The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-19
Frsm Detroit Free Press, Aug 10
Democratic Doctrine Practically Enforced.

can,.fo Ioy,ahnm. whose gallant conduct at Smyrna
The theme OF universal praise not only IN this country
III in Tngland has given practical effect TO the doctrine
~ President pierce's inaugural address, that Is the
duty OF the government to protect American cihxens
whibefsoever they may wend iheii way among Tue
nations of the earth II is lamenabe fact That al the
close of Mr. FilImore'5 administration the American
name had lost caste in foreign countries True, Mi.
ebsier as Secretary OF State, wrole Inc ulssemann
letter and noble letter il was but practical effect was
never given to its doctrines, and II was the only State
paper emanang from any department OF The government
during The whole four years OF wh'gIuie ihat imboded
American principles and ideas ~ the domestic admln-
sation of the government was dishonest and corrupt,
the administration OF foreign affairs was mbecie aud
pus luminous Not an important negotiation was brought
10 close and nearly every question touched suffered by
the handling The fishery and the Central American ques-
lions are standing monuments oil wing inemciency no
use no stronger eIm and me rejection OIL me prof.
ered cesson Of The Sandwich islands was anti AmeIl-
can in principle. and contrary 10 The overwhelming public
sentiment OF the people Of This county,.
The condac, OF Captain lngraham DID no! lack DIS,
greatness while il prompt bold, and patriotic and
will venture 10 FAY that nothing mas occurred ior
many year so well calculated to command respect Tor
the American name. What would have been Captain
Ing rahais conduct, the same circumstances under
yaciliang wing administration, we cannot say ne
would have had no assurance that his conduct would be
approved by his government ana that consciousness
might have deferred him from acting as his Judgment
dictated But under democratic rule he doubtless ieli
positive Of approval and support at home he had read
the inaugural address, and gwen plain matter oi-iac'
interpretation 10 its doctrines and though literally sur
rounded by Austrian ships, he would have fought had
not the prisoner been delivered up When remember
the galany and prowess OF American ars, one almost
regrets that The opportunity did not occur Tor al action
to take place.
Captain lnsrahams conduct will be approved by our
as il already has been by people colem-
rary remarks that the claims OF our citizens to immu
ni,y from outrage must be respected whether they
native born or only nauralized whether they kid.
mapped here kidnapped in Asia The 1yso our pro-
teciion must accompany them around the globe Inc
naughty Austrian must be resisted when he undertakes
such an outrage, equally with the miserable Malay, or
The weak Curnanche The lime when America was moi
able TO assert The rights of her naalzed citizens she
could have wished has passed forever God has given
strength and ii we do not employ i
when Justice and mercy demand It's ntercesson In the
aid we ought to follow him to The dungeons oil VII
enns and drag him from under the very hands OF the
execuoner. Even should he prove TO have no claims
Captain Ingaham will slll have acted rightly, for b,
was impelIed alike by national honor and by every
consideration Of humanity, TO that kosia was no
carried of Till the question of citizenship was decided