffering masses
All its acts SO far haze been against the cause Of freedom
Now protest against this the part OF our
government. While in favor OF observing strict
y neutral obligations, protest against gov
eminent going inch farther. We hold that this gov.
should let the people of other countries alone
deal with their tyrants they please The moral power
of this great republic should always be upon the side Of
freedom everywhere. And if its government interfere
at all in the revolutions begun projected in other coua
tres it should be in favor of that party which represents
the of liberty and the despos and tyrans who
have afflicted and cursed humanity for many dreary
ages, and who alone interested in putting it down
1t should hold words of encouragement and sym
pathy the people of all countries who engaged
the holy and patriotic Of Kidding the world Of des
potism and oppression. But, under the administration
of the present cabinet cannot be denied that the moral
power and influence Of this government has been in IA
of the regal governments Of Europe, in the great
struggle which the people have been waglng against
them for emancipation, freedom. and reform.