The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-13

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ton and jus. response II is true sir that Russia is
despousm but what better friends TO American liberty
France, England Turkey than is Russia Whose pop
ulaton crowd shores than that Of Great Britain
seeking shelter from OPPRESSION Whose hardearned dol
lars by every steamer that leaves shores mailed
with religious punctuaty 10 relieve oppressed people
but those OF the Irish immigrant who forget father
mother nor counry2 No, sir, relations with Russia
should be most friendly II may be possible that long
her enemies will be open and declared foes The con-
unueh agitation OF the slavery question: IN Great Britain
particularly and the interference of that power and France
with our relations with SPAIN in all that concerns Cuba
admonish respect and maintain friendly relations
with friends and to guard against foes And IT. in ef
forts to procure the cesson of that island TO
into collision with either England France, both, lei
the strife come and the the better While the armies
Of tho Gar entertaining the French and English in the
EASTERN the United States will be prepared to tender them
banquet fit for heroes in this western hemisphere And
haseo donx sir hat when II Is all over the maud
ssinsss pslicv will bc admitted by all parties TO be
the best for governments as it Is for individuals.
Mr. Chairman, before leave this subject desire to say
few words in relation to the relative position which
England and France bear to Russia in the pro-
crossing i is charged sir that it is aggressive the
part of the latter Whatever of truth there may be in this
charge it must be admitted that it policy equally a-
grcssive that involves in it England and France The
true secret OF their interference is commercial supremacy
These powers sir for supremacy the land and
preinacy on the They brook no rivalry, and
having they anticipate doing, subdued Nicholas, they
will undertake to cripple commerce. and take Cuba into
thcir keeping Shall then suffer their onesdcd state
Russian aggression to prejudice the minds of our
people and the disclaimers Of intended interference with
season. and until they have done with Russia? hope not
sir The public mind has already been led astray by the
artices OF these two The war in which they
engaged is essentially for their aggrandize
ment Sympathy for the Turks is of rng import with
them Nor should sympathy, sir, blind to the fact that
Russiais now engaged fighting an enemy whose diplomacy
is now and has been for time past directed to the
destruction of the domestic institutions of the Souththe
Authorization and ultimate possession of Cuba II is time
then, sir for our government to be up and doing u is
time to banshn scy sympathy to extend the right hand
of fellowship to friends and TO unsheath the sword for foes
to wish Nicholas success and to France and England de-
feat!
deem it Mr. Chairman unnecessary to present in de-
tail the proofs which, for days past have been multiplying
relative the dabocal scheme of Africanzng Cuba en-
tertained by SPAIN France and England As far as cir
cumana evidence can be received even by the most in
credulo it has already been presented to the Senate and
of Itself sufficient to induce this government to demand
! the cession of that island to the United States
But commercial interests demand this cesson also.
The Black Warrior Mr.. Chairman is but among
the many outrges perpetrated upon citizens and
commerce by the authorities of Spain at Havana The
! number and history OF these would make volume. In
Executive Document of the present session. No &c. vol
of three hundred and pages the Secre
tary of State in communicating TO the President srteen
of outrage upon commerce and citizens at a
yana commencing with that of the Crescent City says
that Papers in reference 10 other in the
course OF preparation and will be laid before the Pres
ident as soon as they are completed" Now, sir, is
it not outrageous, in an age enlightened like this,
that the peaceful pursuits of to be cmbar-
rassed, within few miles of our shores, by govern
men like Spain THAT citizens of this republic to be
jealous nation under the sun? Think you, Mr. Chairman,
that Spain would dare act in this wise did she not feel
encouraged by guarantee OF some sort the part of other
powers POWERS sir enyious of prosperity and who
only bde their time strike blow for the possession of
that same island And we tamcly to submit to all
this2 For one sir say no. Better that 1t should be
sunk in he deep bosom of the ocean than that shall
main barrier to commerce. place of refuge for our
enemies within few hours sail of shores Our
policy and commercial enterprise acknowledged to be
beneficial 10 the whole human family must not be
strained by crowned heads We shall maintain this posi-
tion Mr. Chairman, shall neglect our interests.
We shall maintain this position shall fail in the per-
formance Of duty to commerce and TO ourselves
Sir the great interests of agriculture also involved in
/ this matter The Acanizaton of Cuba win materially
interfere with the domestic institutions of the South and
the culture Of her great staples cotton and rice This sir
would affect the West upon which depend in the main
for wheat corn and stock All these interests would be
affected by such calamity and years and years would
pass the country if it did would from the
| shock such an outrage would produce
Political considerations, Mr. Chairman also demand
prompt action on the part Of government to secure
the possession of Cuba Ii idle sir TO waste words in
conncxon with this branch Of the subject American poll
cy must prevail this side ofhe Atlantic Spain must yield
Cuba tho United States and England and France must
acquec Such concession cannot but be for the the
commerce Of the world and who viii reap, Of all Europe
greater advantages from ii than these two powers If
pdy tempt them however to induce Spain to barter her
rights TO them, let them take the consequences And
should Spain be weak enough to refuse liberal compena-
on for Cuba she also must take the consequences II is
necessity that demands the sacrifice her part and that
sacrifice viii rebound to the benefit of the whole human
| family.
With these views Mr. Chairman, ardently hope that
those to whom is intrusted diplomacy with Spain
will direct their attention at once and without delay to
the acquisition Of Cuba that there shall be daying
but frank and open diplomacy, calling upon Spain to
name her terms and if within the bounds of anything like
reason to accept them If not to make her the most lib
eral proposition and If that be refused and nothing else
will do matter of sefpreseryaton go for undis-
guisod open war, for taking Cuba by force of arms
From the London Dispatch May as
APPREHENSION OF INVASION AT ST PETERS
BURGH
Mr. Frederick Bucknal of Mr. W. Bucknall of the
late eminent Bristol firm of Bucknal Spark, has just
returned from 81 Peersburgh where no had been for vc
years occupying responsible position in connexon with
one Of the largest firms there and from the
counts which Mr. Buckna brings with him il evident
that In high circles the possibility of an attack BY the
combined forces the capital of Russia itself is seriously
entertained Amongst the of the city superstous
confidence the successful issue generally prevails
This founded the widelyspread belief that the
religious one undertaken for religious objects and II leads
prevail The Imperial Muscoyie himself does not appear to
be well nt IL is understood that the comnandant
of the important fortress at Cronstadt has informed him
that although Of great strength, ii ia not mprsgnabe
The Emperor Nicholas s obviously very anxious in the
matter for he goes himself TO Cronstadt twice, and some
times three times week. and all conceivable efforts are
being employed strengthen 1t as far possible Mean
while the imperial city is being crowded with troops
which continually pouring in in large masses. The
barracks being all crowded. these quartered the
habitants their very evident and great annoyance Mr.
Buckpal body Of 1900 Cossaeks marching towards
the cnpal which is of itself significant mark Of the
feeling Of the government for the troops of that class
rarely employed in the city Many Of the nobility
and leading families quitting their town residenccs~nd
he