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late TO this abduction that she shall do il unequiv-
ocally by recalling and disgracing the impairment
officials who have shown how little they are capa-
BILE Of approaching free institutions, and how un,
scrupulousy they thrust their despotic ideas and
employ their nefarious agencies ON an open, honor
able, and unsuspecting people AS ior Carlos ds
Espana, the Spanish consul In this Guy, ne VIII
have TO abide the consequences of the outrage com
mitted here, 70 which he lent himself as whhhg
agent in furtherance of instructions which ne no
doubt received from Cuba.
We repose implicit confidence in the spirit OF our
Government, for the full vndication OF our rights
in reference 10 Spain, and to this miserable attempt
ON the part of her representative in the Island VI
Cuba, General Roncal, FL Condo dc Alcoy, TO
practise furtvey and in the obscurty OF night the
wretched means which spurious royalty has so
often recourse to, in order to crafty its malignant
spirit. We trust that no half measures will be re-
sorted to by the Federal Government. AS the In
suit with which we have been visited gratuitous
and altogether inexcusabc, should the reparation
be prompt and ample. No tedious diplomacy, no
verbose protocols, no lingering interchange Of com
running over successive intervals Of months, should
be tolerated. We must have instant satisfaction
the dismissal Of Roncali from his command, and
full apology for his acts. Nothing short OF this VIII
satisfy the people.
Perhaps, however, the guilty parties have not
given up the ship, and may yet find another turnin
the toruous path they have chosen to enter, In the
vain hope of ustfying themselves before they beat
final retreat. Who knows but they may give
publicity TO another batch of documents signed,
sealed, and delivered in the faithful city OF
Havana" before a half dozen notaries, and Alcoy
Embellishments made to order, for the purpose
Of exculpating the high personages concerned-ths
fabricators hoping to damn to everlasting infamy
the poor, friendess, prosecuted jaier few hours
will tell the tale.
In conclusion we will remark that the bold and
independent stand taken by our consul, General
Campbell, in this affair, deserves the highest credit
especially the powers of consuls are in regard to
national affairs, very restricted. General Camp
bell, by the manner in which he has acted, has not
only anticipated the views of our Government, but
his course meets the universal approval of Ameri-
cans abroad and at home
We append statement of the principal occur
rences in the Rey affair, from the enlargement of
the victim until his arrival here, with the subse-
quent action of the United States authorities in
New Orleans.
SURRENDER REV
DIR. Franklin Gage, formerly of the u. s. army,
arrived here yesterday with Juan Garcia, ALIAS
Rey, on board the brig Salvatore, eight days from
Havana. We learn that DIR. Gage broughta letter
Of instructions from General Campbell the Amer
lean consul at Havana, to the United States district
attorney. 1t believed that Rey's testimony
would be of the utmost importance to our Govern
men, and that he would arrive before the trial here
had terminated
Rey was given up at the request of Gen. Camp
bell after interview with Ell Condo de Alcoy of
several hours duration, the latter knowing, we
presume, that if the request refused, forci-
Bile demand would be made. In the absence of Mr..
Hunton, the U. S. district attorney, DIR. Gage
promptly delivered hey TO Mr.. f. A. Bradford, the
partner and representative of Mr.. Hunton
The greatest excitement prevailed in Havana
among the Americans well as the Creoles of the
island, and there was no doubt that Rey would
have been garoted (strangled, } had not the inter
venton of the consul taken place. 1t is believed
that the American consul had received orders to
make formal demand for Rey, if he were not inn
meda At given up; Il has been intimated also
from the Spanish minister at Washington to deliver
up Rey Immediately on demand by this Govern
ment, but this is merely conjectural
In conversation which we had with Rey yes
terday, he stated that at the time he abducted
he was drugged, and in state of stupefacton, al
| though he knew what was going on. He states
that Capt. Mcconnell was the first man who took
hold of him, when he showed board. He
was not ironed, or in any way confined. He also
says that when at the Balize he offered Captain
Mcconnell thirty ounces to put him shore, which
he (McC) refused He denies having made the
declaration before the Spanish consul. The pardon
which was extended to him at Havana granted
only condition that he should give certain in
formation, which if not satisfactory he to be
confined in prison until he should satisfy the au
thorities.
DIR. Gage in the boat with the American
consul at the time the latter boarded the Andrew
Ring. The captain of the port was also alongside,
and interrupted the CONSUL telling him that there
were questions he must not ask. Gen. Campbell
replied that be did not wsh to be dictated Rey,
as we have already learned at that time denied the
abduction, being in fear Of the Spanish official He
has since stated that he did not know at the time
that it was the American consul who along
side, or he would not have made the statement
| which has been published. He also acknowledges
having written two letters to the American consul
as soon as he learned that it was he who had
boarded him in the boat. Ii was about two weeks
after the Governor of Havana had denied General
Campbell communication with Rey, that he was
given up.
Rey, after his delivery TO Mr.. Bradford, the rep
resentative Of the United States district attorney,
taken before Commissioner Cohen and re-
quired TO give bail in the Of thousand dol
lars for his appearance before the United States cir
cult court at the next November term Rev init
mated to the commissioner that he would prefer to
go to prison, owing TO fears for his personal safety
which he entertained; and his friend Morante, the
chocolate dealer, who stood by his side, also ex-
pressed his desire that he (Rey) should remain in
the care and under the protection Of the American
authorities. Whereupon commitment made
out by the commissioner, and Rey was delivered
over TO the United States marshal, Mr.. WIN. s.
Scott
office of the United States district attorney on Elk
change Place, as the news had spread like widfre
that Rey had arrived. A carriage was procured TO
take him to the parish prison. where he will be well
cared for. On his entering the vehicle with the
marshal, the crowd gave three hearty cheers for
him, and the Great Abducted, gracefully waving
his Panama hat 10 the crowd, drove off in triumph
We learn that no person will be permitted to con-
verse with Rey, except by an order first obtained
from the United States marshal. We consider this
arrangement avery Judicious one. Rey, being APP
prehensive Of danger, has chosen TO place himself
under the protection of the officers of our laws and
il is incumbent on them TO prevent his being mo-
Tested No risk should be run Of his being tempered
with by any of the inculpated parties When he
Is visited by any one, his friend Morante who has
shown so disnterested attachment 10 him, should
be present.