Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-01-03

IN disputes between conflicting foreign
Governments. il is our interest, not less
than our duty, to remain strictly neu-
trial. / shall not abandon it. You will
perceive from the correspondence sub
mitted TO you in connection with the
subject, that the course adopted in this
case, has been properly regarded by
the belligeren, powers interested in the
matter. Although the Minister of the
United States TO the German Empire
was appointed by my predecessor in
August, lS4S, and has for long time
been in attendance OF Frankfort on the
Main, and although Minister appoint
ed to represent that Empire was receiv-
ed and accredited here, yet no such
Government as that of the German
Empire has been definitely constituted.
Mr.. Donaldson, our representative a,
Frankfort, remained there several
months in expectation that union of
the German States under one consti-
tuition, or form Of Government, might
at length be organized. 1t is believed
by those well acquainted with the ex-
isiing relations between Prussia and
the States Of Germany, that no such
union can be permanently established
without her cooperation. In the event
lsof the formation of such q union, and
the organization of central power in
Germany, Of which Prussia should
form part, it would become neces.
sary to withdraw our Minister at Ber-
lin; but while Prussia exists as an indie
lpendent Kingdom, and diplomatic re-
Iations are maintained with her, there
can be no necessity for the continuance
of the mission to Frankfort, and have,
therefore, recalled Mr.. Donaldson, and
directed the archives of The legation al
Frankfort 10 be transferred 10 the
American legation al Berlin.
Having been apprised tina, consid-
cradle number Of edventurers had been
assembled and were engaged in fitting
out military expedition within the
United States, against foreign coun.
try, and believing. from the best infor.
nation could obtain, that it was des-
tined TO invade the Island of Cuba, |
deemed il due to the friendly relations
existing between the U. States and
r Spain, 10 the treaty between the two
nations, 10 the laws Of the U. States
and, above oil, to the American honor
TO exert the lawful authority of this
Government in suppressing the expedi.
ton, and preventing the invasion. To
this end, | issued a proclamation, en-.
joining il upon the officers of the Uni.
ted States. civil and military, 10 use all
lawful means within their power. A
copy of that proclamation is herewith
submitted. The expedition has been
9 suppressed So long as the act Of Con.
8 gross of goth April, 1918, which owes
/ its existence to the law Of nations and
TO the policy Of WASHINGTON himself
, shall remain on our statute book, hold
, it to be the duty Of the Executive, faith
fully to obey its injunctions. While
this expedition was in progress, was
informed that foreigner who claim
ed our protection, had been clandestine
ly, and, as was supposed, for chilly car.
ried off in vessel from New Orleans
TO the Island of Cuba. ! Immediately
6 couscd such steps 10 be taken as
thought necessary, in case the informa
ton had received should prove cor.
rect, to vindicate the honor of the
country, end the rights of every per
son seeking an asylum on our soil, &c
the protection of our laws. The per.
! son alleged TO have been abducted was
promptly restored, and the circumstan.
ces of the case are now about 10 under.
60 investigation before judicial lribu.
nal. would respectfully suggest, tho
although the crime charged TO have
been committed in this case, is held
odious, as being in conflict with our
opinions on the subject of national sove
reigniy and personal freedom, there is
no prohibition Of it, or punishment for
it, provided in any act of Congress.
The expediency of supplying this de-
feet in our criminal code is, therefore,
recommended to your consideration.