Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-09

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d tie kst sslie ef tie A6issn slsyetrade would IN
! stsntly disappeif We would not II We could. @.
quire Cubs b any oGhef manner Tfi;s e due 70
hare scqail6 tie ieil sof tlae eoyerums mt,
Has been by Hif purthase ffum fanca .Spain sud Z
Mexico or by IL lfee and Ssluntssy act az tiis in
dependent Sfate q 9exAk al blending her degtniss
unless circumstances should occur, which we do not
now anticipate renderng departure from it clear
" itstiiiabe under the ffnueaSkiye md oyaruinp
. kw Of selfpreser yatiop. g sa.s'ss'ss
The island a Cuha fua ita eeoaranh;cal position
commands tha month ar 90 Mi.ssissinn; and the inn
mesisS and annually -inc1easinx tade, Areien and
coastwse from the valley of t6at noble river now
embracinr halftf aoyerei9n Stats az the Union.
With that Island under the dominion Of 4 distant
foreign power this tIxda ofyitsl imnor1ance ia theae
States Is exposed to the danger Of being DESTROYED
in time Of war; and it has hitherto been subjected to
perpetual injury and annoyance in time of peace
Our relations with Spain which ought to be of the
most friendly character, must always be placed in
jeopardy, whilst the existing colonial government
the Island shall remain in its present condition
j Whilst the possession of the Island would be of
vast importance to the United States it's value to
Spain is comparatively unimportant Such was
the relative situation Of the parties when the great
Napoleon transferred Louisiana to the United States.
Jealous, as he ever WAS ofthe national honor and
interests Of Efan&A M tasNughnut the, world
has fmputed blame to him, for accepting pecuniar
~ equivalent for thus cesslon ess.s.
Inc puohclty wnlch has been gwen to our former
negonanons upon this subject, and the large appro-
praton winch may be required to effect the purpose,
render 1t expedient, before making another attempt
to renew the negotiation, that should lay the whole
subject before Congress. This is especially neces-
sary as may become indispensable TO success rat
snouio De mtrusted with the means OF making an
advance TO the Spanish government immediately ef-
ter the signing OF the treaty, without awaiting the
make tnis suggesuon, oy the example OF Mr. J.ner-
son previous 10 the purchase OF LOUISIANA from
France, and oy that OF Mr. Po!k IN view OF the &C
q9ls,uon OF 'elriSory from mexico. refer the
wnoie Sap)ect 10 congress- anu commend II TO their
careful consideration. -, ....,..-., -
(, tl,f4 THE AHlsTAD CASE. sr
repeat the recommendatlon made IN my message
OF December last, IN nvor OF an appropriation ITO
oe Paid 70 the spanish government ior the purpose
OF dlstrloutlon among the claimants In the Amistad
case PRESIDENT Folk hrst made q similar recon-
mendation IN December, lS47, and it was repeated
by my Immediate predecessor IN December, 1858.
entertain no doubt that indemnity is fairly due to
these claimants under our treaty with Spain OF the
9th October, 1896; and whilst demanding justice
we ought to do justice. An appropriation promptly
made for this purpose could not fail to- exert IA
vorable influence on our negotiations with Spain.
-.r. ~. MEXICAN AFFAIRS. -7-s ssl5 tl}a.e
Our position in relation to the independent States
south of us on this continent and especially those
within the limits of North America, is of peculiar
character The northern boundary of Mexico is CO.
incident with our own southern boundary from
to ocean and must necessarily feel deep interest
in all that concerns the welbeing and the fate of so
| near neighbor. We have always cherished the
kndest wishes for the success of that republic and
have INDUCED the hope that it might at last after
all its trials enjoy peace and prosperity under free
and stable government. We have never hitherto in
terfered directly or indirectly with its internal af
fairs and it is duty which we owe to ourselves to
fIoi info
tile interference of any other power Our geograph
ica position our direct interests in all that concerns
Mexico and our wellsettled policy in regard to the
North American continent render this an indispen-
sable duty
Mexico has been in state of constant revolution,
almost ever since it achieved its independence. One
military leader after another a. usurped the gov
ernment in rapid succession and the various const
tutlons from time to time adopted have been set at
naught almost as soon as they were proclaimed =
nave no aSe
qua1e Protectlon eltner 10 mexican cHZens or Ior-
egn residents against iawless violence HERETOFORE
seizure OF the capita! by military chleftaln has
been generally followed by at least the nominal sub
mission OF the country to his rule tor brief period
but not SO at the present crisis OF Mexican affairs
out the republic between the central government at
the city OF Mexico, winch mas endeavoreo TO suDVert
the constitution last framed, oy military power, ana
those who MAINTAIN the authority OF tnat consutu-
uon: & Inc antagonist partles eaen n9la possession
ot uhefenl oeaVes oi .ne aiu 'ne
of the war are constantly changing Meanwhile, the
most reprehensible means have been employed by
both parties to extort money from foreigners as well
as natives tn carry on this rninous contest The truth
is that this tine country, blessed with productive
soil and benign climate, has been reduced by civil
II d;ssenson tn condition of almost homeless anarchy
.s aJ ;rahaa;i;t r. ,oiS ha no;r fr +h;s c,oror,.
a,u ~ s.4a. fo - r@ =, of ~
ment 70 attempt 70 ENFORCE payment IN money OF sne
claims OF American c1ttzens, now amounting 10
more than ten million dollars against Mexico be-
l. o l +; do.t4+. ~ an ,,o.e; W. ,,,o.rs ~ so+
cause she ls oesttute VI al pecuh1y nAeals W sa'
lsfy these demands. tE.