Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17
4cUDA PROGRESS AND MANIFEST DESTINY

quet given in this city to Gen. Pillow and Mr.
F. p STANTON designated by writers here for
Northern papers. We were not singular, therefore,
In giving it that character and we now insert from
the published proceedings, such portions as will
enable our readers to form proper judgment of it.
The Banquet given at the United States Hotel on
Saturday night in pursuance of invitations addressed
the preceding day to Messrs PILLOW and STANTON and
by them accepted. The letters Of invitation signed
by E. r. RUTH, of Tennessee; A. NOISE of Tennessee
JOHN DoSELsos Of Tennessee; d. r. LINDSAY, Of Ala
bama and A. ]. CLARK of Mississippi; who inform the
gentlemen compmented that they act in behalf Of their
friends and admirers in this city
Mr. e. F. RUTH of Tennessee, presided at the supper,
ut which present fifty gentlemen, the most
distinguished Of whom Gen. PILLOW, of Tennessee;
Hon. F. r. STANTON Of Tennessee Hon. CALEB CUSHING,
Attorney General Hon. A. O. p NICHOLSON, of Tennes
see; Hon. HARVEY NJ. WATrERsos, of Tennessee Hon.
p G. WASHINGTON Assistant Secretary of the Treasury;
and Professor De Bow, Superintendent. of the Census
Bureau.
The toast given after the removal Of the cloth
the following, by the president Of the evening:
Sour distinguished guests Major General GIDEON j.
PILLow and the Hon. FRED. T. STANTON The one known
in the annals Of Els country of the heroes she de-
lights honor3 the other already justly enjoying ma
tiona reputation while fame with willing hands, is still
Each OF the gentlemen complimented replied to this
sentiment in few brief and appropriate sentences,
which not reported.
Mr.. Ruth (presding) again rose and stated that it
seemed him quite evident that the gentlemen present
determined to hear Gen. PILLOW reply to another
sentiment, which had been sent to him with request
that the General would reply to it, The sentiment here
alluded to, emanating from Mr. JOHN DosELsoN of Ten
nessee, received with much favor. 1t is follows
sCuBA The weeping child of the seas. Are her woes
forgotten Is the martyr blood OF the gallant Crtenden
and his followers to sink in enslaved soil unayenged
Gen. Pillow after the applause had subsidized and
addressed the company in speech which is thus reported
In the Union
GENTLEMEN In the sentiment just offered and received
with much enthusiasm, it is significantly asked Are
the Of Cuba forgotten? is the worthy blood Of
the gallant Crtenden and his brave followers to sink in
an enslaved soil unavenged And to this sentiment and
these questions am called upon to respond.
will respond by asking you if man has ceased to love
liberty? Have the principles of eternal truth and JUS
tce which lie the foundations Of free institutions
ceased to have abiding place in the hearts of Amer
can feemen Has man ceased to abhor tyranny and OPP
preston?
No. my countrymen the woes of Cuba are not forgot
ten and the blood of the noble martyrs liberty who
buchered in violation of all the usages of civilized
nations and of treaties with Spain cries aloud for
yenge; and mistake not the signs Of the times, the
time is not far distant when the nation will avenge it. 1t
is the duty OF the nation not of individuals. Events
would seem to be rapidly inducing necessity which
viii mpel the Government, under the great law of self
preservation, to take the in hand to redress the
of Cuba and to avenge the blood of murdered
sons.
The President in his inaugural solemny pledges the
good faith Of the nation to the observance of our
relations and treaty obligations 1t also contains
ngs admonishng neghbors of the necessity Of good
faith and good neghborshp their part-a policy
essential to their Independence to peace and safety
Indeed mad infauation appears TO have rsss>d IT.
self upon the councils of England, which an oyerrung
Providence is shaping to accomplish the end If this
policy is persisted in, Cuba must be SEIZED Cuba VIII be
The watchman is at his post. viii see the danger
sfar of.
Trust your President He win prove equal to any
emergency.
One blow by the strong arm Of this Government will
sunder the chains which enslave Cuba.
Let therefore, be patient Let us be ready prompt
ly and with energy to stand by the Government to up
hold its power and make its blows efecual
This done, and we shall more hear the woes of Gu
bs but shall hear the loud shouts Of joyous freemen
reverberatng through the mountains Of this Weeping
Child Of the Seas and shall another brilliant star
added to the glorious constellation which umnes this
land Of freedom.
Such, my countrymen, my views of Cuba and of
the policy Government should adopt in the approach
ing crisis and though know nothing of the views of
the President except he appears in his inaugural be-
fore the nation and the world yet my reliance in his
gacy, wisdom, and frmness give me full confidence in
the result.
II Spain regards not these pledges if she heeds not
this warning and allows herself to be placed in an att
tude Of hostility to Government and People If she
permits England drive her into system Of colonial
policy intended to Aicanize Cubo hers will be the
sponsibty of the consequences which may follow Such
state Of things in the judgment of all civilized nations,
would ab.olve this Government from all treaty oblga
TONS and would justify the seizure Of The island be the
consequences what they may Let therefore, await
the approach Of the crisis already at hand.
Who does not knoy.that the blood shed at the Alamo
and at Goad avenged thrice avenged upon the bat
tle-6eds Of Mexico?
Who does not know that English policy FASTENED the
annexation Of Texas to this Union Who does not
the influences which produced this result at
work upon Spain to her into dangerous
to peace and intended In their consequences dis
tract the country and possibly to sunder the Union
Sir, why is this will tell you. Our rapid growth
In oil the elements Of national wealth and greatness is
overshadowng her. will long drive her commerce from
the Of the world while the influence Of our free in
stutons is fast depopuating her territory; and she
knows that she is attacking in weakest points II
is her strategy in diplomacy.
During the delivery Of the above remarks the speaker
was frequently interrupted by cheers and other express
sions of appreciation from the guests present
sentiment having been proposed complimentary to
the President Of the United States and bis Executive
Officers, Gen. CUSHING replied Gin brief, pointed, and
eloquent manner" This speech is not reported in the
Union but it is represented in other papers to have been
In the style that characterized his speeches in New
Jersey. 1t is thus described by contemporary:
"Mr CusHrsa declared that in the adjustment Of
difficulties with Mexico should have not only ncor
poatcd California and New Mexico but should have taken
IN chihuahua and Sonora. However, upon the next oc
casion he asserted there was doubt but that our
boundary would be located far 10 the South that II
would remove oil apprehensions Of trouble with Mexico
o1cnf, a1 That