Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-01-08

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with such transactions 1t is due to the Executive to de-
clare that he did in his policy discourage and refuse to
protect those who, in full view OF the consequences en-
barked in that disastrous enterprise weep over the
fate of those who were victims They fell martyrs
cause in which they rsked their lives, their all They
have the honors OF martyrdom the only alternative 10
success cannot condemn the Executive because he
fused to implicate Government with this materbe
he refused to recognise those who by violation Of
the laws had placed themselves beyond their protection
as American citizens recognised by treaty stpuations
Should the citizens subjects of any foreign Power in
wade the State of North Carolina and attempt effect
revolution there there would be accorded to them
mary justice The most expeditions mode of execution
even with grapevine should rGre be incolyenient
would close the transaction Icanno condemn in the Gov
| eminent OF Cuba that which my own State would and
ought to do admit no party ties allegiance whicti
would cause me to acknowledge that be politically
which IS morally wrong. l expect to keep company with
my conscience long after political relations shall cease
In this matter Mr. Chairman, in all OILERS mean
10 recognise the obligations Which rest upon Christian
statesman. am always Pleased to derive light from a
source where error has never thrown its coudwhere
truth shines upon the pa e and gives out light which
cannot mslead we are taught by all history human and
e' that the punish Of nations such is in this
world because they fist only here Popuous countries
gch. EMPIRES once he wonder of the world, have filed
Inc measure OF the siqutes of rapne and oppression
u NY ohy sdtion, beacons the shores of the
uue VI ume iey have persisted for the violation of the
grea. justice, the victims Of their
'eu crime IS. The disregard of physical laws brings
meuate enlistment to the offender the violation Of
although long delayed is not the less certain
tons well as individuals subjected to the
results and with equal certainty The desire for the
don Of territory in general and of Cuba in partcu
~ der the name of progress, threatens to involve
Iou ry in difficulties of most complicated character.
"a there is something curious in the fact that many who
aade much capital in recent election, of the known
desire OF of the candidates to Canada have
lost sight Of that enormity in the great desrabeness
this tropical island lying coasts that evils, mani
hain
tons greatly resembling own should be overwhelm
ing, and the absorption Of population wanting sympa
thy with should present such difficulties awaken
no such apprehensions.
Sir, have hesitation in declaring that should Cuba
be aienated by SPAIN the United States be party
to such alienation We cannot to the transfer Of
that island to any other Power But the transfer if
made will be terms consistent with the honor of both
and all parties concerned But Spain the owner of the
island is the proper holder and whilst Spain holds it
have best interests subserved That Spain to
hold it have the best evidence because the pubca-
ton of the late negotiations discoses that Spain refuses
to sereect the proposition to disntegrate her empire
by selling her domains No Power of Europe is disposed
to seize upon Cuba at least far indicated by
rent France and England have proposed unite
with to guaranty the possession of that island Spain
Whilst approve of the rejection Of that alliance by the
Government of the United States mention it evil
dence that there is purpose to dves Spain of her pos
sessions by the Powers of Europe The policy which
interest indicates is to leave Cuba in the possession of
SPAIN her ghtful owner and to the rest of the world
dnteresed stakeholder and leave the future the de-
velopment of the proper to be pursued Annexa
ton of territory may become Indispensable and when
is approve the act advocated the annexation Of
Texas; | approved of the purchase of Louisiana The
mouth of the Mississippi and the military importance of
Texas rendered beth indispensable interests and
were of paramount Importance. And whilst an advocate
and defender of the Mexican war; believing il to be just
and one In which the country was properly engaged
inclined to take just small portion of territory
in closing the unless entirely Invested of populations
as was consistent with honor. Our country prosper
1T is needs nothing much repose-nothng
important delyerance from vexatous disputes and
the disturbance and instruction of those energies so
successfully employed for prosperity.
1t with great satisfaction that read the remarks
of the distinguished Senator from Virginia, Mr.. MASON
the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations
With his views there expressed | entirely concur
The honor and the interests of the country will always be
safe when guided by such policy But am far from suppos
ing, with some Others that manifest destiny power
of expansion and duty to propagate free princi-
pies, demands extended theatre this whole CONT
nent, and the islands adjacent thereto dissent from
the opinion that we TO be propagandsts of the prin
cples Of free in any other mode than by the
bright example of success at home OF all people,
those of country should be most to inter-
venton in the affairs of others-most jealous of inter
vention by others in own. The good Of the
people rebuked the designs of distinguished rather
notorious and splendid, wanderer who short time
since sought TO involve in the troubles of Europe
lie succeeded at least in finding friends enough give
him that material aid which replenished his exhausted ex
chequer which he may quietly enjoy free from the
demands for coupons by the holders of Hungarian bonds
Conservative myself represent people who strictly
conservative in the highest in
quiring strict adherence to the Constitution and laws
and unwavering regard for the rights of all nations
conservative in the protection Of property and the pres
ervaton Of individual rights denying the right Of all
in the social and domestic institutions ready
resist all interference with their rights It is for this
that hold that those who take the
consequences of their conduct 1t becomes person
al concern Of their own and the result be felt by
themselves alone.
We cannot be nsensibe TO the spirit Of
which deeply affects portion of the people IL it be
either encouraged fostered by the Government if it
pass without rebuke, if it be repressed people
must to be considered the brigands Of the world
going forth to seize upon the possessions Of Joining
TONS and as natural consequence concentrate upon US
The focus OF indignation and ill-will Of all the world
This ought TO be The individual whose graspng
position, whose Unsuitable rapacy, leading him to op
the poor and overreach the feeble may acquire
property, but the end will be disastrous There is but
'ne code Of morals for all the principles of justice
sternal Observation as well as experience passing
little needed, If this lesson has not been learned
have already said that Maker Furnishes nations in
his world, because they exist only here. Mans indvi-
iuality exists forever Nations of this world alone
Their rise and their decay not accidental Virtue
produces the one, and crime and vice the other Ages
intervene, until the cup of inquity is full The kindred
wrath Of heaven sends forth the FIRE Of desoation to
sweep them away Countries which thousands Of years
ago were hled with dense population rich in teeming
abundance, whose merchants were princes and whose
citizens lords Of the EARTH are now barren wastes their
ruined capitals the theatre for antiquarian research their
inhabitants wandering tribes with whom the knowledge
Of former grandeur is so diluted with fable as only to
mislead the inquirer ! commend those who full
OF our destiny and see its ufmen in the absorption of
Canada and Cuba the continent and the adjacent islands
70 an instructive lesson found in the history of certain