The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-13

by which finally we were subjected 10 The invasion and
desoiaton OF our coasts, the suspension oil our settle
ments IN the West from the dread oil the savages a
anee wilh our enemy, and TO general interruption OF our
enterprise throughout the land All these Losses, To-
gether with the loss OF that national honor, which
was oy subsequently, brought back by The blood OF
seamen, We contend, would have been spared by the
timely creation OF navy, growing with the growth of
our commerce IRON The era OF our birth as a nation.
lhus u VIII be seen how small expenditure, made In
me may save to the country vast treasures OF blood
well as OF money. II maintain neutrality
and secure IT'S rights, The commerce OF the world will
be ours. The war will probably be carried by the
power and strategy OF Russia the English East Indies
AT any rate England will be too busy engaged with her
powerful ioe 70 have any spare time to protect her east
vdcd into our laps China. japan, and all the bright ORR
ent, Will load our vessels and enrich our merchants
Commerce shall then own the mild sway OF our flag, and
take shelter under its protecting folds 1t indeed prob
able that the bridal feast OF liberty and about
TO be spread Shall we be like the foolish virgins that
kept no oil 10 their cruises, shall we keep lamps
trimmed and brightly burning and be ready 10 enter In
chosen guests Furthermore, il this goes to the
tent which appears probable will not SPAN be involved
Italy, released FROM French domination. will probably
again depose its Pope, and will rage all around her
But whether Spain is Involved not, when this war has
waxed hot, and Hungary and Poland striking for in
dependence, and when Italy is struggling for freedom,
will not the latent spirit OF resistance oppression break
out in Cuba feel very sure that, whenever there is
general and determined revolt there against Spanish op
preston, will be successful The blood Of Crenden
and his associates will forever cry Heaven in vain
Tor vengeance. Then will come the golden opportunity
without breach OF treaty obligation, any violation OF
good faith for us 10 that independent island 10
coniederacy; and by the voluntary consent OF free
people, quiet forever OF the most dangerous questions
that claim solution from The future.
There is another contingency more urgent in its
requirement OF preparation than this The Cuban author
tiles have surrendered the Black Warrior; but the diff
Guilty is not terminated II Spain should fail to give the
reparaton demanded OF her for the injustice done In de-
tanning that vessel, and fnng lis owners ii she should
hereafter recklessly continue such outrages may be
constrained to take redress into our own hands The al
most universal sentiment OF the country indicates what
that will be- But it is right and proper that should
look the contingency fay in the face, and what
sequences may follow Permit me, then, briefly TO re-
view the which England has heretofore pursued
towards and her presen, attitude in relation TO this
continent.
successful revolt against one who has held the posi-
ton OF a superior, and successful competition in bus
and renown afterwards, is not very well calculated
to inspire kind feeling Commercial prosperity, too Is
not generally more productive OF wealth than of nvares
eaousles, and troubles.
II England, after the revolution, had exhibited to.
wards the United States spirit OF sympathy and good
feeling, she would have proved herself not only highly
magnanimous but she would have above The weak
ness Of human nature.
It was, perhaps much expec, OF her 1t certain.
y is than she has done On the contrary she has
manifested spirit of jealousy OF commercial pros
peFiy and determined opposition 10 our territorial exten
] sion.
Seeing her sails flap 10 every breeze. and whi,en
she has been unhappy because she has
also filled with the wind, and protecting the
same traffic. Having herself the greatest lust OF domin
ion and OF territorial extension she has been neted and
provoked to see widen the stakes, and lengthen the
cords which mark the Of freedom.
| Very soon after the revolution, commerce having
increased rapidly, England began of inieHer
and annoy ance, with view doubtless 10 check It's
so rapid extension
| She claimed the right OF search and mpressment,
which odous and utterly inadmissible The result
was that with all our dsadv dvantages, consiran-
ed 10 attempt TO maintain our rights by arms and the
history of the war OF 1912 shows how successfully
did both BY land and by sea But her attempts upon
US did not cease SO recently as ls4l under The peenee
of suppressng the foreign slave trade she sought TO in
volve other leading nations OF Europe In quntuple
treaty, the object OF which doubtless TO obtain their
aid in the enforcement upon of the claim TO search
vessels Our sagacious minister at Paris and
exposed the odous design, and by detachng the French
government from the treaty, succeeded IN defeating H.
Failing in thus, she then directed her efforts to prevent
our acquisition OF territory. 1t is needless for here TO
record her Vaccinations TO prevent the annexation OF
Texas They fruitless, however, as they were
oficous and anklnd shall pass over her perinacIous
course in reference 10 Northeastern and Oregon
boundaries.
come 10 a subject OF more immediate interest The
proximity OF the island OF Cuba TO our coast its position
at The mouth OF the Gull OF Mexico. through which the
trade Of great part of our country pours; It's identity in
interest with that part OF osf Union which II lies contig
tothese, and other important considerations, rem
dered il object OF desire, at early day. TO patriotic
statesmen that il should, Just and honorable terms,
become part OF our Union England, lying far off in
another continent, having no interest which could mate
rally be affected by the annexation early sci to work to
prevent us from accom- pshng this desire believe il is
true that Mr. Canning before his DEATH which occurred
in August, ls27 sought to bring about convention
guaraniytng Cuba 10 Spain Certain is that the Eng
sh press and English statesmen before that time looked
with great jealousy 10 the probable acquisition OF that
island by the United States, and took the ground that
England would inierpose with all her force 10 prevent it,
II was substantially the feeling that prompted the
effort recently made by the Earl OF Mamesbury aided by
NJ de rugoi, TO bring about triparle arrangement on
The subject between Great Ban France and the United
States Though the United States government has
given i,s 10 IT, yet the perinacy with which II s
pressed shows the position and feeling OF England on the
subject
Let look, too, TO the position OF affairs IN Central
America Under the pretext OF maintaining her proiec-
exclusive control in that part OF the North American
pent Why may she not as well undertake 10 guaran-
" the rights OF The Indians of Nebraska The senti-
ment OF people s decidedly averse TO permitting the
leading nations Of Europe 10 extend by force their do
mioons on this continent Where will all this end II
requires vision stronger than my to see the end,
and more hopeful one 10 expect, with great confidence
long continued peace II was but few days since that
Lord Clarendon, her Britannia Maesy's Secretary OF
State for Foreign Affairs announced the important fact
that France and England had an understanding 10 the
policy TO be carried out elsewhere than on The European
continents meaning doubtless that they agreed to the
policy TO be pursued here Sir IL important dec
araon France and England, the Two great nations OF
western Europe, united Tor the fret time 10 maintain
balance OF power in Europe, and also TO parcel out this
continent The declaration should have thrilled through
this land II solemnly made was made from high
authority II is highly important Il shows the danger
wh which we threatened IN our future policy. We
must make up minds TO submit gracefully or op.
pose maniuliy. To submit is timd and savsh poli-
ey, and IN direct opposition 10 our past decsra-
lions; But i ismore II ian impossible policy. Much