The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-25
Spanish Outraees,

Hardly week passes now without
bringing reports of more outrages com.
nitted by the Spanish authorities Of Cuba
upon the vessels and citizens Of the Uni.
ted States.s- Our ships are fred upon by
Spanish armed vessels very frequently
The right Of search in the most nsolent
form is practiced. Our citizens on the
island are arrested and imprisoned with
out cause; and, in fact, If it was the de-
sire Of the Spanish government to force a
war upon this country, it could not pur-
sue a course of conduct better calculated
to produce that result. And to that ter;
nina our Spanish difficulties will un
doubtedly come at last. The next Con.
gfsss will betray its trust. and degrade the
Ameriesn name. il it does not provide for
the mos, prompt and vigorous measures
to punish and stop such gross and repe at
ed ndignitIes to our flag and our ooun.
try. No other nation would have endured
them half so long. No other strong ma
ton would ever propose TO negotiats With
the Spanish government in the midst o,
such repeated aud continued insults. Two
American ships have been fired upon
4u'so AutVaN ouy CouoCy VI any
ground OF suspicion. And we are glad to
learn that our government isnow sending
u strong naval force to the Cuban waters;
and collision with Spanish cruisers is
not at all improbable. We can even hope
that such will be tho result. Chastisement
has been long delayed, and should be me.
ted out in full me asure now. We are no
advocates for war, but we would stake
every thing upon the preservation of ma
tional honor. These Spanish outrages
can be no longer endured with honor. or
made mere topics for protrac,ed nego,ia-
ton.
The New York Times Of the I lth, says:
1--WE have no doubt Of the fact, stated
yesterday, that orders have gone to the
vessels Of our Home Squadron, to sink
any foreign cruiser which shall again at
tempt to exercise the right Of search as
against an American vessel on the High
Seas
Such orders as that will bring thingsto TO
an issue right speedily, and properly too.
We shall not be surprised TO hear soon oI
some Spanish cruiser being sent to the
bottom Of the sea. Some lngrahsm can
win laurel there that will give great sat-
istaction 10 the whole American people
Americans may differ as to the desire 10
acquire Cuba by purchase or otherwise;
but they are OF one mind and one hear,
as to the preservation Of ns,ional honor
and the chastisement OF insolent foes
There is no danger that England and
France will back Spain in regard TO the
late insult TO our flag. They could moi
thus outrage public sentiment and the
laws OF na,ions. and their hands are fui
of another wars,hat requires all their skill
and strength and available means.
We hope the Presidents instruction,
will be carried out promptly, and to the
letter. come what>may Of it.
Let England and France join Spain i
they will. and thus perfect their manifes
conspiracy against freedom; this natior
cannot falter when its rights are invaded
or its flag insul,ed. The rulers of Europe
an nations. while plotting and warning te
crush out the liberties Of mankind, would
do well to reflect on the truth Of Byron,
eloquent lines in relation to this country
written thirty five years ago:
still one great cline. in full and free defiance,
Yet her crest unconquered and sublime
/ Beyond the far Atantc!'
Pittsburgh Post.