The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-02

and ON the souih by Florida, has now
o extended its southern boundary as 10 have
cached the Gulf of Mexico, and so stretched It's
western limit as to have the Pacific Ocean wash
ng the whole length of its western boundary. Inc
people, who, when they declared themselves indie ,
pendent, did not exceed 3,OOOOOo sous, now
amount to above 20, 100000; and ms powerful
people cooIly informs the nations OF Europe that
its safety is incompatible with any acquisition OF
territory by any European State on the American
continent Indeed, we have strong reason TO be-
lieve that the inquiry lately made by the cabinet
of Washington respecting he treaty supposed to
have been concluded between England and the
States of Yucstan and Costa RIGA, was suggested
by the feeling which first gave birth TO this excu
siye maxim, and was intended 10 convey to Eng
land hint that the United States meant to resent
any such Interference in American affairs as the
one supposed That peace should be maintained
between England and the United States. must be
the wish of every rational man on both sides of the
Atlantic;, but peace can only be maintained by
just conduct on the part of both nations, and any
attic mpt on the part of the United States to possess
herself OF further territory would render il matter
OF absolute necessity on the part OF England to in
terfere and prevent such aggre ssion Me xce at pre-
sent lies helpless, and if England should stand idly
by and not insist on the maintenance of the Mexican
republic in its existing integrity, one campaign
would suffice to add the chief State of Cen
trail America TO the already formidable confede-
Grafton Of the United States. England has her
self no desire 10 acquire territory in Central
America; but if there be any symptom of an in
cabinet Of Washington, We should do wisely TO ex-
tend our prote ction to the independent republics
which at present hold, as rightul possessors, the
whole of Central America And the United States
could have rational ground of complaint il
England were to enter into an alliance OF friendship
and protection, not only with Yucaian and Costa
RIGA, but with every one OF the remaining republics,
Mexico included. This is a subject which for
many reasons must continue TO occupy the serious
ttenton of English statesmen. Ii is evident that
shortly communication will be completed between
the TWO oceans, and We have seen that very
wholesome Jealousy on the part OF England has
been exhibited with respect to this, which is about
10 be the great highway OF nations. So far as a
nation can be bound by treaties we are aware that
the United States are at this moment, by the late
treaty, under strict obligation to permit to all
nations full permission to use, without hindrance,
the intended canal and railway But this subjec.
is 10 us OF so vast an importance respects
possessions in Asia and Australasia, that we are
bound 10 take every possible precaution against in
terruption at the Isthmus of Panama. The United
States has admitted the justice Of this assertion
by The late treaty, in negotiating which Sir Henry
Bulwer has shown great Judgment and prudence
But wise policy suggests the necessity of Some
further precauton by means of an immediate
raDgement with the States of Central America,
with reference to this great channel of commun-
cation, through which must pass immense
portion of the commerce of the world II any
nation has a right to be jealous with respect to
this subject, il is England; the United States is
without any pretext for fear upon the occasion, and
maxms of International policy, the only object of
which must be TO prepare for herself universal
dominion upon the continent of America.
Spain and the Island OF Cuba
Letters from Spain notice French proposal
brought before the delegates of the fopign bond
holders, by the President of the Public Debts Com
mittee. The principle involves the creation ola 3
per cent stock, with a recognition of the common
arrears, on which gradual rise to a maximum of
one and half per cent interest is 10 take place
Nothing, however, was decided. The govern
mtnt, twas reported, contemplated reforms and
mooihceuons more favorable TO free trade in the
customs tariff
Accounts from Madrid, of the 18th ultno, state
that the government is actively employed in the or
ganzation of corps of 4,C00 men to reinforce the
garrison Of Cuba.
IL is said that the government of Spain intend
opening direct line of communication by steam
between Madrid and the Island of Cuba and that
negotiations are on foot for the speedy carrying out
OF The project. Count Mirasol was daily expected
on his retain from Cuba, his mission to reconcile
the progressive and reform party Wi the advocates
OF the existing system Of the colony having not only
failed, but embittered both against the home 90
ye'nment. According TO the Ciamor Pubiico, the
negotiation with the Pope for a concordat had fail
ed but the report is contradicted. Lord Howden,
her majesty's minister to the court of MADRID, was
daily becoming more popular
From the London Times Aug ls;l
The relations between the government Of Spain
aspect Of which the interest is by no means con-
fined 10 the parties most immediately concerned
From time imme mortal the affairs of this magnii-
cent colony have been administered after fashion
which, in other quarters, has been for many gene
Tations extinct. AT Havana the traditions OF the
10Th century have survived in full force aud vIgor
up TO the present moment, and the legends related
OF old Spanish vceroyships acquire abundant pro-
babiIliy from incidents actually tianspiring under
cur own eyes. The island of Cuba, containing
nearly 100000 inhabitants, is governed by a Cap
holding office directly from the crown
of spain. His authority IL virtually absolute, the
people ot Cuba having no partclpationsin the rights
of their Spanish fellow subjects, but being az the
mercy of customs and ordinances peculiar
% the colony. That this exceptional prac-
ace should have been Perpetuated by the
hat II should have been tolerated by dependency
under circumstances which were yearly augment
me IT'S relative Importance and power, Such, how
ever, IL actually the case In this 10Th century the
Captain Genemlship of Cuba has been notoriously
soueh, and bestowed as the means of acquiring or
restoring fortune, and in 20 short space
Of time was the result secured. that four or
hSe years OF office repued 10 be a tenure which
no governor, howeveTpoverty-stricke or coveious
~ ed desiic 20 exceed. IL IL naiuru 10 view with
some distrust The reports which recent exposures
have brought into circulation, but il is currently
alleged that the annual peTQuisItes Of the place e
tlle short OF 100000 sterling, and that Captain
neral Of Cuba, after live YEARS absence, might
Il reasonably expect 10 return ~ SPAN with hs half
million 81 realized gains. 10 is probable that recent
events have only rrtcpitated disclosures which
had been for some time impending. The reader
may perhaps recolleCt that when the Count de Mi
fasol DEPARTED for The command in question short
ime before the American invasion, he was ACCOM-
antta by commission which was understood 10 |
le charged with an inquiry into the general work.
az Of The colonial administration, and the notori.
Ius dlsconients Of the people. This commission
aIpears, is now 10 be withdrawn, but ouly TO he |
nc ceeded by some more effective instruments of !
ICllQffUn Ilfe TumgTei regglufinne an fha
nu oi the Spanish government have certainly not /
'een decided upon before their time. The colo |
is's have entitled themselves to respectful consi-
eraiiCn by their behavior az the late coniuncturc
hey have evinCed plain indsposiiion To rcnounce
herr old allegiance for a republican conncNion,
nd have shown great promptilude in supporting the |
government against overt or irsidious aprressions /
N re rights. On the other hand, a spirit OF pnlii-
Al enllghter ut has been 80 diiused throughout
he ISLAND thai y woAld be unsafe 10 perpetuats /
b. abuses Of past times Secret associi- /
ems OF reiOrmers are known To exist In The /
oicny, and Cuban Independence has been |
uFUlV discuss "a n a LEGITIMATE IL