American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-12
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WILMINGTON, IL APRIL, 1899.

WILMINGTON, 10 APRIL, 1899.
F5oTn @ the first dasning OF attempt ALLEVIATE
Intelligence has been received that the Spanish
Cortes have refused to sanction the conduct of DIDO
Inolu in recognizing the independence of Mexico
A more important feature in their proceedings Isl
that the government is urged to issue manifesto,
stating that Spain has not given up her transatIan-
ltic provinces; and that it will be considered an in
before the differences between them
are adjusted Such is the tenor of the latest infor.
nation but little concern should be manifested
at any act which may emanae from the Cores -
but little unanmty prevails. Embrolng them
selves in war with any nation would hasten the
lperod when they would be COMPELLED to acknowledge
the independence Of their provinces. Our govern
ment has Partially made an acknowledgment Of the
IS. American rights and should the information
above detailed prove correct breach may be made
in the existing friendship but from Spain we have
nothing to fear; her troops are mutnous, her navy
worthless, not as regards ships, but officers and
seamen) -one of her richest and most valuable
Islands in our immediate vicinity and to cap the
lcImax, her government weak and mbecile. Our
defence, on the contrary. is powerful principal
reliance the NAVY, is hou ishing; our harbors ge-
Ineray we'll defended, and the whole nation dspos-
and liberaty.
The proceedings of the court martial held upon
captain James Barron of the .. S. Navy, in 1891,
have recently been published at the request of capt
Barron, by authority of the navy department. The
court composed of captains Stewart, Evans
and Morris. The Judge advocate H. Wheaton esq
The court after mature deliberation, pronounced
the following opinion on July 18th, 1891.
The court is of opinion that the conversation alleged
to have taken place between captain James Barron and
Mr. Lyon the British consul at Pernambuco in the year
| 1909, has not been proved.
And the is further of opinion, that although the
evidence produced by capt Barron establishes his sincere
and earnest desire to the United States certain
periods and the difficulty of accomplishing his wishes,
yet the court is of opinion that the evidence of his inability
than he actually did, is not satisfactory
and is therefore the opinion of the court that his absence
from the United States without the permission of the gov
enment contrary to his duty officer in the navy
We are of opinion that the sufferings and priva,
tons experienced by this officer. have fully ex-
plated his offence and we trust that he will shortly
be restored to his rank and emoluments His per-
sonal bravery is unquestonable and his accomplish
ments as an officer and a seaman, generally ac-
knowledged.
II The disturbances which have tor considerable
time prevailed in the Catholic congregation of ST.
Marys church in Philadelphia, have been source
of regret to the Christian community. A detailed
account of the fracas which took place at the cleo.
ton for Trustees on Tuesday last, will be found in
our columns to-day. From statement in the
Democratic Press of Wednesday, we learn that
two sets of Trustees elected. As there is no
other method Of settling the jarring claims, the
Press observes s'the matter will 60 before the SUI
preme Court when the whole subject will be in
vestigated and right and justice be administered
cording to law. We presume the list of voters,
tickets, tally papers, Sec. sc. will all be required"
We would call the attention Of our readers to an
advertisement in our columns, headed " Protest.
relative to the proceedings of the last Levy Court.
IF all the circumstances are substantially correct,
we think there is rottenness in the state" and a
! most shameful and disgraceful scene disclosed