The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-12-16

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barbarous chiefs in Africa, for the Pur'
pose Of sseing subjects 10 supply this
Grade. 10 such condition of affairs, 1t
IS impossible that the light OF civilization
,A'and religion can ever penetrate these
dark abodes.
1t has been made known to the world
by my predecessors, that the United
States have, on several occasions, en-
deavored 10 &C quire Cuba from Spain by
honorable negotiation. II this were Ac-
complshed. the las. relic Of the African
slave trade would instantly disappear
We would not, if we could, acquire
Cuba in any other msnnper This is
due 10 our national character. All the
territory which we have acquired since
the origin OF the government has been by
fair purchase from France, Spain, and
Mexico, or by the free sndAluntary act
OF the independent State Cexas. in
blending her deslinies witN own.-
This course we shall never pursue, un.
less circumstances should occur, which
we do not now anticipate, rendering Il
departure from it clearly justifiabIe, un
der the imperative and oyerruling law o
selt-preservation,
The island of Cuba. from its geograph
ical position, commands the mouth OF the
Mississippi, and the immense and annu
ally increasing trade. foreign and coast
wise, from the valley Of that noble river
now embracing half Of the sovereign
States OF tho Union. With that i,lanc
under the dominion Of distant ioreigr
power, tho trade, Of vital importance tt
these States, is exposed TO The danger o
heipp destroyed in time of war, and i
has hitherto been exposed 10 perpetual
injury and annoyance in time OF peace
Our relations with Spain, which ought tc
be OF the most friendly character. mus
always be placed in jeopardy, whilst tht
existing colonial government over the is
land shall remain in its present condition
While the possession OF the islsnC
would be of vast importance 10 the Unit
ed States, the value to Spain is compare
lively unimportant. Such was the rea
tive position of the parties when lh'
great Napoleon transferred Louisiana t.
the United States. Jealous, as be eve
was, Of the national honor and interest
ol France, no person throughout tn
world has imputed blame TO him for &C
repling o !pecunsry equivalent for III
a yMe.
V'he publicity which has been given I
sbrmer negotiations upon This subjec
the large appropriation which ma
equl ed 10 affect the purpose, rende
skdedenl before making anoIhet al
fpl 10 renew tho negotiation, that
buld lay the whole subject before Con
- kess. This is especially necessary, q
ilmay become Indispensable TO success
that should be entrusted with the mean
of making an advance to the SPANS
government Immediately alter the slgr
ing of the treaty. without awaiting ralt
cation Of it by the Senate. am encou
eyed to make this suggestion by The G
ample Of Mr.. Jefferson, previous to tt
purchase Of Louisiana from France, al
by that Of Mr.. Polk, in view Of the q,
QUESTION OF territory from Mexico.
refer the whole subject to Congress, ar
commend il 10 their careful Conaider
sion.
u repeat the recommendation made
InY message Of December last, in lav
an appropriation "to be paid TO &
Hpsnsh government for the purpose
dlIuitulion among the claimants in 4
Armised case" President Polk fiji
made q similar recommendation in u
oember eighteen hundred and iorIy.se
en-. and il was repeated by my immedlt
predecessor in December eighteen hu
dred and fifty three. | entertain
doubt that indemnify is fairly due
these claimants uuder our treaty "
-. SprIf, of the 9Th Of October, 1895; a
NC demanding justice wo ought 10
An appropriation promp
. purpose. could not fail
Fable influence on our mel
Spain.
in relation TO the I'M
houlh Of US on this col
gsolslly those within the Ii
p--Kinerioa, ia Of pocul
The northern boundary
.ois coincdenl with our own sou
~ boundary from ocean to ocean; q
Slnust necessarily feel a deep inter
that coLceTns the well-being q
V fute Of so near q neighbor, We hi
MAYS cherished the kndest wishes
sl,e success oflhst Republic, and have
dulgsd the hope that might at last, o
1sll It's trials, enjoy peace aud prosper
hinder free and stable government.
We have never hitherto inierfered,
TeclIy or indirectly, with lis Internal
fairs, aud it is duty which We ow
ourselyes, TO protect the integrity o
b territory against the hostile interfere
I of any other power. Our geograph
position, our direct interest in all
y concerns Mexico, and our wel'set
~ policy in regard 10 The North AmerI
continent, render this al ndispens
duty,
Mexico has been in state bf cons
ssgolaion almost ever sirckil achi,
indtpendl. p. One .n.Aisry le'
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