Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-28

who We're seized in the hospital at Tacubaya while
at ending upon the sick and dying both parties and
without trial. without crime were hurried away IN
speedy execution Little less shocking was the recent
nate OF Oraond Chase, no shot in Topic on the 7h
of August by order of the same Mexican General not
only without trial. but without any conjecture by his
frie IDS in the cause of his arrest is represented as
gu ad l 81 s41a "a ana ntegenee who had
mainly which he had displayed several TRYING occa-
TO the whole community. Other outrages might he
enumerated. but these are sufficient Illustrate the
wlctched condition of the the
eonuoiss OF the persons and property Of citizens
In all these ministers have been constant and
dh III thlr demands for redress, but both they and
this government which they have successfully repre-
scented, have been wholly poweress to make their de-
mands effective Their testimony in this respect and III
reference to me only remedy which, i'll their Judgments
| would meet the eAgency, has been both uniform and
| emphatic. Nothing but manifestation Of the power
OF me government Of the United States wroe late
minister ~ 1867 land of its purpose to punish these
Mfong, VIII ava assure on that the universal lief
Is ta there IS noihlng to be apprchended from the
government Of the United States that local Mexican
with absolute mpunitv" i hone the President,
(wfote our present minister, in August LAST will feel
Mexico with the military forces Of the p United States
Iess s1en poMe Is conferred upon him, neither the
onc mr. le Vter Will be respected in existing state
OF anarchy and disorder and the outrages already perpe
my No % all tEese evils must increase until every YES
ge OF 2rder ana government disappears from
Try; have been reluctantly led the same opinion
anu, IN justice to my counrymen who have suffered
feel h irI MeNco ana who may still suffer them
Ihe case presented however, is merely case of in
|
e re eaoneu very large amount Norris it merely tile
case OF protection to the lives and property the few
e and property Of every American citizen ought to be
saereuy projected III every quarter of the world. But it
pre- ent and the past and which involves Indirectly at
ef %noe subject Of our duty to Mexico neigh
states In that country redress wrongs and protect
the rights of ctizos none the less to be desr
ed because efficient and necessary may thus he rem
aerea az he same time to restore and
9o Itself IN the accomplishment OF this peo
pie OF the United States necessarily feel deep and
earnest interest Mexico ought be a rich prosper
gus ana powerful republic. She possesses extensive
territory fertile soil and incaculabe store of miner
the Gulf and the transit routes and for COM
lnerce 1t is possible that such country as this can be
quarter Tor its and safety? viii the CONNER
atos Of the world which have many interests
suit! Can the Caed States especially which ought to
snare more largely in its commercial Intercourse allow
their nmcdate ghbor thus destroy Itself and inure
uemi yet without support from some quarter it is i'm
possible to perceive how Mexico her position
among nations and enter upon which promises
any good results The aid Which she requires which
the interests of all commercial countries require that She
should have belongs TO this government render
whose territory have continuous frontier of nearly
tnousahd miles, but BY virtue also. OF our established
European POWER III the domestic of that repub
before the world, and must deeply impress every Amer-
can citizen government whchis either unable
Wlng To- redress such wrongs, is derect highest
duties The difficulty consists in selecting enforcing
Vera Cruz although it ' is well disposed
to DO us justice for adequate Whilst its author
out the coasts of the republic its power does not ex
teLo TO the CITY OF Mexico and the states vicinity,
whore nearly all the outrages have been commit
te' on America citizens. We must penetrate into lie
only be done by passing through the territory in the oc
cupauon OF the constitutional government. The most ac-
OBJECT will be to act in with that government
Their consent and their aid might believe be obtained
their just rights secured by treaty not the less
Imperative For these reasons, RECOMMEND Congress
ident
ulons a. they may deem expedient to employ sufi-
obtaining indemnity for the past security for the f
ture | purposely refrain from any suggestion as to
whether this force shall consist of regular troops
unteers, or both This question may be appropr
aeiy ieit 10 the decision Of Congress would merely
observe tat should volunteers be selected such
could be easily raised in the country among those who
citizens in Mexico, and with the unhappy condition of
that republic In that there reason to doubt
adequate redress obtained for the injuries nic ted upon
them lhe constitutional government have evinced
strong desire to do justice might secured
IN a advance ivan a by preliminary treaty
ltnay be said that these will at least indi-
recty be inconsistent with our wise and settled policy
not to interfere with the domestic concerns of foreign
nations Bat does the present case fairly constitute
an eNcepton? An adjoining republic is in state an
archy and confusion from which she has proved wholly
unable to eAtricate herself She is entirely destitute
.ne p1%er to peace upon her borders to pre-
et a uf in GT Of 6a into our territory In her
maintain settled governmen-we have far de per in
other nation She is wreck u6on the ocean driven
about as she is mpeed by different factions AS good
save her? five do not twould surprising should
son Of her nation undertake the task and force
10 interfere at last under circumstances of increased diff
hculty FIR the maintenance OF established policy.
repeat the recommendation contained in my last
nua message that authority may be given to the Presi
dent to establish one temporary military posts
across the Mexican line in Sonora and chihuahua where
may be necessary to protect the lives and property
Oh Aercan anu Mexican citizens, against the incursions
rovers ON that region The establishment Of one
now almost depopuated by the hostile nroads In
diahs from our side OF the line would believed,
paStS
son. stale OF lawlessness and violence prevails that
cure The population Of Arizona, now numbering more
than ten thousand souls and practically destitute Of gov
tli , Marder rapine and other crimes committed
WIN IMMUNITY l. therefore again call the attention Of
Coeress 10 the necessity Tor establishing territorial
government Arizona.
The treaty with Nicaragua of the 10Th February 1851
receive the ratification Of the government that repub
treaty has been since concluded between the parties
bearing date on the 18th March, 1859, which has already
oeeh ratleu by the Ncaraguan Congress- his will be
tion Its provisions cannot think fail to be acceptable
| to the people OF both counties.
Our claims against the Costa RIGA and
remain uIredssscd though they are pressed
III an earnest manner and without success.
ldeem to be my duty once more earnestly to
President to employ the naval force at his command for
the purpose OF protecting the lives aud property Amer
lean citizens passing in transit the Panama, Mic
aragua and Tehauutepec routes against sudden and law
less outbreaks and dcpredations shall repeat the
tins measure. Suffice ii say tile lives OF many Of
our people, ana the security OF vast amounts of treasure
passing ana repassing over VI these
between the Atlantic and Pacific may deeply involved
| in the action OF Congress Oh this subject.
would, Also again recommend to Congress that au-
thory be given TO the President employ the naval
force protect American merchant vessels their
and cargoes, against violent and awess and
tseatlOn in the ports of Mexico and the Spanish Amer
can states when these countries may be in disturbed
| and revolutionary condition The mere knowledge that
such an authority been conferred as have already
stated would OF lis II in r' at degree, prevt mt the evil
Neither would this require any additional appropriation
| for the naval service.
The chief objection urged against the grant of this au
toy IS tnat Congress, by conierrng il, would violate
the consttuton,-tat it would be transfer OF the
making or strictly Speaking the war declaring of
the Executive If this were well founded, it would, of
course be conclusive. very examination, how
| ever will place this objection at rest.
Congress possesses the exclusive power under
the constitution, ITO declare war" They alone
raise and support armies, and provide and maintain
anavy" But, after Congress shall have declared war;
and provided the force necessary carry it on the
President as commalder-n-chei OF the army and navy
can alone employ this force in making war AGAINST the
enemy This is the plain language aud history proves
that was the wellknown intention ofthe trainers of the
1t will be denied that the general power to declare
war Is without limitation ana embraces within itself
not only what writers on the law OF nations term pub
lie or perfect war, but also imperfect war-and in
short every species OF hostility, however confined Inn
tied Without the authority Of Congress President
cannot fire hostile gun in except to repe the
this power Congress could, if they thought proper,
thoze the President to employ the force his command
to seize vessel belonging to an American citizen, which
had been illegally and unjusy captured in foreign
port and restored to it's But Congress only
act after the fac-ater the mischief has been done?
Have they no power to confer upon the President the
authority in advance TO furnish instant redress should
such case afterwards occur! Must they wait until the
lnscmeihas been done, and can they apply the remedy
only when 1t is too late? TO confer this authority to
meet future cases under circumstances strictly specified
Is as clearly within the Misunderstanding power such
authority conferred upon the President by Con-
gress after the deed had been DONE In the progress
great nation many cXieences must arise mperatively
qurng that Congress should authorize the President
act promptly on certain conditions which may may
nnnDerol suc cases shall refer only to the latest