The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-11

Cuba presents the only peaceful remedy which would oef
tany place the relations Of the two countries the
basis Of enduring friendship This is the pro-
posed by the report Of the osend eonrees and approved
by the administration Butwe have shown that for the
present at least this measure Is regarded imphccabe
Other remedies have been suggested which address them
selves 10 the Legislative department Of the government
The repeal Of neutrality laws proposed in Con-
res near It's close bur there obvious reasons why
grave proposition could not then be satisfactorily consid
cred and acted upon That the repeal Of neutrality
laws would be soon followed by successful revolu-
ton in Cuba admit Of little doubt That such a
revolution would be eiectuated without ultimately in
yolyug the United States in with Spain and proba
bly, with England and France hardly lie assumed by
any one Whilst have fair prospect of being COM
PEELED to resort coeeive for the redress of
wrongs and insults already committed and persistenty
unatoned for by Spain are not disposed TO anticipate
by Congress to indirect mode OF bringing about
state OF war In confirmation of this remark we rely
upon certain earnest and significant passages in the des
patch OF Mr. Marcy of November l3h 1854 which indicate
clearly that continuance of our present difficulties with
Spain inconsistent with continuance of peaceful rea-
tons Mr. Marcy says "While the island Of Cuba re-
mains dependency Of Spain, and the character of the
rule is not changed land change for the better
can hardly be anticipated annoyances TO trade and
difficulties between citizens and the local authorities
will be of frequent and il is scarcely
bic expect that peace thus rendered precarious win
long remain unbroken." Again. aIn resumng negotia-
tons with Spain you will in firm but respectful
impress upon the ministry that it the determination of
the President have all the matters in controversy between
her and the United Statea speedily adjusted He is de-
IN have Inv would
ngly regret that failure to reach the end he has in view in
this peaceful way should devolve upon him the duty of
recommending resort coereve to vindcate
our national rights and redress the wrongs of our citizens
These passages indicate with dsnctness the probability
of an early rupture with Spain the last remedy for in
ures already inflicted Our negotiations with Spain du
ring the recess of Congress will be conducted with full
Knowledge on her part that they must arrive sasfac
tory conclusion during that time that coerue
10 rincate our national rights and redress The wogs Of
citizens H be urged upon Congress To this course the
President stands pledged and if unfortunately for Spain
her future shall be unjust her past Congress
will be required determine whether the remedy shall be
applied by open and direct resort to force by the in
direct mode Of repeating our neutrality laws
There is still another proposition which looks beyond
the mere settlement and satisfaction of injuries and
already nfctedthe seizure the island Cuba after
usal by Spain to SELL upon the principle of national self
preservation This proposition like the former addresses it.
self the legislative department of our government is
presented with imposing weight in the report Of the late Os
tend conference The fact that has provoked the violent
denuncations Of the leading journals opposed to the
QUESTION of Cuba furnishes evidence that the doctrine
asserted by the three distinguished conferes is not sound
and deensbe Congress may not arrive at the conclusion
that the state of things exists which would justify resort
to it as proper but confidently predict that
no American Congress win repudiate the principle
TONS first that fun and liberal price for Cuba has been
refused by Spain second that the annexation the island
is essential to the integrity and permanence of Union
These conditions established the principle national
sepreseryation becomes clearly tenabe is the
doctrine amongst individuals As is well said by the
conerees this principle "has been made the pretext
for committing fragrant injustice" and for that reason
strictly for selfpreservaon Thus understood and thus
resorted to, it is sacred a principle the right
to resist unjust tyranny and oppression To propose
by negotiation purchase Cuba belongs legtimately
to the Executive bnt upon the refusal of Spain 10
SELL ii belongs Congress determine whether the
chile cesson Of the island is necessary to our internal
peace and the existence Of cherished Union In the
emphatic language of the Ostend conferecs "Our past
history forbids that should acquire the island of Cuba
without the Of SPAIN unless justified by the great
law of selfpreservaton We must any event preserve
conscious rectitude and our own self-respect
These elevated and patriotic sentiments and will find
ready response in every American heart They the
sentiments which will animate and control Congress when
il called TO decide whether Cuba in the posses
of Spain seriously endangers internal peace and
the existence of our cherished Union Until diplomacy
shall been exhausted in ruess efforts to obtain re-
dress for past injuries and security against future wrongs
these grave questions addressing themselves specially
Congress may very well be postponed by the Executive
When the proper time comes the recommendations of the
President will indicate distinctly the which, in
HON. JAMES CAMPBELL, POSTMASTER GENERAL.
This indefatgable public officer cannot hope to escape
the criticism of his opponents But in every in which
has been visited upon him he has exhibited record
full of evidences Of devotion the public interests His
fault has been f that be faulty resolute and vgilant
determination to that the department which he
presdes shall be economically and mpartaly conducted
In former administration public officers assaed be-
Of their readiness yield the opportunities Of self
isb combinations; but in the Of Judge Campbell be
has only been complained of because he has resolved to do
the best he to honest and frugal admins
tration of the Post Office Department and taking this