The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-12-05


ssntimeu, Of the country. II b fair and manly In
its tone, speaks clearly and temporarily upon for
eign and domestic subjects and shirks no respon-
sibility
The Message touches upon 30 many important
topics, that though lengthy, it is unusually inter-
estine. We cannot pretend to notice its arguments
in detail, this morning. We can only glance at
few leading questions, and call the attention OF the
reader TO them.
The Presidents notice of the Cuban affair is
somewhat different from what we could have
wished. Nevertheless, it is 40 far based upon IN
disputable facts, argues so distinctly from the pre-.
sumption of delusion in those concerned, that we
cannot coincide in the structures of contemporary
We thought at one time that the Cubans desired
freedom, and knowing them to be oppressed, we
earnestly advocated their cause. We were de-
ceived, grossly, unpardonahy deceived. The
Cuban Creoles shamefully abandoned Lopez and
the gallant Crttenden, and their unfortunate COM
paniops, to a terrible fate. Our sympathy for
Cuba died with Lopez, and Crittenden and Kerr.
The Cubans were recreant to their own interests,
false to their own friends. The Delta has said So
Let the i.starred expedition be forgotten. 1t was
Illegal but neither the gallant Crittenden, nor
the brave Kerr, neither the unfortunate Pragay nor
| the lamented James, knew that the people Of Cuba
were Indifferent to freedom. Let them-the
Cubans-abide their fate.
The remarks of President Fillmore upon the
policy of non-inervention in the affairs Of foreign
States, are clear in argument and admisably toned
They re-echo the sentiments Of the earlier Presi
dents. They show that ours was the first Gov
|ernment to take the lead upon this importan
question; and that our course, originating will
o Washington, extorted the praise and endorsement
Of Great Britain. We have noble land--th
nolitical and social Paradise Of the poor. If the
are oppressed elsewhere, let them find safe shete
d here, We cannot enter upon great wars oil
questions of nationality which we are not intel
ested in. We guaranty an asylum as safe q
temple. Can more be asked
. Following this, President Fillmore emphaticall
and peremptorily declares that the American fla
shall protect every vessel which it covers fre1
any interruption upon the high seas that it sha
be positive denial of any right of search, that
vessel in our seas or leaving our coast, with Il
American flag over her, shall be interrupted
ANNOYED. The country will endorse that. 1t
manly and American in its tone, distinct mott
cation that we will promptly vindicate the imm
II mites Of the flag Of our country.
In reference to Foreign Affairs, the Messas
happily combines decision with digni6ed courtes
,i' Il is clearly shown that our citizens CLAIM
against Portugal will be pressed with 6rmnes
i. but without any domneering sense Of pow'
Reciprocal trade with CanadaAa question Of gre
-, Importance and but little appreeiated-is press
mt upon the attention of Congress. The case Of Kt
suth is handsomely and properly presented; Al
nd without any ad captands.m appeals to'particu
- prejudices, our country is indicated his frient
ls. and hosptable asylum. This is excellent in ct
has grace Of not too much, and shows with what d
did nifty the President passes over all opportunity
ap, special electioneering. With similar temper,
st nity and courtesy, the President points out
cry propriety of our maintaining the independence
the Sandwich Islands against the encroachme
atey L
our the Monroe doctrine, and his clear champions
sn Of its merits and practical force. His rema
.. upon Mexico and inter-oceanic communication
Who further illustrate the firmness and moderation
: in which an American Government claims moth
h"e but what is right, submits to nothing thai
w wrong This is the spirit and sentiment of
TOD whole Message, and will every where common
,avs to welljuging citizens Clear, calm, manly mi
ght can alone speak thus, forego all hectorng,
Ar. fear no possibility of consequent imposition
,lete misconception. It is noticeable with what
8 in gular and delicate courtesy and forbearance
aeo' President speaks Of such weaker powers as
ans tugal and Mexico, while with France and
!. IN and--in reference to Cuba, the Sandwich Isl
and the right of search-he is decisive and
rae remptory, though always courteous Manly
IS re- positive, but courteous, to the strong forbes
how and magnanimous to the weak, our young, po
anu fsl and growing country should always be.
That portion of the message which refers t
Tariff, we design noticing upon another occal
.n,. and its Importance justifies. separate atten
y.,,h Time and space permit US to notice briefly
{ the two other points in the Presidents message.
rand His recommendation of the creation of an
100 VI cultural Bureau, strikes us excellent. o
mill. chiefly an agricultural or planting country.
ar. yet our national legislative care is almost
n the sively confined to commerce and manufact
An Agricultural Bureau would he great
letter beneficial national agent for the disseminate
amed valuable information and as our agricult
come so largely contribute to the support of the Go
dead ment, they are as clearly as merchants or n
,ne facurers entitled to realize the active benef
R .... Government. Government is public power
e one agehcy crea'ea 10 accomplish what " seri
Reese inconvenient or absolutely impossible to pl
ilng enterprise and it does not perform its fun,
,, and when it overlooks SO large a proportion 9
INA. citizens.
would
One other point, we notice this morning.
Washington Union said of President Film
~. last message that that portion of it referri
client the maintenance Of the Compromise desery
which be written in letters of gold His present
hauts guage upon the Fugitive Slave bill deser,
abated eulogy. 1, is i,s own best eulogy an
n nm therefore, reproduce it here
Ford's '"This injunction Of the Constitution i. a
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