Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-16

expect full indemnity therefor as soon as this uni
justiiabe and offensive conduct shall be made
known to her catholic majesiy's government; but
similar expectations in other cases, have not been
realized.
The offending party is at our doors, with large
powers for aggression, but none, II is alleged, for
PREPARATION. The source Of redress is in another
hemisphere, and the answers 10 our Just COM
plants made TO the home government are but the
repetition of excuses rendered by the inferior OFF,
cias TO their superors, in reply 10 representations
of misconduct. The peculiar situation of the par
ties has undoubtedly much aggravated the annoy
ances and injuries which our citizens have suffer
ed from the Cuban authorities, and Spain does
not seem TO appreciate 10 its full extent her re-
sponsibility for the conduct of these authorities
In giving very extraordinary powers 10 them, she
owes II TO Justice and 10 her friendly relations
with this government, TO guard with great vigil
lance against the exorbitant exercise of these
powers, and in case Of injuries 10 provide for
| prompt redress.
have already taken measures 10 present to the
government Of Spain the wanton injury of the Gu
ban authorities in the detention and seizure of
the Black Warrior, and TO demand imme o.iate in
demnty for the injury which has thereby resulted
to our citizens.
In view 81 the position of the Island Of Cuba.
its proximity 10 our coast, the relations which il
must ever bear 10 our commercial and other inter-
ests, II is vain 10 expect that series OF unirend-
y acts infringing our commercial rights, and the
adoption Of policy threatening the honor and Sc
curityof these Sla.es can long consist with peace
full relations.
In case the measures taken for amicable adjust
ment of our difficulties with Spain should unfortu-
natey fail, shall not hesitate 10 use the authority
and means which Congress may grant 10 insure
the observance of our Just rights, 10 obtain redress
for injuries received and TO vindicate the honor Of
our flag
In anticipation of that contingency, which
earnestly hope may not arrive, suggest 10 Con-
gress the propriety of adopting such provisional
measures as the exgency may seem to demand.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WASHINGTON, March u.s. 1854.
The following is the list of papers accompany
ing the report Of the Secretary Of State TO the
President:
Mr.. Robertson (acting consul Of the United
States at Havanalto Mr.. Marcy, with accompani-
nents, March /, 1851
The same TO the same, with accompaniment,
March g. 1854.
The same TO the same, extract with translation,
March 7, 1854. Protest Of the consignee and mas
ter the Black Warrior
Messrs. Livingston, Crocheron and Co., TO Mr..
Marcy, with accompaniment March II, 1854.
Mr. Sutherland 10 Mr.. Marcy, with accompani-
ments, March 13, 1854
The reading of the message having been fin
ished
Mr. BAYLY remarked. beg leave 10 say my
admiration is excited by the character of that
message | move that il be referred to the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs, and printed
The motion was agreed TO.
DISTRIBUTION OF ARMS.
Mr. BISSELL from Inc Committee on Military
Affairs by general consent, reported bill provid
ing for The distribution of arms 10 the several
States and Territories, according to the number
Of their representatives respectively in Congress.
The bill was passed, and
The House adjourned.