Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-06-13

such is 20 admit o. u satisfactory execution OF the
rust confded To him. He left tho United States
IA the month OF April, delivered the letter 10 Gov.
Wives, and made some, II not all, OF the inquiries
with which he WAS charged. lie returned in the
ensuing Summer, bringing with him confidential
letter from the Governor which he had engaged 10
deliver with his own hands, and bringing with him,
also, the materials Tor detailed report OF the re |
suits OF his inquiries. He died on his way from |
his residence to the seat of Government, 10 exc
cute that engagement. and to make that report.
The letter OF the Governor has been since receiv
ed, aud is on file in the Department.
The compensation promised Mr.. Cook was the
same, in amount, as that which had been offered
to the citizen of Louisiana already referred to-; the
same as that which was receiv ed by Mr. Randall,
during the former Administration, analogous
service; the same as that which was received by
our agents sent TO Spanish America, prior TO the
iornai recognition OF the new Republics. and the
same that has bee, allowed, in numerous instan-
ces to our foreign unaccredited diplomatic agents.
lie had received, piior 20 his death, $500 on
count OF that compensation. but the hnal eJtle
ment Of his account, with his representatives,
mains to be made.
From the preceding statements, il results,
LIST. That part of the sum OF SI2,324 81 has
been disbursed in the domestic service OF the Go
vernment.
IDLY. That, of the SI2,32i CT, expended ac-
corng to the third section of the act OF the first of
1873, prior to the commencement OF the present
Administration.
3'ly. That the sum OF S., S64 81 was paid foe
services conceived, projected, and ordered, during
the last Administration.
fhy. That the present Administration is no
otherwise responsible for that disbursement than in
having continued and fixed the amount of compcn-
saon for services created and began during the
last Administration. And
5thly. That the only part OF the sum of $I2,-
32t 81 which has been expended in service
ated by the present Administration, is the sum of
$500.
All which is respectfully submitted.
IL CLAY.
lei =. Cook, dated Department Of state,
WuShingtoa 18th yHarch. 1927.
The very great interest which the United
States have in the future fortunes of Cuba, and
the present dangers TO which that Island is
posed from foreign attack, weH as from inter-
nal commotion, render it expedient that this Co
vernnent should have some confidential agent
the spot, who can communicates from time TO time,
whatever may be likely TO affect its condition.
The President, entertaining high opinion ofyour
prudence, patriotism and ability, desirous TO
avail the public of your services this OCCASION
and therefore directed me to propose the Com
mission to you. Having determined to accept
1t, you will be pleased to proceed, without unne-
| cessary delay, to the Havana, from such port of
| the United States may appear 10 you most con-
| venient and agreeable. Ii is deemed best that
your agency should not be publicly known; as, by
Keeping 1t secret, you will be more able TO pene
| trate the views and designs of parties and per-
sons, and collect that information which we de-
sire to possess. Dut commission is neverthe-
less, herewith transmitted, TO be used if ncces-
sary, for the protection safety Of your person,
or in any emergency in which it may appear TO
you to be proper to exhibit it; and cypher is like
wise sent, with directions for its use be employ
ed in your dispatches, whenever you may deeul it
advisable
The objects TO which you will particularly di-
rect your attention, and on which it is desirable 10
obtain all the information that may be practicable,
are,
LIST, The state of the Population Of the Island,
exhibiting the relative numbers of the various
castles, their dispositions towards each other educa
ton, intelligence, &c.
I'd, The condition of its agriculture, extent OF
foreign commerce. and proportion OF good land, yet
waste aud in cultivation.
81, The state of political parties in the Island
their views with regard to continuation of the ex-
istinS conneNion of Spain, in favor of ludepen-
dence, or towards the American Republics;
and especially; whether preference exists, and on
what account, for one OF those Republics, and an
aversion towards another of them. We have I'M
deTs'ood here, that party, in the Island, is
ious, that it should be connected with Mexico and
that great repugnance exists among the in
habitants, TO any connexion with Colombia
9Th, What are the Spanish means Of resisting an
attack, should one be made BY the combined or
lean States' Would they find any succour or CO.
operation il the Island! and 10 what probable ex-
tent?
9th, What are the Spanish means of resistance
Naval and Military, i. war should be the issue OF
her present relations with Great Britain, and the
latter should attack Havana? And what are tn,
dispositions o! the inhabitants towards Colonial
connexion with Great Britain.
10 parcularizing these objects, il is not intend
ed to exclude others which may present them
selves to you. On the contrary, the President de-
slres any sort OF information which may tend 10 the
formation OF correct estimate of the value of the
isand its resources natural and artiiicia its cana
city TO maintain its independence, or TO resist any
foreign attack with which il may he menaced and |
the dispositions and wishes OF its inhabitants in res
poet 10 the continuance OF its Colonial condition 10
independence, or to connexion with any, and
which, OF tile Republics.
The design OF your agency being exclusively |
That oil collecting and transmitting information TO
this Govcrnnentyou will keep yourself aloof from,
and entirely unconnected with, any Of the parties
within the Island.
1t does not enter into The policy or the views of
the Government of the United States to give any
inents, iisuch be contemplated by any portion OF |
ITS inhabitants, Our position being that of peace
with Spain, and neutrality in the existing war be-
tween her and the new American Republics fix
es our duties in reference to any commOtons which
may be either mediiaed, or, in fact, may arise in
the Island. And il they should happen 10 be of a |
character, TO take turn which would reouire of
the United States, from the relations in which they
stand to the Island, 10 interpose their power i, |
will be time enough for the Government to consi. /
der and decide the nature Of their intervention.
when the ezisency arises.
From the Boston G0~cf,o