The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-26

MR. INGERSOLLS SPEECH on NEUTRAL RIGHTS.
The speech of Mr. ngersoll which print to-day, is
devoted mainly discussion of rights neutral
nation 1t is statesmanlke argument and maintains the
American doctrine that free ships make free goods with
consunmate ability The subject is peculiarly interest
ing at this time that Mr. Ingersos speech will be found
highly valuable all who wish to have correct views
the question.
BRITISH DUPLICrTY AND SPANISH FALsEHOoD
In REGARD TO THE APPROXIMATIONS OF CUBA.
In the of the animated debate in the Senate OF
the United States Wednesday, between two distinguished
satesmenMr Benjamin, of Louisiana, and Mr.. Clayton
Of Delaware-some things said both sides highly
interesting the people Of the United States in regard to
the objects 6f Spain in Cuba. Mr. Benjamin had some
days previously laid before the Senate his resolutions the
subject of the Africanzaon Of Cuba by the Spanish
thorues in that island and Wednesday he presented
from the legislature of Louisiana another set of resolves in
the same spirit of which the following is copy
Be r,,ored By the Senate and House Of Representatives. Of
the of Lousana general assembly conrened, That
view with regret and alarm the policy recently suggested
by the Of Spain in the island Of Cuba the
object and eject Of which must be the abolition Of sa
very that colony and the sacrifice Of the white with
its arts commerce. and civilization barbarous and nfe
| rior
Reolrsd That the Of this policy win
else perncous influence upon the institutions and
terest social, commercial and political, of the United
States.
sRe,olped That in our Judgment the time has arrived
when the federal should adopt the decisive
and energetic to thwart and defeat policy
ceved in hatred this republic and calculated to reard her
progress and prosperity
In presenting these resolutions Mr. Benjamin briefly
pressed his hearty with and belief in the
sentiments of the Louisiana legislature and took occasion
sustain and endorse the startling array Of proofs
forth in the recent mastery argument of his colleague
Senator Sde) showing not only the deep and settled
purpose Of Spain to encompass the Attenuation of Cuba
but also the established and ayowed design of Great Brit
ain encourage and aid Spain in project less revolt
ing to humanity than dangerous to the tranquility and
safety Of the American Union.
The eminent senator from Delaware (Mr Cayton) took
energetic issue with Senator Benjamin He denied no,
only that any such project contemplated, but
pressed his surprise that anybody would believe it. The
truth is he exhibited anxiety impress his
belief upon the mind Of everybody his hearing and
far threaten serious consequences upon all
who did with him. or who might feel disposed
to act upon different conclusions however satisfactory
n themselves
Mr.. Clayton belongs TO school Of public in this
country who feel disposed believe everything that is said
by the dplomatists Of Europe lie was no less sincere
than he is now, when with industry, during
the administration Of General Taylor he got his treaty
with England in regard Central America confirmed by
the American Senate. At that time England and Sir
Henry Bulwer trusted and con6ded in--with what
results need not rccaptulats add that ever
since the Cayton-Bulwer treaty has been source much
annoyance the United States and more than one Of
the statesmen who aided ia its confirmation It
from the cou6dnp Of Mr. Cayton then the American
Secretary Of State Doubtless Mr. Clayton has be-
eved that England plotted against the annexation OF
Texashat she looks 20 southern institutions fair
game for her intermeddng sprthat she did not behold
the acquisition Of California with undssembled drcador
that at tins moment she Is engaged apart from her
warike occupations In The Black and Baltic seas in
trying the extension Of free institutions upon the
American continent There is generous confidence
the part Of such Mr. Clayton in all tina,
England proposes and declares that would lead to the
worst evils II there not opposed broad healthy
and enduring substatum Of sfust Of British professions
on the part Of the American people
II One fact has finally assumed startling prominence and
Mr. Clayton cannot close his eyes it, because II is
too pelpabo and distinct to admit Of question Spain
with Great Britain at her side expects the
the United States to restrain the American people In their
active opposition to the outragos Of her officials in Cuba
and yet AT the time Spain refuses restrain her own
dependents and creatures in that island in their continued
and persistent wrongs which have extended through
long Of years upon the interests Of citizens
Dorgedy and resolutcly she allows her authorities in
Cuba 10 cripple commerce. to rob people and TO
insult and degrade consuls and yet at the time
she demands that the United States shall every
movement made upon her possessions by people indg-
nant because Of these very outragesl
But to back Mr. Clayton should remember that il
Is much practicable thing for governments like
Spain and England tain themselves out o. certain OBJ
noyious purposes than is FOR individuals TO do the
thing and pecallr when there statesmen crednons