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Editorial
December 24, 1851
Iowa Capitol Reporter
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
What is this article about?
The editorial from the Detroit Free Press criticizes President Fillmore's administration for failing to secure the release of American citizens imprisoned in Spain after the Lopez expedition, unlike the British minister's success for English subjects. It calls for Congress to intervene and protect U.S. citizens abroad.
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Oh, Shame:
The America brings news of the successful
intervention of the British Minister at Madrid,
in behalf of the English subjects who were engaged
in the Lopez expedition, and sent to
Spain for imprisonment. The Minister simply
demanded the release of twenty-three of the convicts
on the sole ground that they were Englishmen,
and they were immediately set free. And
where, all this time, was President Fillmore?
And why was not his Minister at Madrid, ready
to make a similar demand in behalf of our
countrymen, who are now, probably, immured
in a Spanish dungeon? Never, in the history
of this nation, was our flag and our honor in
such imbecile hands as at present. We trust
that Congress will speedily interpose in the
matter, and direct the government in this instance,
at least, to spare no pains to protect our
citizens, now held in durance in a foreign land!
If the administration will not act, the people
should do so promptly, through their representatives.—Detroit Free Press.
The America brings news of the successful
intervention of the British Minister at Madrid,
in behalf of the English subjects who were engaged
in the Lopez expedition, and sent to
Spain for imprisonment. The Minister simply
demanded the release of twenty-three of the convicts
on the sole ground that they were Englishmen,
and they were immediately set free. And
where, all this time, was President Fillmore?
And why was not his Minister at Madrid, ready
to make a similar demand in behalf of our
countrymen, who are now, probably, immured
in a Spanish dungeon? Never, in the history
of this nation, was our flag and our honor in
such imbecile hands as at present. We trust
that Congress will speedily interpose in the
matter, and direct the government in this instance,
at least, to spare no pains to protect our
citizens, now held in durance in a foreign land!
If the administration will not act, the people
should do so promptly, through their representatives.—Detroit Free Press.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Lopez Expedition
Spanish Imprisonment
Fillmore Criticism
Us Diplomacy
Citizen Protection
British Intervention
What entities or persons were involved?
President Fillmore
British Minister At Madrid
Lopez Expedition Participants
Congress
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Fillmore's Inaction On Imprisoned Americans From Lopez Expedition
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Administration, Urging Congressional Intervention
Key Figures
President Fillmore
British Minister At Madrid
Lopez Expedition Participants
Congress
Key Arguments
British Minister Successfully Demanded Release Of English Subjects From Lopez Expedition
Us Minister Failed To Do The Same For Americans
American Flag And Honor In Imbecile Hands Under Current Administration
Congress Should Direct Government To Protect Imprisoned Citizens
People Should Act Through Representatives If Administration Won't