The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-06-05

the hordes OF prcscpve factions and routed them As II
she had summoned devastating angel TO her aid VI all
her achievements this is her greatest Ofa her triumph
this is her proudesl Al blow to annihilate pubic
and private enemyto restore union and harmony ana
strength the democacyto yindicate her iilus'rioas
dead their deeds in aud their marvels in peaceand
finally rampe under foot the proiane and pestiient
heress that aped blot out the memories OF those who
fought and died for American beriy-to do all this and
to do it once and in manner calculated to win the
grateful applause of whole peoplehis is indeed TO be
worthy of her ancient fame Let us honor her for it
THE INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMODORE McCAuLEY.
In consequence of the many idle speculaons and peryer
sons which have appeared in certain journals as to the
character of the instructions given by the Navy Depart
ment to Commodore NIcCauley upon sending our guilt
squadron cruise in the adjacent to Cuba We
have applied Secretary Dobbin and obtained for pub-
cation copy of those Instructions which appears below
has already been announced that the Spanish Minister
of Foreign Affairs has recently announced in the Spanish
Cortes that the officer who arrested the of the FL
Dorado the high seas and subjected her to visitation
justified by his instructions in DOING and that
Captain General Concha has issued his proclamation
nouncng that the decree subecng the island to state Of
siege has been repealed II will be seen that the nstruc
lions Commodore McCauley explicit firm and dec-
died. whilst they manifest proper regard for the mante-
of pacific relations with Spain They remove all
for doubt the wisdom and decision which have
marked the policy of the administration in regard to the
late aggressions pepetratcd by Spanish officials showing
they clearly do that the rights of citizens and the
honor Of nation cannot be nirnged with impuniy.
That the presence of Commodore McCauley in the gulf
wit so and ann n
happy influence in preserving peaceful relations with
Spain admits of further doubt But the instructions
are 50 full and direct to the points in that further
comment is unnecessary. They as follows:
UNITED STATES NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Washington April 10, 1855.
Sin: The department has determined to assign you to
special duty, and place you temporarily in command of
the home squadron
Reposing confidence in your prudence experience and
patriotism have selected you for the discharge of certain
duties always delicate and responsible the proper
ton Of which may involve questions Of national honor and
peace.
Recent events in Cuba, and the high in the Vi
cinity of that island of character calculated not
merely TO attract attention and excite the soctude of this
government but to call for constant vigilance your
part in order that the rights of counrymen and the
interests OF commerce may be neither wanony
sailed carelessy dsregaded 1t is hardly necessary
that should undertake to recite with particularly all the
circumstances which worthy of your consideration,
but deem it proper to call your attention to the conduct
Of the commander of the Spanish rgate Ferrolana in
firing at the United States mail steamer SCI Dorado and
subecng that vessel delay visitation and search about
eight miles from Cape San Antonioan which,
if approved by the Spanish authorities is likely to dis
turb the friendly relations between the two governments
and coureof proceeding which, if persisted in cannot but
provoke collision
need not remind you, Commodore that the right of
visitation search of vessels the high is
the existence of which the United States have steadily
fused to recognise and the exercise of which they wiz
with equal irmness ever refuse to tolerate.
ntyo4fi-
Ger in command OF shpowar be present when out
rage of the character heretofore mentioned is perpetrated
on vessel righnlly bearing our flag, he will promptly
nterpose relieve the arrested American ship prevent the
exercise OF the assumed right of visitation search and
repe the interference by force The President is not
mindful of the present disturbed condition of Cuba But
whatever weight may be attached to these considerations
the excited apprehensons OF the authorities Of that island
arising il believed out of the condition of its internal
aon OF our neutrality laws work suspension of
national law reconcile submission to the violation
Of any right resulting from the law of nations treaty
stipuations The United States seek no collision with
Spain The officers of navy desired and expected
scrupuousy to observe the law of nations and uniformly
to extend all courtesy and respect to the flags Of other
powers But these rules do not require consent for
en to the deliberate violation Of principles held sacred
by the United States and without the observance of which
peace, however desirable, cannot be maintained
The conduct Of the authorities of Cuba in overhaulng
and searching vessels cannot rest the ground of
territorial jurisdiction and this government denies the
stence any state OF facts to warrant the exercise Of bel
HSerent rIgntS nSTuctlOnS are cOnnneQ cases
arising the high seas because present advised the
offensive acts which have been committed Of that
character. Other offensive acts however undoubtedly
might within the proper territorial jurisdiction of
Cuba to which this government could not and would
submit for moment Should such a arise you will
Immediately report the facts this department. and await
further Instructions unless your prompt nterposition
should become necessary for the of the lives
and property Of the citizens Of the United States
Accompanying this despatch you will receive copy Of
the recent letter Of Mr. Marcy Secretary Of State Mr.
Cueto the Spanish minister Washington to which your
attention is specially invited setting forth with distinct
and force the views entertained by the President on
this subject
The vessels constituting the home squadron under your
command for the present. the San Jacinto Captain
Striblng the Jamestown Captain Crabbe the Falmouth
Commander Shaw the Princeton, Commander Eagle and
the Fulton, Lieutenant Commanding MITCHELL to which
other vessels will be added at the earliest practicable
ment
The Jamestown Captain Crabbe having been originally
assigned the flagship of the African squadron is de-
signed only temporarily to form part Of the home squad
ron, and is probably her way to Key West at
which point after touching Havana she will await your
instructions enclose you copy of my instructions
Captain Crabbe
The department desires you to proceed Immediately to
Philadelphia where the scan-frgatc San Jacnto is now
lying and designed the flagship of the home squadron
and after hosting your broad pendant board OF that
vessel, you will direct your first TO Havana, at
which place you will seek interview with our acting
consul procure from him all the information bearing upon
the duties of the home squadron and then regulate vour