The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-03-29

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WAsHINnroE. March lH.-President Pierce
has transmitted the following message to the
House of Representatives in reference to the
Black Warrior case:
In compliance with a resolution passed by
the House of Representatives, herewith trans
init the report OF the Secretary Of State con-
tanning all the information received by the De-
partment relative to the seizure Of the Black
Warrior at Havana, on the 18th ult.
There have been ia the course Of few years
past many other instances OF aggression upon
our commerce, violations of The rights of Amer
can citizens, and insults to our national flag by
the authorities of Cuba, and all attempts to OBJ
tain redress for them have led to protracted and
fruitless negotiations.
The documents in these cases have been very
voluminous, and when they are prepared they
will be sent to Congress.
hose now transmitted relate exclusively to
seizure of the Black Warrior, and they pre-
50 clear case of wrong that it might reas-
oNAby be expected that full indemnify should be
nAde for it, as soon as this unjustifabie and Of
Mnsive conduct should be made known TO Her
Catholic Majesty'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, it is alleged.
for reparation.
The source for redress is in another hemi-
sphere, and the answers made TO our first com
plants made to the Home Government are but
repetitions of the excuses rendered by inferior
officials to their superors, in reply TO represen-
tatiuns as to their misconduct
This peculiar situation Of parties has undeni-
ably much aggravated the annoyance which our
citizens have suffered from the Cuban authori-
ties, and Spain does not appreciate, to the full
extent, her responsibility for the conduct Of her
authorities.
In giving very extraordinary powers to them
she owes it to justice and to her friendly relai
tons with this Government to guard with
great vigilance against any exorbitant exercise of
those powers, and IN case of injuries to provide
for prompt redress.
have already taken measures to represent to
The Government If Spain the wanton injury
done by the Cuban authorities by the detention
and seizure of the Black Warrior, and to de-
which have thereby resulted 20 our citizens.
In view of the position OF Cuba, its proximi.
ty TO our coast, the relations which il must ever
bear to our commercial interests, it is vain to ex-
pect series of unfriendy acts, the infringing of
or commercial rights, and the adoption of pol
icy thyeatenidg the honor and security Of these
States, can long consist with peaceful relations
In case the measures have taken for an am
icable adjustment of our difficulties with Spain
should unfortunately fail, shall not hesitate to-
use the authority and means which Congress
may grant to insure the observance of our just
rights, or obtain redress for injuries received,
and will vindicate the honor of our flag.
In anticipation If tflat contingefsey, which
hope may not arise. would suggest
to Congress the proprlety Of adopting such pro-
Missionary measures as the exigency of the case
may seem to demand.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
The message was refeuedto the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and ordered to be printed