The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-20
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favorable to the acquisition OF that island, princi
pay confined TO the South, and scattered through
the West No doubt can be entertained but that
the white inhabitants of Cuba, the owners of the
soil, would be delighted at the transfer of that
reignty to the United States in preference to any
other country. A transfer of it to the British 60
vernment would at once seal their fate, and
accelerate downward the destiny of that fair
island. The ruin of the British West Indies, and
recently that of the French West Indies, would
soon be followed by the complete downfall of Cuba,
if she were TO become an appendage to the British
government in any shape. The only salvation tor
Cuba, in its present condition, rests In Its incor-
poration into the American Union, and Its becom-
ing of the confederated States of this republic.
Probably the serious aspect of affairs in Europe
may have influenced the Spanish government to
listen to such a proposition from the American
minister; but there can be no doubt that for some
years past there has existed disposition the 60
vernment of Spain sell Cuba to the best purchaser
in order to get rid of its liability and debts. which
have been bar to the progress of that fine coun-
try for many years past. OF course, the first idea
of sale would naturally bring to mind that the
British government would be the best purchaser,
because that power could throw obstacles in the
way of sale to any other. The new condition
of things In Europe, by the spread OF the revolu-
tlonay spirit there, and the new position Of the
United States, by the successful termination of
the war with Mexico, and the exhibition of our
national power, may be said to open new field
for the transfer, and successful transfer OF the
island of Cuba to the United States, without any
hostility the part of Great Britain, any other
government. AS to the purchase money, whether
it is fifty, or hundred, or even hundred and
fifty millions of dollars, we have not the slightest
doubt but that the inhabitants OF Cuba would
cheerully assume the whole OF it, and become re.
sponsbe for 1t to the treasury of the United States,
if such negotiation could be effected within a
reasonable time.
This question, we have no doubt, will create a
great commotion throughout the country, and pro-
duce multitude of conflicting opinions in differ
ent parts of the republic. There is large party
in the North hostile to any such acquisition, but
in the South and Southwest, we are perfectly sa-
tised that the cesson of Cuba to the United States
would be hailed with unanimity and reclamation.
That island would add materially to the power of
the United States, and there commercial and
manufacturing interests In the North sufficient to
neutraLze II properly developed, all the hostility
of the fanatics and Others who might unite in at
tempting to defeat such magnificent acquisition
as that rich and valuable island. We have much
more to say on this subject.
FeURERITE MANIFESTO. = Mr.. Philosopher
Greeley has issued mad manifesto to the free
soil men of Ohio, the pretence of which is to urge
them to the steadfast support OF General Taylor.
This insane document, which extends over two
columns, Is mere repetition of the stale argu-
ments used by the Tribune against General
Taylor's nomination, and in favor of the free soil
movement. If II have any weight at all, which is
not very likely, however, from the crazy style II
which 1t is written, it is calculated to lnjure Gene
raj Taylor in those portions of the country il
which he most wants support.
Everybody knows that any present agitation o
the slavery question by General Taylor's friends
is ll-advised; and that to rake up those old whis
Issues, in connection with his name, Is the sures
means to effect his defeat. The intelligent por
ton of the community, who will vote for Genera
Taylor, will not vote for him as wing The
wings, however, for their own purposes desire
that General Taylor, if elected at all, should be
elected as wing, bound to recognise the pollti.
clans Of the party as the lights by which he is &c
steer; and, moe than all, bound to recognise
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patronage is to flow to the office-beggars. 1t il
evident that they care nothing for General Taylor
per Sc, if they can but make him the instrument O
their own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and that of their party
and hence, in giving HIM quasi support such a:
that pretended to be given by this manifesto, they
look not so much to secure General Taylor's cleo
ton, as to secure the election of WING President
whom they can turn to good account when IN
office.
This manifesto, then, of Mr.. Greeley, is calcu-
lated TO do General Taylor much injury; if, in
deed, the disconnected manner in which it Is
written be not sufficient to dlssIpate all impress.
sons, favorable or unfavorabe, that the document
is meant to have on the public mind But when
the madness of politics Is joined to the folly OF
Fourierism, what extravaganza may net be ex.
pected?
AMERICAN TEAMsnIPs--THE OCEAN STEAM
NAVIGATION CoMrANY.-The Hermann takes her
departure to-day, at twelve O'Clock, with a
full freight and fair number of passengers,
Tor Southampton and Bremen. The last voyage
of this steamer was performed so satisfactorily,
in spite of very rough weather and head
seas, as was shown by the log, which we pub.
lshed at the time, that her friends confidently
anticipate a successful trip from her, which will
to strengthen her well established reputation.
The solidiiy of their engines once secured, these
ships have many advantages over those of our
neighbors, which will always obtain for them a
full share of the patronage of the public. They
are not wet ships the accommodations for pas 8
sengers are on most liberal scale; the cabins are
large, well ventilated, and furnished with every
convenience and the well known kindness of
their popular captains, who are carefully observant
of the rites OF hospitality towards the guests at
their table, and studIously attentive to all their
wants and comforts, renders the voyage across
the broad Atlantic tour of pleasure and instruc.
ton.
Every portion of the engines of the Hermann
which was found deficient in strength, or appeared