Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-15
) MIR: CALHOUN ON. CUBA.

$ MIR. CALHOUN ON. CUBA,
The following is the language of Mr.. Yenable's
speech, in which he argues that Mr.. Calhoun was
entirely opposed to the acquisition of Cuba:
And here, sir, would with pious and reverential
care, perform duty which owe to the memory of a
distinguished statesman whose unclouded and un-
eqnalled mind constantly reflected upon and studied
the interests of his country and his section
In Partlcuar-whose pure heart to its latest throb
was filled with love to his country, and whose ma
tured judgment made him the safest guide. l refer
to the great ;outh Carolinian, who, but two days
before his DEATH charged me, that should he be mis-
represented upon this subject, to give to the world
his true opinion. 1t has been said that Mr.. Calhoun
was in favor of the annexation of Cuba, that he was
for annexation at all events This is not true feel
bound by promise made to him to correct the state
Inent. He said if Cuba comes TO US, il must
be by treaty, honorable and satisfactory both
tries, otherwise it is forbidden fruit to the United
States. This was said in reference to the indirect
mode OF acquiring 1t by annexation after revolution,
rendered successful chiefly by adventures from this
country. The conversation related TO an interview
with certain persons, inhabitants Of Cuba who called
upon him a few days before. gentleman now pre-
sent In this H@use was with when they called on
MIR. Calhoun; we rose 10 leave the room, he reques-
ted US to remain and witness the conversation They
spoke to him of the expected revolution and the oper
atoms of General Lopez; he said what all
know to be true; - Gentlemen, you mistaken;
Cnba is not ripe for revolution her people not
ready for such state of hrgs and if Lopez invades
Cuba, tie enterprise will be failures and tell you
mat unueT no circumstances can this Government
be complicated with this revolution. He often said
me, Cuba, from her situation, never be alien
aed to any other power than the United States and
Spain, the owner is tt best stakeholder; best ter
and best for the world. Nothing but unaVo da-
BILE necessity could justify force in taking it. The
purchase is improbable, and have most of
the commercial advantages without the expense of
administering the government. These were the words
and opinions of one whose hrig ht will ever IT.
radate the pages of annals.''
AS we read the above, conslrue MIR. Calhouns
opposition have been confined the acquisition of
Cuba by force and unawfully. Our own position on
the subj ct is defined in the following portion of
Senator Mason's speech:
s. am here free TO declare-representing as do
section OF the country, apprehend, as deeply In
terested in the future relations of Cuba TO this con-
tinent as any other-in my place, Senator from
the South, and upon my responsibility statesman
of America, that am content that Cuba shall 'enaD
in the possession of Spain, unless ii be acquired
from her by voluntary cesson on her part, or unless
the people of Cuba, by their act, shall the
political connexion with her European mother, and
voluntarily propose annexation.
Sir, the honor, the dignity, the good name of A
merca for all time to come demands, at the hands of
the American people, not only that they should not
sympahse with nor encourage, but that they should
Indignantly frown upon and suppress any attempts,
by violence in any form, 10 wrest from Spain any
portion of her lawful possessions, whether ii be sti
muated by political ambition by spirit of specu-
lave marauding on the part of those who engage
in it.
The policy Of this country, as have said, has been
announced to all Europe. Spain is weak power,
and it is fortunate for US, and for peaceful rea-
tons with the continen; of Europe, she is so.
Cuba is her Property-as fully, exclusively, and
entirely her property, as Oregon or New Mexico is
ours, and any attempt, whether made by individuals
in violation Of the laws of their country, made by
the Government in its political capacity, TO dsInem
Der Cuba from Spain would tarnish forever tarnish,
national fame. Sir, know of no safer guarantee
fot national rights, and the rights of the
States in their sovereign capacity, than uniform
and scrupuous regard to the rights of others. But,
Mr. President, the invitation thus given by those two
powers acting jointly. proposing on their part trl-
parite convention of the three governments 10 dis
claim and forever hereafter any purpose of ac
quring Cuba by any means, imports enlarged
meaning than its language would convey. l should
read its meaning thus: France and England believe
that the possession of Cuba by the United States,
would be fraught with consequences injurious to
them, and therefore they give understand by this
form of communication, that they are in league TO
prevent ii. Now, Tir, treating it thus have this to
say: We have already indicated policy tn let
Cuba alone; and secondly to regard the rights Of
Spain. We know that in the fuIlness of time The
fruit Will rpen aud fall from the parent stem. When
that time shall come, its political connection with this
continent is inevitable Interference by other nations,
may hasten this event, bit the combined powers Of
Europe cannot prevent II.
This, sir, is full, and think Ineligible
ply any question of European interference with the
political condition Of Cuba
Richnond Enquirer.