Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-16

eats at stake in that Island exceedingly anxloas
for his speedy return relying on HIS intelligence, nfs'
ness and influence counteract the dangerous designs
which were appehendcd from the policy OF Great Br'.
TAIN manifested by the appointment oil The Abolionst
TurnbulI as lis Consul at Havana Among those who
spoke 10 us in regard Mr. Tris and requested that
he should be urged to return, declaring they would use
their influence, as Wings for his retention as Consul
under the Federal Administration, were Mr.. Thorndke
and Mr. Knight Of Boston, and Mr.. DE Wolf OF ~ J.
These gentlemen have vast estates, and may justly DC
considered the ablest representatives, OF the american
interests the island well from their talents ihioF
nation and influence, from the general confidence IN
their prohy Some Of these gentlemen were personally
intimate with Mr.Webstcr, and had strong confidence
that their representations regard to the interest wc
the American planters took in the continuance OF MI
Trst the consulate would prevail against the disPos.
ton 10 proscripon which they found before they ieit
the u S., among their political friends just coming into
power That they pressed MIR. Webster on tue subj,
we lave no doubt but provision for partizans
my connections has been the policy of The his has
from the moment be set foot in otlce and ~, doubt
triumphed over every public interest We a. or A.
that the removal of MIR. Trst was " no shonld sa
Webster and not surprised 81 coi;nr which
crice him the fanatical and pod,,;on in Massochu
vanquishes every other constr TYLER snupest for
sets onl wna' eacnse "a virginian of exalted
perm"ns .ne SUI ~ Mr.. Jefferson the husband
clara''ei, LUZ pIpn and every way worthy of him.
VI n'' g.anLu a5 son Mr. Trist was compelled
Uy 5:s1 and President Jackson felt happy in
reSl inuuannity which his power gave, of adding
."e Ppmfort support and influence OF the fayorlte oil
NJ tefferson, TO whom he had committed the destiny
~ those most dear to him. How could MIR. Tyler re-
eoncile il to himself to yield Mr.. Websters imPor
iunes flor we will not do him the injustice to ascrbe
the act TO his incnation TO prescribe such man un
der such circumstances-to degrade him in the eyes oil
the strangers among whom he must still ive-as lar as
il is in the power of the Executive OF this country 10
degrade our functionaries in the eyes OF orelghers
10 take from the descendants of the man who did
MS much as any other TO give liberty 10 our coun-
,ry, and more to maintain it, and this SIMPLY 10
reward active electioneering partIzan, VINO, we
understand, being broken Spectator IN trainc,
became a seeker Of new specuatlons in politics, and
now poes to Havana TO renew his speculatcns in
merchandise, and will turn the Consulate to account
by assocating it with n new commission mouse ne is
about TO establish with the assistance OF partner
Although this new Consul has been appointed some
months seems he has not yet compt ted his arrange
ments for his double calling i'll Havana. In the mean
Time we are happy TO perceive, by the following, from
gentleman of high character-nowise connected with
Mr.. Trst, not even countryman-that lie is still e1
erting his Just influence with the Government and the
peope of Cuba to serve the interests of his country and
The cause of humanity there Gen. Valdez, the Co
vernon will ever command the respect of this country,
for the generosity and humanity with which he stepped
forward to assist the efforts OF Mr.. Tris-G Globe
E1traa Of a letter, dated
HAyAsA, November ;, 1871.
Mr. Trist is daily expecting his successor. If he
proves as bad substitute as present Consul, he
had better by far keep away. Tnrnbu is daily gam
ing more enemies undIwe shall all rejoice the day he IS
recalled.
We have lately had succession of gales On the
night Of the 18th ultimo the John Taylor, large Anne
rcan ship bound from Liverpool to New Orleans, with
$50 passengers lost the South coast OF tins Is
land. The passengers, except one, are fortunately
saved, but in destitute condition, and on barren
coast call has been made by Mr. Tris on both BrI.
tish and Americans who have literally come forward,
and the Captain General, (Valdez) has contributed
$40, besides furnishing them with provisions Inc
Clarion has been sent for them, and their ART
val is expected the end Of this week Although the
passengers British subjects would you believe ii,
that our ,oory Consul refuses altogether to Interfere
alleging excuse that they have deserted their
flag and no longer entitled to British protection
being emigrans to the u s