The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-10-07

New YoaK, October 4, ls4y.
noticed some days ago article from the National
cabinet would not consider itself offended should the
Spanish government withdraw from Gen: Campbell the
exequaiur which, American consul he holds from the
court OF Madrid.
Had il been simply established that such step would
not in itself constitute beii certainly would
take no exception for however unjust the dspleasure
OF the Captain General OF Cuba war is too serious an
undertaking to be waged on other than very strong
grounds But, the other hand cannot understand
that the cabinet should not deeply resent the measure,
that they should consider the friendly relations-or, If
you please. saiente cordiais-between both nations,
unimpared by the uncoureous and strange demand Of
the Spanish minister.
telgencer either decided the conduct oil
worthy representative at Havana, utter ignorance OF
the dignity which ii behooves the American government
descension and neglect in those nice points Of Ame
susceptibility Tor the purpose OF granting the demand
for the consulate Of Havana to some individual more IN
the good graces OF this administration.
| The only charge which the Captain General OF Cuba
has brought against Gen. Campbell is, that he went be-
yond his consular capacity, which the former understands
suspension othe absolute accommodation to which Bush
American Citizen the steward OF the barque Childe
Harold had been subjected for nearly month 10 dun
geon OF the Havana prison. The result proved the justice
OF the demand Of the American consul Bush II at all
guilty. was only OF breach OF the post ONCE reguia-
tons, for which the penalty is "dgcddo," or eleven
New York shillings SO slight an offence even ~ me
eyes Of the Spanish law, was thus severely punished
before the investigation of the case
Has the American citizen trampled in this manner
obtained redress Have the Spanish courts OF justice
published at least apology to explain TO the Spanish
foreign community that Bush was neither thief nor
Hsppy DID be consider = ~
petty conce exhibited in his very air. and which induces
him to imagine that the safety OF the country wholly
depends on MS personal resented ne ntetisr
allowed 70 rot in the unhealthy cells OF the Havana jail
Roncali can adduce no charge against our CONSUL un
without subecing himself to the severe reproof OF his
country and of any cabinet deserving the appeaton OF
national General Campbell has refused all connivance
secret aid, counsellor to the republican party
in Cuba he has decorously rejected the applications Of
individuals of The Spanish army who would call on him
for illegal purposes According to the assertion OF La
Verdad which understand to be true, communications
have been seen at the Office of the Captain General,
wherein the fact OF these applications from the troops s
made known to him by General Campbell, with an ex
cess Of good faith which we may even consider as un-
called for.
Now, II such decided and strict neutrality, and almost
partaly in the discharge Of his official duties, has not
saved the consul from the dspeasure OF the Spanish au
thortes, and its impending consequences, because be
raised his voice in defence Of American citizens unlusty
future to their rescue? Will not the plant acqu
escence the part of government be virtually pla-
cling the nomination for that all important Office in the
hands of the Captain General OF Cuba
A request for Gen. Campbells recall not based on any
definite accusation, is an insult to our government, Tor
which the Spanish authorities entertain very little sym
pathy
IT. as tmd and preparatory step, the Spanish minister
Washington has paved the way for his future demand
by obtaining from Mr. Clayton the certainty that he may
do with impuny, think it is high time for General
Taylor to look personally into this delicate matter save
the shield which should protect Americans in Cuba
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