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"Plsrce, King and Cuba"

This was the waich-WOrd used by the senti.
nels Of the lOeOfoco party during the Presiden-
tial canvass Of 1859. in many portions Of the
Union. Wherever votes could be won by this
motto, it was inscribed upon their. banners, and
unfurled to the breeze,
Notwithstanding the many loud declarations
of the leading democratic Organs in different
parts of the Union, during the Piercing can
vass, that 'Pierce, King and Cuba" was the
motto of their party, the adoption of which
was the sure method to insure success, the To-
cOfocO Organs hereabcuts denounced every one
who would dare promalgate such doctrines, as
being the espoused measures Of their party
The bitterest denunciations we're pronounced
by these 8 By los of that party upon the Wing
press Of Ohio for daring to intimate that such
purely Republican party, as the Democracy,
would once think Of the acquisition of the Isl
and of Cuba. They denounced it as "Whig
lie" got up for the purpose Of defeating Pierce
for the Presidency that it was manufactured
BY the Scott party To induce the Free Soileis
of the North TO support him; that it was one
Of the political humbugs Of the old Federal
party to catch votes. Many were the ways
and means they endeavored to show themselves
rid Of the stigma Of this iniquitous in scription;
knowing that an assumption Of it here would
prove dis astrous to them. ......
Servile to their leaders they we're ready to
"bear all things" and do whatever their mas
ters might direct as expedient for the best in.
terests of the party.
And it came to pass that Pierce was elected
President of these United States: Some vo.
ted for him with the expectation that as he was
a Northern man, the slave interests Of the
South would not receive bis support-OtherG
with the motto Pierce, King and Cuba" be.
fore them, and knowing that Democratic Pres.
idents were very good in redeeming the pledg-
es made by Southern leaders Of the party, ex.
pected that he would favor the annexation Of
Cuba and thereby increase Slave territory.
But things have assumed different shape
with many Of these varied satellites; now they
reflect in true light their leaders opinions, and
harmony is exhibited in the Locofoco party on
the Cuba question-all agree that It should be
added to the United States. This doctrine is
advocated through the Democratic press, and
is spoken in the Halls of Congress.
The seizure Of the "Black Warrior" by the
Cuba authorities has offOrded an opportunity
for the free expression Of these opinions.
On resolution introduced by SlidelI OF Lon
isiana, proposing TO clothe the President with
the power of suspending the neutrality laws
"durng any future recess Of Congress" by
proclamation, either wholly or partially" he,
in speaking of Cuba and in support Of his res
olution, said:
"Whst course shall we pursue ? Shall we
remain passive spectators until the fatal blow
has been struck or shall we at once put oar
selves in an attitude to repel and avert it
counsel neither negotiation nor remonstrances
on this subject; we have the remedy in out
hands--it is that indicated in the resolution
which have submitted. Arm the President
with the simple power to unfetter the limbs o.
our people, and the government will have nc
occasion to put forth the energies of the nation
Individual enterprise and liberality will a
once furnish the men and the material that viii
| enable the native population OF Cuba to shake
of the yoke Of their transatlantic lyrants."
Here is language which cannot be mistaken
What is this but scheme to legitimate nation
piracy and marauding ? And to this expires
sion the Union declares that Mir, Slidell "take'
that view of the Cuban question, and suggest'
that remedy which the imperative nature of the
case demands"
This is surely significant admission and
stands out in bold etfrontery.
There 10 not much doubt that so soon as the
"Nebrasks swindle" can be disposed of the
Administration will turn its attention to Cuba
The New York Tribune in speaking of this
says
"The moment the Nebraska Iniquity is con
summated, If it should be contaminated, the
L Administration will seek to distract public at
tention from that abhorred deed by getting NJ
row with Spain. Whether this will be push
ed to the point Of actual War is not yet certain
but the President and his advisers hope anC
expect it will. They have resolved to impos'
on the feeble AID decrept Spanish Government
conditions which cannot be accepted withOu
disgrace. and insist on every iOta of them 4
the last. Should Spain refuse them, war is Il
be made. and Cuba seized If possible--and tn
: projectors entertain no doubt Of our ability Il
{ overrun and subjugate that island in six week
from the declaration---at all events, before nm,
! reeniocmentS from Spain can reach it. Thi
{ achievement, by adding about fifth to th
: savehoding territory and population of tn
0 Union, is expected to unite the South unde
/. the flag Of Pierce 4 CO., and drown the Neb
Z raska excitement at the North in the cry 9
"0ur Country, right Or wrong? Hurah 70
g Cuba and manifest destiny p Such, we ar
!: well assured. is the programme agreed on 8
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