The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-07

for his decision, firmness, and patriotism in en-
forcing the laws of the Federal Government.
Ii was confidently predicted in South Carolina
that the Fugitive Slave law would not be, could
not be, enforced by the Executive. But it has
been done quietly and peaceably in the city of
Boston; and, in all probability, in the language
of Mr. TooMBs last winter, '.The Free sellers
will offer as little resistance in twelve months
to the Fugitive Slave law as they do to the law
imposing duties on imports"
From the Savannah Republican, Nay 3.
The Cuba Expedition.
The Welaka returned to this place from cruise
along the southern coast late on Wednesday night,
with United States Marshal Mills ON board. With
the exception Of few strangers whom tho marshal
saw lettering about Jacksonville, he was unable to
discover any traces of the expedition. He heard
nothing, 20 far we are informed either of Gene
raj Lopez or General Gonzales. for whom he had
warrants. The rumors which have reached hero
of the hundreds who had assembled in the vicinity
of Burnt Fort" and Jacksonville, were doubtless
exaggeratons, which, if sifed to the bottom, would
turn out somewhat like the story of the "thrce
black crows."
Correspondence Of the Ns,oark Daily Adyertiser.J
JACKSONVILLE, fla, April n, 1851.
The interest usually awakened among those who
spirit induced by the Indian wars and the disposi
ton to extend the area of the slavehoding terrific
ry cause the "Cuban emigration" to be very pop
ular on the southern frontier. very great and
unhealthy excitement exists here; the town il full
of recruits, and others encamped in tho vcini-
~, waiting hourly notice of departure. Gonzales
is here, and the of the delay 10 not general
ly understood. The ladies have worked pretty
banners of red blue, and white, in stripes, with
single blue star in the white ground; and half tho
town disposed to 60 if their wives would let
them, and many of those who "leave their country
for their country's good" because they can well DO
spared, are "enr0lled"
The plans seem to be wisely made in many re-
spects, and considerable wisdom is reported to DO
exhibited. Several distinguished names are men
toned of those who have filed prominent situa-
tions in the southern States. The judge and dis
trict attorney were persuaded week ago to tako
an excursion to the wilderness, and now whsre
no telegraph or mail can reach them. The tele-
graph wires cut northward, and the whole
seems to be so arranged as to ensure success with
regard to effecting landing, unless intercepted
near the mouth of st. Johns river. The wise shake
their heads and express the fear that the United
States Government may become involved in diff
Guilty, but tacity bid it God speed.
These ''emigrants,'' they call themselves, re-
ton from the United States, citizens, soon
they sail from shores. They go as individuals
to assist those in Cuba who have sent for them and
requested their cooperation.
Whether successful or not, 1t makes ones heart
ache to think of the blood that must be shed on
both Sides the blighted hopes, the widows and tho
orphans who must mourn the untimely loss of those
whom they love and on whom they lean for sup
port. How strange that any can love war. What
cruel passions 1t excites. How destructive to every
interest. Oh for that period when men ahall learn
the art Of more.
You're, sc.
From the Jacksonvile (Fla.) Republican.
CUBAN INvAsIoN.-The invasion of Cuba, with
it's reported probabilities of success, and conse-
quent important events, promise to be the absorb
ing topic of comment, if not the cause of war be-
tween country and European powers. That
the second invasion, or at least serious attempt
thereat is a fixed fact, is strongly indicated, both
by what is passing under our own observation and
by reports from other quarters, strengthened by
limitations freely made in our midst Jackson
Vile has within the last week had much the ap-
pearancc Of a rendezvous for one branch Of the
"patriot' army. Strange arrivals have been I'M
usually frequent, among whom are one or two
pcrsonages of note. who served officers in the Car
dcnas expedition. Rumor, too, the presiding &C.
MUS of mystery, has it that Generals Gonzales,
Lopez, and Quitman, have recently taken sudden
flight from Savannah, and are ensconced somewhere
within the peninsula of FLORIDA. Added to this, we
have visions of phantom ships in ready proximity to
receive in due time the collected force. and more
substantial indication Of "whats to pay" in the ar
rival of consgnments of merchandise, which, iDhsn
opened, will 20 off to the establishment of plodding
shopkeepers. The "Liberators" were until Tuesday
morning last anxiously and hourly expected to de-
part on their mission but the arrival at that time
ola steamer from Savannah, bringing the United
States deputy marshal and several custom. house
ofhcersfrom that port and st. Marys, have caused
an apparent hiatus in the programme OF arrange
ments. These officers, under instructions to arrest
Gonzales, Lopez, or Quitman, If found within the
bailiwick, made minute inquiries for their where
abouts, but these gentry not having been seen or
known TO be here, they were only found nom
comatable. Other inquiries made by the dcputa-
ton proved equally fruitless
There are chances that Cuba may be lost to
Spain some time in the course of the present moon;
but we believe Uncle Sam and his progeny will be
worse off in the long run. Americans may even
republicanizc Cuba; but if the boon be unsought
by the Cubans Themselves, and the fruits OF victory
be absorbed by the invaders, it will be blot on
our national character before the world.
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