The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-12
From the New York Sun. sept ..
Interesting fronA Havana

Interesting nrena Havana.
Execution Of the Cuban patriot Bsrnadno Hernandez =
Reported treaty bstwesn England and SPain.-Ihs
English figats e-SenteDes Of tt0o Of the
Coatoy prisonsrs.-ArriUai Of troops from Spain
HAVANA, Sept 4, 1850.
One Of the most rabid government papers here the Di-
ayo ds Ia Marina" out with flaming article the
other day. the effect that treaty OF alliance had for
Inay been entered into between Spain and England by
which the latter bound herself 70 sustain Spain against
all attempts TO revolution, BY the people OF Cuba or other
parts OF the Spanish domain: Anoiher oDJecl OF ths
treaty was TO prevent the landing OF any more Lopez ex-
petitions ON the Gem OF the Antilles and the Diaro
calculated that with the aid OF such tremendous power
Great Britain pledged 10 their sides the niefha ran
kee pirates would dare show their heads again IN
the neighborhood OF Cuba.
named treaty. the English gate 'lndeiatgabe" was re-
Gently despatched TO cruise around Cuba and keep watch
OF vessels approaching that coast The Interchangeable On
her passage touched jamaica to leave orders for the
admiral OF the station, couched in the most stringent
terms towards the treatment OF any vessels suspected OF
designs against Cuba The frgae was fifteen days, ac-
cordng the D.ario in reaching Havana from jamaica,
in consequence of the immense number OIL vessels which
il fell in WITH every oil which was boarded ana ex-
amined, 10 make sure that there were no arms powder
or men board bound to Cuba Owing to the immense
commerce of the United States in those parts, the ma
joiy Of all the vessels fallen in with were American
But all were examined, not even excepting the regular
American packets from Chagres. In every instance,
says the Didrio, when vessel thus examined, the
interchangeable exhibited al her fore the Spanish fagthus
recognising the right OF Spain 70 search all vessels APP
operation OF EnglaAd TO sustain SPANS interests
With such friend as England, the Spaniards think
they bid defiance to any attempt TO overthrow their
despoc rule II is not generally believed here that any
such treaty the Dtari0 speaks OF has been executed
nor have heard that any American vessels have been
searched alleged United States citizens resident here.
though they have been often greatly humbled by the
outrageous conduct OF Spanish officials and are Obliged
to submit silence, because our government dare mol
say nay hardly believe that American vessels should
be compelled submit to the disgrace oil being searched
by English vessels, with Spanish flags at the FORE with
out notice being taken Of the fact at home
Two OF the three remaining Contoy prisoners have
been condemned, the other set free The two con-
demned, one of whom is Captain Benson, were SEN
fenced to eight years hard labor the roads, to mix
with the most loathsome Of all the Spanish criminals
Terrible outrage and insult this is TO nationality
your puslanmous President and cabinet have submitted
in silence, not word having been said. demand
having been made for the liberation OF these Cap
tured within the jurisdiction OF Mexico, overt act hav
ing been committed, the Spaniards had more right to
seize those vessels, much less to touch hair OF the
heads Of those board than would they have TO send
their rgates 10 The bay of New York; carry two vessels
from under your Battery and seize number OF your cit
izens because, in their love of liberty, they had been
heard denounce and threaten these Spanish demons Of
oppression and cruelty. Would TO Heaven had gov
eminent possessed OF resolution enough to uphold our
national character!
The recent execution by the Garote a, Cardenas, Of
Don Bernadno Hernandez, has created much talk, and
called down upon the Spanish tyrans the bitter
ton of all Cuba. Hernandez planter residing
CaSdenas, and the crime for which he was executed was
treated OF the Lopez party, at the time OF their cap
ure OF Cardenas The Dao hopes that this just lesson
will warning 10 other deluded traitors Ht,
nandeZ gentleman OF great influence and wealth.
There is scarcely planter or owner Of property il
Cuba but desires and longs deeply for the time TO com'
when the island shall be disenhraled and liberty prevail
But the mnions OF Spanish tyranny watch heTcely
and such horrible 10 root out the least exhbl
ton of PATRIOTISM that the Cubans dare not move Thei
only hope is to send money to the States, somewhere
for aid.
The martyrs to Cuban revolution have been nvan
ably OF talent, education, and influence, from which
il may be conceived how very general is the desire TO
radiance of foul oppression in this fair island II is onl,
such these that the government ever troubles
knowing full well that, by making examples Of the in
Auenal persons, those remaining can be easily gov
erned knowing full well, TOO, that If il undertook Il
punish all who exhibited or desired the revolution
but negroes and Spanish officials would remain Il
nhabit the island
August &c. with fresh detachment OF Spanish troops
Yours. truly, LIBERrAD.