The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-02
From the Washington States.
The Thirty T1illion Bill-War The Probable
ConseQuence.

We foresee the passage Of the bill for the
purchase of Cuba. Singular enough it is
supported by nearly all parties. but from
divers motives and fer opposite purposes.
The champions of Cuban annexation, though
utterly ipcredulous of the efficacy Of the ex-
pedient, are unwilling to reject even the
shadow of chance llr the attainment OF
their obiect,-anG Mr.. Buchanan assures
them Of the possibility Of the purchase Of the
island in the present juncture of affairs.
The opponents Of Cuban annexation are not
really ayerse to the Measure. since they
foresee its effect in accommodating obstacles
TO the realization Of its dstensible aim. The
irieiids Of the Administration support II from
an absolute conviction that il will crush the
President With the weight u an irredeemable
responsibility. THIS, all parties appear to
favor the Thirty Million project,-except a
few perscrs-oGrselve among the nuriber--
who being both friendly to the AdmnistFa-
ton and anxious for the acquisition Of Cuba,
are willing neither to confirm Spain in the
possession 6f the island BY an unwise and
futile policy, nor TO embarfass the President
with trust which, id tie nature cf things,
he cannot discharge.
Assuming. then, the passage Of the Thirty
Million bill, we ask. what next: Will Con.
gress stop herei Is provision to be made
for the probable contingencies Of the mea.
sure: Shall there be no preparation for
the eyentuality Of war; II the negotiation
we're successful, ii all Likelihood France
and England would interpOse to prevent the
transfer of Cuba 10 the United States. But
the diplomacy Of dollars will not avail for the
acquisition Of Cuba. Spain will reject the
overture with rudeness that may oblige the
American government TO exact apology and
redress.
We have witnessed the indignation which
the simple suggestion of The Presidents
message has kindled among all the classes
of the Spanish people. The intensity 81
resentment Is subdued within The bounds 81
decorum BY the assurance that MIR. Bdch-
anan only intended an appeal to the popular
sentiment Of the country, and that the gov.
eminent does mt really mediate any scheme
for the acquisition Of Cuba. When, how.
ever, Il il known abroad that Congress has
responded to the Recommendation of the Tx
ecGtiye by an actual appropriation Of $50.
600, 900 for the avowed purpose Of effecting
Acknowledgement Of the Spanish ddminions,
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the pride, patriotism, and passions Of the
Spanish nation will be inhamed to point
which may compel rupture Of relations
with the United States. We must expect
tie dismissal OF our minister at Madrid as
the least violent expression Of resentment
at the declaration of the American govern
ment. Ofeourse we would retaliate the in.
dignity, and the two countries would be al
once precipitated into hostilities.
Unless Congress be stricken with judicial
blindness, they cannot ignore the probable
consequences Of the policy on which they
are about 10 embark. Except they be crimi-
nally Indifferent TO the public welfare, they
will not adjourn without adequate prepare
ton for the contingency Of a war with Spain,
and perhaps other European powers.
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