The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-01
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1, 1861.


movement III CuDd we VIII not vcHtuc On mcic
when few daysmus give reliable facts. Bat do
not hesitate say that for years our indignation has
been excited by the gross and brutal tyranny wthwhch
Spain monarchy Of the Old World has oppressed the
fairest and most fruitful island of The New World.
Hardly a week passes that we do not hear OF
some inhurnan punishment inflicted by the order OF
the Spanish authorities in Cuba Reason tells us
that we should think OF such punishments on
the island OF Cuba than in the centre OF Spain; but
still the heart will with the head at times. We
do not pretend TO have bfeathed that air which as
suages all passion. We have never yet bathed in the
waters OF any pool river that could purify us from the
necessary weaknesses of humanity. We freely confess
that every act OF Spanish cruelty IN Cuba has excited
within the greatest Indignation and that those ,ndig
nant feelings inhamed by the knowledge that ty
ranny working its will in portion OF the Western
Continent and within two hundred miles OF our own
borders. II may be weak in to confess these weak
nesses. but he is less than man who does not feel
them.
1t is unnecessary for us to say that sympathize
deeply with any respectable organization in Cuba which
has attempted to throw of the Calling and oppressive yoke
Of Spain But. at the time, feelings OF sympathy
will not and cannot induce to give any countenance
or encouragement to any wrongful expeditions from the
UDlleu OtdlcS Iteudinls VI law are only
guards OF liberty for without law there be no liberty.
The act OF 1918 is clear, plain, and exploits and that
act is in full force and vigor within the United States.
and for three milestone marine league-beyond the
coast
We not of course surprised at reading the article
in the National Inehgeneer OF yesterday Long expe
rience had given knowledge Of the anti-repubcan
proclivties of that journal. Its coarse in the Round
n, Da, b,J Fad al
memory. We not, therefore, surprised when i,
awoke from its pro,rac,ed slumber 1t had said nothing
worth remembering Of the Gardiner case it had
tempted even TO defend Mr.. Corwin it had alluded
to the conduct Of the Pennsylvania whgs the Ohio
whg convention, 10 the election of Wade, or to the
position Of Governor Johnston, the doubledealing
OF the wing party but knew that when the interests
Of the Spanish monarchy involved would wake up
from it's long-proraced slumbes. Sure enough, it did
wake up; and its excuse for waking. according to its
own statement. is the following extract from the Bat
more Clipper:
"We have approved the pursued by the govern
mont in reference Cuban affairs Tor it bound to
enforce repec, treaty obligations and always thought
that if the people OF Cuba desired to be free they should
strike Tor themselves instead OF relying American ci
zens TO fight their battles, They have hosted the
banner OF liberty, and should rally around it
Having their shoulder the Wheel their calls
Hercules Tor assistance may not be IN vain we snail look
for further from Cuba with interest The patriots
will fight desperately for, if defeated and taken, their
lives will be the sacrifice"
These remarks are the remarks of a wing paper and
the Intsigensr makes them the text OF an assault not
only the Cubans who have undertaken to free them
selves from the inolerable oppression of the Spanish
monarchy. but upon those who might be weak enough 10
wish well to Cuba. However, have large portion
Of days work before US, and must therefore dis
miss the Inteliigsnesr for fear OF becoming drowsy
There some weights too heavy for spine
We will remark that II TO be the purpose OF lead
ing whg journals incucae the idea that any American
citizen any body OF American citizens who have gone
may 60 to Cuba, in order TO assist the evou,ionis,s
pirates under the laws of nations. This is mistake
and which ought be corrected for il may do great
injury TO those whose and generous feelings would
urge them to assist the Cubans
The law Of 1915 makes it misdemeanor to organize
and set foot, prepare the FOR organizing
setting foot. within territory military expedition
against the possessions OF any nation with which
at peace. That law is binding within one marine league
from our coast but further than that is of force
virtue, and be nghluy executed 1t is mistake
suppose that the law OF 1918 has any extended
operation than statute of the United States Ii is
mistake to suppose that is act declaraory OF in
ternationa law. On the contrary. il limits and crcum
scnbes the principles of international law.
We have ventured to be thus specific because we be-
leve that American citizens have been induced by the
recent from Cuba TO make their way that island,
and because the Secreta Of State is absent from Wash
inston and the President and the Secretary of the In
terror intend TO leave the city Monday Ii the
idea should be entertained by British Freach cruisers
that American cgens attempting TO reach Cuba. in order
to aid the outbreak, deemed pirates by the government
OF the United States the most amenabe consequences
might ensue. We have therefore spoken with decision
on the point--admtins that any organized expedition
from our shores in aid Of the Cuban patriots is contrary
to our Law-zdmi,ting that the Spanish forces may
deal with them they may think fit. but contending
that they are guilty of offence which will allow a
British, or French Russian cruiser modest them
They lose their right CT protection against Spain. but
Ia other respect. We speak thus positively because
We have high authority to sustain No have
forgotten the Canada troubeshe burning OF the Caro-
line, and the Mcleod and OF thirty years
Of age fail to remember Mr. Webstes correspondence
with Mr.. Fox, the British Minister on those subjects
For what we have said cite Mr. Webser's letter TO
Nj Fox. OF the 2th April, 1884, from which we make
the following extract (Tbe curious may find the whole
letter in Senate Documents LIST session 9th Congress
1.-The undersigned does adm, propety or ustiee
Of this designation. II citizens of United state, ,,ed
out engaged in fitting out, military expedition