Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-14
The Cuban Breeze.

resolution, we notice, was passed in the House
OF Representatives on Friday calling upon the Prcs
dent for information in regard to the alleged outrage
upon the Black Warrior, at Havana IL the facts ir
relation 10 the treatment Of this vessel by the Cuban
authorities be actually such have reached us oul
government should demand prompt and immediate
redress III We arc to permit our vessels to be
seized and their cargoes confscatcd, at the within
and pleasure of every foreign power who may
choose to annoy US, had better knock UNI
der and proclaim the Quaker doctrine of non.
resistance at once. But if we know our rights
ana mean to maintain them, the quicker we let other
Govern ments know the fact the better These inso
lent Spanish officials in particular ought to be taught
once for all, to respect our flag and to respect tho
rights OF our citizens. 1t is lesson we must impress
upon them with the most emphatic clcarncss-
peacefully if we can, forciby if we must" De
manding Of Others only what is right we should sub
init to nothing that is wrong ourselves This is the
golden rule which our Government should scrupulous
ly observe in its intercourse with all nations the
strong and weak alike Let all the facts connected
with the seizure of the Black Warrior be fully and
promptly investigated and then let our Government
act with becoming frmncss and decision, and as the
exigencies OF the case NAV require
BY the way, our Brigadier President has n fine
chance now to display his talents and heroism to pro
per advantage. No such excellent opportunity has
been offered him, since the time he figured so brilliant
~ upon the battle-felds of Mexico. lie ought TO
make the most Off, and not damage his prospects by
another sad bunder His shortcomings have already
awakened bitter opposition among his warmcst
Pon'ca friends, and excited the prof)undcSt disgust
oil the country Let him retrieve himself irpossiblc
IN the proper and energetic management of this Gu
ban difficulty We profess to feel special interest
IN his personal and political fortunes, and hence orr
discreet and kindly suggestions.
AZ VIII bc recoiectcd with what fierce lenuncia-
lions the Fillmore Administration was assaulted FIR It's
alleged failure to afford due protection 10 America,
commerce and American citizens A Democrats Adj.
ministraton now holds the reins of power VIII its
ICY upon this subject be characterized by creator de-
gree OF boldnes, energy and patriotism? So far the
management of our foreign Affairs, equally with ON,
domestic has been continued series of inexcus,.
BILE blunders. Will this fresh Cuban difficulty he ar
ranged any more wisely or satisfactorily No timid
faternS, temporzng policy, il they mean TO stick to
the doctrine inculcated by them du ring the Fmor,
reign Will suit the tastes the expectations of the
Brgadier's friends, especially those in the South
Nothing OF the sort will be tolerated Annie redress
and quick apology, or the instantaneous burning Of
gunpowder, are the only alternatives. Southern Lo.
coiocos have been long painting for some pretext TO
make a rake at Cuba. Let the President beware or
they will wool and gouge him most unmcrciiullv.-
lhey arc very independent patriotic set of fcllows
and would as soon fly in the face ofMr Pierce DESPITE
his power and patronage rs not The hazard If
losing Office has no terror for them-none NJ ALL
their patriotism is so pure and so Astounding. To
the Brsader keep sharp eye to the wiudword
Squalls are ahead, if Cuba is not nurscd