Indiana State sentinel., 1849-11-08

AsToR HOUSE, Sept. 81, le49.

SIR Public attention has of late been much at
truced TO Cuban affairs. There two distinct mat
ters; one is anticipated insurrection in Cuba to
throw off the Spanish yoke; the other is the
tion or incorporation of that island into the American
| Union. Annexation is doubtless regarded as one of
the contingencies Of successful revolution. Though
these two matters thus connected, II suits my pur-
pose consider them separately as nv few remarks
will be wholly devoted 10 the latter to wit, the
nexaton of Cuba. Ii is true that the United States
bound by treaty 10 take possession of Cuba,
yet hitherto in the history of the world, treaty stpu
laons have formed obstacle acquisitions Of ter
ritory by one Power from another; nor need we ex-
pect that our country will form an exception to the
practice of nations. regard then our treaty obga-
,ions likely nerpose but slight barrier TO the
annexation of Cuba shall therefore consider il
very possible contingency and TO be met as prac-
tical question:
interests of the sare-holdng States; and in different
wavs.
The sugar planters of Louisiana and Texas would
be Immediately smitien with ruin. Cuba pesceably
annexed to the United StaeS under the advantage of
stable government such annexation ought TO give
it, would drive southern sugars out Of the
ket. What then would our planters do! Return to
cotton with total loss of the immense properties
now invested in sugar planting Cotton planting is
already overdonr, and in many districts Of large ex-
tent speak of nearly all the northern coon-grow-
ing belt of the Southern Snies-scarcely affords
munernng returns. Cotton which may now be set
down ruling at or cents, would fall TO OF
cents; frightfu depreciation of Southern property.
which wond cause the complete ruin of a large pro-
portion OF The small planters. Besides, the cotton
crop has proved uncertain in the Gulf districts Of
Louisiana and Texas. render these regions prsc-
tcaly not well adapted TO its culture.
BY the consequences resulting TO the two great sta
pies of cotton and sugar from the annexation Of Cuba
slave property Ia oil the Northern sove-holding
States, viz Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and
Kentucky. would at once be rendered nearly worth
less; for their value in these States depends not lit
tie on the profabeness Of their labor in more favor
ed districts farther south. The annexation Of Cuba
would be more disastrous TO the slaves even than
their The profits Of their labor being great
ly impaired, the slave would be worse fed. worse
clothed less cared for in Sickness and his habits of
good conduct less attended to By the MASTER at first
from inability of the master, and in time probably
from disnclinaion.
1t is some three months since l left my homo in
Texas, during which time have seen the Southern
newspapers only occasionally. They are, believe.
silent the annexation of Cuba; but far have
cOnyerSed with Southern gentlemen here, find them
very generally opposed TO the measure The feeling
about Cuba annexation has been raised and famed in
this section of the Union. That Cuba being slave
holding would add to the political strength of tie
South less than the dust of the balance; it is gross
humbug. While this Union lasts, aud every patriot
must pray that it be perpetual, must rely on the
ljustire of the North To abide by the adjustments of
the Constitution, not TO interfere with slavery The
addition of n couple of Senators ard few Repre-
sentaiives will not materially strengthen us. II il
seem to be gain at rst it will prove in the end utter
weakness. The harmony of this naiion the strength
of this Union, not to be promoted BY the ncorpo
ration of such materials as make up the island of
Cuba. IL would be no injustice to expect face
ruptibry, in any delegation that may be elected by
people this side of the Atlantic of Spanish orr
GIN | need not intimate in which section Of our
country are found the means 10 corrupt; il Is suh-
cient that from such delegation, might aniici-
pate the commencement of system of corruption
which would rot our government TO The core In our
own day.
The annexation of Cuba would furnish new occa-
sioDs for abolition and anti-sarery excitemens and
for the exercise of that baneful spirit of anacism
and disunion which may persdvenure be put down
by the good and patriotic of all parties on the settle
ment of the California questions, unless new dspu-
table matter be thrown fre-brands among US. Our
right TO carry slaves over the in vessels
between slaveholding State and another. would
be hoy contested, and continually interfered with
British cruisers powerfully supported would inces-
sanity watch and annoy intercourse with Cuba,
and in the end would not fail to embroil with Eng
land; though should not fear this, while hsrmo-
nious feeling shall subsis among ourselves Nor do
make much account of the fact, that Spain being
deprived of Cuba would naiursy be arrayed and
with feelings with other European powers.
against the slave States of the South; yet under some
circumstances, it is consideration Of
weight. | set aside too the right asserted by Lord
Wm. Bentinck and affirmed bv Lord Palmerston. I'm
Parliament, of Great Britain TO take Cuba in compeD
saton of the Spanish debt due British bondholders
With Justice side, we do not fear Europe Yet
peace is indeed well worth preserving; and II Is hig
wisdom to strengthen relations of amIty and IN
terest with other nations, In the view of possbls
wars. And il may not be out of place TO state here
that some five years ago, when seemed imminent
between country rnd Great Britain, the British
Government determined to ally France and Spain
with itself against us: and that in the overturcs n
the twn latter powers, portion of Mexico suc-
gested for prince of louis Phillippes dynasty, ard
the restoration of portion Of her former continental
colonies to be the reward Of Spain. But return
TO the simple question Of the annexation of Cuba. II
would be Greek gift. fatal to the South; il would
be the shirt of Nessus the Herculean strength of
the American government.
Should annexation take place peaceably, and oil
seem to work we'll, it will hereafter stop the South
from saying aught against the annexation OF Canada,
should the latter measure be deemed profitable to tie
North. We should have it thrown in teeth, that
the North had annexed Cuba for the South.
If Cuba be annexed peaceaby, its rich commerce
becomes the almost exclusive property OF the North
ern merchants; its great home market will ho
supplied by Northern manufacturers. The North
ern merchants and manufacturers therefore
tempted to desire its acquisition. If Cuba hc
annexed, it compcates and embarrnsses the slave
question among ourselves, and disembarrasses another
great nation, SPAIN The numerous abolition-is
must, therefore, coyet its acquisition, a new fe
brand. And thus, so far / informed, Cuban
annexation originated, and has been favored IN the
Northern section Of the Union.
Every sensible Southern man. every true patlot
throughout the country, must deprecato the anneNa
fion of Cuba TO our coufederacy.
Very truly. yours. A S.
Tar TrsuANTFPrc RouIE-The citizens of Nc,y