Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-08-29

selfish, unitarian c0ld-blooded ano iow-Hlndeo
population was compelled to truckle to Spanish ar
rogance and insolence, and to sacrifice one OF the
best, and wiscst, and truest men in the land Spain
was wholly intractable and naughty, and defiant un-
til MIR. SouLE was recalled, and q MIR. DODGE was
sent on, who could summon up the humility to dodge
the question at issue, and shamlessly and meanly
inform the vrtuous good Queen Isabella and her
Ministers, how much he and we loved and adored
her, and her government, and her dutlfu, loving
and loyal subjects! Was there ever such another
instance of owly crouchng, and of cowardly lntamy
recorded in tho annals of great empire. The
arms Of England and France had already been
paralzed in the iron grasp Of Russia, and We had
nothing to fear except from the spectres formed by
our own wild imagnations. Still we succumbed, and
condescended to ask for redress with our hats under
our arms and with the most abect slasish obeiSance
Why this country has nothing to fear from England
France and Spain, and any other one ortwo ordina-
ry European powers combined and she could var
with them, in good cause, for yinstead of seven
years. Ah, it is not the want OF natural courage In
our men or our goyernment-itis the hideous yell oil
abolitionists that has unstrung the nerves Of our
statesmen, and wrought the abasement Of mighty
invucible Republic.
again most emphatically predict, that it is the
destiny, as well as the duty of our race to rule, II
not to colonize and absorb every people on this
Hemisphere, and that the Island Of Cuba is the key
of our dominion. The American plan of winning
possessions is by colonization, and enterprise and
tivy in the pursuits Of industry and confess that
since any territory acquired by us has the almost
absolute and perfectly constitutional right Of being
admitted as on equal into the Union, my feelings
revolt ittlo q. the thought Of taking to my arms
the debased and degenerate hombres Of Mexico and
South America, and would prefer that we should
extend our power in that direction, by rather dffe-
rent means than the usual ones we employ. The
fact is though, that til. interests cannot be blghted
nor the enterprise Of our people checked; and the
munifeence of Heaven most lavishly displayed in
Mexico and South America, must be made, by the
energy of man, to rebound to the glory OF God
and to the welfare and salvation of his creatures
To those who have confidence in the Perpetuty Of
OUT confederation Of States, the reasons in favor Of
the extension of American power here advocated
are absolutely overwhelming. Neither may they
shock the sensibties nor awake the fears OF those
who believe in separation Of the North and South
Good and virtuous men in contemplating their deaths
do not neglect the things Of the present, or turn
their eyes from the uncertain and unknown future
10 which they shall shortly be summoned. 1t is only
the chicken hearted and oowardy that shrink sp'
pallea from their approaching dissolution, and in
abect terror Of the grave forget the means to hus
band the vital forces to which they so eagerly cling
The coward dies oft-times before his real cal-the
brave never die but once.
The advantages of Cuba though, to the slave
holding States, under any complication Of cIrcum-
stances that may occur, trust have been fully shown
II ouly remains now 10 be ascertained what other
considerations than those given, should prompt the
United States to raise her standard and establish he
sway in that paradise which blooms so unended ir
the SEQ.
If as nation, we are to absorb all the others or
this continent, then, most assurcdly the prettIes
starting point we could covet, is tho beautiful and
salubrious island Of Cuba. Thence, we could sprcae
our power and onr forces in every direction wthoe
any TO make usdfraiad. But whether we are ben
on annexation by colonization, or annexation by con
quest. or whether we be avcrse from any annexation
we arc fully determined and it is our abiding polic.
long made known to the great powers OF the earth
TO exercise superntendance and preponderatint
influence over every Kingdom and Republic tina
now exist, or that may hereafter be created in th
whole Of America Political sagacity therefore ant
far. seeing diplomacy would iu'peratively demand O
US to steadily march forward with our acquisitions.
In the course of time, either North America o
South America must preponderate, and if tn
Spanish Indian race be not supP'antcd BY US
thew NAV revive, and dreadful contest Of races ma,
take place in the Western world involving the lives
of millions Of men, and money beyond calculation
For such crisis who would not be prepared. IL
meet united effort of all the South American lie
pubcs, and to control their measures Of Legislation
why do we not now, while we huve the strength
and resources, begin to put ourselves in proper po
si,;on7 We mistake the dccrecs Of the Most High
il we believe our nation Gust in its infancy) is Il
tread Aowery path to greatness and renown. Al
history proves the contrary, and h"man natur
seals the proof The temple Of fame is on noun
tain surrounded by seas of sweat and blood; ant
they who shall win it, must forget costs, must forge
hardships and must close their eyes TO travail, ant
peril and death.
ANY unfricndly alliance Of France and Enslan'
touching our designs in the new world, is humbu!
coniured up by gloomy imagna,ions to alright III
won,any hearts Of little men. France and Englan'
cannot exist without friendly relations with til
United States. We have less to fear from them thai
from any other people, aud we have every thing t
rivet our friendship, and eternize our lntercours
with them Let our njudicious otiic'ous govern
ment il she herself will not act, let her children
alone, and by the blessing Of God, and the nj
of Heaven, we soiN have Cuba, and more tha
Cuba, as the price of our abors, and as con'pen
saion for the blood and treasure we intend to spen
may, to lavish in the accomplishment of serie
of the most brilliant enterprises, that have marke
the courage and elevation Of our species since til
dawn of Christianity and the advent Of Christ
CRITTENDEN.
We regret that it is ourlot again to chronic!
the fearful ravages of the yellow fever in til
infected district of Virginia. Our cotempora
ries of that region announce no abatement Il
the havoc done by the fell destroyer All thos
who can are fleeing from the dreadful scourse
and the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Gos
port, are now almost drpopulated. The Wo