The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-11

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the claims Of British creditors This announcement
was within half hour contradicted in seco nd edi-
ton Of the Globe, demi-oficial hack The denial
was hs carefully worded affidavit which, at the
time regarded suspicious Lord John Russel,s
answer on the subject last night, in the House, shows
how little official contradictions sometimes should be
attended TO- for the fact announced by tho Sun
the spanish ambassadors dismissal, confirmed,
and IL war against Spain, and the seizur of Cuba
his icrdshp would have stated the fact distinctly
variety 81 circumstances having tendency to confirm
this fact. exist. and will enumerate few. England
wishes TO possess Cuba, that the States may have
that advantage BY the possession of Cuba, powerful
competitor would be abolished 10 colonies, in the
production 81 cheap sugar 4 heavy blow would be
struck at slavery in Cuba and through Cuba heavy
blow az slavery IN the United States and her produc-
tveness Jesse ned The seizure this island has long
been the pet scheme Of the protectionsts of whom
Lord George Bentnck Is the leader; and It is only
lately In Parliament he let slip the fact. Never
pretsxt more wanted for this act by this party who
urge the government. ifurging they require The de-
mand 81 the party comprising the last and West India
interest ts that government should place protecting
duty Of los per cwt on slave grown sugar and is
immatsria 20 them how they pocket the money long
~ they get IT, they have objection II mpodimepts
thrown In the way of other Of production
that will produce them, by indirect means, an equal
amount Of profit This Is the more probable, because
a Il believed that Parliament dare conccde the los
duty 20 planter and therefore their only chance
h getting no ~ Cuba and damag ng the slave States
OF America aud the BrAzns The question no viewer
T. In every mouth But win not this lead TO war wi
America, A. this moment ! believe England would
hazard the chance OF such contingency and the
that France L. much occupied to ombis ne with YOU
Mexico H. not sincere In her treaty with the United
states and may yet be troublesome Be these as they
may darker fcheme tn either Of the above appears
In store for youthe renewal of the old threat of
negro invasion Of your southern shores Some of
arstocratic tory humanity propose the raising
Of 10000 black volunteer soldiers the West Indies
shipping them Oh In Transatlantic mail boats I'M
der brish leaderr 20 land your shores to proclaim
the freedom Of the slaves and To furnish them with
arms 10 masaere their employers in other words
extermnate the people aud 90 devastate the country
Hat h.
they cannot shut their against the truth. TIE
cant about slavery In this country is the detesta-
BILE because those who loudest in its denuncation
are thoe who have no bowels Of compassion for the poor
white slaves at their door whose condition Is many
times worse than that OF their black brethren Belev-
ing firmly that Cuba will not add to the interest Of
England but only TO that Of class Of opolists 1t
IL TO be hoped that the United States will take high
and firm ground the subject of this threat ned a
preparation IL Is matter in which the government
viii receive support from the people, but rather
otherwise as they will see In perspective even If ac
CURED, source OF increased patronage increased
price Of sugar and the enrichment Of class interest
at the public cost all Of which points England has
these remarks, may add that IL is already fully be
lieved that the repeal Of the Navigation Law will BE-
summarily Burked In the House of Lords.
LONDON, June q, 1913.
7heafrioak aud Matters and THings ia Geac,ai
Now that the chartists have ceased their noe
tuma, as well as their day perambula,ions, il
leaves the subject quite threadbare. Since the
failure the 18th, not a sentence has been heard
about them. They appear TO have been sunk into
complete insignifcance. The neat excitement
there will be about them, suppose, will manifest
itself on the trial OF OF the leaders now in
prison. The unaccouptsble silence is preserved
In Ireland; but whether these are only receptions
which to be followed by fresh outbreaks IL impos
sibe to say.
The proceedings In Parliament have, during the
week been chiefly confined to debates the West In
dian distress. and the reform measure. neither Of
which are, however, concluded The latter, you are
aware, TO be brought forward by M-. Hume who
kept his word AT last As yet there only one
evenings discussion the question, very mem
s esrs having spoken 81 LORD ,s JSsn Russell Mr. w j.
the principal speakers. Mr. Fox Is Unitarian
preacher Is his hrs session in Parliament aud his
speech was certainly very brilliant for details, must
refer you TO the pariiane ntary summary Mr. Hume's
motion will be lost, II Is generally supposed but hos
is yet a matter conjecture Something really ought
to be done, for the people are making terrible
whom lament tn, hardness 81 the times and manifest
q decided want Of confidence in the government.
Cabinet councils are held by the members Of the adj
minisration three four times week from which II
would appear that the ministry not insensbe TO
the critical state of things In general grand bail for
the be neht Of English operatives will shortly be given
1t is to be entitled the sptalhelds ball will be Ia
tune, and, believe scale Of great spcndor.
Most Of the arstocracy have already sgnihcd their In
deferves there will be very handsome sum 10 be
banded over TO the distressed weavers raere
drawing room held yesterday. but I do not thinkn
full the former her Majcsy has had this
season. State ball Is announced by the Queen to
take place next month, so fhall have grand dongs
at the palace. The members Of the Theatre HIS
toriQue going to leave Disguised nj their
reception Mt Drury lane MIR Mitchell the lessee II the
the James offered the use of his house
in order that they might give their
The ofer was immediately accepted by NJ. hOstein,
the director Of the aud the performances took
avwtfh int ru.fa h.
Is a very small one. not half filled Indeed the
drama of" Monte Chrlstom IL miserable affair; added
TO which the actors not by any perfect
their parts they might have been There Ia. not
been theatrical riot OF such Importance for
years and II Is to BE- hoped IL will be long time before
repetition Of the dngraccful will have to
be chronicled. MIR Webster, the lessee Of the Hay
market, has issued notice To the effect that such h
the influx Of foreign performers into England aad
unprecedented the patronage given them that he IL
mpeea to close his house earlier than usual OF all
theatrical managers, this gentleman Is the last who
should complain; for by some curious wording Of the
act Of Parliament he II permitted 90 keep h theatre
open much longer than others, aud the English have
never been behind hand In pa ronisng him. Besides
which, he has foreigner Madame Celese at the head
OF his performers under whose control he places II
his theatrrs MIR and Mrs. Charles kean are playing
to crowded houses In the play ofthe wifes Secret
Ralph Waldo Emerson u giving series of Lectures Ia
England. The early closing association having engag
ed him to deliver three lectures for the benefit Of their
society in Exeter Hall he will should imagine. draw
q crowded audience. I believe he has already given
two three lectures at literary institutions
in London; but as yet have not had opportunity
Of hearing him.
MIR. Rowland nm u making considerable improve.
ments In the working Of "a. Poet Onfce, aud should
be surpris ed " the weekly mails 60 America
be continued throughout the year However mach
the notion OF penny postage may b. ridi-
cued there reasonable grounds Cor asserting that
before ongit must be brought into operation la afrv
years there will you may rely. be vast alteration in
this wonderfully Increasing establishment. There b.
ample room for many changes, which, without dana
ging the revenue would give additional privileges %
writer's and receivers Of letters.
A occurred n
courts on thursday. Mr. CocbraDe, whose nano have
frequently brought before the notice u your rrsdes
in connection with some street riots a candidate
for the represe of Westminster at the a
raj election After rather sharp contest he do
feated, which, he asserts mainly attribatahs o.
beous article that appeared In the san Newspaper.
The facts were these Some twenty year. Mr.
Cochrane took IL into his head 20 tour through
Great Britain, disguised a. spanish minstrel dafag