Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-09-17

containing some new views hno 'rgum,en's upon The
question: aud hasten 10 lay the { briurp our read
crs, in order that the public may know the opinions en-
tertaned both by citizens and by Foreigners that the
matter may be properly debated and opportunity thus
afforded 10 meet end answer all arguments
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"THE SPANISH sCHR. A&SlAu"
In our preceding number, We gave the substance of
what had occurred resp. citing this schooner and have
observed, as expected, tina. this subject las gvsn
rise 10 debate in which all The newspapers in this
tensive Republic have jolned with all the warmth pecu
liar TO this important matter
There contrary opinions this subject, OF course
is usually the even in matters OF the leas,
ment; il is be wondered al, therefore, that this
country, where there such conflicting interests III
matters relating TO slavery, there should be greater
discrepancy Of opinions than usual To il appears
that the question has yet been presented in its
true light because has been done emit personal
feelings than to do impartial justice Were We likewise
disposed to pour,ray individual feelings, Ian
gusge perhaps, might be very different, has
de,es,ed slavery and The slave trade than have
during the whole Of life but private feelings
and private interests must be sacrificed upon The altar of
justice they must yield 10 principles which constitute
the groundwork Of suciety 10 The law Of nations and
the unquesonablc right hich every nation has 10 be
governed by its own laws in all things which not
contrary to the treaties and compacis which have
entered into with foreign nations. The main pGift then
IN The present inquiry, IN our opinion 10 establish
thc relative right which The Government Of the u 9
may have TO dispose Of this vessel and its cargo and 10
try the mutny, piracy and murders committed by the
blacks which being conducted bosrd OF said
schooner from Havana to Guanaja both ports in The
Island of Cuba. In order 10 attain our object will
begin by inserting the three following articles Of the
treaty made between Spain and the U s in the year
1885, which is still in force according 10 the 18th article
of the other treaty Of 1919 upon The cesson Of Florida
They are as follows:
"Art In case the subjects and inhabitants Of either
party with their shipping whether public and of war,
private and of merchants be forced through of
weather, pursuit of pirates enemies, any other
gent necessity for seeking of shelter and harbor to
treat and enter into any of the rivers, bays roads
ports belonging 10 The other party they shall be received
and treated with oil humanity, and enjoy all favor,
lection and help and they shall be permitted 10 refresh
and provide themselves at reasonable rates, with vic
tuals and all things needu for the subsistence Of their
persons, reparaton OF their ships, prosecution Of
their voyages and they shall ways be hindered from
returning out OF The said ports onds but may
and depart when and whittier they please without any
lei or hindraDce.
art All ships and merchandise, of uhat nature
soerer which shall be rescued Of the hands of any
pirates or robbers the high seas shall brought into
port of either State and shall be delivered 10 the
custody OF the officers Of that port in order be taken
Of and restored entire 10 the true proprietor
due and sufficient proof shall be made concerning
the property thereof
cart 10. When any vessel Of either party sholl be
wrecked, eoundercd otherwise damaged on the coast
or within the dominion Of the other, their respective
subjects citizens shall receive well for themselves
as for their vessels and effects the assistance which
would be due the Inhabitants of the country where
the damage happens, and shsl pay the same charges
and dues only the said inhabitants would be suhrc,
10 pay in like case and Il The operations Of repair should