Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-12
SPIRIT OF THE MOANING PRESS.

able and carefully written article about "our
present and future relations with Cuba" in
which our difficulties about SPANS brightest
Jewel" ia calmly discussed. The Union ap-
pears in this matter to speak By the book. 1t
closes as follows
"To propose by negotiation to purchase Gu |
b belongs legitimately to the Executive; but
upon the refusal of Spain to sell, it belongs to
Congress to determine whethef the forcibie |
cesson of the island is necessary to eur inter. !
nal peace and the existence Of cur cherished |
Union. In the emphatic language Of the o. |
tend couferees: '7Ou- east history forbids thai |
we should acquire the island of Cuba without |
the consent OF Spain. unless justified by the
great Law OF self preservation We must in
any event, preserve our own conscious recti-
tade and our own self respect. These are ell
evatod and patriotic sentiments, and will find
ready response in every American heart
They are the sentiments which will animate
and control Congress whenever il is called
upon to decide whether Cuba, in the possession
efSpain, seri -us!y endapgcrs our internal peace
add the existence of our cherished Union
Until diplomacy shall have been exhausted
IN fruiIess efforts 20 obtain redress for past
injuries and security against future wrongs,
these grave questiens addressing themselves
especially to Congress, may very we'll be post
poned by the Executive. When the proper
time GENES, the Recommendations OF the Pres
ident will indicate distinctly the measures
which, in his judgenDt, shall be determined
by the national honor"
In noticing the Postmaster General, tn.
Union says:
This indetatigablc public officer cannot
hope to escape the criticism of his opponents
But in every case in which censure has been
visited upon him he has exhibited record
m nj AUD nF -
terests His fault has been Ii { that be a fauIt)
resolute and yigilant determination to see
that the department ever which be presides
shall be economically and impartially con
Quoted. In former admin stration Iublic
officers were asfailed because of their iesdi
ness to yield TO the opportunities of selfish
combinations; but in osSe Of Judge Campbell
ne has ooly bsen complained Of because he
has resolved to do the best he can to secure an
honest and frugal administration of the Post
Once Department; and in taking this course
he has acted in concert with bis DISTINGUISHED
colleagues in the cabinet >
The ScHts1se! Of yesterday morning is prin-
cipally made up Of articles against Know
Notalngi;m. 1t proves from the record that
the articles in the Richmond Penny Post, try
ing to show that " Foreigners rule America"
steers wide Of the truth. This journal shows
that Mayer Conrad Of Philadelphia has bowed
the knee to abolitionism in threatening to dis
charge an ofi'er Eho it was thought was about
to aid in the GTTes, Of en- adroit kdnepper, and
to this end publishes tho following letter:
MAYORS OFFICE, PHILA.. March 6. 1885
Mr. Samuel JOAnson-Desr Sir: With the
Alndest feelings for Won personally, and with
great respect for your cbarscter as an cficer
tits proper that should inform you that if
you act as the sgeri Of Louisiana to return
"Hcs' cnarSeH wita encouraging tho os
cape Oh fugitive slave to that State. will
CONSIDER u my duty 20 discharge you immeii-
steiy Tom the police force Of this city.
Yours, respectfully,
R. I. CONRAD, Mayor
In noticing the comments Of the Organ on
Mr. CarTigan's letter to the editor, the Sen,i-
mel says:
IL gems &c us to be as mild gentIemanIv.
and inofeDsiye iettor as ne ever read. But
mild, gentiemanly, and inofensive as il is
TIE editor OF the Orgon pours out rpon the
writer the walls Of his wrath. The Orcnn
was incensed that Mr.. CaIrigan, whom il
charges with being what, in its ewes. is the
most monstrous of all monstrosities-ssan Irish
Catnolic'-shOuld dare to addres. tn n.orIs
OF Aiexandria But the Organ grows far
more indignant and ireful when IL Iearns III a,
MT Carngan Is an American and a Protest.
ant Ii looks upon bis sin as altogetber nm.
IIoOnaoie. Ii w3uid seem from this N :.
Organ which is far worse than an r.. ~ 'ns
ana Catholic. 1t is an American and q
Ifo'eslsnt Nhs, IN the Exercise of his rights
asa tree man, opposes the Secret Order.
Inc I"fsItgeneer, though barren of eiito
hai' Is quite en- interesting paper. 1t con.
tains Major Ben MoCulIoch's lettsr r.s;yn;n,
the position rendered him BY Gen Pierc. q,
MAJOR in the arSy, and giving his reason,
'nefef0r, from which i, appears he tenders his
resignation because be is the only civiI;a,
appointed to field Office lie conclude. hi,
letter By say ing:
am proud to say tia. the most fr;.ndIv
relation have ever exisi ed between the ofioe,,
OF me regular Amy and myself wherever We
nave mot, whether IL rough conflict with The
eneny or 10 The peaceful walks Of auiet life
on no acc unt would see il disturbed. War
may hSsn come upon cur country, and
sgain have the pleasure Of seeing them in The
neld: II 50, wish 10 meet them no, onIv az
orotherS In arms, but also in feeling. Enter
tanning tbese views, it would be i6consisi emit
10 me 10 accept the AZ pointment To do A.
would DC contrs dictiOn of all the oninions
l rave uniformly held, and think that If
SohgrTss snsli again al any time decrease the
Amy oy Creating additional regiments. thew
will carefully provide for the projection Of The
equaI rights Of citizens in civil life to FIJI the
new military Offices of whatever grade
The IHtsEitgeaceT also contain. \ Ie,,.r
fTon the Rev. Andrew B. Cross. a sonsrb.,
noted c0n'foverEialis', Of Baltimore, in reply
70 the Rev Mr.. stonestree,, Provincial OF tb.
Jesuits Tor Maryland, in which he attempts 70
dispIoye Mr.. Stonestreets statement, The
eoitor thus notices a portion Of NJ. CROSS
Communication VII ieh he does not puSlish
Here follows, in Mr.. Cross's manusc,;n,
occupying nearly two rsges of it. a copy of
DT Stops disgusting GRatacma, in Sterne's
Irlstram Shandy,' but every BODY who has
ever read that mass of absurdity and obsceu.
atty viii excuse rs for declining to insert il in |
our columns
Ibis journal, in noticing the appointment