The North-Carolinian., 1854-03-25
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F ETTEVILLE NJ

80 E VII E, n. c.
- Message to Congress on the late
[ The following is copy of the Message trans
TO Congress by the President in regard
|4.she conhscation of the American steamer
E E 9sEEack W arrior" by the authorities of Cuba
H WAsH1SGroS, March Is, 1854
TIC House Of Representatives.
fs1n compliance with the resolution of the House
of the 10th inst, herewith
4Ss;mit a report of the Secretary of State,
Ttaine all the Information received at the
f9krtment in relation to the seizure of the
Baack Warrior at Havana Oh the 2Sth ult
There have been in the course of a few years
past many other instances of aggression upon
our commerce, violations of the rights of Ameri-
ican citizens and insults to the national flag by
the Spanish authorities in Cuba, and all at
tempts to obtain redress have led to protracted
and as yet fruitless negotiations. The docu-
ments III these are voluminous and when
prepared will be sent to Congress-
Those now transmitted relate exclusively to
the seizure Of the "Black WARRIOR" and pre-
sent clear a of wrong that it would be
reasonable to expect full indemnity therefor as
soon as this unjustifable and offensive conduct
shall be made known to her Catholic Maiestys
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 of redress is in
another hemisphere and the answers to our just
complaints made to the Home Government are
but the repetition of excuses rendered by inferior
officials to their superiors in reply to representa-
tons of misconduct The peculiar situation of
the parties has undoubtedly much aggravated the
annOyances and injuries which our citizens have
Suffered from the Cuban authorities, and Spain
does not seem to appreciate to its full extent
her responsibility for the conduct of these au-
thorities. In giving very extraordinary powers
to them, she owes it to justice and to her friend
ly relations with this Government to guard with
great vigilance against the exorbitant exercise
o. these powers, and in case of injuries to pro-
vide for prompt redress.
i have already taken measures to present to
the Government of Spain, the wanton injury Of
the Cuban authorities in the detention and
seizure of the "Black Warrior" and to demand
Immediate indemnity for the injury which has
thereby resulted to our citizens.
In view of the position of the Island of Cuba
its proximity to our coast, the relation which it
must ever bear to our commercial and other i'll
tcrests, 1t is vain to expect that series of I'M
friendly acts infringing our commercial rights,
and the adoption of a policy threa tcning the
honor and security Of these States can long con-
sist with peaceful relations.
In case the measures taken for amicable adj
justment of our difficulties with Spain should
L us
the authority and means which Congress may
grant to the observance of our just rights,
to obtain redress for injj juries received, and to
vindicatc the honor of our flag.
In anticipation of that contingency, which
earnestly hope may not arise, suggest to Con-
gress the propriety of adopting such provisional
measures as the cXigency may seem to demand.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Accompanying the above Message were sew
oral fn tho tor
before copies could be taken. They consist of
communications from the acting American Con-
sui at Havana, and from the officers, agents. and
owners of the cOnfscated steamer
AMERICAN FAMILIES IN EURoPE.--Thc editor
| of the American Law Register, an excellent
legal journal, published in Philadelphia, says
1t does not, probably, occur to the American
families who are visiting Europe in great num-
bcrs, and remaining there, frequently, for a
year or more, that all children born in a foreign
country are aliens, and when they return home
will return under all disabilities of aliens Yet
this is indisputaby the case; for it is not worth
that exists under the laws of the United States,
viz: the case of child SO born, whose parents
| were citizens of the United States on or before
| the 14th of April, 1902
"SNARr" ScHoIARs.-"Wlliam, can you tell
| me VINO WIOtc Tie UOSpel OF 81. Matthew :"
William hcsitated 4 moment, and finally an
swered, II believe it General Washing ton.
| ma am"
The teacher turned to the next bow lit
tie fellow with bright eyes and an intelligent
countenance.
/ Edward, can you tell me where the Ten
T Commandments are to be found?"
"Ies ma'am, l know" was the eager reply
they're hanging up against the wall in oul
school-room"
| The examination was not continued.
|
"A Vermont paper, with just pride, says
There is but one city i'll the State, and not a
soldier. We have no police, and not murde,
has been committed in this State within the
last ten years We have no museums or crys
! tai palaces; but we have homes, genuine homes
| that are the centre Of the world to their in
mates, for which the father works. votes, anC
| Italks-where the mother controls, educates la
bors, and lovcs-where she rears men, scholars
and patriots''
| DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
| Letters of Administration with the viii annexed
upon the Estate of Robert Strange having ISSUED
to the undersigned, all persons holding claims aans
said Estate hereby notified to present them to eithel
Inffh IL.