Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-08
Cuba.

The following is an extract Of a Havana let
ter, which we take from the Picayune. Every
thing that we read in relation to this Island
forces the inevitable conclusion that it will soon
be the scene of ~sanguinary conflict. Ut the
result of that conflict no American can have a
momentary doubt, when it is known that Ame-
rican spirit, and blood, are connected with the
anticipated struggle. What may BE- the effect
of successful rebellion in Cuba upon the po-
litical prospects of this country no one can de-
termine. The United States would hardly re-
fuse to admit it into our Union, considering the
many advantages, political and domestic which
it offers. Spain had best depart with her last
possession on this continent as advantageously
as possible and probably, learning wisdom
from past experience, the business OF Count
Mirasol, who lately proceeded to Washington,
an agent of the Spanish government, was to
negotiate for the sale of Cuba before it went
out of it's possession in a more summary man.
ner. Indeed, we consider Cuba as already lost
to the mother country. Her hold is fast weaken
ing, and a few more days at farthest will send
her minions ana her banners back to their
homes in the old world. The writer says
Without knowledge of any kind of the plans
Or means of the leaders in the present movement
we gan form no idea of the prospect for their
success. We look upon them as the conse-
queht of circumstances, the early fruit OF tle
| Cuban idea, and consider them but a short DIS
lance in advance of the rest OF then country
men. Thirty years of intercourse with the civlllz-
ed world, through that greatest OF all the agents
| of civilization-commerce-has opened the Cu-
ban mind, expanded its reach and purlfied its
aspirations. Notwithstanding it's counter Ell.
forts Of 9 tyranny the most searching tyranny
! which has not confined itself to political deprl'
| vations aud fiscal exactions, but has extended Its
oppression to the amenities Of life, the ligh1
Of the age has penetrated the mass and is rapid
ly awakening it to hope and to attainment
Be the results Of the present movement wha'
it may, the final consequence will be but little
affected. The idea of the age is producing thu
men, and these will bring the event. No coun
try was ever more ripe for rebellion. No PEG
pie more unanimous in their hopes. No Gov
eminent held in deeper detestation. Its hoI'
upon the fear or the love of its subjects IS
fiction. Its strength a cheat. Whether tn
CuDans are prepared for more liberal institn
tons, or capable of welding them, we shall no
now discuss. Either in a political or econo
mical view, Cuba is worthy Of our mature cen
sideration.
With a government that cannot long endure
she will step soon into the rank OF nations,
new power Her struggle may be along and
ruinous one. Her rulers may attain the pur
pose Of their insane rage and deliver her to tn
black race, her beauty defaced, vitality gone
Her transition may be a facile one, and sh'
come forth at once, Minerya-like, in the plen
titude of her strength. In this event she has
great and glorious destiny. Situate on tn
great highway of the commerce Of the world
with a most fertile soil; capable Of sustainin!!
millions Of population, having immense agri
cultural and mineral resources, Astounding il
coast and harbors to give her people MARITIME
tendencies, a genial climate-herself the garden
Of the world--every avenue of enterprise, a.
QUESTION and. enjoyment is open to her chil
dren. Her nnrivalled geographical position
will eventually confer upon her . commanding
influence, and her immense productions give he
weight among the nations.