The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-07
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.



Hies amendment, 5e.--Aripai Of Kossuih.
The Presidents message, which have per used with
close attention, would seem to be rather historical
than suggestive document Ii abounds in facts but is
somewhat sparing of differences and conclusions II
gives us the truth. but mol always the whole truth and.
upon reflection. inclined TO think thai, although
Mr. Fillmore may, far he understood it, have done
his duty TO his country, he has by done justice
TO himself upon the present occasion, We have long
account OF the aggressons committed by handful OF our
wild and hotheaded youths upon the Spanish colonial
possessions and very proper expression OF regret for the
outrages perpea,ed upon the Spanish consulate at New
Orleans but notice 10 be taken Of the
side of the account. Now. in laying before the world
as the President does in the most formal and official
ner by his message to Congresses statement OF the trans
actions which have taken place. involving in degree
the friendly relations of Spain and the United States, all
the facts should be given and due weight should be al
lowed to the antocedents and inducements which led TO
the consequences he much deplores Ii may be very
courteous and polite take all the blame ourselves
pass lightly over the generous motives which our mis-
guided fellow citizens might plead in justification OF their
ncurson upon the Spanish territory, the gross provo
cation which might palliate the offence
committed against the Spanish consulate; but does it
place the matter in fair and proper point Of view before
the country or before mankind Is there no allowance
TO be made for that innate love OF freedom and justice,
and human rights which prompted that gallant little
band-without money or provisions, without other arms
munitions of than the muskets upon their shout
ders and the powder and ball in their cartridge
throw themselves upon island defended by thirty
thousand regulars, and sending back their ship, 10 risk
their lives upon single cast, in behalf, as they sup
posed, of people struggling for their Liberties Is there
sympathy to be felt for those brave youths who after
driving before them, with the American bayonet, ten
times their numerical force OF the brilliant cavalry and
veteran infantry OF Spain, fell, subdued by famine and
the elements alone and persisted by the fangs OF blood
or yVar those
had shrunk from the terror of their eyes Is it no
paation for the guilt OF those who insulted the
flag OF Spain, and her consul in New Orleans that
they had just heard of the savage execution of half
hundred OF their youthful friends and relaons-who
had left them but few days before full of life and
health and hopeand of the nhuman dissertation of their
remains by Spaniards Has the case OF our fellow citi
zen Thrasher, who has for weeks been anguishing in
Spanish dungeon, condemned by military court-martia
for known offence 10 eight years labor in the mines
not yet come 10 the knowledge OF governments ls
Spain immaculate in her connection with all these
transactions, or is President impressed with sau
ary dread Of her power and that of her allies Great
Britain and France-tha he willing 10 hold her blame
less and assume that his countrymen alone
surable
regard 10 Kossuh the President merely states what
has been done in accordance with the congressional pro-
vision OF the last session, and refers the matter to Con-
gress for future action We are glad 10 hear from Gen
proves and in SOFT suggested, the he has
proposed in relation to the reception Of the great Magyar
But MIR Fillmore would have lost nothing in the esma-
ton OF young America at least he had made The sug
gestion in his message.
Our interests on the coast of Central America il seems
10 remain in their present unprotected state until the
internal feuds and dssensons which disturb Nicaragua
are settled We rather imagine that in view of recent
occurrences such the attack upon the Pomelheus by
British cruiser in those waters. the attention of Con-
gress will be called to this subject in the absence of
any presidential recommendation.
The country is eminen,ly prosperousso much so that
petext is left for the advocates of high tariff and ex
IRENE protection to disturb present wellordered and
efficient commercial system. The President, however
nmates that low duties have no, benefited the farming
interest much anticipated Such is his opinion
and il is about all that can be said upon his side OF the
question. and perhaps rather more than be proved
upon investigation. The message takes full view of
our internal affairs makes some good recommendations
as the establishment of an Agricultural Bureau and a
revision of The laws OF the United Satesand concludes
with renewed profession Of faith in the compromise
measures and expression of the determination Of the
President TO his best endeavors TO have them carried
into effect
In all that regards foreign relations the message
weak and timid Mr. Fillmore bad opportunity, such
as seldom Offers OF placing himself right before The
country and the world upon the great questions of the
day He has neglected il and in this particular we say
he has no, done HIMSELF the station he occupies JUS
tce or credit In auding TO The right OF search the
President afms the fundamental principle that "the flag
protects the ship and all that contains" in bold and
manly tones, which will find response in every true
American heart and his avowed resolution enforce the
fugitive law, in any and every event. will meet
with very general APPRECIATION especially his acts
found TO keep pace with his words and these in
our Judgment the best features which characterize
his communication the great legislative council of the
nation.
II is with great regret that observe, the part OF
one OF the eastern senator's disposition TO connect the
visit OF Kossuh this country with the further agitation
of the great domestic sectional question which has ag
ta,ed the community long. There is something so
grossly indicate and revolving in The bare conception OF
such design, that one, who not lost all sense
Of decency and propriety, would for moment entertain
lit II is as if man in private life, who had rendered the
should NEE, him upon the threshold with expose OF his
matrimonial disputes and endeavor TO impress him with
an unfavorabe opinion OF the wife of his bosom. Yet
we fear that there will be found those lost to shame
TO be guilty Of so grsss a solecisn in courtesy and
ners The managing committee OF the members OF the
press Of this city, who depued to offer TO kossu,h the
compliment OF banquet in the of the fraternity,
has upon its list the of Raymond, The abolition
leader OF the wings in the last years assembly, and Henry
Ward Beecher the famous clerical bagear, and bully,
who has made himself conspicuous by his opposition
TO the fugitive slave law II the occasion passes off
without some dsgraceu exhibition Of their naughtness
1--WE had almost said nastiness) by these worthless, we
shall be agreeabIy disappointed Our only hope s that
the Hungarian Chief will, withou, hesitation, rebuke