New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-06-05
FROM WASHINGTON.
Our Relations with ~ ain The Cuban Expe-
dition and tho American Priseners Capt.
Randolph-Mr. Clay ton, &c.
Correspondents Of The Tribune.


RandOlph-Mr. Clay ton, &c.
Correspondents Of The Tribune
WAsHISGroS Monday, June s. ls5o.
Our Cuban affairs have assumed a far more Sc
rious aspect than has been anticipated from any
quarter Advces have been received from our
squadron cruising off Cuba, by which the Govern
ment has been informed that four Americans taken
by the Cubans had been executed Capt. Ran
doph of cur Navy inquired Of the Spanish suthori.
ties whether they had any American citizens whom
they held az prisoners, and was answered In the
affirmative. He then requested the privilege Of an
interview with them, which was deried by the
Spanish authorities. He next demanded the per-
sons ofthe prisoners, that they might be brought 10
the United States for trial. which request was also
refused Upon further inquiry he learned that q
number Of men had been taken from an Island in
the vicinity of Yucatap, and were then ia transtu
in Spanish man-ofwR for the Island Of Cuba
After obtaining all the intormatos In bis power,
purpose Of intercepting the Spanish vessel sup
posed to have on board the American citizens taken
from said Island. Scarcely had the Congress LEFT
her mooripg before Spanish man ofwar also took
leave and had kept upon the track Of the Congress
up TO the time advices were sent to this Govern
ment Whenever the Congress would tack, the
Spanish vessel would tack also; aad there is no
doubt but what the object Of the latter was 10 pre-
vent IL possible, the Congress from rescuing the
American prisoners in the event Of her hauling in
sight Of the vessel containing them.
The Congress mounts, II | mistake not, so thirty
two FOUNDERS, and just as sure as Capt. RANDOLPH
baf,p a, a.
American prisoners at Cuba, he will take them,
or bis vessel shall be captured by the Spaniards-
Those who know anything Of American vaIor,
either upon sea land, will have no fear of tho
Congress striking her colors to a Spanish man.
of war. There is Of necessity great anxiety felt
by the Administration TO learn whether the Con-
gress has fallen in with the Spaniard or not So
far as the conduct of Capt. RANDOLPH is known it
has been fully justified and approved by the Gov
eminent and he will be sustained Ia every step he
has taken.
The Secretary Of State, this morning, has trans
mitted by telegraph to Mobile, and thence TO
be dispatched by the most speedy conveyance to
Cuba an official letter to the Spanish authorities Of
that Island, informing them that the authorities Of
Spain have no right to anticipate criminal or il e.
gal intent on the part of any American citizens
found upon any island in the neighborhood Of Yacs-
tan, and that the seizure Of any such persons an
der such circumstances will not be recognized or
permitted by this Government.
The letter is in Mr.. CLAYTos's usual terse, clear
and lorcible style. Decided and American 10 tone,
and of so plain and undisguised an import a. to
leave no doubt upon the minds Of the Spsniards
what will be the consequences to them 10 the
event Of their iniurng refusing to surrender the
persons Of any of our citizens taken from any Isl
and in the vicinity above alluded to- Whether
Mr.. CLAYTON is sustained in the bold, vigorous and
truly American bearing be has assumed ia this
matter bv the other members Of the Cabinet, am
not prepared 10 say. But one thing can assert
with confidence, that the President heartily ap-
proves the stanI the Secretary Of State has taken.
and will back him 10 the last extremity.
The Spanish Minister here is Ia Q good deal Of
trouble at the ugly attitude things have assumed.
and has no doubt been made fully acquainted with
he determ nation of our Government In the event
If things being pushed to extremities BY the Cuban
authorities. He Also Ilesrn, has avaied himself Of
he Telegraph to communicate with the Spanish
Consul at New. Orleans who viii at once transmit
uch information as be may derive from the Spanish
Minister, resident in this city, to the authorities Of
cuba If the Spanish man ofwsr. that followed
he Congress. attempts TO fash gun BY the way
4 interference, should the Congress come across the
,enels containing the Americans, It u dificalt "a
discover how general collision between the two
leets can be avoided. This unlocked for troabie,
rising out of this expedition, viii prevent Mr.
yLArros from retiring from the Cabinet, a. be had
utended to do, until the difficulty is at least ct an
nd. hope be will give up the idea altogether
Dr. it would not be an easy matter TO fill bis psce
ven II il can be done at all
/ learn from . source that can be relied upon,
bat LUXE LEE, Esq Of Miss 10 to be the success
o. Of ORLANDO BRowS. Esq. the Commissioner OF
udisn Affairs. He Is a. gallant Union Wing ~
an be found in the whole sunny South. and made
'e campaign against Gen QurSAs Tor Governor
Mississippi, when no one else would take tho
ack against him. The appointment, II made, VIII
Q bestowed upon most worthy and exeei'ens
tizen, and will give, have no doaot very
enefai aa.isfaction TO he Wings OF the wno'e
,uDtry.