Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
British Outrage.

II anpears that the steam packet vessel Promeheus,
belonoino TO Messrs Vanderbilt s Co. of New York,
one Of the regular steamers in the line between New
York and Nicaragua on her last inward trip fired
into and brought to BIZ the British frigate Express,
on the ground that the captain failed pay certain tom
mage duties which was demanded by the authorities Of
Observation-Disclosures not recognized by the United
States and under the lrowning batteries of British
manof-var the captain was compelled pay the du-
ties This piratical act is IN direct violation Of our
treaty sipulations with Great Britain Gen. Cass,
learn hy the proceedings OF the Senate, with prompt
ness which has always marked the of this great
American statesman has moved resolution calling for
a report Of the facts This case is outrage the
American flag under neutrality laws and treaties,
which admits Of excuse paliaiion. The two ma
tions are at peace The vessel assaulted leaving the
port Of third power If that vessel, by leaving the
port Of GreytOwn without paying duties violated any
law or right, it the province of the Nicaraguan
government to demand of the United States saslac-
ton but there no Justification for the arrogant and
bsigerent interference Of the British authorities We
again repeat. that more fragrant outrage was never
committed by any power since national existence.
Some of our vessels touch at Halifax which is
British possession. Suppose French fleet, at the can
mons mouth should attempt enforce the British port
laws would our government not demand immediate
satisfaction?
British insolence with their hostile fleets lowering
around our coast and skirtng our highways Of COM
merce have been endured long enough.
An e,ctual remedy must once be applied. An apollo.
nv and disavowal will not answer. The cause must be
removed 10y the peaceable forcble removal of foreign
intrusion from the American waters. Our trade and
commerce with Pacific possessions must hereafter
be freed from British arrogance. If they must play the
mistress OF the seas let them seek other theatre
for their proud and nsolent dominion than the great
highway of our commerce. We are for maintaining cur
rights at all hazards eren the hazard of rar. A little
blood letting would be a great help pethoric Eng
land about this time We stated that govern
ment has demanded explanation and that Ameri-
can vessel has been ordered down protect
merce along the Nicaragua coast; but we have no
hopes Of seeing anything like decisive policy. Mr.
Webster we predict, will write Hulseman letter
The British authorities will disavow the act and that in
the estimation OF the administration: will wipe the
stain. These outrages and insults flag must be
resented, shall lose standing and respect
nation. The cold and Indifferent in which the
President treats the horrible massacre of American
citizens in Cuba is an index of what may he expected
in future. There is not an American heart that does
swell with pride the reflection of the bold and
csve policy which marked the administration Of Gen
Jackson. towards foreign powers and any admnistra
ton that ers in the vindcaon If orr right will lose
deserves lose the confidence and respect Of the
American people.