Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-10-19
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Cuban Aaairsin New York.

IloW Huen sOeNef tne TWO poiliCdi pa'dcD
may he divided on other questions, upon that
with regard 10 the late insolent conduct OF the
Cuban government 10 an American steamer.
they have but one mind
A mass meeting of The Eighth Ward Scott
and Graham Club. took place on Wednesday,
in consequence of the following Card:
THE STARS AND STRIPES AGAINST SPANISH
INsoLENoE.-Eighth Ward Scott and Graham
Club attenton.-The public newspapers have
spread before the American people the astound-
ing statement that our glorious hag has been
insulted, ships and citizens denied their just
rights our national honor marred. The SEM
bance of truth accompanies the base record OF
Spanish insolencc. In view Of this Intelligence,
it becomes US as American citizens, as lovers OF
our country, and as friends and supporters of
our great leader, 10 sustain the principles we
avow, the love Of country we CHERISH and
those principles Of doing unto others as we
would that they should do unto us-to meet in
council, to boldly and earnestly assert our de-
termination TO stand by the flag OF our country
Mt all hazards; that hile we repudiate unjust
and unlawful efforts TO disturb the pence Of
| friendly powers, we nevertheless pledge our
selves 10 stand foremost as the protectors ofour
| rights and the defenders of our countrymen,
who. lawfully pursuing their avocatlons else
where, are tauntcd by insults from other pow
ers. To this end wo will meet at the Broadway
House on Wednesday evening, October 13,at
7 o'clock, 10 consider what measures shall be
taken 10 secure rcparation for the past and Sc
cnrity for the future. The Wing Clubs through
out the city are respectfully invited to join in
lis act "f duty To the whole people. Per or
der. III y. WILD, President.
JoHN SucocK. Secretary.
At the meeing Mr.. Wild, after short adj
dress offered the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted:
ReSolred. That the wings of the city OF New
York have heard, with the deepest indigna-
ton, the recent treatment of the American
citizens at the Island Of Cuba, and of the OBJ
struction imposed upon American commerce
by the officers of the Spanish government at
that island.
Resoircd, That regarding the statements
which have been made in reference TO the
treatment Of Purscr Smith. as true, we pro-
nounce the conduct oflhe Spanish authorities
harsh, unfeelng aud Infamous; and IL not pro-
perly explained. must lead to serious hostility
between two hitherto friendly nations
Resolrcd, that the conduct of the Spanish
authorities towards X. j.. Ward. muster of the
bark Cornelia, of New York, in boarding his
ship, in placing it under guard ola body of
Spanish soldiers, in seizing the United States
mails and shipp papers. together with the Off
cal insults TO th he Captain, the detention of the
vessel and holding in duration the Captain
and one othe passengers. both innocent OF any
offences against the laws OF Cuba, is such an
outrage upon the commerce and flag of the
United States as calls for prompt and complete
redress
Rcsolecd, That while we claim no right toin-
TOR otb
their laws, rights, religion, liberty, or privileges
of the people of foreign countries, our heartfelt
smypathies nevertheless with the oppressed
people of the earth. We abhor tyranny in all it's
iorms--and hold in utter detestaiion those des-
pots " no arc the instruments of oppresson--
Cheers.
Resoloed, That while the government ofSpein
presents the picture of a cruel despotism, under
which there is neither the right of franchise
nor the liberty of the press, neither the desire
of free government on the part OF the rulers
nor the hope of constitutional or personal free
dom on he part of the subject, such agovern-
ment is undeserving the respect of the friends
of true civilization, OF enlightened humanity.
Resolred fnal1y, That we adhere to the pol
icy of Henry Clay cheers )-proclaimed by
him secretary Of State in 1928, IN letter to
Mr.. Middleton, the American Minister OF Spain,
in which he expressly declares that-"We can
not allow a transfer Of the Island of Cuba to
any European power" So say we-so says
the voice of the whole county, Cheers
Resolced, That We learn with pride and sat-
sfction, that the action of whlg national ad-
mnstraton, in regard TO this question OF ma
tionn honor, has been prompt and energetic,
giving us full assurance that we viii have no
occasion to doubt Of immediate and ample re-
dress for the wrongs attempted by Spanish of
fcials. (Cheers.J
Senator Miller, of New Jersey, says: "Gen.
Sn,ttIa hcraoc ah1f ,,ndor hira-h,1f that